The Whisky Forum http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum This is an XML content feed of; The Whisky Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:31 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2008 06:38:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp The Whisky Forum http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/http://www.whiskyportal.com/images/logo.jpg http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum Tasting notes and discussions : 80 proof http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=261&PID=559#559 Author: TNbourbon
Subject: 80 proof
Posted: 08.05.2008 at 06:38

Some of the answer lies in tax schemes. Jack Daniel's/Brown-Forman, for instance, saved an estimated $12 million annually in excise taxes when it reduced the black-label's proof from 86 to 80 a couple of years ago.
Also germane is the fact that many bar purchasers, in particular, buy their whisk(e)y mixed with something else. The proof, in this case, doesn't really matter -- it's the whiskey flavor they buyer's after.
]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 06:38:42 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=261&PID=559#559 Where can I find... : Loch Ewe http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=558#558 Author: eric m
Subject: Loch Ewe
Posted: 29.04.2008 at 09:47

I like to buy this whisky but also the barrel it has to mature in,my question is  having your own barrel made,who has a good adress of a cooperage or where to buy it as a used barrel?

Eric.
]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:47:20 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=558#558 Tasting notes and discussions : 80 proof http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=261&PID=557#557 Author: eric m
Subject: 80 proof
Posted: 29.04.2008 at 09:33

It is the standard in Europe and  the more alcohol the more you pay.There is even rumour that the EC doesn`t want a higher percentage.Also some whiskydistillers say that if it`s getting under the 40%abv there is a change in the taste of your drink.I have noticed that a drink is still drinkable if there is a alcoholpercentage not higher as 50%(100 proof).Everything higher kills your tastebuds or you have to dilute the drink yourself.
Eric.
]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:33:38 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=261&PID=557#557 Tasting notes and discussions : 80 proof http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=261&PID=556#556 Author: jctrigg
Subject: 80 proof
Posted: 28.04.2008 at 22:31

Why is 80 proof so popular? If a whisky or bourbon (or rum or vodka, etc) is at a higher proof, is it more difficult to sell into bars or something? Just wondering why there isn't a bit more variety with respect to % alcohol...rather than just the standard 40%.]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:31:23 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=261&PID=556#556 Food and recipes : Mixing Whisky http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=198&PID=555#555 Author: eric m
Subject: Mixing Whisky
Posted: 28.04.2008 at 16:33

20ml wodka,30ml Lapfhroiag,dash of vermouth and a dash of peachliquor,shake and pour out over crushed ice,garnish with mintleave.Use a longdrink.
Eric.
]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:33:21 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=198&PID=555#555 Collectibles : looking for old boxes http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=237&PID=554#554 Author: eric m
Subject: looking for old boxes
Posted: 28.04.2008 at 16:27

Have you already tried Boomsma or van Wees?
Eric.
]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:27:15 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=237&PID=554#554 Collectibles : Value Information http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=233&PID=553#553 Author: eric m
Subject: Value Information
Posted: 28.04.2008 at 16:26

There now is also a whiskystockbroker don`t know the adress but go to Google and type in whiskytalker.

I prefer drinking them though...Wink.
Eric. 
]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:26:06 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=233&PID=553#553 Collectibles : Black and White Bottles wanted http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=159&PID=552#552 Author: eric m
Subject: Black and White Bottles wanted
Posted: 28.04.2008 at 16:22

Try this site www.marktplaats.nl under the thread whisky.Sometimes you can find some nice items.
Eric.
]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:22:40 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=159&PID=552#552 Collectibles : Johnnie Walker Excelsior http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=260&PID=551#551 Author: martysat
Subject: Johnnie Walker Excelsior
Posted: 26.04.2008 at 23:06

I bought 22 bottles of Excelsior in Guam in 2003, I have 5 unopened left. My wife got into the rest of them. Distilled in 1947 and bottled in 1997.]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:06:10 +0000 http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=260&PID=551#551 Collectibles : Beneagles Whisky http://www.whiskyportal.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=174&PID=550#550 Author: eric m
Subject: Beneagles Whisky
Posted: 24.04.2008 at 12:02

No problemo Bruce,sent your adress to my pm if you still want the glass.
Greetings,Eric.
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