Whiskey Choices

[DT86]

Makers Mark is my go to in winter.

 

[/pine]

Makers Mark is my go to in winter.

What I would suggest also :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[lostcreekranch]

That is the only way I drink whiskey-3 ice cubes. No water or soda. Used to drink jack and coke, but too much coke upsets my stomach.

Yep, Coke is for cleaning corrosion from battery terminals. ;-)

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[MinnesotaEric]

I do not drink much, really have not found a beer I like but do enjoy a nice glass of whiskey on a Sunday evening. For years I drink Jack Daniels, either regular or Gentleman Jack. My wife introduced me to Fireball last night, it was good but not something I would drink regularly. I have heard of Rebecca Creek, but have yet to try it. For you whiskey drinkers, what are some good ones to try?

I think JD is too harsh. Fireball is like SoCo with cinnamon. I like SoCo neat, but not SoCo with cinnamon.

Nip bottles are filled with Snowshoe Grog, a Minnesota tradition, which is a blend of bourbon or brandy and peppermint schnapps.

ShowShoe Grog Recipe

ShowShoe Grog Shooter

 

[jeff9366]

A second for Evan William's 6 year old Kentucky Bourbon.

 

[DT86]

Nip bottles are filled with Snowshoe Grog, a Minnesota tradition, which is a blend of bourbon or brandy and peppermint schnapps.

I remember you mentioning this last year. I'm going to have to try a small batch.

Dad swore by Mr. Boston Rock & Rye but I haven't seen any in a while.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I remember you mentioning this last year. I'm going to have to try a small batch.

Dad swore by Mr. Boston Rock & Rye but I haven't seen any in a while.

There is a ready-mix version available.

 

[stan33]

One of the best single malt Scotch whiskey's imo is Laphroaig. You can taste the peat earth of the remote Scottish island of Islay, where it is made in the traditional way. Och aye.

A review I found which sums it up well:

"Imagine a primeval forest on fire, a massive moon towering over the inferno, the sparks surging towards the sky - now drink it. The aromatic smoke creeps out of the bottle like creeping black death, augmented by powerful peat and medicinal notes. The taste is surprisingly sweet for such an otherworldly (nether worldly?) liquid...I taste the notes of mango and citrus behind the fiery blasts of oily ash and burning tires. Swallowing it makes one second guess themselves as to whether it is poison or not - tons of ash, fire, burning forest, lit cigar and tangy peat course through the system, leaving a roaring bonfire in one's chest that lasts for several minutes. An unbelievable and unforgettable scotch. I've had Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Bowmore, and honestly, there's just nothing like this."

Distillery tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Xo900woaU

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[C4Ranch]

Macallan 12 neat :thumbsup:

 

[DT86]

There is a ready-mix version available.

Never seen that down this way.

I whipped up a 8oz flask full using Makers Mark and Rumple Minze. Will report back tomorrow after feeding cows.

 

[dragoneggs]

Macallan 12 neat :thumbsup:

That's a good call! for those who want a bit smoother/sweeter taste the Jameson Irish whiskey is quite tasty for a reasonable price. Personally I like sipping a fine tequila. Took about 30years to retry tequila after a bad experience at a college party. :duh:

Now I subscribe to the theory of buy quality and sip slowly. Oh but no ice. If you do acquire a taste for a nice scotch, experiment sipping neat vs. putting a skosh of water (like a teaspoon) and notice the taste difference. A good whiskey or tequila should not be watered down in my book. :drink:

 

[gsganzer]

Personally I like sipping a fine tequila. Took about 30years to retry tequila after a bad experience at a college party. :duh:

:drink:

I learned all about sipping quality tequila when I was working in Mexico. It truly is refreshing and relaxing. I like about 2 fingers of a nice anejo tequila with a quarter lime freshly squeezed in it. The lime takes away all the bite. I introduced my wife to them and she calls them espresso margarita's.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Buffalo Trace and Woodson.

 

[dragoneggs]

I learned all about sipping quality tequila when I was working in Mexico. It truly is refreshing and relaxing. I like about 2 fingers of a nice anejo tequila with a quarter lime freshly squeezed in it. The lime takes away all the bite. I introduced my wife to them and she calls them espresso margarita's.

And for more of a dessert tequila get extra anejo! Expensive but yummy... at least to me. I am counting down as we are off to Mexico Wednesday for 10 days vacation. Gotta dry out and warm up. Just might have a sip or so down there, you think? Will be staying in Puerto Vallarta which is only about 4 hours drive from Tequila, Mexico... the birthplace. Been trying to convince the wife to make a side trip but she isn't biting.

 

[tbrooks26]

My tastes have changed alot over the years. I went from Jack daniels to absolut. From there it was beer for awhile, Corona, then yuengling, then Bud. Then for a few years I made my own wine, much better than anything store bought. Now I've been stuck to my Jagermeister. Ice cold from the deep freezer, with a sip of Dr pepper first and then a sip of jager. Noooo tequila for me, always made my clothes fall off

 

[ch1ch2]

Whiskey is the topic of this thread.
I like Crown.
I like apple Crown.

 

[dragoneggs]

Whiskey is the topic of this thread. I like Crown. I like apple Crown.

Okay sorry but not too late for the OP to try something outside the box, I mean cask. On topic... You may venture to try a Japanese whiskey. Hibiki is a good one.

 

[/pine]

Personally, my favorite cold weather sipping libation (not a "whiskey") is Cognac (along with a nice cigar)...

I like most quality bourbons with just a splash of branch water (no ice)...but it's all about the water quality...IMO, just a splash of the right natural branch water can enhance the taste of even high quality bourbon...it all about the water...!

 

[lostcreekranch]

Used to stay at the El Presidente Hotel on Reforma in Mexico City, when their on business. Many times, after a great dinner, we would stop taxi at the Hard Rock, a couple of blocks from hotel, and finish evening sipping some fine Herradura tequila for a nightcap. The HR had a VIP Bar that was quiet so, you could have a pleasant conversation. Unfortunately it closed a couple of years ago.






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[lostcreekranch]

Personally, my favorite cold weather sipping libation (not a "whiskey") is Cognac (along with a nice cigar)... I like most quality bourbons with just a splash of branch water (no ice)...but it's all about the water quality...IMO, just a splash of the right natural branch water can enhance the taste of even high quality bourbon...it all about the water...!

Yep, a great cigar enhances a great bourbon, or tequila, or whatever your end of the day brings.

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