Whiskey at Whiskey

Laphroig, I am almost certain that I have written about Whiskey before, but just in case you have forgotten, Whiskey is a private club in downtown Durham that caters to a crowd with a love for fine whiskey and cigars. Since it is a private club, smoking both cigars and cigarettes is still legal in Whiskey, which makes it one of my roommate’s favorite spots, while the vast selection of fine whiskies makes it one of mine.  Whiskey is not just for those with a sweet tooth for whiskey and smokes, they have a full bar, and a bar tenders who take tender love and care of their cocktails and their customers.  Whiskey is the type of old fashioned bar, that serves a great Old Fashioned, calls cabs for its patrons, and does it all with a sense of style without being snooty.  

Whiskey is one of my favorite places to go after a great dinner or as a jumping off point for a rockin’ night out.  This evening it was a little of both.  After a tasty meal at Watt’s, three of us hit up Whiskey.  We started it off with their House Manhattan, made with Elijah Craig 12 yr, a small batch Kentucky Bourbon, then moved on to a glass of Basil Hayden on the rocks.  Basil Hayden is an 8 yr bourbon, also out of Kentucky, at only 80 proof it is one of the smoother small batch bourbons at there, and easily goes down with just a few ice cubes.  We finished up the evening with a glass of Laphroig 10 yr.  This scotch whiskey from the isle of Islay has a smoky, peat, slightly salty flavor that is the most full boded and flavorful sips you will ever take.  Some call it an overpoweringly smoky flavor, but I think that this scotch is a perfect palate cleanser, and the drink I want to finish off my night, on any night.   Laphroig 10 yr is a slow sipping whiskey that is the perfect accompaniment to great friends and a good cigar.  

-J