Bourbon / Whiskey

[dscher]

Huh?

Oh. Thought that was a shot at me.. lol.

 

[WaywardFan]

Oh, no. Very sincere. Like I’ve indicated, I‘m a whiskey noob. I’m glad it’s okay to drink it. I’m actually drinking Redneck Riviera right now.

 

[Shane]

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[Ronin]

I drank my whiskey neat. Too fast though. Burping up rubbing alcohol now.

 

[WaywardFan]

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Doing this!

 

[jf-08]

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Doing this!

Some of my favs right there - BT, Old Elk Wheated, EC, and AE!!!!!

 

[jbjarko]

All good bourbons! I did a few distillery tours in Tennessee. I want to get back down to KY and go through some bourbon distilleries next!

 

[WaywardFan]

This cool place in Bethlehem, the Red Stag, is planning a trip down to KY and I have to say I'm interested.

Last night was fun. It was cool to see how flavors changed when paired with food. I'm not sure I get or can tell the difference with adding a little water, but I can only keep experimenting. I liked the Buffalo Trace and Angel's Envy, though it's not like the others were bad.

This place also does flavor profiles, to help you learn and figure out what you like. I think I'm going to do that.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I found out this weekend that I'm not a big fan of many Old Fitzgeralds. 13 is ok. 19 is not for me.

Love me a few Evan Williams brands. BIB works. As does 1783.

Still love a few of the Wellers like Full proof and A107. Praying for the day I can get my hands on a WLW bottle.

Knob Creek, Eagle Rare, or EC SB are my usual daily sippers. I lived in KY for 7 years and really wish I was in to this stuff back then.

 

[Shane]

I found out this weekend that I'm not a big fan of many Old Fitzgeralds. 13 is ok. 19 is not for me.

Love me a few Evan Williams brands. BIB works. As does 1783.

Still love a few of the Wellers like Full proof and A107. Praying for the day I can get my hands on a WLW bottle.

Knob Creek, Eagle Rare, or EC SB are my usual daily sippers. I lived in KY for 7 years and really wish I was in to this stuff back then.

Knob Creek is my fav. Especially for the price point its fantastic.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Knob Creek is my fav. Especially for the price point its fantastic.

It's amazing how many great bottles you can find under $50 and how many crap bottles are above $100.

 

[WaywardFan]

Knob Creek is okay? I see it, but it sounds like a chintzy brand. See, I learned something new!

 

[Shane]

Knob Creek is okay? I see it, but it sounds like a chintzy brand. See, I learned something new!

It’s def a good quality bourbon. And you can find it as low as 34.00 a bottle. For a quality bourbon 9 year aged that’s amazing.

 

[jf-08]

Knob Creek is okay? I see it, but it sounds like a chintzy brand. See, I learned something new!

Funny thing is I have like 5 bottles of the stuff via receiving as gits over the years. To me it is what someone thinks what a bourbon should be. It's good but not great. In my opinion it doesn't really have any nuances or subtleties, it is neither too harsh or smooth, it's not too hot or mellow. It's not too good or too bad. It's kind of an afterthought for me but that's my own problem. I like it best at two fingers with 3 cubes.

 

[Shane]

Funny thing is I have like 5 bottles of the stuff via receiving as gits over the years. To me it is what someone thinks what a bourbon should be. It's good but not great. In my opinion it doesn't really have any nuances or subtleties, it is neither too harsh or smooth, it's not too hot or mellow. It's not too good or too bad. It's kind of an afterthought for me but that's my own problem. I like it best at two fingers with 3 cubes.

poo then send them my way you hoarder…..

 

[dreamcastrocks]

It’s def a good quality bourbon. And you can find it as low as 34.00 a bottle. For a quality bourbon 9 year aged that’s amazing.

I see it below 30 quite often.

 

[Shane]

I see it below 30 quite often.

Never here in NV must be taxes

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Never here in NV must be taxes

I may have one bottle on my shelf. I probably only sip bourbon/whiskey once every month or two. I'm usually trying to get where I am going quickly; doing shots of boubon/whiskey just isn't right.

 

[WaywardFan]

Okay, serious question.
When I went to the tasting they had droppers of water, apparently to add a drop or two and that somehow magically changes things or something.

Here's my question: When, if ever, is it appropriate to use ice?

 

[jf-08]

Okay, serious question.
When I went to the tasting they had droppers of water, apparently to add a drop or two and that somehow magically changes things or something.

Here's my question: When, if ever, is it appropriate to use ice?

For me, it almost always. But I'm no snob. I even add ice to some of my wines. And beer.

So yeah.

 

[Shane]

I rarely use ice unless an old fashioned. If I’m sipping bourbon it’s usually neat. But I’m not a wuss

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Okay, serious question.
When I went to the tasting they had droppers of water, apparently to add a drop or two and that somehow magically changes things or something.

"Opens up" the whiskey. The good stuff is typically only supplemented with drops of water, not whole ice cubes.

Here's my question: When, if ever, is it appropriate to use ice?

Cheaper whiskey. Or if you want it.

 

[WaywardFan]

I totally get the cheaper whiskey.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Okay, serious question.
When I went to the tasting they had droppers of water, apparently to add a drop or two and that somehow magically changes things or something.

Here's my question: When, if ever, is it appropriate to use ice?

In the UK, it is almost universal that they add ice or a splash of water. I like to add ice too. It goes down smoother to me.

I'm not a snob either and I don't even try to find the different notes when drinking it for the most part. I probably don't ever want to even go down that road unless I become independently wealthy.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I totally get the cheaper whiskey.

As in, that is what you buy, or
as in, you understand why other people buy?