Whiskey

SteveDallas · 06-12-2009, 10:54 AM

As many of you know, I've been known to have a bit of Scotch. After watching a TV program on distilleries, I've decided I ought to try some of the American whiskeys. Any recommendations? (There's going to be a liquor store expedition tonight...)

Flint · 06-12-2009, 11:00 AM

Okay, this is Canadian, but Crown Royal Cask No. 16 is like drinking melted butter.

SteveDallas · 06-12-2009, 11:08 AM

I hate butter. Next!

(I kid.. I'm sure I'll try it at some point.)

smoothmoniker · 06-12-2009, 11:11 AM

How much are you looking to spend?

For people first getting into bourbon, I recommend starting with two:

Maker's Mark is a sweeter, corn-heavy bourbon with a honey taste to it.

Bulleit (pronounced "bullet") is a dryer, rye-heavy bourbon with a very crisp and complex finish to it. This is my favorite just-sipping whiskey.

Both are moderately priced, and they will give you a good sense of the range of american whiskey.

If you want to try something a little higher up the scale, I highly, highly recommend Booker's. It's unfiltered, small-batch, bottled right from the cask. Because they don't add water, it's up in the 110 proof range. Try it with a splash of water or even on the rocks (even straight whiskey drinkers add a little splash to bookers).

Let us know how it goes!

xoxoxoBruce · 06-12-2009, 11:12 AM

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Crown Royal’s master blender begins with a unique blend of more than 50 different individually aged whiskies. All casks used in the making of Crown Royal Cask No. 16 (from the renowned Limousin Forest in France) are stamped “16” to mark their authenticity and place of origin. $105.99

Flint · 06-12-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by smoothmoniker

If you want to try something a little higher up the scale, I highly, highly recommend Booker's. It's unfiltered, small-batch, bottled right from the cask. Because they don't add water, it's up in the 110 proof range. Try it with a splash of water or even on the rocks (even straight whiskey drinkers add a little splash to bookers).

Second recommendation I've heard on this stuff, as "sipping" quality.
Will have to try--the stuff that comes in a little wooden box, right?

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Believe me, it tastes like a hundred dollars.

DanaC · 06-12-2009, 11:26 AM

I'd recommend Knob Creek. It's very strong (50% alcoholic content) but has a really light taste. Quite sweet.

bluecuracao · 06-12-2009, 12:00 PM

MB and I tried Buffalo Trace fairly recently, and fell in love with it. That and Blanton's are my favorites right now, whenever I decide to forgo wine and get in a whiskey-sippin mood.

SteveDallas · 06-12-2009, 12:08 PM

Crown Royal.. Maker's Mark.. Bulleit.. Booker's.. Knob Creek... Buffalo Trace... Blanton's . ...

At this rate y'all are going to have me buying one of everything at Total Wine!

DanaC · 06-12-2009, 12:09 PM

......and that's a problem how? :P

Flint · 06-12-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bluecuracao

MB and I tried Buffalo Trace fairly recently, and fell in love with it.

That is what my dad sips . . . while staying up until 4am playing online poker.

SteveDallas · 06-12-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

......and that's a problem how? :P

In the first place, cost.. in the second place, room to store the bottles at home!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

That is what my dad sips . . . while staying up until 4am playing online poker.

Ahhhh yes.. I always found whiskey enhance my online poker play.

BigV · 06-12-2009, 02:24 PM

ur doin it rong!

Just kidding.

I love whisky. My favorite is Jim Beam, on the rocks, but occasionally neat. I have had Maker's Mark as well, and I like it very much. It's a very sociable drink, and I'm indebted to my friend who introduced me to it.

I spent a minute trying and failing to find an example of hte whisky sampler I tried recently. I gave a running commentary on chat as I tasted all of them. There was Booker's, Knob Creek, crap. Now I can't remember the other two. But I liked it so much I went and bought another sampler. I will take a picture and post it when I can.

I have had Crown Royal, and Canadian or no, you may have my share. I did not care for it at all. My pallet is not easily offended, but I could not finish the drink. Blech. Love the bags, though.

When I was younger (but just as dumb), I drank Jack Daniels. It was the cool hardcore drink in college, and I drank plenty of it. My recommended lifetme allowance, apparently, because now the smell of JD puts me off. I'm done with it.

I would love to conduct more research on this subject for you. Results to follow.

smoothmoniker · 06-12-2009, 02:25 PM

I think you'll find it enhances your enjoyment, but not your winnings percentage.

smoothmoniker · 06-12-2009, 02:34 PM

I think all bourbons use the "e" spelling.

06-12-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Whiskey As many of you know, I've been known to have a bit of Scotch. After watching a TV program on distilleries, I've decided I ought to try some of the American whiskeys. Any recommendations? (There's going to be a liquor store expedition tonight...)

06-12-2009, 11:00 AM	#2
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Okay, this is Canadian, but Crown Royal Cask No. 16 is like drinking melted butter. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

06-12-2009, 11:11 AM	#4
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	How much are you looking to spend? For people first getting into bourbon, I recommend starting with two: Maker's Mark is a sweeter, corn-heavy bourbon with a honey taste to it. Bulleit (pronounced "bullet") is a dryer, rye-heavy bourbon with a very crisp and complex finish to it. This is my favorite just-sipping whiskey. Both are moderately priced, and they will give you a good sense of the range of american whiskey. If you want to try something a little higher up the scale, I highly, highly recommend Booker's. It's unfiltered, small-batch, bottled right from the cask. Because they don't add water, it's up in the 110 proof range. Try it with a splash of water or even on the rocks (even straight whiskey drinkers add a little splash to bookers). Let us know how it goes! __________________ to live and die in LA

06-12-2009, 02:24 PM	#13
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	ur doin it rong! Just kidding. I love whisky. My favorite is Jim Beam, on the rocks, but occasionally neat. I have had Maker's Mark as well, and I like it very much. It's a very sociable drink, and I'm indebted to my friend who introduced me to it. I spent a minute trying and failing to find an example of hte whisky sampler I tried recently. I gave a running commentary on chat as I tasted all of them. There was Booker's, Knob Creek, crap. Now I can't remember the other two. But I liked it so much I went and bought another sampler. I will take a picture and post it when I can. I have had Crown Royal, and Canadian or no, you may have my share. I did not care for it at all. My pallet is not easily offended, but I could not finish the drink. Blech. Love the bags, though. When I was younger (but just as dumb), I drank Jack Daniels. It was the cool hardcore drink in college, and I drank plenty of it. My recommended lifetme allowance, apparently, because now the smell of JD puts me off. I'm done with it. I would love to conduct more research on this subject for you. Results to follow. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

06-12-2009, 02:25 PM	#14
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	I think you'll find it enhances your enjoyment, but not your winnings percentage. __________________ to live and die in LA

06-12-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I hate butter. Next! (I kid.. I'm sure I'll try it at some point.)

06-12-2009, 12:00 PM	#8
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	MB and I tried Buffalo Trace fairly recently, and fell in love with it. That and Blanton's are my favorites right now, whenever I decide to forgo wine and get in a whiskey-sippin mood.

06-12-2009, 12:08 PM	#9
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Crown Royal.. Maker's Mark.. Bulleit.. Booker's.. Knob Creek... Buffalo Trace... Blanton's . ... At this rate y'all are going to have me buying one of everything at Total Wine!

06-12-2009, 02:34 PM	#15
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	I think all bourbons use the "e" spelling. __________________ to live and die in LA

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