Dram of the Day

[desertfox73]

Merry Christmas indeed! Some new ones I’m excited to try, some favorites in the back.

 

[LV_TRX]

Found this yesterday. Any good?

 

[RTG]

Thursday’s plan was for a fast tasting and TRX Dram of the Day post before heading home for Christmas. Dinner was being prepared, kids were waiting for dad, the long weekend for family had arrived. Then everything changed.

 

[RTG]

It was difficult typing a post describing the flawless, Lagavulin Double Matured Small Batch Scotch Whisky, Distilled 1998, Bottled 2014. I was joined by a co-worker and together we put some words on paper. Then we broke out the other 4 Scotch’s and began tasting and taking notes. Another colleague joined us, then another, and another, and another. The party had begun.

 

[RTG]

This company sponsored, binge drinking whisky tasting, was totally unexpected. It was the most incredibly fun time, until it wasn’t. Before the out of control, co-ed wrestling on the frozen dirt, and before the eventual gun fire, we did take some serious notes. We successfully backed our findings with important scientific study.

Others switched to beer, water, eggnog or food. I stayed loyal to Whisky. I did this for science.

Firstly, the Lagavulin tasting was fantastic, which it should be right? Quotes like “perfect” and “refined”, were said in its favor. It is as refined as you can take the aggressive Ardbeg from the night before. On the flip side it lacked the passion and character of the previous three bottles. It was too perfect. It was too refined. That same feeling became clear to everyone once we started sampling all five scotches.

In direct comparison to the Ardbeg Uigeadail, the Lagavulin is better. There are many times I would choose the Ardbeg. If having a serious talk or negotiation, I would choose Ardbeg. On my next hunting flask re-full, I WILL choose Ardbeg. For a nice evening by the fire, I would choose Lagavulin.

Our scientific discovery was mood! Amongst such great bottles there is no best or worst. There is only mood, which would determine the correct scotch for you.

 

[RTG]

Here is our scientific breakdown:

Balvenie 21: this is the Scotch you would serve if you wanted a women’s clothes to fall off. It is so smooth. Sexy smooth.
The science: our only female taster, and best wrestler, said this was her absolute favorite.
(1 vote for favorite scotch)

Aberlour 18: this is the scotch you would drink with friends.
The science: this was the only bottle drank completely empty amongst friends.
(0 votes for favorite scotch)

Aultmore 12: this is the scotch you would drink alone, while jerking off.
The science: it was the top pick of our youngest male employee. It was the second or first choice of everyone else. Hard to describe, it’s so good you almost don’t want to share it.
(3 votes for favorite scotch)

Ardbeg Uigeadail: this is the scotch for a serious business negotiation. When power and dominance are required.
The science: 1. our most overly testosterone driven employee chose this as his number one choice.
(1 vote for favorite scotch)

Lagavulin Double Matured Small Batch Scotch Whisky, Distilled 1998, Bottled 2014: This is the scotch you would pour a respected old fud.
The science. We employ one old fud, this was his favorite. If John Wayne had stopped by, we all agreed that this is what we would pour him.
(1 vote for favorite scotch)

Thank you for helping me discover what scotch is all about. And BTW these are damn healthy scotches. Though I should have felt like dog-shit on Friday, I had no typical hangover effects. I was tired and felt stupid, but no headache or sickness at all. These are dame fine whiskies.

 

[TReX-RAM]

Aultmore 12: this is the scotch you would drink alone, while jerking off.
The science: it was the top pick of our youngest male employee. It was the second or first choice of everyone else. Hard to describe, it’s so good you almost don’t want to share it.
(3 votes for favorite scotch)

That was was fun to read and this was my favorite part
The science that went behind your evening of shenanigans was very sound...cheers!

 

[TedRex]

Rearrange the order to emulate life experiences. Really only need to move Aultmore to the beginning of the review and salt n pepper in wrestling and gun shooting Lol

 

[soulsea]

Today's yum yums.

 

[Zwm101]

Not a bad haul for December 30th since most bourbon shelves are very limited during this week. The Four Roses was a gamble at $60 since I'd never had the Small Batch Select but its better than I expected.

 

[soulsea]

I sourced this bottle of rare 'real' pre 2007 absinthe many years ago and I hadn't had the heart to open it.

But what the hell ...

I obviously don't have the proper accessories but used what was around. I'll also have to improvise if I want to cut my ear off.

Happy, healthy, and prosperous new year everyone!!!

 

[Attydude]

I took these from my dad’s house because my mom won’t let him drink anymore. He’s 89 years old and has dementia.

 

[TReX-RAM]

Keeping it basic tonight. Here is to the best thread on this forum cheers!
Have a great new year everyone!

When I think of @soulsea :

 

[BobbyVA]

 

[soulsea]

When I think of @soulsea :
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It's true ... reptilian archons drive Dodge Durangos.

 

[TReX-RAM]

It's true ... reptilian archons drive Dodge Durangos.

I am allowed to still picture you in a TRX…right?
Have a great new year sir. This thread has provided me with some great experiences In my life this year…thanks to you. Cheers

 

[stojanowski]

Buy little man a bottle each year for his birthday so he can sell or drank them all when he is 21... Couldn't find a 2021 18 year double cask this year so it's a rare cask for now

 

[BGClemson81]

Had a little bourbon tasting last night. I hope you boys have a Happy New Year!

 

[WAMF16]

Buy little man a bottle each year for his birthday so he can sell or drank them all when he is 21... Couldn't find a 2021 18 year double cask this year so it's a rare cask for now
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My Birthday is in May . Or...you can just adopt me !!

 

[soulsea]

Forgot how much I enjoy this.

Cheers!