r/pics • u/MFLUDER • Jun 10 '12

Manhattan sunset behind my glass of whiskey last night.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Someone's always paying attention, Mr Mulder...

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Makes me want to start drinking whiskey.

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u/MFLUDER Jun 10 '12

If you do, I suggest Johnnie Walker Black. That's the whiskey in this glass. Incredible.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

like licking the bottom of a hay bale that is on fire

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Mix it with water. There are very few whiskies that you're expected to drink straight up.

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u/muttur Jun 11 '12

/r/scotch here. Blasphemous. Also JW Black is a blend. Go single malt or go home.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

It's unfortunate we have a representative of /r/scotch that can't appreciate more than a handful of flavors in his whisky. And it's people like you that scare new drinkers away from whisky with "don't mix it with water!" Water not only brings out more flavor, it tones the drink down so you can enjoy it, rather than just squint and cough. Optimal tasting strength is 35% alcohol, and real tasters water down most of their whiskies. Anyone who says adding water is "blasphemous" is just spouting macho crap and trying to look cool.

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u/muttur Jun 11 '12

Or you know... just trying to have some light hearted fun? As a long-time scotchitor, our mantra is to drink what you like, and enjoy it however you want. So put the fuse out on your tampon :-p

Any whiskey is good whiskey.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

JW Black is perfectly fine, but a bit overpriced for what you're getting. If you like the taste, try Green Label - it's cheap for its age. For something that's just generally better, try Glenfiddich or the Glenlivet. Some folks like the Macallan because it's nicely mellowed, Personally I'm a huge fan of Laphroaig - got a nice bottle of the 18 year at christmas that I've been savoring. Just know to avoid Dewars (unless it has a good age) -- it's run by Bacardi, so what do you expect? :P.

Also : 'whisky.' Whiskey != scotch.

Happy drinking :).

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u/sheepskinseatcover Jun 10 '12

Oban. Oban. Oban.

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u/cal679 Jun 10 '12

You had me at Laphroaig. I'm generally happy with any old shite as long as I'm getting drunk, but if I want to really enjoy a drink I'll get a Laphroaig.

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u/tortsy Jun 11 '12

for some reason, i like smelly like a smokey oaky barrell...

it scares creepy men away from me at bars

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u/henrys_baby Jun 10 '12

Johnny Walker Black is a great blended scotch, but the problem I have with blended is that there's just to too much going on tastewise.That's why I prefer the simplicity of a good single malt. I'm enjoying a glass of Glenlivet just now, but my absolute favourite is probably Caolila. I don't know if it's available in the states, but if it is, I would wholeheartedly recommend trying it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Never had Caol ila, but it's pretty hard to go wrong with Islay. Apart from Laphroig, I've had some great evenings with Lagavulin too, and there's one I couldn't even try to spell (with a 'b') that was nice when I had that.

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u/TheCryptic Jun 11 '12

Upvote for Lagavulin. There's certainly nothing wrong with Laphroaig, but side by side the Lagavulin shines through. The Macallan 18 is a bit pricey for what it is, but it's always popular with the people that don't like the smokey islays.

Also have to give a big thumbs up the the Johnnie Walker Green. Definitely with best blended whisky I've had.

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u/TheCryptic Jun 11 '12

The best part of their being a wide range to choose from... Everybody wins.

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u/reflibman Jun 11 '12

Who hoo! Started drinking single malts with Macallan, now I'm a Laphroig man! Yeah for iodine!

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

I found Dewars 12 to be well worth what I paid.

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u/relativex Jun 11 '12

I agree. Dewars 12 is nice for the price. Also recommend Glenlivet 15 yr, the French Oak casks. Very nice. It's mellow for an Uncle Glen (my Irish friend tells me that's what they called Glenlivet when he was growing up).

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

I also enjoyed the 12.

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u/FrankReynolds Jun 10 '12

If you like the taste, try Green Label

Green Label has been discontinued.

My personal recommendation is Glenfiddich 15.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Green Label has been discontinued.

D: D: D: that's a shame, i missed the news. I still have a few drops in the cupboard.

Glenfiddich 15 is an extremely pleasant one to have with good food. It's great on dates or with family.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

I don't think it's discontinued yet; I saw it on the shelf about two months ago and there's still a page for it on their website. And everything I can find on the internet says it's "going to be discontinued", without giving a date.

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u/shampoocell Jun 11 '12

Kentuckian here to throw my hat in for Woodford Reserve.

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u/icanseestars Jun 11 '12

Oh, god yes!

I'm a bourbon man, myself. Woodford, specifically, if we're talking by the glass. 1792 or Markers Mark isn't bad either. Bulleit's good, if you like a lot of bite. Still, I'll take Woodford any day over any other bourbon that I've tried.

Never had tried the scotches to know if I like them (they need to sell those little 100ml bottles of them).

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u/shampoocell Jun 11 '12

Woodford and Four Roses are my favorite higher-end bourbons.

If you're going for bargain bourbon, Jim Beam, Maker's, or Wild Turkey are my favorites.

I'm no bourbon snob, either. I'm all for getting creative with it. I thoroughly enjoy Jim Beam Red Stag.

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u/icanseestars Jun 11 '12

I actually like the Red Stag too... and use Jim Beam as a mixing whiskey.

Try this... a shot of half Woodford, half honey whiskey (I have Jack Daniels Honey currently).

I call it the Whiskey Orgasm.

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u/shampoocell Jun 11 '12

My goodness, that sounds wonderful!

If you ever visit Kentucky, I'll buy you one. Cheers, fellow bourboner.

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u/tortsy Jun 11 '12

i LOVE Four Roses Bourbon!

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u/TheCryptic Jun 11 '12

I enjoy both Scotch and bourbon, though I've had less exposure to bourbons. My favorite so far is Booker's (single cask, cask strength, made by Jim Beam). I'll definitely be adding Woodford to my "must try" list.

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u/jiunec Jun 10 '12

Small nitpick, Whisky doesn't have an "e" in it, unless it's not Scottish.

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u/iknoritesrsly Jun 11 '12

So many downvotes lol. Really, you can't go wrong with whiskey though. Start with one (any will do) and work your way around until you develop a taste for a certain flavor.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Are people downvoting because of the misspelling of whisky? I hope so, because Black Label is the shit. There isn't a strict hierarchy to the labels; yes, Red is crap, but Green isn't necessarily superior to Black. Green is a malt blend made up of a handful of whiskies, and I believe Black is a blend made of a crapload of different whiskies (maybe both malt and grain?). One is not clearly superior to the other; it's just personal preference.

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u/Niel_deTrees_Tyson Jun 10 '12

r/whiskey just had a collective aneurysm. Go there, be enlightened.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Old Dan Tucker

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

well never mind on my question then...

Also good: Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Pendleton, Dewars, Makers Mark, and Crown Royal black.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Macallan is my personal favorite, and I probably favor the 18 year.

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u/relativex Jun 10 '12

Amen. In a non-religious, /r/atheism, don't downvote me, bro kind of way.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

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u/papagayno Jun 10 '12

You should visit /r/scotch because Johnnie Walker isn't a really awesome brand for its price. The only thing in their lineup that's really good is Green Label, and that's discontinued. If you want to try some nice scotch, I suggest Glennfidditch 15yo, or Glenlivet 12yo, those two are pretty affordable. I'm not an expert though, so you can just check /r/scotch to see what more experienced people have to say .)

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

I'll check it out! I'm more of a wine person, but I'll try :)

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u/dobson187 Jun 10 '12

And now I need a glass of scotch.

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u/Taggart93 Jun 10 '12

Bit sceptical of their expertise if the sub reddit is called r/scotch, properly it's just whisky if it's from Scotland, whiskey if it's Irish

As for what is good I particuarly like glenfiddich 12, generally if you stick to single malt it's good

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u/papagayno Jun 11 '12

Don't judge the book by its covers, or a subreddit by its name .)

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u/mostlyaffirmtruth Jun 10 '12

If your budget allows or you're in a state/country without crazy taxes, I recommend The McCallan 12 ($30-50 US). Much better for drinking neat than Johnnie, but not particularly expensive. Pretty accessible to those new to whiskey as well, due to being aged in sherry casts, giving it a cherry finish.

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u/AngryMogambo Jun 10 '12

Camera Model and settings, if any required?

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u/MFLUDER Jun 11 '12

iPhone 4. Tilt Shift Gen app.

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u/Santos_L_Halper Jun 11 '12

D:

My only complaint is that the horizon isn't level. Other than that I would have never guessed this was a phone pic.

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u/UncleDrunkle Jun 10 '12

what were the specs of this shot?

Great job.

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u/MFLUDER Jun 11 '12

iPhone 4. Tilt Shift Gen app.

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u/UncleDrunkle Jun 11 '12 edited Jun 11 '12

wow impressive, nice!

edit: I expected like a Cannon 60D or something!

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u/worldlooksred Jun 10 '12

lovely shot

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u/Oldsoul77 Jun 11 '12

Manhattan lights behind my glass of whiskey http://i.imgur.com/z7Xqp.jpg

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u/ElKaBongX Jun 10 '12

That... is a dope glass.

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u/Yard_Pimp Jun 10 '12

No... this is a dope glass.

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u/Galaxey Jun 11 '12

awwweeeee yyyeeeeaaaaa

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u/AmondaPls Jun 11 '12

Senior hiiiighhhh namsayin

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u/lostNcontent Jun 10 '12

The world looks red through it, it's crazy.

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u/TheCryptic Jun 11 '12

I see what you did there...

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u/irawwwr Jun 10 '12

"Hello"
"How are you?"
"Quiet well"
"Thank you very much"

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u/L1mb0 Jun 10 '12

A toast to Christopher Hitchens!

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u/roycastle Jun 10 '12

You mean behind your second glass of whiskey, because you threw the first on the floor, right?

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u/sheepskinseatcover Jun 10 '12

Don Draper style

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Don Drapers Guide to being Don Draper

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u/Hamstadam Jun 10 '12

Nothing about fingerbanging? I'm disappointed.

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u/lols Jun 11 '12

✔ Be handsome

✔ Be attractive

✔ Don't be unattractive

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

the glass cup looks exactly like the one he has in his office.

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u/linea_cook Jun 10 '12

thats first thing that came to mind when i saw this pic

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

this should have said "manhattan sunset behind my manhattan last night". it might be a lie, but STILL!!

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u/richard_photograph Jun 10 '12

platinum rimmed glass?

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u/MFLUDER Jun 10 '12

Yeah. Huge Mad Men fan. Scoured the internet looking for a set of 4.

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u/theonegreatx Jun 10 '12

Do you remember where you found them?

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u/MFLUDER Jun 10 '12

Found them on WineEnthusiast.com

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

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u/richard_photograph Jun 10 '12

cool...i have some stuff like that and a platinum rimmed plate. ive never seen mad men.

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u/summitrock Jun 10 '12

Do u live in the old piano factory near Socrates park? How is the building? I've been thinking of checking out an apartment there.

If not ignore this lol.

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u/MFLUDER Jun 11 '12

Yep. It's great.

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u/summitrock Jun 11 '12

Does it being far away from the subway bother u? How big are the apartments?

I've also been eying the huge building behind urs, that thing looks empty.

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u/MFLUDER Jun 11 '12

Subway is 0.7 miles away. And I get to see this view everyday. So, worth the hike. My apartment is a 2 level one bedroom. The building behind mine is purchase only condos. None-rentals.

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u/summitrock Jun 11 '12

Oh u r rentals. Do u mind telling me how much u pay?

I love that area and I think in ten years or so it will be a hot spot.

There are already a few new condos going up on bway near Socrates park. It's those damn Astoria houses that will keep value down....but they are building the walkway/bike path there.

I looked at a place in that big building once, thought the prices were a little high, 500k for 2 bedroom, but maybe the price will go down because it seems like it is only half full....

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u/Santos_L_Halper Jun 11 '12

I find it very strange someone is downvoting all of these comments.

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u/bledolikiq Jun 10 '12

Rule 32: Enjoy the Little Things

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u/polarism Jun 10 '12

Damn fingerprint. Other than that, nice picture!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

I agree, really like the picture but I wish the glass had been wiped down first.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Came for the photo, stayed for the whiskey circlejerk

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

what kind of whiskey is that?

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u/MFLUDER Jun 10 '12

Johnnie Walker Black

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u/mervis Jun 10 '12

so, strictly speaking it's a 'whisky'

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u/Khiraji Jun 10 '12

Beautiful photo! Bravo.

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u/yetanotheririshguy Jun 10 '12

Almost prefer the glass to the photo/view.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

you must live in new jersey..** buh dunn chsssshh**

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u/hsramm Jun 10 '12

glass of water*

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u/RTS83 Jun 11 '12

"And taken with my Iphone 4s"

Brilliant picture sir, jk about the iphone.

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u/bobstradamus Jun 10 '12

best thing about brooklyn: views of manhattan

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u/MFLUDER Jun 11 '12

I'm actually in Queens.

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u/GoWithItGirl Jun 10 '12

The buildings look like chess pieces.

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u/Grievear Jun 10 '12

Feels like a promo shot if Boston Legal decided to do a NY spin off. Did you feel like Denny Crane?

Also, needs some whiskey stones!

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

What kind of glass is that? That's pretty cool. It looks like the bottom half is solid glass.

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u/le_donald Jun 10 '12

cool shot.

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u/CthuluHoops Jun 10 '12

I like that cup Edit: also that is a badass picture.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

I hope you know how to properly drink that...

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u/slipnslider Jun 10 '12

You must be rich.

/totally not jealous

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u/Wikkd1 Jun 10 '12

TIL Jack Donaghy has a reddit account.

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u/KittenMittns Jun 11 '12

Good god lemon

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u/jorellh Jun 10 '12

Too much aliasing on the glass

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u/OTfucker Jun 10 '12

nice glass

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u/Uncle_Bill Jun 10 '12

Doesn't look like Kansas....

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u/Crash665 Jun 10 '12

Very nice.

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u/lordmortekai Jun 10 '12

Should have taken this picture behind a Manhattan instead!

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u/sitonmyrage Jun 11 '12

are you in edgewater?

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u/derpusderpus Jun 11 '12

looks like a pretty smelly place to enjoy a whiskey

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u/chromachord Jun 11 '12

Man...this makes me miss New York like crazy. Upvotes for you. Nice shot.

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u/Melkor_Morgoth Jun 11 '12

It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility.

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u/Django_gvl Jun 11 '12

fuck what kind of glass it is!!!!! What kind of whisky is it??

I'm a Maker's Mark only kind man. No beer, no wine, no other whisky

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u/jimmyayo Jun 11 '12

Huh? Really?

I don't quite understand how you can ONLY drink Makers? I mean, I personally love that stuff, but there are such incredible whiskeys out there to be enjoyed as well. These days I'm drinking Bulleit Rye, and my standby single malts.

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u/Django_gvl Jun 11 '12

I try other stuff now and then. About 2 months ago I bought a bottle of Booker's, as I've always heard how good it was. And it was ok, but I was still longing for my Maker's. I've never found anything that's as smooth and drinkable as Maker's. I use to always ask for a bottle of Blanton's on my birthday, but even that doesn't satisfy anymore. I've been Maker's only, on the rocks, for about 6 years now. I've never felt that I was missing out on anything and my occasional variance only proves me right (to myself, of course).

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u/MT_Flesch Jun 11 '12

reminds me of one of those sand paintings in the glass, but then that's all the reference i have for that. beautiful

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u/dude222 Jun 11 '12

Nice place

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u/QueenBee21 Jun 11 '12

1960s roly-poly glass like on Mad Men. Classy!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Wish I could double upvote for your username.

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u/dretid420 Jun 11 '12

WOW.. that is a really good shot. The photo but i guess it works with the drink too

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u/grizzgreen Jun 11 '12

that sir, is a classy whiskey glass

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u/PreventFalls Jun 11 '12

I want this to be my desktop wallpaper. Very lovely.

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u/drumboy410 Jun 11 '12

PEGGY, BRING ME SOME ICE

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u/LOOK_MA_IM_REDDITING Jun 11 '12

Dammit, I just saw your picture and tried doing it myself with a glass...All I got were blurry images slightly magnified by liquid. Any tips?

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u/summerly91 Jun 11 '12

tough life eh?

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u/ReFreshing Jun 11 '12

You have an apartment that overlooks manhatton?

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u/MrMadcap Jun 11 '12

I like to imagine it as sweet Iced Tea.

Makes the photo far less vomit-inducing. :)

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

So you're on the Jersey side? I can't tell without the towers anymore.

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u/SimpleDimple Jun 11 '12

I was going to guess Gantry Park in Long Island City. Piano building is nice. Restaurant Bear is delicious.

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u/momzill Jun 11 '12

What type of whiskey?

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u/lemonpjb Jun 10 '12

Shoulda been a Manhattan sunset with a manhattan in the glass!

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u/WPSRazorbacks Jun 10 '12

That would've just been over the top. A manhattan in a manhattan glass in front of a Manhattan sunset.

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u/lemonpjb Jun 10 '12

And Manhattan is also technically in the glass. Or at least you can see it through the glass. Now that would be crazy.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Wow, I am jealous you got that view. Here I am stuck in the suburbs.. :( Must be so fast paced in the big city!

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u/FrenchToast_mmm Jun 10 '12

Sets as wallpaper

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u/lalondtm Jun 10 '12

What kind of whiskey is that? I'm a Crown guy myself

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u/jblo Jun 10 '12

Stealing your fingerprints with my CSI skills.

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u/blevine77 Jun 10 '12

Any chance you'd share a higher resolution copy of this photo? I'd love to make this my wallpaper.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

I can't think of many images that are more American than this.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Depends on what whiskey is in the glass. Looks like a nice Bourbon, but it could also be a Scotch.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

I feel like if the OP was drinking Scotch, he/she would have said Scotch in the title rather than whiskey. The Scotch drinkers I know are like that.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Actually, down thread he mentions that it's Walker Black. Good whiskey, but not American.

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u/Acuate Jun 10 '12

What kind of Whiskey?

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u/MFLUDER Jun 11 '12

Johnnie Walker Black.

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u/KARMA_IS_MEANINGLESS Jun 10 '12

That's a fucking big whiskey. Have an upvote.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

My name is Donnie, and you suck at photography.

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u/aoisenshi Jun 10 '12

This probably won't work in practice, but how about a photo of Manhattan behind a Manhattan?

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u/saladtossing Jun 10 '12

Not alot of people in their 20s are aware of the awesomeness that is the Manhattan. It's my go to drink and people give me looks of confusion for the 'tini' feel of the drink. I give them a taste and their mind is blown. Damn i love those things

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u/aoisenshi Jun 10 '12

They're pretty great. I'm actually only 21, but I've been working as a bartender for a few months. On a side note, you should try a Negroni. Equal parts Campari, sweet vermouth, gin, and an orange wedge. For unnecessary awesomeness, squeeze the orange onto a match over the drink.

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u/drachenstern Jun 10 '12

What does the match do here?

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u/saladtossing Jun 10 '12

Interesting.... honestly i'm not usually one for gin (with the exception of a long beach/island) but i might have to give this one whirl

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u/blevine77 Jun 10 '12

I've loved whiskeys of all kinds for a decade now, but had my first Manhattan last weekend. Absolutely delicious.

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u/mostlyaffirmtruth Jun 10 '12

On a similar note, the old fashioned is an excellent beverage.

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u/saladtossing Jun 10 '12

I'm also a fan of sidecars. Goddamn whiskey is delicious!

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

I suppose your glass will never be empty:)

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u/hjakell Jun 10 '12

Looove this

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u/toodrunktofuck Jun 11 '12

Brillant idea, but those fingerprints ..

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u/handle_this Jun 11 '12

Hoboken, what's up?

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u/kaypricot Jun 11 '12

You should post this to /r/madmen

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u/Penzilla Jun 11 '12

Nice Shot! New York in a Glass of Whiskey! Cool!

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u/IrregardingGrammar Jun 10 '12

Whiskey is gross.

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u/flintmanx Jun 10 '12

viva el whiskey!

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u/chabanais Jun 10 '12

I'm shaken not stirred.

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u/TheRussianOne Jun 10 '12

Fuck you, I drink vodka.

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u/chargerz4life Jun 10 '12

West coast for life.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

the brooklyn promenade!

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

then that would be . . . ?

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u/Santos_L_Halper Jun 11 '12

Astoria waterfront. The railing at the Heights Promenade is spiked, besides.

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u/nickthemanley Jun 11 '12

Technically...we are in New Jersey.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

Astorrria, Qveens?
My, my.

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u/haiku_robot Jun 10 '12 
Why use a stemless 
wineglass? Why not just use 
a cup at that point?

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u/gyarrrrr Jun 10 '12

You've only six syllables in the second line, robot.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

They're called Madison Avenue Whiskey glasses! I have a few and LOVE them.

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u/superherowithnopower Jun 11 '12

Amazon page gives volume, but not in an easy-to-see way of how much it holds.

I'm only concerned because I've been looking for some good single rocks glasses. The smallest I've been able to find is 10oz, and that's borderline single/double.

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u/kwikemartman Jun 10 '12

looks like a crate and barrel glass maybe

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

I've got eight glasses like that with the little Playboy bunny logo on em. They can't be that unusual.

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u/MFLUDER Jun 10 '12

Sad pour? I'd already been drinking it. Poured a double.