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Crown Royal Black
09 August 2018, 19:01
GatogordoCrown Royal Black
I have recently been enjoying the above in a brandy snifter in the evenings while watching whatever baseball game is on TV. It's 90 proof, a bit higher than normal CR, and smooth to the mouth. Highly Recommended.
Like good bourbons or cognac, I usually drink it with a diet coke on the side. If you're a whisky drinker, try it, you'll like it.
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09 August 2018, 20:26
impala#03Yes, it is very good. Also try the Crown Royal Reserve.
10 August 2018, 03:10
df06A friend gave me a gallon of Crown Black Label when I retired. It’s good stuff.
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10 August 2018, 08:22
NormanConquestI'll have to give that a try.I rarely drink hard liquor but when I do I like the Courvassier VSOP cognac.
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11 August 2018, 09:32
KenscoI drank so much "Blue Sock" back between 1970 and 1990 that I swore off of it. Loved it with Ginger Ale towards the end. I never had an interest in going back after I discovered Venezuelan rum.
11 August 2018, 10:26
DCS Memberquote:
Originally posted by Kensco:
I drank so much "Blue Sock" back between 1970 and 1990 that I swore off of it. Loved it with Ginger Ale towards the end. I never had an interest in going back after I discovered Venezuelan rum.
Please do tell about Venezuelan rum.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
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11 August 2018, 19:05
Grizzly AdamsThe maple stuff ain't bad either, for sipping.
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11 August 2018, 20:42
KenscoDSC, just between you and me (if Gato thinks I'm hijacking his thread, I'm in a world of shit).
Like everyone else I drank Puerto Rican (originally Cuban) rum, Bacardi, back in the 70s. I migrated to Don Q (Puerto Rican) which was considered a higher class, better rum. About the same time I shifted from light to dark rum. It was always rum & coke with a squeeze of lime. (Cuba Libre)
When I moved to Venezuela in 1990 my whole world changed. I discovered Anniversario.
https://www.pampero.com/en-row/home/ It was a very nice rum. The Venezuelans considered Anniversario the Expats rum. Later I did to. In the years I was there, I moved around, from Anniversario to Diplomatico
http://rondiplomatico.com/ to Santa Teresa Solera 1796. Every Christmas my wife made Ponche using Cacique rum.
http://ultimaterumguide.com/ca...-ron-anejo-superior/ It's a good one, but Cacique Antigua was better.
http://ultimaterumguide.com/cacique-antigua-rum/ Then I discovered Cacique Ron Anejo 500.
http://ultimaterumguide.com/cacique-ron-anejo-500/ The best Venezuelan rum in my opinion.
I drove to Maicao on the border with Colombia and wandered the streets until I found the jewel of Colombian rum, Ron Medellin Super Anejo.
https://www.google.com/search?...mgrc=TfVmnqSKdQL74M: They call it Extra Anejo now. At the time Ron Medellin Super Anejo matched Cacique 500 but was almost impossible to find.
Besides Venezuela and Colombia, I found good rums in India (Old Monk; 7 yr old, not the 12) and Ecuador (San Miguel Solera 1952), and bad rums in Australia (anything Bundaberg).
Today I am down to the bottom of a bottle of Witherspoon River Rum; not a good one. I have a bottle of Cacique 500 standing by. A bottle of Diplomatico in reserve. I have half bottle of Zhumir Reposado Reserva Especial left, and it is special.
https://www.google.com/search?...mgrc=so7GSJqnMDrfWM: A bottle of Zhumir Canuto
https://www.google.com/search?...mgrc=SWWBhOy3GX88KM: will get cracked open soon. These are moving from rum towards aguardiente. Not a bad move, just a move.
This subject is making me thirsty.
Back to you Gato.
12 August 2018, 00:40
GatogordoNo worries here mate. I can read about good drinking whisky for hours, scotch excluded. I had a very unfortunate experience in late 60s with Johhny Walker Black at a 24 hr Sebring race when I was supposed to be in college. To me, they all taste like essence of barbecue pit without the good stuff to go with the taste. I haven't forgotten the sound of those hi reving engines tho.
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
Never tried the Black. I remember when I was a kid, my dad told me: "Remember, Seagram's 7 for parties, VO for your friends and Crown for yourself...….." Needless to say that logic has held true ever since.....I guess Black is the one you keep for yourself then
I'm a big fan of rum and orange juice. Gonna have my local guy try to get me some of those. Thanks.
FYI if you're a gin man, try Monkey's 47. Fantastic, very fragrant.
quote:
Originally posted by Gatogordo:
No worries here mate. I can read about good drinking whisky for hours, scotch excluded. I had a very unfortunate experience in late 60s with Johhny Walker Black at a 24 hr Sebring race when I was supposed to be in college. To me, they all taste like essence of barbecue pit without the good stuff to go with the taste. I haven't forgotten the sound of those hi reving engines tho.
Brother, half a bottle of JW Red did me in in 9th grade. Took me 30 years until I could finally smell the stuff and not go into dry heaves.
I'm a bourbon man. The last bottle I gave my dad for us to drink before he passed was some limited Knob Creek had out (I forgot the name). Anyway, every time I go out, if available, the first drink I have is
always a Knob Creek OTR for him...…
PS.... as per the above logic, only my dad has tasted any of my 23 yo Pappy's. Have 3 bottles of that, which I'll probably never open as I don't want to drink those alone.....
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12 August 2018, 02:30
butchlocever had any but if you would like to send me a case i promise i will
12 August 2018, 05:04
GatogordoAlso not to be missed is Wiser's 18 yr old Canadian. I first ran into it hunting in Saskatchewan. Really fine.
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
12 August 2018, 11:17
DCS Memberquote:
Originally posted by Kensco:
DSC, just between you and me (if Gato thinks I'm hijacking his thread, I'm in a world of shit).
Like everyone else I drank Puerto Rican (originally Cuban) rum, Bacardi, back in the 70s. I migrated to Don Q (Puerto Rican) which was considered a higher class, better rum. About the same time I shifted from light to dark rum. It was always rum & coke with a squeeze of lime. (Cuba Libre)
When I moved to Venezuela in 1990 my whole world changed. I discovered Anniversario.
https://www.pampero.com/en-row/home/ It was a very nice rum. The Venezuelans considered Anniversario the Expats rum. Later I did to. In the years I was there, I moved around, from Anniversario to Diplomatico
http://rondiplomatico.com/ to Santa Teresa Solera 1796. Every Christmas my wife made Ponche using Cacique rum.
http://ultimaterumguide.com/ca...-ron-anejo-superior/ It's a good one, but Cacique Antigua was better.
http://ultimaterumguide.com/cacique-antigua-rum/ Then I discovered Cacique Ron Anejo 500.
http://ultimaterumguide.com/cacique-ron-anejo-500/ The best Venezuelan rum in my opinion.
I drove to Maicao on the border with Colombia and wandered the streets until I found the jewel of Colombian rum, Ron Medellin Super Anejo.
https://www.google.com/search?...mgrc=TfVmnqSKdQL74M: They call it Extra Anejo now. At the time Ron Medellin Super Anejo matched Cacique 500 but was almost impossible to find.
Besides Venezuela and Colombia, I found good rums in India (Old Monk; 7 yr old, not the 12) and Ecuador (San Miguel Solera 1952), and bad rums in Australia (anything Bundaberg).
Today I am down to the bottom of a bottle of Witherspoon River Rum; not a good one. I have a bottle of Cacique 500 standing by. A bottle of Diplomatico in reserve. I have half bottle of Zhumir Reposado Reserva Especial left, and it is special.
https://www.google.com/search?...mgrc=so7GSJqnMDrfWM: A bottle of Zhumir Canuto
https://www.google.com/search?...mgrc=SWWBhOy3GX88KM: will get cracked open soon. These are moving from rum towards aguardiente. Not a bad move, just a move.
This subject is making me thirsty.
Back to you Gato.
Muchas gracias, Kensco.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
Marcus Cady
DRSS
12 August 2018, 19:06
Jim KobeNever could understand the "magic" of Crown when there are so many bottles of good stuff out there like Jack Daniels fer instance
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12 August 2018, 19:20
butchlocah yes the nice 18 yr old wisers - going up fishing tuesday and will be forced to stop and get some
Here's one I suggest you guys give a try, if you can find it. MB Roland Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Roland Distillery, Pembroke, Ky.
78% corn, 17% rye, 5% malt. 55 Alc/Vol. 110 Proof
As you might expect, each batch, barrel and bottle numbered and carefully cataloged.
Add no more than a sliver of ice to 2 fingers in the bottom of a broad-mouthed tumbler, just to get the flavor started. Small sips, gently.
It's very, very good.
114-R10David
18 August 2018, 23:58
butchlambertquote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Never could understand the "magic" of Crown when there are so many bottles of good stuff out there like Jack Daniels fer instance
Jim, I guess that is why there are so many brands. Can't stand Jack. Crown is good, with maple better, but my favorite at the moment is Select Club pecan praline. I don't drink any thing with a mixer, just ice.
20 August 2018, 03:15
OkieNewtonMy neighbor brings me all I can drink. Gentleman Jack and Single Barrel usually. He brought over a bottle of Angel's Envy not long ago. I mow his front yard while doing mine. Takes an extra 15 minutes. His way of paying me, I'm not complaining.
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20 August 2018, 06:24
Gatogordoquote:
Originally posted by OkieNewton:
My neighbor brings me all I can drink. Gentleman Jack and Single Barrel usually. He brought over a bottle of Angel's Envy not long ago. I mow his front yard while doing mine. Takes an extra 15 minutes. His way of paying me, I'm not complaining.
Now now that's a real neighborly neighbor.
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
21 August 2018, 05:58
K EvansI'm a big fan of CR Black (got a dollop of it in a glass sitting beside my computer...good stuff). Ms.Rebecca is a rum aficionado, Bacardi, I'll see if I can find some of the Venezuelan rum for her to try, thanks Kensco.
Karl Evans
21 August 2018, 18:03
Gatogordoquote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Never could understand the "magic" of Crown when there are so many bottles of good stuff out there like Jack Daniels fer instance
Not wanting to comment for lack of the experience, I purchased a bottle of Jack Daniels yesterday and poured me a snifter with a coke on side. Pretty rough, has a somewhat harsh beginning and smooths up towards end of taste. Just for comparison, I then tried a snifter of Buffalo Trace bourbon to compare, not close, the bourbon won it hands down but was not up to CR Black.
Not even close to CR Black, Hennesey, or most other good bourbons.
All this really proves is that each person's taste is different and these ideas are simply suggestions to develop your palate.
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
22 August 2018, 20:38
nobull00I drink scotch whisky because I have to sip it. If it's American or Canadian whiskey, I want to gulp it.
Anyone see a problem here?
23 August 2018, 07:51
NormanConquestIn relation to Scotch Whiskey; I recommend the first glass to be a very fine single malt;after that use Cutty Sark,etc,as your taste buds have already been compromised.
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