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Whisky Tasting full, waiting on seeing how big the terrace is, will PM reservees if space.
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I didn't really potentially wanna be 'that guy' on the coach holding things up on the way down from Vancouver
oh and whilst things may be expensive US wise - they probably aren't as expensive as some things can be in the UK
I may split the difference and pick up something in vancouver as I have Monday or Tuesday set aside for shopping there anyway
edit: disregard, I is wrong.
Soda and lime
Mountain Dew
Cola
Apple Juice
Ice (you know on the rocks)
Breathes slowly, calming cleansing breaths.
Next you'll be telling me to add lemonade to vintage Port!!
@vgc just whisky, please.
@redhalo a Snakebite is cider and lager - least it is here! The only US whiskeys I've seen here are Jim Beam and Jack Daniels, then that nasty Southern Comfort stuff that smells like brown medicine. I'm up for trying US whiskey and seeing how it compares.
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@LewieP's Mummy There are some solid US whiskeys. I'm a big fan of Buffalo Trace as a mid-priced bourbon with high quality. I know someone like @arsonisfun could suggest some other quality bourbons or ryes.
SoCo is a Peach Mash if memory serves.
Makers Mark has been fairly good of late IMHO. The number of microdistilleries cropping up however is getting more in more incredible!
Most US whiskeys tend to be oak aged and don't have any peat flavor. Smoke varies depending on the lenght and style of aging.
I need to find a bottle of my "Bourbon Aged Stout" The local microbrew here makes an imperial stout and then ages it in used Jim Beam Barrels, so you get a subtle taste of Bourbon in your beer, it's incredible! (You also get a light bourbon headrush from it.)
(I know I didn't make the cut but I may grab a bottle of Imperial Stout and just bring it for whenever!)
@LewieP's Mummy I agree. Water should be added only if intentioned. The stones need to be frozen for a few hours first and are best right out of the freezer. Let me know if you'd like some dropped off with you earlier in the day.
I've never heard of whiskey stones! Lexi: that might be a good plan, when I arrive I'll check freezer space, thank you.
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I dunno how many Lexi has, but I can chuck mine in my suitcase if you need them (and can let me know before the Tuesday before PAX when I pack.) I have 9, and as long as I get them back, I'm happy to loan them (but someone will need to track me down Wednesday afternoon.)
FWIW, they fit in my freezer in a tiny little pocket in the door (which reminds me, I need to find them post move...)
Single malt:
Laphroig 10 year (my favorite! Well actually, cask strength is my favorite, but it hasn't been available for a while now)
Laphroig Quarter Cask
Talisker 10 year
Blended:
Johnnie Walker Double Black (if you normally only like peaty single malts, you might like this limited edition blend JW put out last year)
American:
Gentleman Jack (a variety of Jack Daniel's)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
P.S.
About the ice/water debate, I always have my whiskey neat, but even the tasting guide that comes with every tube of Laphroig mentions adding a little water to your glass to open up the flavors or something. I have read similar suggestions other places too. However, I've been drinking scotch for at least five years and have still not bothered to try it other than having a black label on the rocks a couple times.
It should be noted that whiskey stones cannot cool your drink anywhere nearly as effectively as ice. They provide a slight chill only, and it doesn't last long. That's not to say I recommend against using whiskey stones; I'm just explaining that that's how they work. That way, you'll know what to expect.
PPS
Southern Comfort is a liqueur (not "liquor") -sugary and meant for mixing in cocktails, though it can also be enjoyed straight. In that respect, it is not bad. It is not considered a whiskey. They once used bourbon to make it I believe, but not anymore. Even when it did contain bourbon, you wouldn't call it a whiskey.
PPPS (i.e. Sorry, i read the first page, posted, and then started reading the thread backwards)
Speaking about liquor prices in WA, Total Wine recently opened in Bellevue (and one's opening in Tukwila too). Their prices are quite good, especially for scotch. Even after tax, their scotch prices seem to be the same or even a few dollars less than the old state liquor store prices.
Our other two favorite stores are BevMo (in Tacoma, but supposedly opening on in Tukwila soon - probably really soon if they want to compete with Total) and Wine World (on 45th just west of I-5 in the U-District). Wine World's prices are higher than Total's and BevMo's but their scotch/whiskey selection is awesome and they have special bottlings. Esquin, down on 4th in SoDo, is also a good spot for scotch but I haven't been there in a month and a half or so which seems like a long time relative to when the privatized sale began.
On the water issue, I was taught to add a few drops to make the volatile compounds rise, as it changes the smell and taste very slightly.
I'm planning to PM people some time on Sunday with final details.
@olanmills - there's already a waiting list, I'll add you to it. Our plan is that if the terrace is big enough to include everyone, but until we see it, we won't know exactly how many it will hold.
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This is true, but it does have consequences.
Adding a few drops of water does release conginers and other volatile compounds and changes the nose and initial mouthfeel of the whiskey. However it also speeds up the oxidation and release of said compounds, so that the whiskey does risk going a bit flat and stale the longer you take to drink it.
I find Speysides and Highland scotchs especially prone to losing flavor quickly if one does the water approach, but the change in nose is welcome for things like Dalwhinnie, Glenfiddich, and Aberlour.
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Might need to change the planned time from 8:00-10:00 to 7:30-9:30 cos a) it's dark at 9:00 b) there's rules about no noise after 10:00pm and c) I've left my solar powered fairy lights at home. I might buy candles, but if we do make it 7:30 pm, does that cause any problems for people?
We may need one person a bit earlier to help with setting up/ directing to lifts/elevators as well.
I'll be pm-ing people with the address in the next couple of days
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PAX can start now.
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If you've had a PM from me could you please reply to confirm your attendance? Thank you.
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Pork is in the crockpot right this moment, wrapped in banana leaves and cooking away.
We are really looking forward to trying lots o' whisky tonight and seeing everyone!
ETA: and I don't have to work tomorrow! W00t!
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And that's actually the one forum name I said that I'd be able to remember! If it is any redemption for me, I can remember the face now that goes with that handle.