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Whiskey drinkers, humor me please

Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:12 pm
Posted by NewMoneyTrash
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2015
1384 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:12 pm
So I was always a big Gin fan but the past year I've wanted something more interesting to sip on, preferably on its own. For my birthday my sister bought me a fifth of Gentleman Jack and I was very pleased with it. From there I went on to try some different kinds, mainly bourbons. I've found that my favorite cheap bottle has to be Evan Williams without a doubt. Going up on the price scale, my favorite upper shelf was Gentleman Jack, Woodford reserve regular, and Double Oaked was also delicious. Some that I really didn't enjoy were Knob creek, Jack Daniels No. 7, Jim beam, and surprisingly Makers Mark (it's a downvote party now) as well. So my questions, what are some of yall's favorites? How do y'all like it? (Neat, rocks, cold, room temp, etc...) and what are some bourbons you could recommend to me.

Also, I know that this should be in the Food & Drink board but I want Joe 6 Pack's opinion not wanna be Emeril
This post was edited on 11/18/15 at 10:18 pm
Posted by cornstarch
Member since May 2010
2226 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:13 pm to
I just had a Maker's and eggnog last night and it was pretty damn good
Posted by Real Pirate
NE LA
Member since Apr 2013
1879 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:14 pm to
I drink a shite ton of crown royal.
Posted by texag7
College Station
Member since Apr 2014
37538 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:15 pm to
I like old fashioneds and old worlds
Posted by NewMoneyTrash
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2015
1384 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:15 pm to
Forgot about Crown, I do enjoy it but seems like I always end up mixing it. Haven't drank it straight very much
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
11560 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:15 pm to
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I want Joe 6 Pack's opinion


My favorite fifth for $20 is WL Weller.
Posted by Farkwad
Byzantium
Member since Sep 2010
2669 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:16 pm to
Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Woodford Double Oak, Blanton’s and richter’s. I like them with two or there cubes of ice. I drink these until I cannot distinguish then have full ice.
Posted by Bmath
LA
Member since Aug 2010
18670 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:16 pm to
Elija Craig

Bulleit Rye

Basil Hayden's

I prefer it on the rocks.

Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
64601 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:16 pm to
I agree with you about Evan Williams. It's a good, low cost, everyday bourbon. My favorite though is Wild Turkey Rare Breed. I prefer it on the rocks.
Posted by NewMoneyTrash
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2015
1384 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:17 pm to
quote:

WL Weller
I've heard only good things about that one, didn't realize it was that cheap.
Posted by TigerNlc
Chocolate City
Member since Jun 2006
32496 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:18 pm to
Buffalo trace, ice, splash of water.
Posted by KarlMalonesFlipPhone
Member since Sep 2015
3848 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:19 pm to
Neat, maybe with a splash of water depending on the Bourbon. In my rotation now is willet and four roses single barrel cask strength.
Posted by Mr. Hangover
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2003
34509 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:20 pm to
Crown Apple is awesome by itself


Also, try wild turkey American honey
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
68307 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:21 pm to
For everyday neat, Wild Turkey 101.

For a little more, Willett and Breckenridge.
Posted by Kcoyote
Member since Jan 2012
12050 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:22 pm to
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but I want Joe 6 Pack's opinion not wanna be Emeril


upvote for that.
Posted by Crusty
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
2430 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:23 pm to
if those are your upper shelf selections, find another store.

For your budget, I would suggest Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare and if you splurge, go with Blantons.
Posted by NewMoneyTrash
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2015
1384 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:24 pm to
I have tried Crown Apple before at some get together. Wouldn't mind shooting it before a night out but not quite what I'm looking for. I like a good kick and not a lot of sweetness.
quote:

For everyday neat, Wild Turkey 101.

I plan on grabbing a bottle for thanksgiving. Another one I'm embarrassed to have not tried yet.
This post was edited on 11/18/15 at 10:28 pm
Posted by yankeeundercover
Buffalo, NY
Member since Jan 2010
36373 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:25 pm to
Have you explored "scotch" in any capacity?

Go anywhere that carries "Johnny Walker Blue" and get a couple fingers... It. Will. Change. Your. Life.

I was a vodka to bourbon guy for years... Then I tasted that ambrosia liquor and was sold...

...I'm a blended scotch man now.

(All of you single malt snobs can blow me where the pampers is)
Posted by tigerpimpbot
Chairman of the Pool Board
Member since Nov 2011
66948 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:25 pm to
Gentleman jack is good. Blanton's is my favorite.
Posted by KarlMalonesFlipPhone
Member since Sep 2015
3848 posts
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:26 pm to
quote:

I've heard only good things about that one, didn't realize it was that cheap.




Well there are multiple offerings from wl weller. The special reserve and then the harder to find 12 year, which some refer to as the 'baby pappy'. Picked a 12 year up at dorignacs a few months back for $50
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