The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I like whiskey. Up to about Jameson level of quality, I'll have either neat or with a cube or two of ice. Nice ones either neat or with a splash of water if it's high proof. I think most good whiskey tastes better at room temperature, more flavorful. Shout out to Evan Williams for being a suprisingly good whiskey at a very low price point. A friend of mine is a whiskey connoisseur, and swears by Evan Williams white label, when he can find it. My girlfriend's father is into whiskey, so naturally, to show "how man I am" I had a glass of whiskey and cigar with him on Christmas. It was a local brand of bourbon called 1835, with ice and water, goes down real smooth.
Cugalabanza Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Am I the only one that drinks the Asian whiskeys? For relaxing times, make it Suntory time. http://45.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9hjxf9jKB1qg39ewo1_500.gif Edited January 12, 2016 by Cugalabanza
Rob's House Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I had Knob Creek neat the other night and it was delightful. When I got home I followed it up with Beam, which I usually enjoy. It was not delightful.
Chandler#81 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Crown -straight up on the rocks or in a Manhattan with moonshine soaked cherries
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted January 12, 2016 Author Posted January 12, 2016 I'm a big fan of rusty nails. Scotch and Drambuie. It is surprising how many bartenders these days don't have a clue how to make a proper classic drink though. I usually have to explain how to make it. Even an old fashioned or manhattan will draw a blank stare once in a while.
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I'm a big fan of rusty nails. Scotch and Drambuie. It is surprising how many bartenders these days don't have a clue how to make a proper classic drink though. I usually have to explain how to make it. Even an old fashioned or manhattan will draw a blank stare once in a while. It's gotta have a funny or hip name. Usually using some new type of liquor, or something fruity.
Beerball Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Laphroaig is extremely peaty. Usually the only people I see drinking it are hardcore scotch drinkers!
BringBackFergy Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 It's gotta have a funny or hip name. Usually using some new type of liquor, or something fruity. I ordered a "TRBJ" the other day. The bartender proceeded to dip the rim of my glass in chocolate chip cookie crumbs, added ice, poured a shot of Tequila (Houston TX area), an ounce of milk, and topped it off with a dead cricket.
rochester rob Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 BBF bartender screwed it up it's suppose to be a live cricket
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Bulleit bourbon is my usual go-to for brown spirits, and I usually drink it neat or with a few ice cubes. I love manhattans, but would never use a good whiskey like Bulleit. There is a local distillery here in Vermont called Whistlepig that makes a tremendous, award winning bourbon. I rarely drink it, however, as it is like $95 for a 750 ml bottle. Delicious stuff though.
dhg Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Woodford Reserve is my favorite, but Jim Beam is my go-to
ricojes Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Crown -straight up on the rocks or in a Manhattan with moonshine soaked cherries Ditto....I got Crown Black for a Christmas present, it's pretty good, but I like the original best. Although Crown XO is pretty smooth and a close second.
CowgirlsFan Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Maker's Mark and diet sprite or diet 7. However I usually drink vodka with any Diet Ocean Spray flavor.
Jon in Pasadena Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Jefferson's Reserve is what I keep in my desk drawer for those days when we're doing a "final" project demo and our boss utters the dreaded words "You know what would be really badass...." And neat. Very, very neat. Edited January 13, 2016 by Jon in Pasadena
jester43 Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 i can enjoy good whiskey..bourbon for sure...i've enjoyed single malt scotch a lot when i tended bar years ago.....but combing through this thread just makes my head hurt for some reason?
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Crown royal. That used to be my baby.
Maury Ballstein Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Crown royal. That used to be my baby. Same here but i drink it way less now. Stuff destroys me the next day. Too harsh on my insides.
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