Three kinds of whiskey in my household...
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The stuff probably killed all the germs.
charlie sherrill
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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.
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
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.
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.
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I'm glad nobody here thinks the three kinds of whiskey are breakfast, lunch and dinner! 
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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!
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!
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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.
Chubbo
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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.
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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.
