Cromag Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Haha! Yup they are ridiculous nice. I had lunch at the French Laundry near Napa CA last year and snapped that pic in a room by the bathroom. TFL is in a French country house with a huge private organic garden used for ingredients across the street. Here's another pic of some spirits. For those who didn't know, TFL is consistently ranked by many different reviewers as a top 10 restaurant in the world for over a decade. "The French Laundry has recently added a spirits program, geared toward after-dinner drinks to be enjoyed with cigars and mignardises in the courtyard. The Scoop has the details, and it should go without saying that this is a high-roller's list of booze choices, with everything from 60-year-old agricole rum, to 70-year-old vintage Chartreuse. Glasses of Scotch start at $75 (for an 18-year-old Macallan in Lalique), and go up to $1,950 (for the 57-year-old, mixed vintage In Lalique III). Also, there's a 1950 Old Fitzgerald bourbon for $1,750 a glass, and a 100-year-old Queen's Silver Jubilee Cognac from Hennessey for $1,450. There are some more reasonable options, like after-dinner wines starting at $20 a glass, but then you get to the cigar menu, with the "pre-embargo Cubans" section at the rear, which includes an 1868, five-inch cigar for $595. Should you be looking to drop $10,000 on dinner, The French Laundry is happy to help you spend that sum. Behold" PDF http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/files/2013/05/French-Laundry-Spirits-List-4-27-13.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grehale Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Laphraoig. Always. Right now trying out a bottle of Caol Ila 12. Pleasantly surprised. Don't drink too often any more, just a tipple on a Sunday afternoon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 16, 2014 by Grehale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Glenfarclas 40 yr and Bunnahabhain 25 years are in my cabinet and are my favourites. But i really like the 12 yrs from both distilleries too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Now this is interesting, has anyone tried it?..... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181328522022 BTW good to see you retep Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Now this is interesting, has anyone tried it?..... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181328522022 BTW good to see you retep Ken I've tried the whiskey stones but I could never really get my drink that cool when using them. I found it easier if I wanted to chill the whiskey (in my case bourbon) to just chill the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou88 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Anyone tried laphroaig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Wyborowa Exquisite (Vodka) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Mint Juleps today with fresh mint from my garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Now I drink these in a 16 oz glass MOAB style w/ Jim Beam and a little pomegranate ice tea used in the mini chop to do the mint. ( see bottom of glass) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiaddict Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Fire ball tonight , nice change of pace! Fireball... mixes well with any of the Apple Ales, try that for a change of pace. As to Scotch, personally I enjoy Glenmorangie 'The Quinta Ruban', interesting finish due to aging two years in Port casks; not bad, in fact very fine for a 12 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehecht Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Try McAllen 12 for everyday and 17 and 18 for special evenings Glennorangie has variety a finished in Sautern barrels and sherry that are very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Anyone tried laphroaig? There's a mouth full of peat right there. Stout stuff, it fights back. Good Alaskan drink. Dalwhinnie is surprisingly good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Just had a glass of Yamazaki single malt by Suntory. I would say that this Japanese whiskey can stand up to most scotches out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsydney Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Just had a glass of Yamazaki single malt by Suntory. I would say that this Japanese whiskey can stand up to most scotches out there. The Japanese scotch scene has exploded in the past decade. Their whiskey bars are full of energy, tightly packed with amazing selections on their shelves. Really doing great things over there, especially in Tokyo and inner Kyoto. If you want to sample some other Japanese fare, I highly recommend the 15 yo Nikka Yoichi. Alternatively if you prefer peat, the 12yo Hakushu is a stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chango Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Yamazaki is awesome! I also like Fireball whiskey for a fun change of pace--on the rocks. Here's what I'll be working on for a while. Costco is unloading these 750ml bottles for a great price: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Laphroiag and Bowmore at the moment... (not together, obviously...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chango Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Glenmorangie. This is my go-to Scotch whiskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Oh? I've not tried it but I'll have to check it out. Is it sweeter like a Glenlivet or more smoky like an Islay or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chango Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Smooth. A little sweet. Not heavy on the peat smoke flavor or essence. I also like the price at about $40 a bottle it's a little more economical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Interesting. I'll have to pick up a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 got some of this been looking for the YAMAZAKI 12 year stuff for awhile, cant get it in this country though : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 been looking for the YAMAZAKI 12 year stuff for awhile, cant get it in this country though : ( Really? I got mine at the LCBO on Queens Quay. Maybe they no longer carry it. Bought two bottles about 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 OK, tried the Lagavulin 16 and the A'bunadh cask strength - highly, highly recommended! The A'bunadh is great - 120 proof and a wonderful blend of cinnamon, cloves, and orange rind; the Spanish sherry casks really come through. The Lagaluvin is kind of your typical islay - a hint of peat with some great citrus notes behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Tried Balvenie 12 year double-wood... Eh... Good, but nothing to write home about; not like the previous two I recommended. Those were fantastic. This one, while good, was kind of lackluster. Tiny hints of vanilla in the rear palate but nothing besides honey on the mids... Kind of reminded me of a weak Jameson's. (is that sacrilege to talk about Irish whiskey in a scotch thread?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Laphroaig tonight waiting for a plane. Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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