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Il take the crate thank you.
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My bread and butter is rum but i do enjoy good old jack daniels.
Rather than start a new thread, I prefer to try to revive a venerable - and somewhat older - one (which has been contributed to, on and off, for the past six years, most recently, last year, in 2013).
In any case, I'm not really a whiskey (or whisky) drinker, preferring the entire wine family (wine, cognac, sherry, port) or beer instead. However, this evening past, I had the opportunity to sample a glass (or two) of Johnnie Walker Blue Label (their flagship product), which I had spotted, and mulled over, not so long ago, in an airport.
This was a beverage I had never sipped or sampled before; the tasting notes - for once - are not a million miles away from reality. Velvet smoothness, scent of honey, molasses almost and vanilla, smooth, sweet, soft on the palate, and an astonishing smokey aftertaste. Actually, this stuff was simply delicious. Sublime, in fact.
In any case, I'm not really a whiskey (or whisky) drinker, preferring the entire wine family (wine, cognac, sherry, port) or beer instead. However, this evening past, I had the opportunity to sample a glass (or two) of Johnnie Walker Blue Label (their flagship product), which I had spotted, and mulled over, not so long ago, in an airport.
This was a beverage I had never sipped or sampled before; the tasting notes - for once - are not a million miles away from reality. Velvet smoothness, scent of honey, molasses almost and vanilla, smooth, sweet, soft on the palate, and an astonishing smokey aftertaste. Actually, this stuff was simply delicious. Sublime, in fact.
Not sure of the scope of whiskey ...
Im a fan of single malts, but certainly dont limit myself ... also enjoy Irish single or blended, American bourbons, heck, Ill give anything a shot.
Lately weve been enjoying Birddog bourbon, the flavored varieties like Blackberry, mixed with Tres Leches cream liquor. Most delicious. Also have some Makers 46, Redbreast 12 year.
Off topic: also currently in stock here at the World HQ ... 1800 Coconut tequila, 360 Vodka, Absolut Apple & Giner, Absolut Currant, Appleton Estates rum, Camarena Reposado, Crown, Gosling black seal ...
Im a fan of single malts, but certainly dont limit myself ... also enjoy Irish single or blended, American bourbons, heck, Ill give anything a shot.
Lately weve been enjoying Birddog bourbon, the flavored varieties like Blackberry, mixed with Tres Leches cream liquor. Most delicious.
Also have some Makers 46, Redbreast 12 year.Off topic: also currently in stock here at the World HQ ... 1800 Coconut tequila, 360 Vodka, Absolut Apple & Giner, Absolut Currant, Appleton Estates rum, Camarena Reposado, Crown, Gosling black seal ...
This is an interesting topic. Primarily I am a beer drinker, fancy beers, God forbid, Bud! Recently I bought a bottle of relatively good aged Tequila because I had heard there was a huge difference between the good stuff and the rot gut, "gold" varieties. Well I've killed off most of the bottle drinking shots (over a period of time) and honestly I'm not that impressed with it straight, but I love it in Margaritas.
Ok, with this lead in, I'm now considering Whiskey or Scotch. A History Channel show on Scotch made me want to go buy a bottle! I just don't have a clue where to start. I'd like to try something slightly sweet and full bodied and I'd like to give a domestic brand a chance for whiskey. Is it a taste that is acquired? Anyway, any suggestions? Is Jim Bean any good? Thanks!
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Tres Leches Cream sounds really good! I love liqueurs and things like Baileys Irish Cream
Recently I bought a bottle of relatively good aged Tequila because I had heard there was a huge difference between the good stuff and the rot gut, "gold" varieties. Well I've killed off most of the bottle drinking shots (over a period of time) and honestly I'm not that impressed with it straight, but I love it in Margaritas.Ok, with this lead in, I'm now considering Whiskey or Scotch. A History Channel show on Scotch made me want to go buy a bottle! I just don't have a clue where to start. I'd like to try something slightly sweet and full bodied and I'd like to give a domestic brand a chance for whiskey. Is it a taste that is acquired? Anyway, any suggestions? Is Jim Bean any good? Thanks!
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Not sure of the scope of whiskey ...
Im a fan of single malts, but certainly dont limit myself ... also enjoy Irish single or blended, American bourbons, heck, Ill give anything a shot.
Lately weve been enjoying Birddog bourbon, the flavored varieties like Blackberry, mixed with Tres Leches cream liquor. Most delicious.
Off topic: also currently in stock here at the World HQ ... 1800 Coconut tequila, 360 Vodka, Absolut Apple & Giner, Absolut Currant, Appleton Estates rum, Camarena Reposado, Crown, Gosling black seal ...
Tres Leches Cream sounds really good! I love liqueurs and things like Baileys Irish Cream
Ok, with this lead in, I'm now considering Whiskey or Scotch. A History Channel show on Scotch made me want to go buy a bottle! I just don't have a clue where to start. I'd like to try something slightly sweet and full bodied and I'd like to give a domestic brand a chance for whiskey. Is it a taste that is acquired? Anyway, any suggestions? Is Jim Bean any good? Thanks!
Whisky = single malt from Scotland, scotch
Whiskey = all others
Im a huge fan of those sourced from the speyside region, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, and Macallan. Bonus they are some of the lower cost ones.
Ive never had a scotch I would call 'sweet'. Bourbons are often sweet. Scotches are very earthy and more dry.
I found this Whiskey of Beginners article to be of interest. Did not realize the importance of drinking it with distiller/pure water (no chlorine). How many of you drink Bourbon and water? I'm going to go pursue the liquor store for a good moderately priced bourbon.
I rarely drink these days, but when I do, it's usually always whisky and water. The water comes from a mountainside spring about 1 mile from me, that's been a popular local source of "special" water for about 200 years. Its waters are crystal clear and basically tasteless. I usually keep a few gallons on hand... If I'd happen to be out of it, I'd probably be inclined to drink the whiskey straight.
In general, Maker's Mark.
If it's rye, Knob Creek Rye.
I also really enjoy Woodford Reserve, but the price tag keeps it from being an any day bottle.
Currently, I'm enjoying whiskey (whichever one) with Fever Tree Club Soda.
All that said, in the warmer summer months, I find myself going to vodka or gin more often.
If it's rye, Knob Creek Rye.
I also really enjoy Woodford Reserve, but the price tag keeps it from being an any day bottle.
Currently, I'm enjoying whiskey (whichever one) with Fever Tree Club Soda.
All that said, in the warmer summer months, I find myself going to vodka or gin more often.
Makers Mark and Bullet are my favorite. When I go up to NYC for work there is a bourbon bar I like to go to. They have all types some are samples for $100 bucks. Tho no way to justify paying that much for a drink. There is a drink that is suppose to be super rare that is 100 bucks per small shot basically and you have to sign up to be notified when they have it.
Unless it makes me, taller, faster, or smarter I don't get what all the hoopla is about tho I am curious to try it. Defiantly not on my company card. That would be questioned rather quickly.
Unless it makes me, taller, faster, or smarter I don't get what all the hoopla is about tho I am curious to try it. Defiantly not on my company card. That would be questioned rather quickly.
For relaxing times, make it Suntory time. Yes, I did buy this after Lost in Translation.
17 year old blended whisky.
I'm not really a whisky drinker, or a drinker at all but this has been a nice indulgence over the years. Seems to have gotten a bit pricier recently though which is a shame because this one is nearly finished. Speaking of which, I could've sworn there was more in here last time I had it out
The bottle is sublime, definitely not going to throw that away.
17 year old blended whisky.
I'm not really a whisky drinker, or a drinker at all but this has been a nice indulgence over the years. Seems to have gotten a bit pricier recently though which is a shame because this one is nearly finished. Speaking of which, I could've sworn there was more in here last time I had it out
The bottle is sublime, definitely not going to throw that away.
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I swore I posted in this (or maybe a similar thread?), but here it goes.
For a regular drink, it's Tullamore Dew, Johnny Walker Black (or Double Black), or perhaps Maker's.
While I appreciate the finer varieties (Woodford Reserve, higher Johnny, etc.), I don't feel like breaking the bank on a bottle. I just snag those at weddings, work events, and fundraisers with nicer bars.
For a regular drink, it's Tullamore Dew, Johnny Walker Black (or Double Black), or perhaps Maker's.
While I appreciate the finer varieties (Woodford Reserve, higher Johnny, etc.), I don't feel like breaking the bank on a bottle. I just snag those at weddings, work events, and fundraisers with nicer bars.
Today I purchased a half pint of Jim Beam Black. It was not cheap at $14. Drank a shot mixed with 33% pure water. It was ok, better than straight tequila. I'm going to see if this grows on me.
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Lismore single malt.......a house brand from Trader Joe's is worth a try; locally the cost is $16 to $17 a bottle
the bad news is that at $14 a bottle, that's relatively inexpensive drinking stuff
the bad news is that at $14 a bottle, that's relatively inexpensive drinking stuff
I like the odd tipple of Jack Daniels at home. When I'm out I like to try to get Glenfiddich or Glenmorangie ( good old scotch )
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Regarding Jim Beam Black, I was referring to a half pint. A 5th was listed for $20 which I regard as a good price. Regarding bourbons, how much of a taste variance is there between bourbons?
For tequila, when young I used to drink Jose Quervo Gold, recently I tried a mid-grade tequila and the primary difference was it was smoother, but I did not really notice much of a taste difference. I primarily prefer tequila in Margaritas.
Honestly, I'm not sure if bourbon is going to grow on me. I might be a better candidate for liqueurs like Baileys.
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with experience you'd notice, but not so much if you're worrying about gagging and spitting it out!
...Honestly, I'm not sure if bourbon is going to grow on me. I might be a better candidate for liqueurs like Baileys.
I'm more of a gin drinker myself, but it's nice to have a tasty bottle of scotch around too
Macallan 12
Glenmorangie
Aberlour
There are others. But, these are my favorites.
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Macallan 18 is available in Chicago, it is one of my favorites as well.
http://www.binnys.com/spirits/Macallan_18_Year_Old_Traditional_163461.html
Glenmorangie
Aberlour
There are others. But, these are my favorites.
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Macallan 18 is available in Chicago, it is one of my favorites as well.
http://www.binnys.com/spirits/Macallan_18_Year_Old_Traditional_163461.html
Thanks for the link.
Unfortunately alcoholic beverages can't be shipped into Mass. from another State.
Howevewr, it means that I was to ally wrong (no news there
) about it not being sold in the US.
Thanks for the link.
Unfortunately alcoholic beverages can't be shipped into Mass. from another State.
Howevewr, it means that I was to ally wrong (no news there
Have your liquor store order it.
I used to run into that problem in Atlanta due to the strange distributor laws in the state. Mostly with wine though.
...For tequila, when young I used to drink Jose Quervo Gold, recently I tried a mid-grade tequila and the primary difference was it was smoother, but I did not really notice much of a taste difference. I primarily prefer tequila in Margaritas.
Honestly, I'm not sure if bourbon is going to grow on me. I might be a better candidate for liqueurs like Baileys.
Well, you could always try corn whiskey. Some people claim the unaged corn whiskies tastes similar to tequila. (Personally, I like the aged variety.)
Either can be used to make an interesting Margarita, however.