Whiskey Drinkers

jdsto

Ardbeg is a good one. I enjoy it on occasion but its not my favourite. I do love the tasting notes for it when they describe the nose as "tar covered rope"

If I could have only one scotch in my cupboard it would b the 18year old Highland Park

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dP3NGU1N

Laphroaig and Lagavulin are my go tos for islay malts. I've recently been interested in the Japanese whiskeys though and will probably pick up my first bottle in the next few months.

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GalletGun

So far, my all time favorite is Eagle Rare.

Akmcmahon

Eagle Rare is excellent. Especially for the price. My personal fav at the moment is Four Roses Single Barrel.

TMRN370z

Four roses single barrel is the best for the price I have had. I also have Jefferson's Reserve and Jefferson's Ocean which are amazing.

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GalletGun

I tried Four Roses single barrel and I was not all that impressed based on its price. It is a good whiskey though, just the price does not seem fair.

TMRN370z

It's $35 here. I consider that inexpensive.

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BlackZeda

It is around $35 here (Colorado), but it seems any good liquor store will have at least split a barrel and label it as their exclusive offering. Thirsty's in Chicago bought 4 different barrels, so you had four distinct 100 proof whiskies with the same "Four Roses Single Barrel" label. All of them outstanding.

Also I have to disagree...for what you get it is actually a bargain IMO.

Owen

All this talk of favorites. Don't need favorites, just get a bigger shelf!

BlackZeda

I like this stuff. One of the few that I will buy frequently:

P's_Z

Hey Owen, that costco brand of tequila any good?

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Owen

Well, I was going to say that I'm not sure because it's not margarita season. After some consideration, it's been decided that is inappropriate. Instead, thank you for an excuse to try it!

Before I get started, I need to admit that I don't drink much tequila anymore, and don't buy most of my own alcohol anymore either (I've trained friends and family to purchase it for Birthdays and Christmas - and share liberally to ensure they get me good stuff) so my pricing may be off a bit.

Kirkland tequila review.

Smooth. Always smooth. Bite from alcohol is all on the back end where it is muted, don't really have to cut it to drink it. All the primary tequila flavors are there, in a nice balance, no particularly strong or extra/unusual flavors. The flavors start at the tip of the tongue, transition rapidly to the back (or only the back if you toss the shot back), not much middle. Solid mouth feel, mild bouquet.

I'd call it a right down the middle with no flair or character. If you are looking for a premium and are willing to experiment I think you could find something with character that you would prefer in the $30+ range /750mL. Below that, I suspect it will be one of the better players. I don't think anything in the <$20/750mL range will touch it. For me, I think it will make BITCHIN margaritas!

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If you are curious, the bottles that I spent my own money on are the Dalwhinnie scotch, Mastersons rye and Jack Daniels single barrel bourbon (in the black box)

P's_Z

Thanks Owen, great review! I like don julio silver myself, but i dont drink much tequila anymore either, however im all for margaritas After your review, i think ill give the costco brand a try. Thanks again.

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jwick

I hear a lot of the Kirkland liquor is good. Unfortunately Texas' stupid liquor laws prevent our Costco from selling it

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