Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
James Poulos, Ed. ·
Jul 16, 2010 at 4:05pm
A salute -- to the Virginia countryside, a place where I've made a lot of memories. Two of my favorites, chosen not quite at random: sipping scotch with Roger Scruton, and swilling bourbon after my wedding.
But what about those times when the palate can't decide? The Virginia countryside has produced an answer: Roundstone Rye, a fine but unusual rye whisky "naturally flavored and colored with oak." Roundstone comes courtesy of Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Purcellville, Virginia -- the first distillery in Loudoun County since before prohibition. Every bottle's distilled and bottled entirely by hand.
Try some out on a couple of ice cubes. Here's to you, VA.
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Jun '10
Re: Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
James: I'm truly envious. Roger Scruton has become one of my conservative heros. I don't think he's ever written a boring or empty sentence.
Jun '10
Re: Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
Drinking a good rye whisky is one of the great pleasures of life, and this comes from a scotch guy. I prefer scotch as it does not have rye’s sour finish. Still, given a choice between dark and white spirits such as vodka, I’ll drink dark every time. The only white I like are Wyborowa, as fine a Polish vodka as can be bought in the medium price range. Grey Goose just does not compare. It is also the only vodka I know with a sweet finish. The Best whisky for its price, and here I bow to you James as I have not tried your recommendation, is a fine Irish by the name of Tullamore Dew, every bit as good as Glenlivet at twice its price. Although I have not drunk as much Bourbon as I should, I do enjoy a sip every now and then. My current favourite scotch is Laphroaig, a beautifully smooth single malt that hints of apples and although peaty not overpoweringly so. Alas, my only regret when drinking fine whisky is that I can’t go more than two drinks without losing my palate. I never sip and spit.
Re: Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
I nominate that for the Ricochet quote of the week.
Re: Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
The man sets a high bar, t.r., it's true. In conversation, he's both as crisp and as generous as you would hope.
May '10
Re: Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
Denise Moss
I nominate that for the Ricochet quote of the week. · Jul 16 at 8:14pm
Yes. Reminds me of the great old line, paraphrased: "I spent most of my money on Bourbon and women--the rest I just wasted."
Re: Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
I'm a patriot. I wasn't always -- for years I drank Scotch whisky, the expensive stuff, too -- before I got religion.
Now, it's bourbon, for a fast get-me-through-this snort, for making Old Fashioneds, for pouring over a single ice cube, rattling it around a bit, then sipping down to the melt as you talk about What's Happened to This Country and How Do We Get it Back?
Rye, for sipping, and for Sazeracs, and for a slight push into bad behavior.
I drink the way I drive: American.
Jun '10
Re: Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
I'm with Rob. Scotch is the swill of bog-trotters. Americans drink corn whiskey.
May '10
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Sorry guys, I prefer scotch. It's based on the ultimate conservative ingredient--peat--which takes thousands of years to produce.
Re: Mixed Bizness: Dark Liquor Edition
Fredosphere, we accept you, despite this troubling eccentricity. Ricochet is a large and forgiving place. We're all as God made us, flaws and all.
May '10
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Mr. Long, you display a condescending attitude that I would have hoped was exclusive to left-leaning, pinot noir-sipping elites. Big man that I am, I forgive you (as I raise a glass of 12-year Highland Park in salute).