Three kinds of whiskey in my household...

[pawngal]

My journey into hard liquor started with Jim Beam, straight out of the bottle. That was when they had all those fancy bottles.
Then became more civilized and drank rum & coke for years. And some beer. add in some wine, and back to Bourbon & Jack Daniels. Straight, on the rocks or mixed with Coke.
I spent a lot of $$$ one summer trying to acquire a taste for Scotch, didn't happen.

 

[AJ]

Shows what I know…

I thought there were 4 types of whiskey.
Bourbon, Rye, Scotch and Canadian.

All that is in the cabinet is Crown Royal for every day sipping. For special occasions is Royal Salute. Will break out a couple of bottles this December. One for Granddaughters wedding and one for our 50th Wedding Anniversary.

 

[michael1000]

I never got to be as good as my peers as far as whisk(e)y consumption. My choice is usually Bacardi and Coca-Cola.
There was a lot of Jack Daniels consumed in the clubs and barracks back in my USAF days.
Bladder cancer convinced me to give up beer.

 

[Rustyt1953]

...gave this thread a 5 star rating.

I see the temperance movement has now voted.

 

[alwslate]

Whiskey, Old Forester 100 proof Kentucky Bourbon.
Whisky, Johnnie Walker Black Label 80 proof Scotch.

 

[Eric300]

I like to keep a verity on hand...for medicinal purposes only, of course.

 

[sheepdawg]

One of these is my preferred poison. Being from Tennessee I've been taught Jack Daniels is just for tourists. George Dickel is a good pour on any occasion, the Single Barrel is superb, my top choice, but hard to find. Barrel Select is good too but less zing. Four Roses Single Barrel is a touch sweeter, excellent right out of a nice glass or a jelly jar.

 

[jdlii]

PALADIN85020,

I always appreciate your opinion on most subjects. Regarding Tennessee Whisky, my recommendation would be George Dickel "white label" or the "blue label" barrel and bond.

My house is four miles from the George Dickel Distillery and twelve miles from Jack Daniels. Jack Daniels produces only two varieties that I can stand, Gentleman Jack and their Single Barrel.

I have had the pleasure of knowing the last two Jack Daniels Master Distillers and at least two or three of the last George Dickel Master Distillers. The bottom line, of course, is to drink and enjoy what you like. Life is to short to not to enjoy your favorite libation!

Cheers and to you health!

 

[STCM(SW)]

Nothing tops Blanton's for the best Bourbon....
Single Barrel and hard to find and I like the horse on the bottle.
And I'm a single Malt Islay Scotch guy with Ardbeg being the best!

 

[jimmyj]

Favorite whiskey : Other People's

 

[Golddollar]

All that is in the cabinet is Crown Royal for every day sipping. For special occasions is Royal Salute. Will break out a couple of bottles this December. One for Granddaughters wedding and one for our 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Hear hear! Good for you.

 

[Golddollar]

My maternal grandad drank in generous quantities any beverage that contained alcohol, that he could obtain or make, all of his lifetime. I never saw him drunk. He only lived to the age of 97.

The stuff probably killed all the germs.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Rebel Yell dropped the Yell off of their name. I Emailed them and asked why they did this and they replied something I really did not understand. The new name is "Rebel" but the last time I looked for it I couldn't even find that. The first time I bought a bottle of Rebel Yell there was a picture of a Confederate calvary soldier charging with a saber. The whiskey was good, I guess the politics was not. Around 1968 they came out with a special Rebel Yell bottle celebrating Mississippi legalizing liquor. I've always wanted one of those bottles but haven't found one yet. Best deal I can get now is Military Blended Blended Whiskey at a little over $12.00 for a 1.75 liter bottle. It's pretty good but you have to be able to shop at a PX.

 

[Rudi]

To quote George, " One Bourbon, one Scotch, and one beer!"

 

[Skeet 028]

Waid a minit...y'all done fergitted the number 1 bestist wiskey evr maid. Rememer gud ol Ole Crow? Nun of dat hi flutin big name stuff no mor. Do they still make that cr....er stuff? I have an 03A4 given to me by a WWII Marine fighter pilot. He bought it from a mud marine for a pint of ol Crow! Just had to post... I haven't ever heard of more'n half the likker y'all are talking about

 

[Old 44 Guy]

When I was a kid the cheapest booze was 10 High. Haven't seen it in years. Drank some of it, it was awful. Punished the beer for years but now at advanced age it's wine with dinner. Anyway Cheers to all my friends here on the forum.

 

[kaaskop49]

When I read this whisky/whiskey thread the first think that popped into my head was Absalom.

One of these is my preferred poison. Being from Tennessee I've been taught Jack Daniels is just for tourists. George Dickel is a good pour on any occasion, the Single Barrel is superb, my top choice, but hard to find. Barrel Select is good too but less zing. Four Roses Single Barrel is a touch sweeter, excellent right out of a nice glass or a jelly jar.

PALADIN85020,

I always appreciate your opinion on most subjects. Regarding Tennessee Whisky, my recommendation would be George Dickel "white label" or the "blue label" barrel and bond.

My house is four miles from the George Dickel Distillery and twelve miles from Jack Daniels. Jack Daniels produces only two varieties that I can stand, Gentleman Jack and their Single Barrel.

I have had the pleasure of knowing the last two Jack Daniels Master Distillers and at least two or three of the last George Dickel Master Distillers. The bottom line, of course, is to drink and enjoy what you like. Life is to short to not to enjoy your favorite libation!

Never mass-quoted 3 posts before. Absalom pushed me over the George Dickel edge, to the point that I don't want to drink JD anymore. A problem, as I have over 100 bottles of JD from playing at the casino. And then, I recently read that JD is only good for mixing...

Sheepdawg, agree with you on the higher bonded grades of Dickel but they are difficult to come by in LV. I do have 3 bottles of the 2008 vintage, but I absolutely ADORE the standard Dickel 12. Only available recently in the 1.75L bottles, but I have a big house.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[s&wchad]

I'm glad nobody here thinks the three kinds of whiskey are breakfast, lunch and dinner!

 

[chief38]

John,
I've got a boat-load of Bourbons in my liquor cabinet! I enjoy different brands at different times and while I have had almost all the brands available locally, I have never tried Rebel Yell. Don't ask me why, I just never got around to it - however you have challenged me to buy a bottle next time I go to the store.

Some of the Bourbons I enjoy (not in any particular order):

1)Jack Daniels Sinatra Select
2) Eagle Rare
3) Woodford's Reserve
4) Bib & Tucker
5) Michter's
6) Elijah Craig
7) Widow Jane
8) Jack Daniels Single Barrel
9 Jack Daniel's #7
10) Larceny
11) Wild Turkey Rare Breed
12) Wild Turkey 101
13) Basil Hayden
14) Booker's Single Barrel
15) 4 Roses Single Barrel

There are also a few I don't care much for:

1) Bulliet
2) Jim Beam
3) Knob Creek

Some I think are over rated and would not buy again:

Pappy Van Winkle
Blanton's



BTW - I too despise any and all Scotch!!!!! After trying to like it for many years, I gave up and will drink Ginger Ale before I drink Scotch! Blechhhh!

 

[Chief Wiggums]

To quote George, " One Bourbon, one Scotch, and one beer!"

I came here for this comment
"so out the door I went"