Bourbon Discussion Thread

[Tiki Tom]

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
Is this a common fantasy?
“What I think will happen if I go to a bar and order a whiskey neat.”

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/dai...pen-if-i-go-to-a-bar-and-order-a-whiskey-neat

 

[Boyo]

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
Is this a common fantasy?
“What I think will happen if I go to a bar and order a whiskey neat.”

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/dai...pen-if-i-go-to-a-bar-and-order-a-whiskey-neat

Its maybe worth a try?

 

[Nickelman2005]

Its maybe worth a try?

I suspect the bartender will pour you a shot of whatever whiskey you ask for and serve up with a smile of admiration.

 

[Alfons]

I'm also tired of Scotch-snobs in bars who discard a good bourbon. An unspeakable name, does not make a good drink.

After a little personel tasting my raking:

5. Markers Mark: really not my taste. I gave the full bottle away
4. Canadian Club: Its OK, no headaches, great for mixing on a very low price
3. Bulleit Bourbon: Better den Jack, but a lack of specialness.
2. Jameson. Nice, rich and my 2. favorite
1. Gentleman Jack. For me simply the best. I love the mellowed smoothness.

Here a Whiskey and Cigar evening at the weekend (The Balmoraltube is just for storing the Dominicocigar

 

[Turnip]

You‘re right, much spooky Scotch out there, especially not too few blends.
On the other side there are also legions of generic fantasy/fancy labeled MGP-Whiskeys and -Spirit Allsorts out there.

My current Bourbon chart would go like this:

1. Some Buffalo Trace brands like Blanton‘s, Eagle Rare…

2. Anything Wild Turkey

3. Some Jim Beam derivates like Booker‘s, Baker‘s…

4. Anything Woodford Reserve…

5. Anything Jack Daniel‘s beyond 43% abv.

Cheers

Turnip

 

[Tiki Tom]

Agree. There are plenty of good bourbons out there that are reasonably priced. I hate the snob factor. In fact, it recently dawned on me that I prefer Jack Daniel’s to some much more expensive contenders.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I’m the snob. Been drinking since before I was a teen. Some casual drinkers never develop a taste beyond Jack & Coke, or CC & 7. Drink neat & repeat. So many good whiskies, so little time.

 

[belfastboy]

I’m the snob. Been drinking since before I was a teen. Some casual drinkers never develop a taste beyond Jack & Coke, or CC & 7. Drink neat & repeat. So many good whiskies, so little time.

I was in a bourbon tasting bar in Kentucky back in September. I spent so much money the owner gifted me an autographed copy of the 2023 Whisky Bible......the only thought I had at the time was I better up my drinking or I shall never even make a dent in the wide world of whisk(e)y.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I was in a bourbon tasting bar in Kentucky back in September. I spend so much money the owner gifted me an autographed copy of the 2023 Whisky Bible......the only thought I had at the time was I better up my drinking or I shall never even make a dent in the wide world of whisk(e)y.

Exactly! Enjoy the journey.

I prefer a Ribeye, a Porterhouse, or a Tomahawk steak over a Sloppy Joe, burger, or a meatloaf anyday. I’m a real snob.

 

[belfastboy]

Exactly! Enjoy the journey.

I prefer a Ribeye, a Porterhouse, or a Tomahawk steak over a Sloppy Joe, burger, or a meatloaf anyday. I’m a real snob.

I have long been a whisky person, not bothering to investigate the bourbon world. My trip to Kentucky was a real eye opener to an entire new world. There are some very exciting bourbons being made in them parts. I am now torn between another trip to Scotland or delay that for a further visit to Kentucky.

 

[rogueclimber]

This past week a friend passed on a bottle of Blanton's she purchased back in 2016 -- before the price went crazy

Nice to have a Single Barrel that is fun to sip

 

[Turnip]

Now I got appetite for a Blanton’s, (un)fortunately I’ll have to leave for work now…

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I have long been a whisky person, not bothering to investigate the bourbon world. My trip to Kentucky was a real eye opener to an entire new world. There are some very exciting bourbons being made in them parts. I am now torn between another trip to Scotland or delay that for a further visit to Kentucky.

Lots of good craft whiskies available today. You might enjoy working your way thru some of the new American Single Malts. Not having peat to dry the barley my favorites are using mesquite wood instead, producing a nice Islay-like malt.

 

[belfastboy]

Lots of good craft whiskies available today. You might enjoy working your way thru some of the new American Single Malts. Not having peat to dry the barley my favorites are using mesquite wood instead, producing a nice Islay-like malt.

We travelled for 17 days in TN, NC and KY so the 5 days in Lexington only allowed us to scratch the surface of the whiskey offerings. We attempted to visit Buffalo Trace the day spent in Frankfort but it was like a Black Friday at the Mall even though it was a Thursday noon in September. The lineup just to pay for the purchases was 45 minutes long, the parking lot full.

We bailed and spent the afternoon in a newly opened Whiskey Bar right downtown Frankfort. The owner was brilliant, super knowledgeable about bourbon and as we were the only patrons we received his undivided attention. He asked our budget, our preferences and then curated numerous tasting flights. We took a break for a bite to eat, came back for a second round. That was our real intro into the world of bourbon and we very much desire to return, base ourselves out of Frankfort and do a decent job on distillery visits. A deeper dive, as it were!

 

[TREEMAN]

Bulleit hitting the spot tonight…