Post by: Silver Bullet on November 12, 2006, 07:26:34 AM
And I know from the enthusiasm of the posts from the original thread that lots of folks here will eagerly offer their opinion.
The only thing I remember from the original thread was that Maker's Mark had quite a following.
Post by: Chuck Dye on November 12, 2006, 07:41:18 AM
Actually, I cannot claim to have a favorite, but I certainly do enjoy the Eagle Rare 18 year old.
Post by: thebaldguy on November 12, 2006, 07:49:48 AM
Post by: Silver Bullet on November 12, 2006, 08:22:07 AM
Post by: Devonai on November 12, 2006, 09:27:41 AM
Post by: Bogie on November 12, 2006, 12:13:38 PM
Knob Creek!
Of course, I also REALLY like Blanton's...
Post by: charby on November 12, 2006, 05:23:04 PM
Maker's Mark when I'm not
I like Jim Beam or Old Crow for a mixing bourbon, like for sours, lemonade or sprite.
-C
Post by: Art Eatman on November 12, 2006, 05:39:28 PM
Art
Post by: 308win on November 13, 2006, 10:18:42 AM
Post by: ...has left the building. on November 13, 2006, 01:07:22 PM
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Post by: Gewehr98 on November 13, 2006, 06:01:35 PM
For really good friends or family, I skip the bourbon and go straight to pure pot still Irish whiskey, namely Red Breast. Mmmmm....
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on November 13, 2006, 06:24:29 PM
Let this be a commentary on the superior character of the scotch lover.
Post by: richyoung on November 14, 2006, 05:53:14 AM
I used to like the expensive stuff but now that I've got that outta my system I mostly drink Jack Daniels.
Jack Daniels is NOT bourbon - it is a "bourbon style whiskey".
Post by: richyoung on November 14, 2006, 05:54:11 AM
Post by: charby on November 14, 2006, 06:40:36 AM
"Mellow Corn" is suprisingly good for an inexpensive bourbon.
Is it sold out of the back of a car in the middle of the night in mason jars?
-C
Post by: richyoung on November 14, 2006, 07:42:06 AM
http://www.heaven-hill.com/brands-otherwhiskey.html
Post by: ...has left the building. on November 14, 2006, 08:32:15 AM
I used to like the expensive stuff but now that I've got that outta my system I mostly drink Jack Daniels.
Jack Daniels is NOT bourbon - it is a "bourbon style whiskey".
That is true, I guess I just lump it in with bourbon, much to the chagrin of bourbon die hards.
Post by: RandyC on November 14, 2006, 10:53:49 AM
Post by: Mannlicher on November 14, 2006, 11:44:39 AM
Post by: Otherguy Overby on November 14, 2006, 12:13:42 PM
What y'all need to do is start making your own whiskey. Only then will you be able to have an informed opinion.
For example, Jim Beam has a distinctive flavor, which some of you like is also why it gives such a headache after consumption...
Can anyone say fusel oil?
Anyway, an interesting and cheap way to learn is:
http://www.brewhaus.com/AmazingStill-Instructions.pdf
Of course, the next step is sharing recipes.
Post by: TaxPhd on November 14, 2006, 12:34:07 PM
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Jack Daniels is NOT bourbon - it is a "bourbon style whiskey".
Actually, it isn't a "bourbon style whiskey." It is Tennessee whiskey, which has its own unique legal standard. The difference is that Tennessee whiskey goes through a charcoal filtering process (called the Lincoln County Process) which is different from Bourbon.
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Jack Daniels is a "sipping whiskey" instead of bourbon for only one reason, it's made in Tennessee.
Not quite. A "sipping whiskey" isn't from a particular location. It denotes a whiskey that ought to enjoyed by itself, rather than bastardized with mixers. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States, not just Kentucky.
My favorite day to day sipping whiskey is W. L. Weller Special Reserve.
Post by: Gewehr98 on November 14, 2006, 12:56:04 PM
Post by: The Rabbi on November 14, 2006, 12:57:48 PM
Anyway, my usual is Very Old Barton 80 proof. Best bargain out there, imo. For more expensive whiskey, its Old VanWinkle, a company that also makes the best rye in the world.
Post by: Otherguy Overby on November 14, 2006, 01:23:02 PM
It is illegal to distill your own liquor, even for private consumption.
Quickly please, do tell me something that's not illegal in these United States...
Post by: The Rabbi on November 14, 2006, 01:31:25 PM
Post by: mustanger98 on November 14, 2006, 01:54:38 PM
BTW, on another board, I was constantly under fire about Jim Beam. Some posters there wanted to pile on with the vulgarities just because it doesn't cost $40+/750ml. I remember this one stupid troll came on, said his opinion, and then said "I'm sure mustanger98 will have something to say about that".
Post by: stevelyn on November 14, 2006, 02:34:13 PM
I like Wild Turkey 101 (on ice) for sippin' whiskey. I also like plain old Jim Beam. Then again, I ain't got no class.
Same here. If I feel like blowing money on a high end bourbon, it usually Maker's Mark.
I'm more of a Scotch guy anyway.
Post by: French G. on November 14, 2006, 07:53:38 PM
Post by: Polishrifleman on November 15, 2006, 08:29:36 AM
Has anyone tried the Distillers Select (I think it's called) aged in cognac barrels? It is quite unique.
Post by: Target Farget on November 15, 2006, 10:28:10 AM
Post by: TaxPhd on November 15, 2006, 11:38:17 AM
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Has anyone tried the Distillers Select (I think it's called) aged in cognac barrels?
What is this marketed as? American whiskey, or something else (it can't be called Bourbon).
Post by: Polishrifleman on November 16, 2006, 07:57:36 AM
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ULTRA-CHIC BOURBONS ENTER THE MARKETPLACE
The biggest news coming out of Kentucky this past year is the release of another installment in Jim Beam's DISTILLERS' MASTERPIECE series. This sensational whiskey is the brainchild of legendary master distiller, Booker Noe and the award-winning winemaker of Geyser Peak winery, Daryl Groom.
Distillers' Masterpiece is a small batch Booker Noe Bourbon aged an amazing 20 years and finished in Geyser Peak port casks. Every aspect of this savory bourbonfrom its wafting bouquet to its flavor laden finishhas been softened and enhanced by the influence of the port. The overall effect falls somewhere between elegance and sheer indulgence. Appropriately named, Distillers' Masterpiece carries a price tag of $300.
Post by: Otherguy Overby on November 16, 2006, 08:33:48 AM
Something for you to think about: Why do all the best makers use new casks and the otherguys
use used ones? IOW, if used casks were better, why would someone sell them?Used casks are cheaper than new...
Post by: TaxPhd on November 16, 2006, 10:27:31 AM
The Distillers Masterpiece will be aged in new white oak (fulfilling the legal requirement) and then finished in the port casks.
Post by: Dave Markowitz on November 16, 2006, 04:05:30 PM
IMO, Maker's Mark tastes funky.
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 16, 2006, 04:22:00 PM
Someone had to say it.
Post by: Gewehr98 on November 16, 2006, 05:47:05 PM
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Why do all the best makers use new casks and the otherguys Smiley use used ones? IOW, if used casks were better, why would someone sell them?
Used casks are cheaper than new...
Used casks are cheaper than new...
There's actually a brisk market in used casks, and it's all overseas. Single malt scotch is considered too delicate to mature in new oak casks with strong tannin and vanillin, so after they're done aging, U.S. bourbon and Tennessee whiskey casks are simply shipped to Scotland and Ireland to serve a second life in the aging of scotch. That's all well and good for the U.S. distillers, too, because by law bourbon and Tennessee whiskey must be aged in new casks. Win-win situation.
Post by: charby on November 16, 2006, 07:09:16 PM
Louis XIV.
Someone had to say it.
Someone had to say it.
grapes vs corn?
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 16, 2006, 08:25:34 PM
Post by: stevelyn on November 19, 2006, 03:20:04 AM
Depends.
There's actually a brisk market in used casks, and it's all overseas. Single malt scotch is considered too delicate to mature in new oak casks with strong tannin and vanillin, so after they're done aging, U.S. bourbon and Tennessee whiskey casks are simply shipped to Scotland and Ireland to serve a second life in the aging of scotch. That's all well and good for the U.S. distillers, too, because by law bourbon and Tennessee whiskey must be aged in new casks. Win-win situation.
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Why do all the best makers use new casks and the otherguys Smiley use used ones? IOW, if used casks were better, why would someone sell them?
Used casks are cheaper than new...
Used casks are cheaper than new...
There's actually a brisk market in used casks, and it's all overseas. Single malt scotch is considered too delicate to mature in new oak casks with strong tannin and vanillin, so after they're done aging, U.S. bourbon and Tennessee whiskey casks are simply shipped to Scotland and Ireland to serve a second life in the aging of scotch. That's all well and good for the U.S. distillers, too, because by law bourbon and Tennessee whiskey must be aged in new casks. Win-win situation.
I always thought scotch was aged in used sherry casks.
Post by: The Rabbi on November 19, 2006, 03:36:38 AM
Depends.
There's actually a brisk market in used casks, and it's all overseas. Single malt scotch is considered too delicate to mature in new oak casks with strong tannin and vanillin, so after they're done aging, U.S. bourbon and Tennessee whiskey casks are simply shipped to Scotland and Ireland to serve a second life in the aging of scotch. That's all well and good for the U.S. distillers, too, because by law bourbon and Tennessee whiskey must be aged in new casks. Win-win situation.
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Why do all the best makers use new casks and the otherguys Smiley use used ones? IOW, if used casks were better, why would someone sell them?
Used casks are cheaper than new...
Used casks are cheaper than new...
There's actually a brisk market in used casks, and it's all overseas. Single malt scotch is considered too delicate to mature in new oak casks with strong tannin and vanillin, so after they're done aging, U.S. bourbon and Tennessee whiskey casks are simply shipped to Scotland and Ireland to serve a second life in the aging of scotch. That's all well and good for the U.S. distillers, too, because by law bourbon and Tennessee whiskey must be aged in new casks. Win-win situation.
I always thought scotch was aged in used sherry casks.
They can be, and it is a "premium feature" of the whiskey. But the standard aging is done in old bourbon casks.
Post by: charby on November 20, 2006, 05:30:56 PM
-C
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