wannabguitarist
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I've done enough damage to a bottle of Maker's Mark to consider calling in sick tomorrow. What started out as "I'm going to learn the theme song to Top Gun" has turned into "I'm getting drunk and watching Top Gun"
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I also noticed that Viking Line now have Lagunitas (IPA, Ale, and some others) in stock - I recall someone talking about that brewery here. Are they any good? I didn't buy any because of all the other discounts, but if they're any good, I might buy some next time (probably will be going at least once during the summer).
Their stuff is pretty solid craft beer. Tends to be on the hoppy side. Often >7% ABV.
I guess I'll have to give those a go next time then, I like quite hoppy beer (to an extent at least). I don't remember all the beers they had, but at least the had the Little Sumpin', some IPA and some ale from Lagunitas. I guess it may have been some California-theme week on the boat, as they had a bunch of other beers from around there that I'd never even heard of before. So I hope they'll still have those next time.
I bought a bottle of laphroaig for shits and giggles.
I'm a scotch noob, I've only tried mclellan and some cheaper swill in the past. Laphroaig is quite smooth and smoky though. I mostly bought it because I'm trying to branch out from beer and vodkaI've heard the Islay single malt style described as a seaside campfire in liquid form, and would tend to agree. I had Lagavulin at a tasting and while I appreciated it, I was glad I hadn't bought a bottle. Haven't had Laphroaig but I imagine it's similar. Let us know what you think.
I'm more of a Speyside guy myself...
I'm a scotch noob, I've only tried mclellan and some cheaper swill in the past. Laphroaig is quite smooth and smoky though. I mostly bought it because I'm trying to branch out from beer and vodka
Kirkland's vodka is the same way. Their kirkland brand vodka is literally Grey goose in a kirkland bottle, and it's cheaper than grey gooseIf you want to get into some good whiskey for relatively cheap, check out the Kirkland Signature stuff at Costco. Not kidding. At a family get-together we brought all our whiskey and had a tasting. Kirkland's bourbon, at like $30, was on par with stuff in the $60+ range, and the only thing that really beat it was a $120 bottle of Cutwater Devi's Share. Their 25 year Speyside single malt was as good as anything there, including expensive stuff from Japan and Glenfiddich.
The only "cheap" thing about the Kirkland stuff is the branding IMHO.
The bourbon is slightly tweaked Knob Creek small batch. Higher proof and a bit less barrel time IIRC.Kirkland's vodka is the same way. Their kirkland brand vodka is literally Grey goose in a kirkland bottle, and it's cheaper than grey goose
I'll check out their bourbon.
Laphroaig has some great scotch! If you happen to enjoy that I would recommend Ardbeg and Bruichladdich as well.I bought a bottle of laphroaig for shits and giggles.
I bought a bottle of laphroaig for shits and giggles.
Ooh and on a sidenote, my wheat beer is almost done fermenting, so we will be bottling it on Sunday
Glad to see someone else here brews! I've got a Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk Stout on tap right now that I was really pleased with. I'm planning to do a Lime Pale Ale pretty soon here for summer too.