MikeBossy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 So I have seen a few folks posting on here in status updates etc about favourite Spirits (Scotch, Whiskey etc) so figured why not start a thread for all things Liqour So I will post a couple of my favourite spirits - the hope is we can recommend different brands for fellow CDC'ers to try. Rum: Bumba - http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product-catalogue?search=bumba An exquisite, all-natural craft rum with native Caribbean ingredients aged up to 15 years to create an effortlessly smooth and balanced rum with complexity and depth. Aromas of Madagascar vanilla, soft caramel and toasted oak with notes of cinnamon, roasted nuts, and allspice on the palate- perfectly blended to achieve a mild sweetness and light, smooth finish. Excellent as a sipping spirit, or the perfect ingredient in a favourite cocktail or punch. Its one of my favs to drink over ice with no mix Vodka: If you make a trip to Edmonton etc and they have a Costco liquor store do yourself a favour and make it a must stop - they have an amazing Costco brand Vodka: https://www.influenster.com/reviews/kirkland-signature-american-vodka Here's one user review: The best! This is basically Grey Goose vodka in a Costco bottle, with a Costco price tag! Amazing! It is however, huge! I’m not a big drinker but this is great to have on hand for cocktails! Very smooth and high quality! They also make an amazing french vodka which I enjoy again just over ice - use the American one if you are using mix - its not as good over ice. And finally Whiskey: Again I am a straight over ice guy so here I go with this: Gentleman Jack's https://www.jackdaniels.com/whiskey/gentleman-jack Inspired by the original gentleman distiller and our founder, Gentleman Jack undergoes a second charcoal mellowing to achieve exceptional smoothness. Its balanced flavor is perfect for celebrating life’s extraordinary occasions, plus all the moments along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Yes, I love liquor. @RUPERTKBD this is your thread aren't you a alcohol connoisseur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinceGeorgeGoon Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 d) Yes to all. Final answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinceGeorgeGoon Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Beer: Dark/amber: Guiness - Draught Granville Island brewery - Lions winter ale. Red Collar Brewery - Dubbel Pacific Western Brewery - Canterbury Dark Mild. Blonde/pale: Pacific Western Brewery - Cariboo Blonde Kronenbourg 1664 - Blanc. Vodka: Kirkland - Vodka Whiskey: Wisers - Special Blend Gibsons - Sterling Crown Royal - Reserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I take it this is honor of @Alflives latest status update? Give us a shout when you come to, bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I'll add these to the list: Gin: Bombay Sapphie East is fantastic, its actually just good on its own with ice. They add lemongrass and pepper to it and its dangerously good. The bottle looks very similar to the regular Bombay Sapphire so make sure its the "East" version. http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/bombay-sapphire-east/319673#.XEyfSS2lkg4 Bourbon: Knob Creek Single Barrel. I get to have this when my wife is very happy with me. http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/knob-creek-single-barrel/255232#.XEyfsS2lkg4 Amaretto: Sons of Vancouver makes an awesome amaretto, plus its good to support local. But its also really good. https://sonsofvancouver.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naslund.is.king Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 @MikeBossy Vodka Vodka Vodka Russian prince is my favorite Ive always heard that about kirkland..In saskatchewan you can get a deca 10 from superstore thats apparently made there as well Reminder anyone can buy booze from costco..no membership needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBossy Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 32 minutes ago, naslund.is.king said: @MikeBossy Vodka Vodka Vodka Russian prince is my favorite Ive always heard that about kirkland..In saskatchewan you can get a deca 10 from superstore thats apparently made there as well Reminder anyone can buy booze from costco..no membership needed I must try this vodka you speak of Comrade (Canadian made to isn't it?) - as for Superstore haven't tried any of their brands other than their beer which is fine on a hot summer day when a guy is thirsty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I have anywhere from 12-25 bottles of whiskey stocked in my bar at any time. Personal Fave Single Malt Lagavulin 16 I will usually have a few other Islay single malts as the above is $150 a bottle... Laphroaigh Quarter Cask & Ardbeg 10 are standards. I will usually have some Glenfiddich or Glenmorangie on hand for guests. Fave Irish Green Spot is now a mandatory bottle to have. By far my fave Irish dram. A bottle of Jamesons is also mandatory. Bourbon I love me a good old fashioned and will have 5-6 different bourbons. The best value for quality is: Wild Turkey 101 I ran out of my very, very, very hard to get Pappy Van Winkle 15 year about 6 months ago...I milked that bottle for 4 years... was a gift from a well off client from the US. The hype is true.... Pappy 20 year might be the greatest thing I've ever had other than pure cocaine on a beach in Columbia... I keep no Canadian whiskey on hand other than Forty Creek! There are a few decent ones with Crown Northern Harvest being up there but really Canadian whiskey is trash meant for mixed drinks. Forty Creek Cream is the best Irish Cream on the market...blows away Baileys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Ryan Strome said: Yes, I love liquor. @RUPERTKBD this is your thread aren't you a alcohol connoisseur? Yes and no. I'm into beer and Scotch and occasionally Red Wine. My favorite beer is brewed about an hour and a half East, in Terrace at the Sherwood Mountain Brewery and Pub: For Scotch I like several single malts (Macallan, Glenmorangie, Oban, Glenlivet) but I usually buy Glenfiddich for the price point. I'm not a fan of the Peaty Scotch's, like Highland Park and Lagavulin. When I'm looking for "best bang for the buck" I buy Jameson's, although I have tried a couple of other Irish Whiskey's that I like as well. (Blackbush, Tullamore Dew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Beer: Original 16. It's pretty good. I'm not a connoisseur by any means on any of this, but O16 feels like home. Bohemian. It's not that great, but me and my friends love it as if it was. Rum: Flor de Caña 5 year and cola might be some of the best rum I've ever had. Lemonheart Blackpool is a really good spiced rum as well. Gin: I have one thing to say about gin: Anyone who drinks Ungava is an animal Vodka: Wyborowa Vodka is a Polish grain vodka and that or Absolut might be my go-to vodka. Khor smells like nail polish remover. And I can't do whiskey or tequila anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Alberta Premium all day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 17 minutes ago, thejazz97 said: Beer: Original 16. It's pretty good. I'm not a connoisseur by any means on any of this, but O16 feels like home. Bohemian. It's not that great, but me and my friends love it as if it was. Rum: Flor de Caña 5 year and cola might be some of the best rum I've ever had. Lemonheart Blackpool is a really good spiced rum as well. Gin: I have one thing to say about gin: Anyone who drinks Ungava is an animal Vodka: Wyborowa Vodka is a Polish grain vodka and that or Absolut might be my go-to vodka. Khor smells like nail polish remover. And I can't do whiskey or tequila anymore Of course the Saskatchewan boy chooses original 16. Let me guess, pilsner is a close 2nd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Of course the Saskatchewan boy chooses original 16. Let me guess, pilsner is a close 2nd? Bohemian 1st, O16 2nd! Wouldn't take a lot of convincing for me to have Pilsner though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 49 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: For Scotch I like several single malts (Macallan, Glenmorangie, Oban, Glenlivet) but I usually buy Glenfiddich for the price point. I'm not a fan of the Peaty Scotch's, like Highland Park and Lagavulin. Weakling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADDYROCK Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 SMOOTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, Gnarcore said: Weakling I ate plenty of dirt as a kid....no need to do so as an adult. But some people never grow up, I suppose.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I'll try to avoid any single cask stuff that simply isn't available: Scotch: Ardbeg Corryvreckan Laphroaig Quarter Cask Talisker 10 Springbank 10 Glenfarclas 15 Bruichladdich Laddie Ten Glenallachie 10 Cask Stregnth Clynelish 14 Irish: Redbreast 12 Green Spot American: Jefferson Aged at Sea Buffalo Trace Four Roses Single Barrel Rittenhouse Rye Canadian: Lot 40 Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rum: Flor de Cana 18 El Dorado 15 Cognac: Martell VSOP Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Gin: Berry Bros and Rudd No 3 Brokers Bombay Sapphire East Tequila: Don Julio Reposado Vodka: Russian Standard Ketel One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 16 minutes ago, thejazz97 said: Bohemian 1st, O16 2nd! Wouldn't take a lot of convincing for me to have Pilsner though I can always tell what generation someone is by how they refer to Pilsner. The young 'uns call it Pilsner, or Pilly, while for guys my age it will always be Old Style.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: I ate plenty of dirt as a kid....no need to do so as an adult. But some people never grow up, I suppose.... I turn 40 in just over a week.....will need to buy some dirt for that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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