I turned 49 a few days ago. Missed your post last night, but I DID have a couple of wee drams of Yellow Spot 12yo single pot still Irish. Delicious.

Quick aside: whisk(e)y folks: if you've not tried the new wave of single pot still Irish whiskies currently available, you're missing out. The Spot whiskies, Redbreast's offerings, Teeling single pot still, Powers, all are excellent.

My normal fallback spirits are 1792, Knob Creek 100 proof, 120 proof, Maple and Bulleit Bourbon. Once in a while I spring for the Glenmorange 12 year, but I saw the 14 year bottle last night and went for it. I'm glad I did.

Cheers, my friends! I just finished my taxes, so I'm definitely down for another shot tonight!

Tony.

I actually enjoy a blended Scotch whiskey - Johnny Walker Red if fine by me if I'm drinking Scotch.

I recently opened up a bottle of Chivas Regal that is about 35 years old. I can't believe how good it is. It just seems more intense than I'm used to - almost like it was concentrated.

Cheers!

I normally don’t drink Scotch, in fact don’t like it or bourbon. But I thought I would give a try to finding something I might like. So I bought a bottle of Bunnahabhein 12, after searching for good non-peaty Scotches. It’s…OK. The bottle will probably last me years.

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Happy birthday! I did the Big Six-O last month. Glenfarclas 25 here.

That one caught my eye at the shop - how would you compare it to say Balvenie Doublewood/Oban/Dalwhinnie - my usual go-to's?

It’s Speyside so not a lot of peat. Aged in sherry cask so there is quite bit of flavor, fruity with a bit of bite. I think at the price point of $200, it is the best value.

I paid a lot more for Glenfiddich Winter Storm, and I think they are about equal.

Didn't have any Scotch to drink but did have a few shots of Wild Turkey 101.

Iced tea will be my drink, but Happy Birthday!