Whiskey drinkers?

[Demon]

In my youth, the night before entering military service in the 1970s, I imbibed a bit too much on whiskey to the point of an incredible hangover and cannot stand it since.

I did that with scotch, with the same results. But it wasn't from a hangover, it was from getting sick.

 

[MamboDervish]

I just bought this yesterday:

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Bad picture, but I'm not redoing it.

That was my absolute go-to favorite at my local watering hole for nearly two years. It's delicious. Then about last September they stopped stocking it. No explanation why. I've been forced to move on to other liquor, but have yet to settle on one.

 

[Lord of Planar]

That was my absolute go-to favorite at my local watering hole for nearly two years. Then about last September they stopped stocking it. No explanation why. I've been forced to move on to other liquor, but have yet to settle on one.

For me, the Elijah Craig is my favorite. I sip on the regular 94 proof normally. I always have a barrel proof on hand. these special ones I never open. The Jim Beam Devil's Cut is a close second for me.

 

[911Sparky]

In my youth, the night before entering military service in the 1970s, I imbibed a bit too much on whiskey to the point of an incredible hangover and cannot stand it since.

I did that with tequila at my buddies wedding, haven't touched tequila since that night.

 

[Threegoofs]

My tastes have always run towards the peaty Scotches of the southern coast of Islay - Lagavulin 16 atop that list.

Thanks for this, BTW. Picked up a bottle (8 year, not 16) few weeks ago, and it’s really good. I might spring for the older stuff one day.

 

[MAGAnificent]

I did that with tequila at my buddies wedding, haven't touched tequila since that night.

These days, I barely imbibe other than a few glasses of a good wine around Christmas. Though, I did celebrate the 2024 election with champaign. Nothing yet in 2025.

 

[MamboDervish]

For me, the Elijah Craig is my favorite. I sip on the regular 94 proof normally.

I get mine served with one very large ice cube at my local bourbon bar. Anything over 90 ABV is too high or me to enjoy straight, and my bourbon bar stocks the big cubes.

I always have a barrel proof on hand. these special ones I never open.

I don't drink alone, so I have none at home. I've got a great selection of bars within a short two block walk, all with very local traffic, so finding company to drink with is guaranteed. After living more than 17 years on my block here in Harlem, I know most of my neighbors, so running into one to share a drink with is almost too easy.

The Jim Beam Devil's Cut is a close second for me.

Never had it. And I don't recognize that as something that is carried at my uptown bourbon bar, so ..... not likely I ever will.

 

[MamboDervish]

Thanks for this, BTW. Picked up a bottle (8 year, not 16) few weeks ago, and it’s really good. I might spring for the older stuff one day.

You'll notice the difference. The younger one is harsher, and less complex. I wish I still had my sense of smell.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Never had it. And I don't recognize that as something that is carried at my uptown bourbon bar, so ..... not likely I ever will.

It is a great value. Very good for its price. Smooth and tasty.

 

[MamboDervish]

It is a great value. Very good for its price. Smooth and tasty.

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Well ... certainly seems cheap enough.

Whiskey Review: Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon

Film & Whiskey reviews Jim Beam Devil's Cut, a unique bourbon with oak bitterness at its core. Is this $20 whiskey worth a try, or is it best left on the shelf?

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"MADE WITH BOURBON EXTRACTED FROM THE BARREL WALLS"
??? In order for it to even be called bourbon, it has to come from charred oak barrels. I'm not sure what they're telling us there.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Well ... certainly seems cheap enough.

Whiskey Review: Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon

Film & Whiskey reviews Jim Beam Devil's Cut, a unique bourbon with oak bitterness at its core. Is this $20 whiskey worth a try, or is it best left on the shelf?

www.filmwhiskey.com

"MADE WITH BOURBON EXTRACTED FROM THE BARREL WALLS"
??? In order for it to even be called bourbon, it has to come from charred oak barrels. I'm not sure what they're telling us there.

Yes, they are charred oak barrels. The "Angels Cut" is what evaporates from the barrel during aging. If you go past 25 years, some barrels are empty. The "Devils Cut" is what the oak absorbs, so they extract the whiskey out from the oak and add it back to the mix.

 

[MamboDervish]

Yes, they are charred oak barrels. The "Angels Cut" is what evaporates from the barrel during aging. If you go past 25 years, some barrels are empty. The "Devils Cut" is what the oak absorbs, so they extract the whiskey out from the oak and add it back to the mix.

Aha! I didn't know that.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Aha! I didn't know that.

This gives it a unique taste.

 

[MamboDervish]

This gives it a unique taste.

I bet. A hint of Kingsford briquettes?

I'll have to ask if my local bourbon bar carries anyone's "Devil's Cut", just for the experience.

 

[Lord of Planar]

I bet. A hint of Kingsford briquettes?

I'll have to ask if my local bourbon bar carries anyone's "Devil's Cut", just for the experience.

Most bars don't stock it. Need a liquor store.

 

[MamboDervish]

Most bars don't stock it. Need a liquor store.

Nah .... that would mean drinking alone. No fun.

 

[Threegoofs]

I get mine served with one very large ice cube at my local bourbon bar. Anything over 90 ABV is too high or me to enjoy straight, and my bourbon bar stocks the big cubes.

I have a bottle of 114 proof Old Overholt.

I really like it!

 

[KevinKohler]

You'll notice the difference. The younger one is harsher, and less complex. I wish I still had my sense of smell.

It's my understanding that, it's quite possible that peated whiskeys will be banned soon, do to the environmental impact of harvesting and burning peat.

 

[MamboDervish]

It's my understanding that, it's quite possible that peated whiskeys will be banned soon, do to the environmental impact of harvesting and burning peat.

Hmm. I hadn't heard that. It would no doubt mean that people would have to stop heating their homes burning peat too, which is still a common practice in rural Ireland.

 

[KevinKohler]

Hmm. I hadn't heard that. It would no doubt mean that people would have to stop heating their homes burning peat too, which is still a common practice in rural Ireland.

Yep.

But I think they want to start with whiskey, as that's seen as something of an extravagance.

Distilleries are working on similarly flavored alternatives.

 

[MamboDervish]

Yep.

But I think they want to start with whiskey, as that's seen as something of an extravagance.

Distilleries are working on similarly flavored alternatives.

I would have expected just the reverse. The preponderance of peat fires are burned for home heating. Comparatively little is used by distilleries. And the peaty scotches represent a genuinely unique and precious export industry for the country, not so easily replaced, whereas homes can be heated a dozen different ways with no direct dependence on peat moss.

 

[KevinKohler]

I would have expected just the reverse. The preponderance of peat fires are burned for home heating. Comparatively little is used by distilleries. And the peaty scotches represent a genuinely unique and precious export industry for the country, not so easily replaced, whereas homes can be heated a dozen different ways with no direct dependence on peat moss.

I agree with this, but its what I read in the news.

 

[poppopfox]

In my youth, the night before entering military service in the 1970s, I imbibed a bit too much on whiskey to the point of an incredible hangover and cannot stand it since.

Did the same, but with gin. To this day I will never taste it again.

 

[KevinKohler]

Did the same, but with gin. To this day I will never taste it again.

Peach snaps, for me.

 

[poppopfox]

Peach snaps, for me.

Me too! But I srill enjoy it.