Irish Whiskey/Canadian Whisky/Bourbon/Scotch and so on

[MilwaukeeRoss]

What you got, what you like, what you drinking?

I am really exploring scotch right now, and really really like rich smokey scotches like Talisker and Laphroaig. I am trying rocks vs. neat vs. a few drops of water. So far, neat is best for the rich scotches but I like Cutty or J&B on the rocks.

Just the other day had Highland Park. The box spoke a good game "A uniquely smooth, balanced single malt, with a rich full flavor and a gentle smokey finish." It's a fine scotch, a little too gentle on the smokey for my preference but very good none the less.

I like bourbon too, Maker's Mark, Woodford, and Buffalo Trace always neat. Beam is my favorite for mixing (I don't feel bad about mixing it).

As far as Irish, Jameson is perfectly fine and every place has it. A very easy "go to" whiskey. I will drink Paddy, Tullamore, Bushmills, or Micheal Collins just as soon though.

Paddy seems to be the hot new irish everyone is talking about.

Don't really dabble in canadian stuff, and I have never had a rye whiskey. Looking for a good rye to try, but it is very far from common.

I really don't understand how people like Jack Daniels, and, what bugs me is people who think The Knot is a whiskey. It's strong, and it's from Ireland, but it aint whiskey.

[waborat]

I really don't understand how people like Jack Daniels

Because we don't wear bras

[Cerebral_DownTime]

Bourbon only for me.

Wild Turkey

Maker's Mark

Crown Royal (not traditional bourbon, but still good)

Jack Daniels sucks.....

[peeker643]

Bourbon only for me.

Wild Turkey

Maker's Mark

Crown Royal (not traditional bourbon, but still good)

Jack Daniels sucks.....

Dick. Now I need a taste to watch 'The Pacific' with. It's Mother's Day so I may girl it up with a splash of Vermouth just for kicks.

[skatingtripods]

All the Jack Daniels hate...I like Gentleman Jack. I'd rather do Black Velvet over JD, but I'm also still poor and still in the college mindset.

[Cerebral_DownTime]

I've never had Vermouth. What's it taste like?

And Black Velvet is the best Whiskey to mix with it's cheap and really not that bad.

[waborat]

I've never had Vermouth. What's it taste like?

Sweet gold...

Pour a whole glass over ice and you'll never go back

Don't forget the passion fruit bitters

[waborat]

All the Jack Daniels hate...I like Gentleman Jack. I'd rather do Black Velvet over JD, but I'm also still poor and still in the college mindset.

Hey Adam, when you sell that first starvin' artist print, pick up a lil JD single barrel...

You'll think you're in Hockey Heaven

[skatingtripods]

You'll think you're in Hockey Heaven

Here's the opposite of hockey heaven:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_d ... nhl,239744

[jordan kramer]

crown

[Larvell Blanks]

When it comes to bourbon, I'm loyal to the Wild Turkey family. However, for our anniversary my brother in law di buy me some small batch bourbons. A bottle each of Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, and Bookers. Nothing like sitting out back in the evening enjoying a glass.

[MilwaukeeRoss]

No other Scotch drinkers?

I very strongly recommend Talisker or Laphroaig.

Never heard of Black Velvet, and they could very well have the least informative website I have ever seen.

[waborat]

A bottle each of Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, and Bookers.

Now THOSE are some good Bourbons

I'll add Woodford Reserve to the list

[Cerebral_DownTime]

Woodford Reserve is really good.

I almost smacked a friend who asked if he could "take a shot" of my Woodford.

[MilwaukeeRoss]

That is for sure a smackable offense.

I like to empty a jar of cherries of the juice and replace the juice with Woodford, Maker's, or any other quality bourbon. Let it sit for 6-7 months. Enjoy the cherries, and enjoy the new "juice."