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[JD3000]

12 year 100% rye and very smooth

 

[JD3000]

Not whiskey but had to say adios to my good vermouth. A Manhattan will have to wait

 

[JeffGu]

Just use paint thinner. Costs less, tastes the same.

 

[JD3000]

I've been looking for a good vermouth to try. Would this be your top choice? Is it dry or sweet?

Best I've had and quite sweet. Also interesting floral and spice notes from its herb infusions. Little goes a long way in a Manhattan, I use a 4 to 1 with this stuff

 

[JD3000]

Just use paint thinner. Costs less, tastes the same.

If one substitutes thinner for Vermouth, would the drink then be known as a Nebraska?

 

[JeffGu]

Of course not. It would be called the Truth In Advertising.

1.5 shots of any organic VOC solvent that is on sale at Menards or Home Depot.
1.0 shot of either kerosene or diesel fuel.
A sprig of Poison Hemlock.
6 oz. of the cheapest Dollar Store mixer you can find.
One ice cube.
Best served in a styrofoam cup.

 

[JeffGu]

The idea is to let you drink two of whatever you think you like, then start serving that concoction and see if anyone even notices.

 

[JD3000]

Here's to the bottom shelf...
One of my favorite quotes came from a disposable aluminum baking pan, "Always support the bottom".

This is a decent well rye IMO. Wouldn't want it neat but makes a decent cocktail for an 80 proof.

 

[JD3000]

And the mid shelf...
Been on a rye kick lately..

I like a good rye as well. Depends on my mood

 

[JD3000]

Latest buy. Their lowest $$$ offering.

 

[JD3000]

This has been in stock of late has been my bottom shelf/go-to whiskey of late. At $22 it's a damn steal if you ask me.

 

[GregManning]

Latest buy. Their lowest $$$ offering.
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I also tried some of that recently. My bottle label was slightly different.

I didn't like it was much as "Four Roses, Small Batch".

 

[JD3000]

I also tried some of that recently. My bottle label was slightly different.

I didn't like it was much as "Four Roses, Small Batch".

Agreed but that is a costlier bottle.

Went to 3 stores today, no Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare at any of them despite the OHLQ website listing their availability. They need to update it in real time or it's just pointless to try to find rarer bourbons.

 

[JD3000]

 

[GregManning]

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That's actually the one I bought. I liked the "Four Roses, Small Batch" better.

 

[GregManning]

That is on my list to try. I read a brief article about T. Jefferson and it said he hated whiskey and that wine was his adult drink of choice. Apartently he had a large wine collection and "wine debt" when he died. Not sure if that's true or not...

Post your comparison. I prefer the Four Roses, Small Batch.

 

[Jonny]

That is on my list to try. I read a brief article about T. Jefferson and it said he hated whiskey and that wine was his adult drink of choice. Apartently he had a large wine collection and "wine debt" when he died. Not sure if that's true or not...

He was a huge fan of Chateau Lafite (not sure about that spelling). Depending on the year, this stuff might be the finest bordeux in the world. Every 5 years I have a glass of 1976. My parents were given a case as a wedding gift, and they opened a bottle every 5th anniversary. Mom passed in 04, so my dad opens it with his sons now. Usually a nice meal and a tear-eyed toast to Mom.

Place has some interesting history, some nasty business during WW2 with the Nazi invasion.

 

[GregManning]

He was a huge fan of Chateau Lafite (not sure about that spelling). Depending on the year, this stuff might be the finest bordeux in the world. Every 5 years I have a glass of 1976. My parents were given a case as a wedding gift, and they opened a bottle every 5th anniversary. Mom passed in 04, so my dad opens it with his sons now. Usually a nice meal and a tear-eyed toast to Mom.
Place has some interesting history, some nasty business during WW2 with the Nazi invasion.

Excellent ! ! !

 

[JD3000]

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[JD3000]

That's actually the one I bought. I liked the "Four Roses, Small Batch" better.

Having the Small Batch now, no way it's better to me than the Jefferson's Reserve. Now, 4 Rose's Single Barrel may be a different story.