Three kinds of whiskey in my household...
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My favorite bourbon for the money is Larceny. My favorite all time is Makers Mark Cask Strength.
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While I won't declare larceny my favorite, I will agree it is excellent for the price. I do drink it on occasion and do use it when I make a Manhattan.
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Unfortunately, it requires a substantial amount of booze to affect me. I couldn't afford to be a dedicated drunk.
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My parent's drinking habits, were amazingly different. My dad was ¼ Native American, from your neck of the woods. He could uncap a bottle of beer, and be, inebriated. Mom's folks emigrated from Switzerland, and the menfolk constantly imbibed booze, but were never inebriated. Quite a contrast.
Unfortunately, it requires a substantial amount of booze to affect me. I couldn't afford to be a dedicated drunk.
Chubbo
Well Bourbon is quite useful to clean revolvers but for "smooth drinking" try to locate some Edradour single malt Scotch. Smallest distillery in Scotland and they sell both the 70 proof 10 year old single malt, but for "taste" look for their cask strength at around 120 proof. Must be "inhaled" without water or ice, only for non-bourbon or rye types as they will deplete the stock once they taste it. Dave_n
I'm addicted to Islay malts as well, and always have a few on the sideboard, with Lagavulin being my favorite. Also usually have some Oban and Talisker on hand and, lately much to my surprise as I prefer the peatier/smokier malts, I've developed a taste for Cragganmore. Nothing wrong with Bourbon, but I find it a bit too sweet for my taste.
The worst that I can say I've had is Old Overholt. I like to try ones that are on sale. I couldn't find anything to mix it with that made it drinkable.
Targets Guy
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Very impressive. I've cut back quite a bit.
Vodka for bloody mary's
Templeton Rye for New Years Eve
Brandy for a birthday toast
oh, and Jameson for when the wife makes her world famous Irish Whiskey cake (which is not nearly often enough).
Vodka for bloody mary's
Templeton Rye for New Years Eve
Brandy for a birthday toast
oh, and Jameson for when the wife makes her world famous Irish Whiskey cake (which is not nearly often enough).
AJ
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Sacrilegious to mix a good whiskey with anything except ice! Bar whiskey should be mixed with anything to kill the taste.
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Ah, a man of culture in a thread recommending Jack and Jim.
Simple rule of thumb: If the country's name does not have a "E" in it, neither does their whisky.
In my house it's Elijah or Four Roses Small batch for sipping, Bulleit for mixing. There are Irish and Scotch's for those that prefer them, and Sazarac Rye for anyone who wants a little bite in their dram.
In no particular order...
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Angels Envy Rye
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Barrel
George Dickel 15 Year Single Barrel Select
Always in a glass on the rocks......and a good cigar!
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Angels Envy Rye
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Barrel
George Dickel 15 Year Single Barrel Select
Always in a glass on the rocks......and a good cigar!
Dickel 15 single Barrel is as good as it gets, the 9 year is also tasty. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is superb too.
charlie sherrill
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My deceased Dad bought Old Overholt by the case. He mixed it with spring water right out of the ground. I would sip a little of his while he was still here but never really got into it. Memories.
