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I generally like milder brown liquors (Irish and Canadians), but I can enjoy jack straight. Jim on the other hand needs a lot of coke.
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Tying this amber liquid subject back to skiing, a side trip an hour north of Niseko is the Yoichi distillery of Nikka Whisky which offers the fascinating tale of its Japanese founder (who abandoned his family sake business to study whisky making in Glasgow in 1910's), his Scottish wife, and ample complimentary tasting.
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That's when I just head over to the brandy & cognac aisle.
There's nothing to question. It tastes like horse glue smells.
Yup, Jack is really mild so it isn't bad at all straight. I think the rest of yous have just killed your palates drinking heartier stuff.
Jim is undrinkable without a mixer in it, though.
Well, you have to be careful or something like this can happen if decide you might want to get serious about brown liquor:
I only add a little water, and very rarely at that.
Unfortunately, I think so.Are you saying we're a good influence on you?
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I used to live an hour or so down the road from Lynchburg (Jack) and Tullahoma (George Dickel). Whenever we had someone come in to town for work they wanted to go do the distillery tour, so I did the JD tour a few times. The irony is that JD is distilled in a dry county (Moore Co., TN). The only place you can buy liquor in the county is at the end of the JD distillery tour and in "limited edition" bottles.
Not a real fan of either, if buying domestic I go for Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, or Maker's Mark.
Woodford Reserve makes a great Old Fashioned. However, the best Old Fashioned I've had is at the Boka Bar in Seattle. They have a maple-infused bourbon made especially for them but is only available during the winter months if you happen to be in the Emerald City. I hope the recent acquisition of the Hotel 1000 (where the Boka is located) by Loews Hotels does not have a negative impact on the Boka.
Not a real fan of either, if buying domestic I go for Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, or Maker's Mark.
Woodford Reserve makes a great Old Fashioned. However, the best Old Fashioned I've had is at the Boka Bar in Seattle. They have a maple-infused bourbon made especially for them but is only available during the winter months if you happen to be in the Emerald City. I hope the recent acquisition of the Hotel 1000 (where the Boka is located) by Loews Hotels does not have a negative impact on the Boka.
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Re the Chefs Collaboration pictured above, I like it. It's a bit sweet/fruity to my taste, but not so much as to be off putting. It strikes me more as an after dinner cocktail over ice than a pre-meal drink. Well balanced overall, but I get more bourbon than rye. I wouldn't pick it in the heat of summer or depth of winter. As a spring or fall after dinner drink while the check sits there and no one is itching to go home, it's about perfect - the last drink you're not really sure you want and don't want to regret before turning in.
I have to blame my dad. He was a Scotch man so when I started drinking, that's what I ordered. I am still partial to Ballantines which was his favorite. I enjoy Glefiddich, but it is too smooth and I drink it like water, so that's dangerous. I really liked Laphroaig the few times I've had it, but in the end I prefer a blend over a single malt. I like to taste my liquor.
Wrong.....no bourbon or any liquor ever needs coke
You guys seem like a bad influence!
You're trying to abandon me here at the kids' table!
I had decided to venture out a bit myself. Tonight I ordered Bulleit. It's not really for me, so ... try, try again.
I'm more of a wine guy, but when I go stronger...
Scotch: The Yamazaki
Bourbon: Four Roses Small Batch
Rye: Bulleit
Cognac: Chateau de Montifaud XO
Scotch: The Yamazaki
Bourbon: Four Roses Small Batch
Rye: Bulleit
Cognac: Chateau de Montifaud XO
Nope. I still have half a bottle of Jack that I very much enjoy. So I guess I'm relegated to the kids' table 'til I permanently give that up.
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Yup, Jack is really mild so it isn't bad at all straight. I think the rest of yous have just killed your palates drinking heartier stuff.
Jim is undrinkable without a mixer in it, though.
got to liking Jack on the rocks, this after a long long time of not drinking any whiskey, whisky, scotch, rye, etc. This due to a bad drunk years back on cheap stuff (or maybe it was the quantity) while at an Ozzie concert ...
Started trying a few after getting a tall shot top shelf at a furriers in Steamboat, surprised the stuff was good. Not knowing anything on these I like this post!
Checked out various sites such as LAwhiskeysociety.com site where one can sort by name, type, cost, etc. Being cheap and new to this stuff I checked out what I've had, where it ranks and then sort on price and may try higher ranked at lower cost .. least wise I can look about and see what I might like prior to the cost
I think I'll check out the High West ... that I can find
... ahhhh, Vodka is so much easier ...
Wife turns 50 today and her best friend just gave her (US) a bottle Macallan 18 Yr.
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