Sippin Whiskey

[inspcalahan]

If you have a Costco nearby, I'd suggest shopping their shelves....you'll get some quality choices at prices way, way better than anywhere else.

Besides some of the Kirkland collaborations they do ranging from 14-24+ year aged, you'll find other great selections.

Some solid choices would be good old Makers Mark, Makers 46 if you like to kick it up a notch..

If smooth is your thing, Jamesons should always be on hand.

For bourbon, Woodford Reserve and Woodford Limited (just picked up a Christmas Edition that's amazing!)

I also have a thing for quality Scotch - the smokier and peatier the better. Talisker has a bit of a sea foam salt finish...Lagavulin 16 brings you right to the burning peat piles of Scotland...remember, just sip it and don't forget to inhale the aroma.

 

[chief38]

Let me just make one suggestion to ALL Whisky Sipper's regardless of which Whisky you are drinking.

If you drink it neat, and I suggest to might want to give that a try, use a Brandy Snifter glass instead of a small shot glass or Rock's glass. It really lets you experience the bouquet, all the aromas and enhances the flavor's. The same old Whisky you have had many times before might taste a bit better - and take your time to enjoy!

 

[petepeterson]

It is! Just got in from this

And no, I didn't photograph and drive.

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That's what you get for living in that God-forsaken half of this fine Commonwealth. You have my permission to pour a stiff one before lunch...

 

[loknload]

Been enjoying Jim Beam Vanilla, just bought it because I like a touch of vanilla!

 

[petepeterson]

Been enjoying Jim Beam Vanilla, just bought it because I like a touch of vanilla!

I just tasted that last week. Terribly tasty!

 

[robertrwalsh]

Personally I like Maker's Mark.

 

[Marshwheeling]

If I could get my hands on some of that 130 proof Booker’s, that is what i’d sip. Notwithstanding the strength, it is possibly the most delicious whisky I have ever tasted.

In the real world, Tullamore is my preferred sipping whisky. Otherwise, I usully drink rye. Twelve-ounce plastic rally mug full of good store ice, fill with Overholt. There’s a drink that only has to be refilled once or twice an evening.
At home right now, there are a couple of bottles of Bulleit rye on my shelf. My son gave me a bottle of Breckinridge, made in Colorado, for my b’day in November, and it carried me almost to Christmas.

 

[Arik]

That's what you get for living in that God-forsaken half of this fine Commonwealth. You have my permission to pour a stiff one before lunch...

Haha thanks! Will do!

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[29aholic]

I like Henry McKenna. One of Skeeter's favorites and fairly inexpensive. Booker's is great and I love a single malt Irish.

 

[Coldshooter]

Let me just make one suggestion to ALL Whisky Sipper's regardless of which Whisky you are drinking.

If you drink it neat, and I suggest to might want to give that a try, use a Brandy Snifter glass instead of a small shot glass or Rock's glass. It really lets you experience the bouquet, all the aromas and enhances the flavor's. The same old Whisky you have had many times before might taste a bit better - and take your time to enjoy!

I find these to be quite nice for whisky.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Take this tip from a Kentucky Colonel (me). The best sippin' whiskey I've ever tried is a Bourbon brand not generally known. I was put onto it by an old Kentucky gent who once worked as an assistant to famed photographer Ansel Adams, and who once raced Formula 1 cars. He's passed on now. We used to trade fine whiskey on our birthdays. He allowed that Rebel Yell Bourbon was the finest available, and since that first bottle he sent me, I would have to agree. I use Jim Beam for mixing - it makes a good Manhattan. But for splashing on the rocks or neat, Rebel Yell is as smooth as it gets. For you guys on the Eastern seaboard, I suggest building a fire, pouring a snort of Rebel Yell, sitting back and enjoying one of life's little pleasures!

It's not always easy to obtain. I once had to get it mail order from a distributor in Los Angeles. Now, however, it's stocked locally in Phoenix by Total Wines and More - and it's priced reasonably. Worth hunting down, I guarantee!

John

 

[VaTom]

Amen to Rebel Yell. Used to be all I drank. Then my brother got me started on Markers Mark. A friend gave me a bottle of Buffalo Trace a couple of years ago and that is my choice now. They also make a Bourbon Liquor that is so smooth it is like drinking chocolate milk.

 

[Chief Illiniwek]

Rebel Yell, George Dickel, Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, Jefferson's Ocean...those are a few I drink from time to time. I tried Jefferson's Ocean for the first time about a month ago. Maker's is usually with ginger ale and a lime. The others are over a few cubes of ice.

 

[chief38]

Take this tip from a Kentucky Colonel (me). The best sippin' whiskey I've ever tried is a Bourbon brand not generally known. I was put onto it by an old Kentucky gent who once worked as an assistant to famed photographer Ansel Adams, and who once raced Formula 1 cars. He's passed on now. We used to trade fine whiskey on our birthdays. He allowed that Rebel Yell Bourbon was the finest available, and since that first bottle he sent me, I would have to agree. I use Jim Beam for mixing - it makes a good Manhattan. But for splashing on the rocks or neat, Rebel Yell is as smooth as it gets. For you guys on the Eastern seaboard, I suggest building a fire, pouring a snort of Rebel Yell, sitting back and enjoying one of life's little pleasures!

It's not always easy to obtain. I once had to get it mail order from a distributor in Los Angeles. Now, however, it's stocked locally in Phoenix by Total Wines and More - and it's priced reasonably. Worth hunting down, I guarantee!

John

Yes, I am aware of it, have seen it in stores but have yet to try it. The reviews I've read on RY are all excellent and it's on my short list!

 

[chief38]

Another one I have heard about that sounds great is Larceny. Have not tried that one either - YET!

 

[snuffy51]

They say whisky ain't good for your body when it's cold outside, but sure makes everything between my belly button and the top of my head feel good. In moderation?, of course. Ya'll boys be safe. When it gets this cold, one can get in trouble outside quickly. Be careful.

 

[kscharlie]

I love bourbon threads! A couple years ago, while visiting Colorado, I purchased a bottle of Cattlemen's Reserve Colorado Bourbon, made by Boathouse Distillery in Salida, Co. It was a bit different than typical Kentucky Bourbon, but it was quite good tasting, and very smooth. I nearly always have a bottle of Makers Mark around, and I like it over 3 or 4 ice cubes. As for Jack Daniels, I prefer Gentleman Jack over their Single Barrel. If I must drink a Canadian blended whiskey, Crown Royal is as good as it gets, but for me, blended whiskey just does not measure up to a good American Bourbon. There have been a good number of suggestions posted here that I would like to give a try sometime. For now, my favorite sipping Bourbon is Russell's Reserve. Goes down very smooth, and I prefer it neat.

 

[Coldshooter]

In several western states I have visited the regional distillers are producing a clear whiskey. I think it must be an effort to save on aging and cost of barrels. I just don't get the taste basically like grain spirits which I could buy from ADM. Getting slightly off subject many of these small distillers make a very good vodka or gin.

 

[DEADEYE McNASTY]

Blantons if you can find it.

 

[chief38]

Gonna have some Woodford's Reserve in about 10 minutes - just to calm down from snow blowing and shoveling. Got 16" and about 30" where the Town Plow goes by the end of our driveway.