Just wondering if there are any whiskey: sippers, drinkers, gulpers, or shot takers out there? Name that favorite one and how you abuse it or how it abuses you.
My whiskey of choice is Crown! Smooth, sweet...could be made into a marinade. When my funds get low I still go to eh! land and get Canadian Hunter. I really don't like American Whiskey, .....unless that is all there is.
CRG,
If you don't like American whiskey than you haven't had Booker's poured straight out of the bottle into a Brandy snifter and sipped just like a fine Cognac. Rarely do I indulge in a whiskey but when I do rest assured it is Booker's. Just happens to be a Kentucky brewed whiskey from the Jim Beam family by the way.
KyNola
ok...guess I am not as refined as you...always want to learn a new chapter....thanks
JD straight out of the bottle. I used to buy it by the case in Calif but here i can only but 4 bottles at a time?
Yeah i use JD in my jerky marinades.
nepas
Yup! Sometimes I'm a whiskey sipper... sometimes a gulper... sometimes a shot taker... but allways a whiskey drinker! :D
I like Crown too but my favorite is Schenley Golden Wedding and Schenley OFC. Both are a Canadian whiskey from "ehh" land... just like me! :D
Mike
Simple one for me....JD or Jim Bean!
C
I live in such a small red neck area that I have to drive 22 miles for Liquor and can only bring a 1/5th back or
I can go to jail for transporting..the fine is $500.
Depends on my mood, and whether I'm feeling rich or not. Have drank Crown, Black Velvet, Southern Comfort, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Kessler, Sunny Brook, Seagram's, and Canadian Hunter. The only one that disagreed when I did not mix it, was Jack...it tried mighty hard to get back out, but I wouldn't let it. Of course, then there is Rye Whiskey, one that is very smooth, but almost lethal in it's "Bootleg" form, is Templeton Rye, made right here in Western Iowa.
one of my first whiskey as an adult was jack. I have always been a dr pepper freak so i tryed that. Called them pepper jacks. Something about the after taste of American Whiskey. Soon switched to Crown.
CRG,
I'm about as refined as a sewer pickle in a punch bowl. I just happened to discover Booker's by chance one night. Someone bought me a shot of it and rather than throw it all back in one gulp, I wanted to taste it first as I had never had it before so I drank a bit of the shot and realized it was just too smooth to throw it back.
That's all it took and that, my friend is how I discovered Booker's.
KyNola
appreciate the comments..gonna put them on my todo list in morning
It Is JD for me and I take it any which way I can get it.
I have to say here that Ky intrigued me on Booker's. Next time some one is coming from States side I will have him bring me one.
Nepas, I always bought JD by the case and still do and directly from the distributor and not some liquor store.
HR
Afraid I limit my sipping to single malts from the place where they wear kilts.
Bookers -- oh yeah!
Basil hayden
Knob creek
JD single barrel
Johnny walker - BLUE
Talisker
and of course Crown Royal every now and then.
Quote from: FLBentRider on September 03, 2009, 02:45:31 AM
JD single barrel
Johnny walker - BLUE
A man after my own heart. Have you tried JD Monogram or Silver select? Outstanding.
HR
Mmmmmm.... Whiskey.... *drools* :)
I was always a Crown Royal or Gibson's Finest guy myself back in Canada, and it's still my favourite present from duty free when I get visitors from back home. I do love a good Rye whiskey as well... but in my teenage years grew up with some pretty nasty stuff that we mixed with copious amounts of whatever was around to mask the taste and simply get p*ssed!
Jim Beam Black is probably my favourite "everyday" Bourbon, but for special occasions I have a sneaky supply of Stagg that I picked up for a steal a number of years back.
But... since living in the UK, I'm with 3rensho.... my main drink these days is Scotch... single malt, and I've rarely met one I haven't liked.
Hey... anyone tried Jim Beam's Rye Whiskey? Spotted a bottle of it in a specialty whiskey shop here in London, and was very curious. Nearly bought it, but already had an armful of other stuff and had to stop somewhere ;)
Sometimes I use JD instead of vanilla extract. Gives a nice change.
Jack Daniel's across the board, shots mainly but when we are having a socail get together it's on the rocks.
Makes a good sipping whiskey and goes good with food
IMHO, Mr. Jack Daniels is a man that should go down in history as the only human that was able to develop a following of epicures for good whiskey around the world. No one else could.
Many of the the other whiskeys' drinkers can variate (JW drinkers some times venture into Chivas and Dimple or even old Parr) only JD loyalists stick to the square bottle.
HR
HR.......Mr. Jack is in Heaven and there is no argument!!! That said.....Mr. Bushmill is sitting in the rocking chair next to him!!! I love Irish whiskey straight. Put Jack or Bushmill in a marinade and you won't be coming to the next party!!!!
Ray......be right back.....a Double Jack on the rocks coming up!!!
Quote from: rdevous on September 03, 2009, 10:25:03 AM
HR.......Mr. Jack is in Heaven and there is no argument!!! That said.....Mr. Bushmill is sitting in the rocking chair next to him!!! I love Irish whiskey straight. Put Jack or Bushmill in a marinade and you won't be coming to the next party!!!!
Okay how about this:
Buy your favorite Ice cream
One Jar of your favorite Jam ( I prefer Strawberry)
1/2 cup of JD
Serve the Ice cream in suitable plates
In a small sauce pan, melt the jam over low heat, add the JD and ignite.
Ladle it immediately on the ice cream while lit. It will be the talk of your party.
HR
I think I'm getting drunk reading these post. Great stuff
QuoteI live in such a small red neck area that I have to drive 22 miles for Liquor and can only bring a 1/5th back or
I can go to jail for transporting..the fine is $500.
You're kidding, right??... You can't go buy a bottle??!!! I consider myself lawabiding but not if I was your neighbor, Rock! I am with the boys who favour that single malt stuff but do sip Alberta Springs rye once in a while, Bushmills too. JD is in the cupboard for guests who like bourbon and for bbq recipes.
T2
The best I ever had was a bottle of CC I got for my 25th birthday. Didn't open it and after a few years, decided I wasn't going to until the next 25 went by. Opened it the 50th and you talk about sipping whiskey! Wish I had done that every birthday. :D
Quote from: tsquared on September 03, 2009, 07:00:50 PM
QuoteI live in such a small red neck area that I have to drive 22 miles for Liquor and can only bring a 1/5th back or
I can go to jail for transporting..the fine is $500.
You're kidding, right??... You can't go buy a bottle??!!! I consider myself lawabiding but not if I was your neighbor, Rock! I am with the boys who favour that single malt stuff but do sip Alberta Springs rye once in a while, Bushmills too. JD is in the cupboard for guests who like bourbon and for bbq recipes.
T2
tsquared, I usually hit the liquor store when they open at 9, get my 6 pack of 1.75 lt bottles. Lay the in the back floor board of my truck...cover them police magazines...stop by the old folks home, the church and the spca in case I am being followed. It is an old law that needs to be adjusted. This county just started selling beer two years ago, heck I live in the country and didn't get 911 till 18 months ago. But I love the peace and quite.
I prefer rum but a glass of Crown is nice around the fire.
Mike
I'm a Wild Turkey Man here, 8yr old 101 proof. Jack is good but I don't like the bite. For mixers I use Black Velvet.
The only good whisky is an 18year old Scotish malt namely 'Ardbeg'
10.5 - I knew there was a reason we hit it off...BV is one fine mixer. I used to shake Jack's hand when I was younger.
Stopped off at the ye ole liquor today and got these in 1.75 bottle sizes: Kessler, Bookers, Canadian Hunter, JB Rye (was a smaller bottle, dang), BV, and crown. Time for a little chat with the wall.
Between drinking JD and making jerky with it i go through half a case a month. Been my drink of choice since i was 21, right from the bottle ;D
Here is some JD jerky i made awhile back.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/0523jerk.jpg)
nepas
awesome...I use to love jack and onetime got some jd green label and that is the color i turned.
i haven't been able reaquire the love again. might just be a mind thing
While I like both American and Canadian Whiskey...I prefer Irish Whiskey. Jameson 18 & 15 year old versions preferred, but the regular isn't that bad either. 8)
Problem with the 18 year old bottle is.....doesn't last long for some reason. ::)
Thats what I like about them 1.75, they won't leave you thirsty
Kesslers is as they say..."smooth as silk"
Tomorrow...on to the next victim
Reading the Label of Makers Mark while drinking it:
1st hour: Makers Mark
2nd hour: Markers Make
3rd hour: Make Markers (tomorrow)
4th hour: Make Myself use Markers to paint the living room
#4 hour actually should have read: Make Myself use Markers to Mark Mark
Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 05, 2009, 09:50:09 PM
Reading the Label of Makers Mark while drinking it:
1st hour: Makers Mark
2nd hour: Markers Make
3rd hour: Make Markers (tomorrow)
4th hour: Make Myself use Markers to paint the living room
I like that one CRG. Got t memorise it
HR
That was a tribute to Arnie....the lover of Makers Mark
JD's the ticket for me. Excellent for jerky also. I usually down it with a coke unless I'm really trying to get snockered.
Kevin
I never mix JD with any thing. But I gotta try it Nepas way some time...Straight from the bottle.
HR
I dont tend to go for the lesser blends. I do love Gibsons Finest Silver straight up over ice. Crown is over rated for the money. I have a 28 year old bottle of Glennfidich I got for Christmas a few years back that keeps begging me to open it. Have not given in yet. Its $250 bucks here now and I have trouble with the logic of drinking something that costs that much.
Recently I have strayed away from whiskey and developed quite a taste for Grey Goose vodka. It is quite simply as it says, the worlds best tasting vodka. Straight up over a couple cubes of ice..... mmmmmm
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 02, 2009, 08:40:25 PM
I live in such a small red neck area that I have to drive 22 miles for Liquor and can only bring a 1/5th back or
I can go to jail for transporting..the fine is $500.
Wow that's f*&^ed UP!
Apparently my bourbon pallet is not as refined as the rest yall's. I drink Evan Williams.
(In a square bottle like JD.)
Regardless of your preferred poison. Bourbon over vanilla ice cream is mighty tasty.
Joe
I'll drink any of them but of blended Scotchs I prefer The Famous Grouse, Single malts, Lagavoulin.
I can enjoy most adult beverages. Here of late I have been partial to Admiral Nelson spiced rum. I like its flavor better than the other spiced rums I've had.
Have you tried Lady Blyhe?
Quote from: Tiny Tim on November 08, 2009, 05:23:35 PM
Have you tried Lady Blyhe?
Have not seen that one yet. May not be available in this area. I will check though. I really do like this Admiral Nelson so the lady will have to be exceptional to beat it.
Quote from: Wildcat on November 09, 2009, 05:41:45 AM
Quote from: Tiny Tim on November 08, 2009, 05:23:35 PM
Have you tried Lady Blyhe?
Have not seen that one yet. May not be available in this area. I will check though. I really do like this Admiral Nelson so the lady will have to be exceptional to beat it.
Have you tried Mount Gay Rum on the Rocks ?
Not that one either. I do not do many things on the rocks. I mix the Nelson with coke. Kind of like vanilla coke with a strong kick.
I really thought Captain, Admiral, and Lady were pretty much the same thing, only difference was price. Guess there must be a bit of a taste difference as well. To me, when mixed with Coke/Pepsi, it sort of tastes like those butterscotch candies....but it's been a while since I've consumed that, and will be a while again as alcohol don't go with antibiotics that well.
To me the Admiral tastes much better than the Captain and costs a lot less. I would be willing to pay more for the Admiral than the Captain.
Quote from: Wildcat on November 09, 2009, 05:37:33 PM
To me the Admiral tastes much better than the Captain and costs a lot less. I would be willing to pay more for the Admiral than the Captain.
NOw you are pulling ranks Wildcat. ;D ;D ;D
HR
Now that you mention it, I guess I am! ;D ;D
This is not Whiskey but thought it was very interesting.
AB Budweiser Fall Sampler
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af165/classicrockgriller/MISC/100_0090.jpg)
A six pack of 4 different beers 2 of which can only be bought thru this case.
Bavarian Style Wheat Ale (only in this sampler)
PaleAle Dry Hopped
Rye P A Rye India Pale Ale (only in this sampler)
Porter All Malt
(they are all Michelob Products)
Has pouring Instructions, what to eat with each beer, and interactive Brewmaster tasting video.
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af165/classicrockgriller/MISC/100_0091.jpg)
Will post my taste test when I sober up. ;D
MY message in the bottle:
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/376411jOqn_w.jpg)
HR
Is it alright to take your vitiams with your Whiskey?
I think so.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on November 12, 2009, 12:24:52 AM
Is it alright to take your vitiams with your Whiskey?
Why is there any other way? ;)
HR
I heard someone mention water once.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on November 11, 2009, 11:57:38 PM
This is not Whiskey but thought it was very interesting.
AB Budweiser Fall Sampler
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af165/classicrockgriller/MISC/100_0090.jpg)
A six pack of 4 different beers 2 of which can only be bought thru this case.
Bavarian Style Wheat Ale (only in this sampler)
PaleAle Dry Hopped
Rye P A Rye India Pale Ale (only in this sampler)
Porter All Malt
(they are all Michelob Products)
Has pouring Instructions, what to eat with each beer, and interactive Brewmaster tasting video.
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af165/classicrockgriller/MISC/100_0091.jpg)
Will post my taste test when I sober up. ;D
Those are cool... I toured the AB brewery in St Louis a couple years ago, and they always have 'samples' at the end of the tour. They had a couple of those on tap. Good stuff.
I have a job at the AB plant in Houston going on right now and they will be there till Thanksgiving.
I've taken the tour so many times they just let me straight to the sample room.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on November 12, 2009, 03:58:12 PM
I have a job at the AB plant in Houston going on right now and they will be there till Thanksgiving.
I've taken the tour so many times they just let me straight to the sample room.
:D
The St Louis one is really neat. And really old.. That's where they keep the Clydesdales at. (at least some of them)
Now that InBEV has taken over, there have been a lot of changes there. Not for the better. >:(
Them selling out has pissed alot of ppl off.
Screw the whiskey... cognac baby is the way to go...~~! ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Oldman on November 12, 2009, 04:39:22 PM
Screw the whiskey... cognac baby is the way to go...~~! ;D ;D ;D
Now there is a man after my own heart. Olds, have you tried Hennessy Paradis?
Man that is some congac to be had.
HR
HR,
Do NOT start with me on a very fine cognac paired with an equally fine cigar.
Come to think of it now that you have made me think of that, I need some quiet time to myself.
My favorite "home" bar in New Orleans has great cigars and a cigar blend cognac. They are very kind to me.
KyNola
QuoteOlds, have you tried Hennessy Paradis?
I do drink Hennessy VSOP, but have not tried the Paradis. While there are cognacs that cost a lot more than Hennessy I love the bottom end of their flavor. Many cognacs "tank" is to high and sweet for me. For example: Courvoisier.
Whiskey form Canada is usually a blend. Whiskey from USA is great. Sometimes I like whisky.
Here is smoking and having a drink of good whisky
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh471/Savannahsmoker/DSC02841-1.jpg)
here is our modest bar.
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh471/Savannahsmoker/PictureSmall.jpg)
Savannah
Loved your bar. I miss mine and I tell you that is where I spend most of my quality time.
You inspired me with your first picture though, Cold smoked Whiskey ??? Next time I do some cheese, I will put a glass of JD in there. But I wonder if I have to vac pack it and wait for 14 days. ;D
HR
Quote from: Oldman on November 12, 2009, 06:57:16 PM
QuoteOlds, have you tried Hennessy Paradis?
I do drink Hennessy VSOP, but have not tried the Paradis. While there are cognacs that cost a lot more than Hennessy I love the bottom end of their flavor. Many cognacs "tank" is to high and sweet for me. For example: Courvoisier.
I agree and talking about too high, try this for size. I was in the Four Seasons "Square" Bar in Amman once when four guys walked in and ordered four Rémy Martin Louis XIII. I have never heard of it before and I asked the barman to see the bottle. Being curious, I asked him how much does it cost. 600 dinar he replied. That is $679 falks and PER GLASS :o :o. Now that is crazy and waht is crazier, they had six glasses between them and paid the bill to which 10% service charge and 16% tax was added.
Needless to say, I never went back there again.
HR
Quote from: KyNola on November 12, 2009, 06:43:51 PM
HR,
Do NOT start with me on a very fine cognac paired with an equally fine cigar.
Come to think of it now that you have made me think of that, I need some quiet time to myself.
My favorite "home" bar in New Orleans has great cigars and a cigar blend cognac. They are very kind to me.
KyNola
Ky now you got me started. My favorite "home" bar is in the Regency Hotel in Amman. They have a special cigar room where you are served very fine Cubans and other quality cigars. Congac is served on real silver old trays and by real nice ladies and the best of all, you would be sitting on a recliner proped back half way. Love that place.
HR
I used to drink Asbach when I was stationed in Germany. Not too many places in Florida carry it though.
HR,
Now that scenario sounds like the ultimate to me.
KyNola
Canadian of course. A very fine whiskey called what else Canadian Club!!! Smoothest whiskey out there.
Maker's Mark.
I just got into this thread. I'm not much of a hard liquor drinker (or at least I wasn't before I got into this damned forum) and so didn't feel qualified to comment. My doctor said it's no good for me based on what's left of my liver. But, then, my doctor was charged with a DUI about a year ago.
CRG - Thanks for the honorable mention regarding Makers Mark quite some time back. Good stuff.
I've tried a number of different bourbons. JD is certainly a good standby. Wild Turkey 80 and 101 was pretty good too. I got a bottle of some 10 year old stuff, kinda pricey. I forgot who made it. I didn't like it all. Gave it to the cat and now I have to replace the wallpaper in the family room >:(
I got Jim Beam Rye this afternoon and I like it, probably better than the bourbons.
My wife says "Remember what the doctor said. If you drink this stuff you're gonna die soon." I said "You'll get the life insurance." She said "Do you need anything else? I'll run out." She's so nice to me.
Its been a while since I tipped a glass.
Cask Strength Laphroaig!
It'll not only put hair back on your head, it'll also make you irresistible to the ladies and make you purr while you bask in the dark smokiness.
Unfortunately, the only place I have seen it was in a little shop in Inverness. They also had among others one that was from the Isle of Skye - Talisker. A couple of fingers of that and you dream of being on a sailboat wondering if that is what ocean waters taste like. You can taste the ocean in that whiskey.
Quote from: Caneyscud on November 17, 2009, 05:43:04 AM
Its been a while since I tipped a glass.
Cask Strength Laphroaig!
It'll not only put hair back on your head, it'll also make you irresistible to the ladies and make you purr while you bask in the dark smokiness.
I think you'd confuse the heck out of Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune with the spelling on that one!
Quote from: Caneyscud on November 17, 2009, 05:43:04 AM
Its been a while since I tipped a glass.
Cask Strength Laphroaig!
It'll not only put hair back on your head, it'll also make you irresistible to the ladies and make you purr while you bask in the dark smokiness.
Unfortunately, the only place I have seen it was in a little shop in Inverness. They also had among others one that was from the Isle of Skye - Talisker. A couple of fingers of that and you dream of being on a sailboat wondering if that is what ocean waters taste like. You can taste the ocean in that whiskey.
Sounds Very Interesting Caney
Generally prefer brandy to whisky / whiskey myself with Janneau VSOP Armagnac my favourite. :)
However Balvenie Doublewood Scotch Single Malt Whisky or Irish whiskeys Bowmore Islay, Bushmills or Auchentoshen are all nice. ;)
Quote from: manxman on November 19, 2009, 01:13:52 PM
Generally prefer brandy to whisky / whiskey myself with Janneau VSOP Armagnac my favourite. :)
However Balvenie Doublewood Scotch Single Malt Whisky or Irish whiskeys Bowmore Islay, Bushmills or Auchentoshen are all nice. ;)
I am not sure if I am spelling it right but have you tried Dalhuini single malt.
I think it is great.
HR
QuoteI am not sure if I am spelling it right but have you tried Dalhuini single malt.
I think it is great.
Showed this post to a whisky expert friend of mine as I know next to nothing about whisky other than a couple I like.
He thought you may have meant Dalwhinnie?
http://www.newtonmore.com/dalwhinnie/Default.htm
If that it the case he recknos it is one of Scotland's finest! Another one for me to try!! ;) :D
Quote from: manxman on November 20, 2009, 04:20:10 AM
QuoteI am not sure if I am spelling it right but have you tried Dalhuini single malt.
I think it is great.
Showed this post to a whisky expert friend of mine as I know next to nothing about whisky other than a couple I like.
He thought you may have meant Dalwhinnie?
http://www.newtonmore.com/dalwhinnie/Default.htm
If that it the case he recknos it is one of Scotland's finest! Another one for me to try!! ;) :D
Hey manxman, I dont know what happened in the previous post, but any way, you should try it it is wonderful.
BTW, Dalwhinnie pronunciation is very similar to an Arabic word that means "CURE ME" and it sure does.
HR
QuoteDalwhinnie pronunciation is very similar to an Arabic word that means "CURE ME"
Now that sounds like a very good reason to try it!! ;) :D
Quote from: manxman on November 20, 2009, 04:20:10 AM
He thought you may have meant Dalwhinnie?
http://www.newtonmore.com/dalwhinnie/Default.htm
If that it the case he recknos it is one of Scotland's finest! Another one for me to try!! ;) :D
Now THAT is a great single malt Scotch!
Ray