Old Elk Distillery

Lagavulin Distillery

Aged 16 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Apparently one of the oldest Distillery sites in Scotland. Located by the sea on the Isle of Islay this receives the slowest distillation of any Islay malt, then spends 16 years in old oak casks before being bottled. This is very pungent, peaty and smoky. One of my favourite single malts. — 9 days ago

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Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Bob,
You should go to Islay. Lagavulin and Laphroaig and are only a couple of km down the road from each other
It’s a long way from Australia…I don’t want to imagine the flight connects.
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@Jamie Lauder Thanks Jamie. I love Laphroaig as well - a toss up which is the most peaty. I’ve visited Talisker on the Isle of Skye which is the spiritual home of the Clan Donald (McDonald). Also had a tour of Glenmorangie over on the east coast.

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old Kentucky Whiskey 2024

Well my night just got better. Still have half a bottle from last fall. Fingers crossed I'll get my hands on one this year. This is the most bourbony rye I think I've ever had. It's all there- cherry leather, caramel, cigar box, corn bread. It's so much like Pappy 15 but a little hint of rye 😊
Listening to Bill Monroe
— 7 months ago

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Doug Powers

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@Dave, really sorry to read you had to slim it with Pappy 13 tonight?!?!
Dave

Dave

Times are tough.

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

10 Year 107 Proof Handmade Bourbon

Winegeeks chih @ dos aguas — 9 months ago

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Willett Distillery

Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Bourbon 7 Years Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Leeroy’s Dust Bowl Blues. Drank in the presence of Mark S. Wonderful non-cloying caramel. A bit of a bite mid-palate, but very drinkable. Among the better purples. — a month ago

BenRiach Distillery Company

21 Years Old Four Cask Maturation Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Hmm. Not my favorite upon opening. It’s a bit astringent and it comes across bitter as well. Little burnt rubber on the nose but it’s all very light at first. Maybe a bit more with air but not a lot. Tip of the tongue and sides for the finish. — 3 months ago

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I.W. Harper Distillery Company

15 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This is just an easy drinker. I would not pay up for it and I don’t think it’s amazing but it just brings back great memories. The empty glass smells of my grandfathers can of pipe tobacco. Miss him and those days. — 9 months ago

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Norman

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What is the world coming to when @Dave has to edit himself?
Norman

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I was so ready to jump on this… uh that doesn’t sound right either.
Dave

Dave

🤦‍♂️

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Van Winkle Family Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey 2023

Finally opened this because I bought a bottle from 2024. This is without a doubt the finest rye whiskey I've ever enjoyed. It's going to go way too fast. — a year ago

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Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Years Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The hype is real — 2 months ago

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Dave

Dave

15 years is the sweet spot 👌

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers.
— 9 months ago

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Norman

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Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!
Dave

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.