So, what are you drinking now?

@AboutChoice as it happens, I think I'm the one who ought to be jealous of you. Although I've got good access to Canadian distilleries, you seem to be able to get your mitts on some brilliant-sounding bourbons that are not readily available here. Ontario, like many provinces, has only government-run liquor stores, so the selection is not as wide as can be found elsewhere. I guess I'm going to have to go hunting elsewhere...

The Yamazaki 18 Year Old is great! It won the Silver Medal in the Single Malt 18-24 category at the 2010 International Whisky Competition! Check out this video.

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@AboutChoice The Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve is a great choice! It won a gold medal at the 2010 International Whisky Competition. Check this out ...

youtube.com/user/WhiskyCompetition/…

Hi @OGOLD, new to this site?

I hope you're here to chat and not just to pimp your YouTube channel :)

Pikesville straight rye...

@PeatAndMeat OGOLD is part of the competition apparently. He's been quite active tonight, he's posted backlinks on my blog as well... Let's wait and see if he's actually interested in Connosr or just trying to get a few extra visitors.

@PeatAndMeat I just watched OGOLD's videos. They are pure genius, its amazing what you can do with Windows Moviemaker ;-)

What are the best scotch whiskies to enjoy?

As I have become a big fan of Japaneese whisky I'm currently enjoying the Suntory Yamazaki Sherry Cask. Very nice indeed.

@WhiskyNotes He is a she! Olga that is ;)

@OGOLD I'm very sorry Olga, it was an educated guess.

@OGOLD Nice to establish your gender. So anything else to add? Or are we done?

@jacksonj04 Trying my first Glenfiddich 12 tonite. On sale at the local shop for $30. Couldn't pass it up. Filled 2 six ounce flasks for my friends to exchange and just took a sip....intial tasting was very "nice and easy does it" More tonite.

@Silas

Good Deal! $30 ... ENJOY IT!

This is my new buy ... it is absolutely, sweetly delicious "Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey" ... Let me know what you guys think??

Lately it's been a bit bleak here. Evenings are usually Laphroaig QC, Lagavulin 16 or Glenfarclas 105. When not one of these...one of my Ardbegs.

Sipping a Brora 30yo. Soooo nice.

@WhiskyNotes "Sipping a Brora 30yo" .... Soooo jealous!

Last night...

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte PC6 and Octomore 2.

My tastebuds are pleasantly singed today. ;)

Finally got to experience Ardbeg Uigeadial and I wasn't disappointed. Lovely stuff. But secretly I still think I'm a Laproaig drinker at heart.

Preparing the next Nikka'fterwork at the Nikka Bar / Curio Parlor in Paris : Yoichi 1987/2009 single cask (new oak) #112788 58% 750ml (for Japan)

@Alex.Vingtier: I have a sample of that particular cask. Do share your tasting notes. I would be nice to see what you think of this Japanese dram.

Just finished a small flight of bourbons tonight: Corner Creek Reserve, Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, and Eagle Rare 10 Year-old Single Barrel. All were enjoyable, but that Eagle Rare still shines like the sun to me.

Tonight is a wine evening: a deeply flavorful and smooth California 2007 Four Vines, Old Vine Cuvee Zinfandel ... drink now through 2013 !

@dbk, Corner Creek and Woodford Res are among my favorite bourbons. I tried Eagle Rare again, and it is good too, but distinctive (my bottling). Since you enjoy Eagle Rare, you might also try Bulleit ... a little less reserved, but both share that dignified dry leather and tobacco character ... different from most other bourbons (IMHO).

Tonight i have been enjoying Glenlivet Nadurra. I love this whisky, to bad the bottle only holds 700ml :)

Finishing a bottle of Dalwhinnie 15 off in style with a nice big dram. Wedding Crashers on the box: "Ma! Meatloaf!"

Nice.

Sipping away at an HP12, good staple whisky.

Just noticed my bottle of Highland Park 12, and went to visit their website. Nice video on how to taste whisky ... no swirling ! Didn't realize, but HP12 is 100% sherry cask, as is Macallan 12. I usually have not liked the rubber nose of HP12, but this time it was not an issue, and I greatly enjoyed it ... similar in character to A'bunadh. So now HP12 has been moved from my "don't replace" list to my "keepers" list. This is why I haven't offered reviews yet ... impressions are too variable.

Finally had to compare to the Mac12 ... also very enjoyable, sweeter and w/o the smoky dimension ... similar to the lovely Mac Cask Strength. Right now I slightly prefer Mac to HP. Hmmm ... what else is 100% sherry ?

@AboutChoise if you out hunting for a sherry whiskey i would strongly recommend Glendronach Revival 15yo. It is matured for a minimum of 15 years in Oloroso sherry casks. Oh im so missing my bottle, guess i have to replace it soon!