NapaNolan Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 2014 Kenzo Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Chateau La Tour Haut Brion 2007 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2004 Chateau Haut Brion 2001 Chateau Haut Brion 2012 Chateau Doisy Vedrines Sauternes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap67 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 An excellent Rioja 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Well it may only be 8 degrees outside but it's Carnival time so why not celebrate with some Caipirinhas! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Well it may only be 8 degrees outside but it's Carnival time so why not celebrate with some Caipirinhas! I hope that's not Fahrenheit! Oh, the wonder of a Caipirinha cocktail, sometimes I feel that when I make one, no other cocktail can satisfy as well as this one! If I was making two serves, I'd use one lime, cut it two halves and then quarters so you have 8 quarters. I'd sprinkle 2 to 3 teaspoons of sugar on the limes in the glass and muddle thoroughly. I'd then add 1 cup of crushed ice, then 2 oz of cachaca and I'd then stir the drink really well to get the mix of citrus and sweetness to my liking. It's a fantastically refreshing summer cocktail, but like you, I'd enjoy it in winter too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I hope that's not Fahrenheit! Oh, the wonder of a Caipirinha cocktail, sometimes I feel that when I make one, no other cocktail can satisfy as well as this one! If I was making two serves, I'd use one lime, cut it two halves and then quarters so you have 8 quarters. I'd sprinkle 2 to 3 teaspoons of sugar on the limes in the glass and muddle thoroughly. I'd then add 1 cup of crushed ice, then 2 oz of cachaca and I'd then stir the drink really well to get the mix of citrus and sweetness to my liking. It's a fantastic refreshing summer cocktail, but like you, I'd enjoy it in winter too! You know how to make a mean cocktail and caipirinha. I always enjoy reading what cocktail you're putting together. Unfortunately I do mean Fahrenheit, but it's one way to brighten up the winter and make it more bearable. I'm very fortunate to be gifted plenty of cachaca when I go to Brazil for work. They know I like my caipirinhas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fokker4me Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Old Charter Classic 90 12 year bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fokker4me Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Metze's Select Indiana straight bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris77 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 lovely valentines gift from the missus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 The Milsean does have a sweeter nose but I don't really get the "candied" palate that others describe - sweetness comes mainly from the malt and vanilla with an orange note. Fruity complexity. The oak is certainly better integrated when compared to the Tusail. Too bad the finish is a little short in comparison. A good effort and a worthy addition to the Private Edition series but certainly not earth shatteringly good. The oak, creamy quality, nutty intensity and long finish of the Tusail makes it the better choice with a cigar. Both are clinical in delivery - clean and quite full bodied. I will likely get a few more bottles of the Milsean to add to the collection when it goes on sale. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Interestingly, the Milsean when left overnight in a lidded Glencairn really blossomed - now the "candied" character comes through in waves without being cloying while the fruity complexity becomes increasingly intense and rich making it's presence felt - strawberries dipped in custard with a mild drizzle of caramel sauce and a dusting of cocoa powder. The finish is improved too. It seems the malt benefits from time in glass. An impressive release. Will certainly look to obtaining more bottles to keep. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection Rye Bourbon 115 from a fresh bottle and in a Society nosing glass. Awesome nose! A cornucopia of fruit, flowers, grass and scented wood smells. This has got to be one of the most attractive of noses I've ever experienced in a whisk(e)y - such heavenly sweet perfume. I am already satisfied yet I have not partaken of this amber ambrosia. Sweet, herbaceous and balanced - medium bodied and elegant in delivery, harmonious oak. While not too intense it does have sufficient presence. The finish is lingering but not resounding. Would have benefited from more concentration - I think a higher proof bottling of this would have added more palate weight making it about the best rye I have ever had. Then again, I haven't had many ryes to know any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Festa Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Interestingly, the Milsean when left overnight in a lidded Glencairn really blossomed - now the "candied" character comes through in waves without being cloying while the fruity complexity becomes increasingly intense and rich making it's presence felt - strawberries dipped in custard with a mild drizzle of caramel sauce and a dusting of cocoa powder. The finish is improved too. It seems the malt benefits from time in glass. An impressive release. Will certainly look to obtaining more bottles to keep. Cool mate. Like we messaged. That's what I found. As my palate was primed by (sweet) prawns before my first tasting. I will get a couple more bottles as I left the last one with my dad on the sunny coast. However, tonight... Really into this. And had one of these earlier... Which are no longer made, and word on the grapevine is Seppelt will be dead altogether in the not too distant future. That sparkling ale is farking radical! Who would have thought? Sent from my iPhone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 ...word on the grapevine is Seppelt will be dead altogether... Oh no, that's disappointing. One of the oldest icons in Aussie wine history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Went to a wine tasting last evening where 25 small wineries from around the world were represented. Past wine tastings at this restaurant have featured some pretty pricey selections so last night focused on more affordable offerings in the $15-$30 range. While there was nothing earth shattering the two standouts to my palate were Pierre Rougon Vacqueryras, a GSM blend from France and Ryan Patrick Vineyards Wahluke Slope Rock Island Red, a blend of syrah, merlot & petite Syrah that had a ton of new oak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcolan1 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Last bit of Angel's Envy. Thinking about picking up a bottle of Jefferson's Ocean next. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Last bit of Angel's Envy. Thinking about picking up a bottle of Jefferson's Ocean next. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Great picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Marie Duffau Hors d'Age. I so much prefer Armagnac to Cognac, but then again, I prefer bourbon to scotch 1000fold. There's just something with that slap'n'tickle and little bit of heat that leaves me satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easttide Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Cheap Napa. 2014 Ca' Nomi Merlot. I'm drinking f****** merlot! Actually an incredible value at $10. Hard to find anything decent for less than $20, especially Napa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hmm...Yiochi 15 and dark truffles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapaNolan Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Cheap Napa. 2014 Ca' Nomi Merlot. I'm drinking f****** merlot! Actually an incredible value at $10. Hard to find anything decent for less than $20, especially Napa. If it's actually Ca'Momi...good stuff. They have a restaurant here that has the absolute best Neapolitan pizza ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phinz Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Celebrating a few days off with a bit of the Nadurra neat in a glencairn, followed by some Henry McKenna on the rocks. The Nadurra is a wonderful malt, full of honey and flowers, with just a touch of smoke (and damn drinkable neat, despite being 109.4 Proof). The McKenna is my current favorite budget bourbon, and a good choice after blowing out my tastebuds on a cigar (CORO tonight, a great pairing) and a cask proof scotch. I prefer my scotch and bourbon at cask proof, which I normally add a bit of water to, but to my taste the Nadurra is just perfect without any water added. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spicycorona Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Chopin Wheat Martini with three stuffed olives before dinner. Now some in club soda. The best of the Chopin line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrubber Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Glenlivet founders reserve. The 12 is much better but despite the bad reviews I actually enjoyed it. It was a Valentine's Day gift with a few other bottles from my wife. I had the first one neat then with ice and then mixed with soda. I think it's pretty good value. Had the whole bottle with my father in law tonight so I guess after the first few anything tastes good lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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