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Want to attempt Bourbon neat/on rocks/ with water
Posted on 6/3/13 at 8:48 am
Posted on 6/3/13 at 8:48 am
I pretty much am a Maker's and coke kinda guy but would like to try to start drinking it on the rocks/ with water/or neat. What would be your suggestions on doing this? Buying something nicer than makers (if so, what?) or just adding a splash of coke to my bourbon until I don't need/care for it anymore?
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Posted on 6/3/13 at 8:51 am to Neauxla
I went from splash of coke, to water, to rocks, to neat.
once you get to the water portion, you have no desire to ever ruin your bourbon with coke again.
Maker's is easy to do it with if that's what you have
once you get to the water portion, you have no desire to ever ruin your bourbon with coke again.
Maker's is easy to do it with if that's what you have
Posted on 6/3/13 at 8:52 am to Neauxla
Have you not had your coffee yet this morning? This isn't all that complicated Neaux.
1) fill glass with ice
2) add bourbon of choice
3) watch chest hair grow
check out the long-arse bourbon thread for suggestions.
1) fill glass with ice
2) add bourbon of choice
3) watch chest hair grow
check out the long-arse bourbon thread for suggestions.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 8:52 am to Neauxla
quote:pour into glass. bring glass to lips. insert bourbon into mouth. swallow.
What would be your suggestions on doing this?
Posted on 6/3/13 at 8:53 am to Rohan2Reed
quote:
1) fill glass with ice
2) add bourbon of choice
3) watch chest hair grow
I don't want any more of #3. Can I pass on that?
Posted on 6/3/13 at 8:54 am to Winkface
quote:glad you know how to do this
swallow.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 8:56 am to Neauxla
your prerogative.
but first and foremost please ruining bourbon by adding fricking Coke to it. Maker's on the rocks is a good start .. just force yourself to order it our pour it and then finish it. after a week or so you'll never want a mixer again. then you can expand into other bourbons/scotches neat or on the rocks. just have to get over the initial hump of not tasting that sweetness along with the bourbon. will shock your palate at first but once you get used to it you will start picking up nuances of the liquor and enjoy it.
but first and foremost please ruining bourbon by adding fricking Coke to it. Maker's on the rocks is a good start .. just force yourself to order it our pour it and then finish it. after a week or so you'll never want a mixer again. then you can expand into other bourbons/scotches neat or on the rocks. just have to get over the initial hump of not tasting that sweetness along with the bourbon. will shock your palate at first but once you get used to it you will start picking up nuances of the liquor and enjoy it.
This post was edited on 6/3/13 at 8:57 am
Posted on 6/3/13 at 9:00 am to Neauxla
quote:
I pretty much am a Maker's and coke kinda guy but would like to try to start drinking it on the rocks/ with water/or neat. What would be your suggestions on doing this? Buying something nicer than makers (if so, what?) or just adding a splash of coke to my bourbon until I don't need/care for it anymore?
I used club soda as a gateway into drinking whiskey with water and on the rocks. It eliminates the sweetness that you're accustomed to with coke but also takes out "the burn" of the whiskey at first. Once you get used to that then move onto water and/or on the rocks.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 9:14 am to Rohan2Reed
quote:Right. Try Fresca. It's great with some Beam by the pool.
but first and foremost please ruining bourbon by adding fricking Coke to it.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 9:17 am to Winkface
quote:They still make that nasty shite?
Fresca
Posted on 6/3/13 at 9:22 am to Neauxla
I dropped sweeteners all at once. No sugar or cream in coffee, all tea unsweetened (I hate that word), no sugary mixer in bourbon. I love sweets, I just don't add them to drinks anymore.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 9:24 am to Rohan2Reed
Pepsi FTW.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 9:32 am to Count Chocula
Yup
Posted on 6/3/13 at 10:03 am to Hat Tricks
quote:
I used club soda
I still enjoy a bourbon and club soda. If drinking it neat is what you want to do, that's fine, but a little water does cause a chemical reaction that releases different flavors in the bourbon.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 10:10 am to Rohan2Reed
quote:This is the correct answer.
1) fill glass with ice
2) add bourbon of choice
3) watch chest hair grow
Posted on 6/3/13 at 10:29 am to Neauxla
quote:
Buying something nicer than makers (if so, what?)
Never been a huge fan of makers mark. Try 4 roses, you will thank me
Posted on 6/3/13 at 10:31 am to Neauxla
I don't like bourbon on the rocks. I drink it neat or with a few drops of water for the high proof stuff. Four Roses Small Batch is a good easy sipping whiskey to start with.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 10:34 am to Neauxla
Go look through the Bourbon thread for Bourbon/Whiskey choices. GREAT thread
Posted on 6/3/13 at 10:36 am to Neauxla
Get you a high quality bourbon. And a Mason jar. Cram the mason jar full of ice and fill with high quality bourbon. Let sit for 3-4 minutes. Sip and enjoy.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 11:44 am to GaryMyMan
quote:
Four Roses Small Batch is a good easy sipping whiskey to start with.
Is that the one that is kinda of spicy? If so, I wasn't a big fan.
Makers is fine for someone starting out. The guy is trying to graduate to drinking bourbon the proper way so any subtlties will be lost on him right now. Another good bourbon for the money is Wellers 12.
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