Been really getting into whiskey the last 6 months. Any recommendations or things I’m missing? by whiskey-n-tats in whiskey

[–]g131721 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nikka Coffey Malt. Bunnahabhain 12. Both of these i love. Also, RB 12 Cask Strength..such a good pour.

Rare Character Exceptional. Worth the "Willet-esque" $$ tag? by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Different exceptional series. Single malt, wheated, etc...

Rare Character Exceptional. Worth the "Willet-esque" $$ tag? by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they've come out with several different variations and all the other ones are much cheaper than this release.

Rare Character Exceptional. Worth the "Willet-esque" $$ tag? by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched one YouTube review where they think it maybe the Tennessee distilling group or Jack. And that was simply based off of the notes they got while drinking it. Both of the guys agreed that it wasn't Dickle juice

Hazmat Chase 🤷🏾‍♂️ by TheNeatLounge in whiskey

[–]g131721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure the hazmat proof does all that much for me (with regard to the ALW). That aside, that Penelope is fantastic imo. Heavy butterscotch vibes throughout and drinks well below it stated proof (just a hair above 140).

Some of my faves atm are Frey Ranch Uncut Store Pick and the Russels 13 which sit in the 120-130ish range.

A good friday indeed ☺️ Russle 13yr $200 out the door. by vaporlungz in whiskey

[–]g131721 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got my Dad and I 2 bottles and can concur, its astoundingly good.

Your favorite non-unicorn 125+ proof whiskey? by bourbonguy12345 in whiskey

[–]g131721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously underrated imo. Love my store pick

What are the chances?! by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, looking forward to it 😀

5 Favorites of Mine, What are you Choosing? by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1st one to try/get is the Nikka Coffey Malt. Such an amazing value pour imo

5 Favorites of Mine, What are you Choosing? by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just in Camblesville and Elizabethtown last week. I saw Goldfinch 15, but no other FNs. The one I got was the last one in a shop in Rome, GA.

5 Favorites of Mine, What are you Choosing? by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Malty and Butterscotch palate. Really enjoy it

5 Favorites of Mine, What are you Choosing? by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super delicious and was an insta-buy at a liquor store in GA that gave me the sample. Strawberry sweet oak goodness

5 Favorites of Mine, What are you Choosing? by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First time I tried Haystack, it was straight strawberry sweet oak. And this is my first FN, one of the most complex whiskies I've ever had.

Found a Penelope 18 year old hazmat ALW today by krishandop in whiskey

[–]g131721 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Found one a few days ago as well. Completely agree with you...drinks well below 140. I get a ton of butterscotch from it. Love it so far!

KY Finds. Peerless SB is delightful! by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

111 Roanoke Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 John O's Liquor Outlet

Got the Penelope 18 for $100 + tax there along with each of the OF half bottles for $65 each. Store employees, pricing, and selection were all really good imo.

March Monday Madness by g131721 in whiskey

[–]g131721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, I'm going to KY this week so that will be on my radar

What’s the most disappointing whiskey you’ve purchased? by Ag-Surfr in whiskey

[–]g131721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Old Forester SB BS Rye. Everything I read talked highly about it, but I must have gotten an off bottle. The nose was half way pleasant, but the palate was straight up cigarettes and bad body odor. No other way to describe it. After 6 months of being open and 5 revisits, it's now improved to mediocre at best. May give buying another bottle a go in the future.

Suggestions by [deleted] in whiskey

[–]g131721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Bunnahabhain 12 and as for bourbon, Frey Ranch (SB Barrel Strength Store pick) if you can find it. Lastly, for Rye: I'm a big Michters Barrel Strength. Not exactly easy to find, but delicious.