Been Enjoying This

"Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness" (long-voyager-2nd-edition)
10/03/2019 at 10:20 • Filed to: Drinklopnik

For a few nights now.

Exceptional poured with a single cube of ice. So much depth to the flavor, I haven’t been much for drinking for years now, but this has got me enjoying a sipper at night again:

DISCUSSION (16)

E90M3 > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/03/2019 at 10:31

I have’t bought liquor in a while because I tend to drink too much too quickly. I’ve actually cut back on my drinking quite a lot starting in June. It wasn’t really intentional, but I’m not displeased .

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > E90M3
10/03/2019 at 10:32

I pretty much quit completely about 5 years ago. I just started having a Bloody or something nice on the rocks occasionally in the last few months or so .

This bottle will probably last me 6 months or better at the rate I drink.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/03/2019 at 10:35

If I find myself by a duty-free when I’m traveling I always check if johnnie walker gold is on sale. I’ve gotten bottles for under 60$ before and it is amazingly smooth and delicious.

Haven’t tried double black yet. But I might have to when I finish what I’m working on now.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/03/2019 at 10:37

I’ve tried that one and I am just not a fan, it’s overly smokey for my taste, but then again I feel that way about most Joh nnie Walker scotches.

I bought a bottle of Monkey Shoulder the other night and for $30 I’m quite impressed. I’ve cut back on the drinking quite a bit in the last few years, but I still enjoy a sipper at night. I love beer but I really need to shed a few lbs and I think the beer is really hurting me, so I’m shifting back to scotch.

Azrek > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/03/2019 at 10:56

Never been a Johnny fan, I suppose I like my Irish stuff too much...or rum.

I am big into Teeling lately and trying to get a Green Dot bottle from Ireland as well.

Svend > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/03/2019 at 10:57

I’ m not a fan of Johnnie Walker and for some reason I always thought it was American until I just then got curious as to why it has Her Majesty’s Royal Warrant on the bottle.

Turns out I was wrong and is Scottish and has b een enjoyed by the reigning monarch since 1934. With Johnnie Walker Red Label being the best selling Scotch world wide.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Snuze: Needs another Swede
10/03/2019 at 11:05

Monkey Shou lder is a good one. I’m not a connoisseur, but I do enjoy a good bourbon. And Monkey Shoulder is a good go-to for me.

I’ve never been one who can taste much flavor in a scotch when it’s served straight. I usually will have it on the rocks so it can be watered down a bit and the flavors can shine.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
10/03/2019 at 11:10

Same. I like half an ice cube in mine - it chills it just a bit and as it melts the flavor evolves. Anyone who disapproves can fight me.

Id had tried the Shoulder like 2 years ago and remember it being good. I decided to get myself a bottle the other night. It was on sale for $30, but I was also considering a Highland Park and Suntory Toki, both $40. My cheapness won out and I do not regret it.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/03/2019 at 11:27

I’ve been needing to go get some gin and rye - maybe I’ll add this to the list.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
10/03/2019 at 12:00

I almost pulled the trigger on a bottle of Blue Label, but I couldn’t justify the $200 price tag.

I grabbed this instead and I’m happy I did. It’s very smooth with a very smoky flavor and smell that comes out when you put it over an ice cube.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Snuze: Needs another Swede
10/03/2019 at 12:02

I enjoy the smokiness and depth of the flavors in it. I generally enjoy Scotch and Bourbons, but usually I only go for higher end stuff. Wouldn’t say I’m a connoisseur, I just enjoy “good” booze when it comes to Whiskey.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Azrek
10/03/2019 at 12:07

I enjoy Irish whiskey on occasion, but scotch and bourbon are my go tos.

Bought this for a friend a while back: https://bushmills.com/whiskeys/21-year/

Still waiting until they get their new house built so we can crack into it, I’m expecting it to be gorgeous.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/03/2019 at 12:34

I’ve had Blue Label on a couple occasions. While it is very good, it is not good enough for the price point it’s at.

That being said, Gold Label, even at full price, is still the best JW IMO. It’s nearly as smooth as Blue Label for a fraction of the price.

Victorinoo > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/03/2019 at 17:49

I’m a big fan of double black, it has a nice Smokey flavor

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/04/2019 at 11:30

Understandable. I’m just not a Johnnie Walker guy. My favorite scotch is Glen Li vets Nadurra, or at least it was until it shot up to $95/bottle. I generally go for MacAlla n or Glenm orangie. My last bottle, though, was Highland Park Viking Honour and I loved it.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Snuze: Needs another Swede
10/04/2019 at 12:12

Glen Livet is good stuff, that’s what one of my friend’s drink, I always enjoy one with him.

I’ll have to check out the Highland Park.