Puritan Pub

[Osage Bluestem]

Trying my first crown royal maple. It's my desert after a meal of Czech sausage, sour kraut, cheesy mashed potatoes, and shiner bock.



It tastes like a stack of pancakes saturated in Whisky.

 

[JM]

Trying my first crown royal maple. It's my desert after a meal of Czech sausage, sour kraut, cheesy mashed potatoes, and shiner bock. It tastes like a stack of pancakes saturated in Whisky.

Is that good or bad?

My wife is having some Alberta Springs...I don't feel like anything, maybe some lapsang tea.

 

[Osage Bluestem]

Is that good or bad?

My wife is having some Alberta Springs...I don't feel like anything, maybe some lapsang tea.

Well, one would need to be in the mood for it. They hit the pancake flavor perfectly. It is much sweeter than rum. It is similar in sweetness to a schnapps but it is still obviously Whisky. Right now I think it is interesting but if I was in the mood for something non sweet I wouldn't want this.

 

[JM]

Well, one would need to be in the mood for it. They hit the pancake flavor perfectly. It is much sweeter than rum. It is similar in sweetness to a schnapps but it is still obviously Whisky. Right now I think it is interesting but if I was in the mood for something non sweet I wouldn't want this.

Have you noticed an increase of spiced and flavoured whiskey's lately? I don't know what it is but I've seen half a dozen flavoured ryes in the last 6 months alone.

 

[Osage Bluestem]

They are pandering to the night club patrons who take their Whisky by the shot I think.

 

[JM]

That would make sense. They are sweet though...after dinner drink for sure.

 

[Osage Bluestem]

That would make sense. They are sweet though...after dinner drink for sure.

Indeed. It's certainly a novelty and not a serious contribution to the Whisky portfolio.

However, for what it is it is unique and good. It hits the spot.

 

[gord44]

I tried the honey flavored Jack Daniels. It was horrible. Couldn't finish the glass.

It seems flavored spirits is the new thing for distilleries. There is tons of flavored vodka and rum, it's not surprising they moved into whiskey.

 

[JM]

Vodka is the number one selling drink if I remember correctly. Maybe that's the trend? Follow vodka? I don't know. Best served as a desert drink.

 

[JM]

...had an Old Fashion last night and fell asleep right after. That's what I call medicinal.

 

[gord44]

I have not tried an old fashioned. Will have to some day. Enjoying a glenfiddich right now while watching the hockey game.

 

[Osage Bluestem]

I have not tried an old fashioned. Will have to some day. Enjoying a glenfiddich right now while watching the hockey game.

Glenfiddich is good. However there are several similar priced single malts I prefer over it. But it'll certainly do.

 

[gord44]

Aberlour and Glenlivet are my other go to 'cheaper' single malts. If I am feeling saucy, I will go with a Balvenie Double Wood, which is excellent, but a bit pricey at times.

 

[Osage Bluestem]

Aberlour and Glenlivet are my other go to 'cheaper' single malts. If I am feeling saucy, I will go with a Balvenie Double Wood, which is excellent, but a bit pricey at times.

My favorite is Laphroaig 15. I like Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg 10 as well.

Islay for me if I'm spending a lot.

 

[gord44]

I just never acquired a taste for Islay, but I know some guys that do. I may have to try some again. Any recommendations on one with not too much of a 'peaty' taste?

 

[Osage Bluestem]

I just never acquired a taste for Islay, but I know some guys that do. I may have to try some again. Any recommendations on one with not too much of a 'peaty' taste?

All Islay malts are heavy on the peat. I like that smokey peaty flavor so that is why I like Islay malts. If you don't like that flavor Speyside malts are the ticket.

 

[gord44]

Thanks for the info Osage!

 

[JM]

Happy Birthday Osage!

First rounds on me, who's getting the next one?

 

[gord44]

Happy Birthday Osage. I just picked up a nice bottle of Kirkland's Speyside 18 year old scotch that I would be happy to share with the pub

 

[Rhamiel]

happy birthday my dear brother in Christ