Whiskey

[Yeps]

I'm open to trying almost any kind of brown liquor at least once. When I'm buying it for myself, though, I look for a seven year old (or older) straight sour mash bourbon. I also prefer the lower proofs...the minimum 80 being ideal...because I tend to drink and not sip.

For daily relaxation, I like Makers Mark or Jim Beam Black. I like them because they have a dry, toasted-grain taste that I like. I really don’t much care for sweeter bourbons like Knob Creek and Elijah Craig…but that is just me. I know that they are both excellent brands. For special occasions, I keep a bottle of Blanton's or Russell’s Reserve in the cabinet. But I sip those high-end brands. At 90 proof, they’ve got a bit more horsepower than my normal drink.

I've posted this photo before, but I still like it. Can't you just feel your blood pressure falling looking at it?

AF

I like this setup. American or Mexican? Also which amp is that? All in all, good combination.

 

[Atticus Finch]

That photo was taken back when I was going through a bit of a blues phase. Its a 1994 American Standard and the amp is a Blues Junior. I've still got them both, but I'm playing almost 100% acoustic these days.

I plan to retire in a couple of years. My dream is to build a little "party barn" behind my house. The downstairs will be for boat storage and the loft will have a well-stocked bar, a wood stove and a small sound stage in the corner. I plan to play more (loud) electric, then.

AF

 

[1961MJS]

...I plan to retire in a couple of years. My dream is to build a little "party barn" behind my house. The downstairs will be for boat storage and the loft will have a well-stocked bar, a wood stove and a small sound stage in the corner. I plan to play more (loud) electric, then.

AF

Hi Atticus

It's VERY VERY difficult to NOT be reminded of the Who's My Generation when you write that. On the other hand, most of them made it past 50 too.

Later

 

[m_luvsartdeco]

I'm open to trying almost any kind of brown liquor at least once. When I'm buying it for myself, though, I look for a seven year old (or older) straight sour mash bourbon. I also prefer the lower proofs...the minimum 80 being ideal...because I tend to drink and not sip.

For daily relaxation, I like Makers Mark or Jim Beam Black. I like them because they have a dry, toasted-grain taste that appeals to me. I really don’t much care for sweeter bourbons like Knob Creek and Elijah Craig…but that is just me. I know that they are both excellent brands. For special occasions, I keep a bottle of Blanton's or Russell’s Reserve in the cabinet. But I have to sip those high-end brands. At 90 proof, they’ve got a bit more horsepower than my normal drink.

I've posted this photo before, but I still like it. Can't you just feel your blood pressure falling looking at it?

AF

Normally, I'm a Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack kind of girl..but I have to admit...I did just finish a bottle of Makers Mark this past weekend...oops

 

[Atticus Finch]

Normally, I'm a Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack kind of girl..but I have to admit...I did just finish a bottle of Makers Mark this past weekend...oops

There is absolutely nothing lacking about either of those...that's for sure. My neighbor gives me a bottle of Gentleman Jack every Christmas and I start looking forward to it by Thanksgiving!

AF

 

[Yeps]

That photo was taken back when I was going through a bit of a blues phase. Its a 1994 American Standard and the amp is a Blues Junior. I've still got them both, but I'm playing almost 100% acoustic these days.

Nice setup. I have a mexican tele (got it from a friend in high school) and the 4x10 60 watt Hotrod Deville (that's tube, not solid state). That is a fun, if loud, amp. I basically never get a chance to play it any more. I play a bit of acoustic, but mostly just sing.

 

[DesertDan]

Nice rig Atticus, those little Blues Jrs. are nice sounding little amps.
I am fond of single malt scotch but I love bourbon especially Maker's Mark.

 

[Bird Lives]

I'll have to agree with Sir Sean Connery when he said, "Scotch, straight up, any Single Malt will do..."
I like all the regions...Due to wallet restraints these days, I'm perfectly happy with Glenlivet 12....Seems just by being a Single-Malt, a Whisky becomes very Special...I haven't met one yet I didn't like....The opposite is almost true of Blends....Although I must admit I have a soft spot for "Teachers Highland Cream"...I prefer it to most Jack Daniels' labels...except 'Green' which is a truly great, all Single-Malt Blend...

But if you are mixing with it...then everything changes...even Johnnie Walker 'Red' is exceptable...although I still prefer Teachers...
Bourbon is easy to like...And I spent a few years in the Caribbean and there are many local Rum distilleries and many Connisseur Sipping Rums...but hard to find else-where....

Jack Daniels Black Label is easy to find everywhere in the world, and always safe....Jim Beam and Coke, always safe...
But if I have the Bread....Single-Malt Scotch is always my first choice...

 

[cklos]

:eusa_clap

I'll have to agree with Sir Sean Connery when he said, "Scotch, straight up, any Single Malt will do..."
I like all the regions...Due to wallet restraints these days, I'm perfectly happy with Glenlivet 12....Seems just by being a Single-Malt, a Whisky becomes very Special...I haven't met one yet I didn't like....The opposite is almost true of Blends....Although I must admit I have a soft spot for "Teachers Highland Cream"...I prefer it to most Jack Daniels' labels...except 'Green' which is a truly great, all Single-Malt Blend...

But if you are mixing with it...then everything changes...even Johnnie Walker 'Red' is exceptable...although I still prefer Teachers...
Bourbon is easy to like...And I spent a few years in the Caribbean and there are many local Rum distilleries and many Connisseur Sipping Rums...but hard to find else-where....

Jack Daniels Black Label is easy to find everywhere in the world, and always safe....Jim Beam and Coke, always safe...
But if I have the Bread....Single-Malt Scotch is always my first choice...

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Wise words on the Glenlivet BL although the only thing I would mix JW red with is paint brushes, I'm not a big fan.

If you get the chance, try a Glenmorangie Cellar 13 which I think you can only buy in Tain (the distillery), its outstanding. It has a fresh salty note to my palate. Apparently its called cellar 13 as this is where it is stored (no shecht!) and is the bond closest to the Dornoch Firth hence the salty note.

Regards

Flashy

 

[William Stratford]

As I have yet to find a single malt Scotch that I like, currently there are three bottles on the side; a Jamesons, a Canadian Club and a Famous Grouse...all of which are good enough to drink neat.

 

[kyboots]

If we are going to pay for bourbons like Jack Daniels or Markers Mark, both nice excellent products: don't mix just pour over ice and sip. They are too expensive to sugar down with a another brown beverage. BTW I find it difficult to like Scotch since I prefer bourbon, and most people I know prefer one over the other not both!--John

 

[penates]

My current whiskey of choice is Yamazaki. It is a Japanese make out of the Suntory Distillery. (BTW first post)

 

[alsendk]

reading quite a few of the remarks about favorite Whisk(e)ys, I get the feeling that there are many americans in here at Fedora Lounge, preferring american Whiskeys and bourbons.
It` s funny....while new cars, houses, train tickets general tax pressure exeeding 50% of every poorheaded dane.....then Liquer is actually cheep in denmark, of which the school seeking students know how to take advantage of unfortunally.

Having survived my own youth rather succesfully without any liver damage, I have reached a position in accordance to consuming alcohol, where I am able to sit in my favorite leather sofa, with a little round glas in my hand, warming a "two finger whisky" :O) quoted from one of the trivial series books from the seventies... private eye Nick Carter I believe it was?
Meaning a whisky that large that it covers both littlefinger and indexfinger - unfortunally my favorite whisky glass is smaller.

I have a feeling that my personal favorite whisky`s are expensive in US, and perhaps even not even possible to purchase for a fair amount of money?

But after years of sipping a glas of whisky on a cosy friday evening, after returning from the job, my favorite list is as follows..with the 1. first as my absolute best taste of alcohol

1. Redbreast 12 year Ireland
2. Ardbeg 10 year. Islay
3. Lagavulin 15 year. Islay
4. Caol Ila 10 year. Islay
5. laphroaigh 15 year. islay
6. Bowmore 15 year Islay
6. Bunnahabhain islay
7.Bruichladdich

Exept for Redbreast and Bunnahabhain all these Whisky`s are strong, with a flavour of peat, seaweed and salt...and a little tar
whereas the Redbreast is so delicious..in least in my opinion.

Thank you so much letting me have my say about these serious matter :O)
Allan

 

[CodeRed]

Recently purchased a bottle of the Bulliet rye, it didn't last very long. Tasted much smoother than Bourbon. I think that I am a big fan...any advice on other brands?

 

[1961MJS]

Recently purchased a bottle of the Bulliet rye, it didn't last very long. Tasted much smoother than Bourbon. I think that I am a big fan...any advice on other brands?

Hi

Well, first read this:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?25278-Does-Anyone-Drink-Rye-Whiskey

Bullit is good. Sazarec is also great. The best mixer is usually Old Overholdt, it's inexpensive and it tastes good. From what I remember of the thread, don't buy Jim Beam Rye... :eeek:

 

[penates]

If you like Rye Whiskey, try Sazerac.

 

[rkwilker]

I really like Blanton's. Very smooth and not to be mixed with anything except ice. Woodford's Reserve is also very good with a more complex profile than Blanton's. Both finish nicely.

 

[Toisach]

Balvanie Double Oak or Sherry Cask
Talisker
Bushmills Black

I always have a flask with one of them handy for purely medicinal, antiseptic and restorative purposes.
For example, the two and half hours I spent stuck in an elevator last autumn, that time went MUCH faster and I was able to trade
a nip for a Cliff's Bar from one of the other gents stranded with me.

NOT a bourbon man here, Scotch all the way...

 

[Lord Brett]

My favourite single malt is a lovely 14 year-old Glenlivet I was given as a birthday present a few years ago.

The two best blended whiskeys I've tried to date are Johnny Walker Black Label and Paddy, an Irish blend I picked up a bottle of on a trip to Southern Ireland. Quite hard to come by in the UK, but a nice sipping whisky which is light on the palate.