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2008-12-16 8:31 AM

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Subject: Sipping Whiskey
I'm going to buy myself a new bottle of sipping whiskey for my birthday. I like to have a glass on the porch of an evening and listen to the dogs howl.
Right now, there's a bottle of Elijah Craig 18-year-old single barrel on the sideboard, but his time is getting short. I'd have no qualms about inviting him in again, but I know there's quite a few other qualified candidates out there. So, in the true democratic spirit (can't resist the pun) I am kicking off this fine corn-liquor campaign season and soliciting nominations.
Who should occupy this coveted office?
Is there any whiskey named for a woman?


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2008-12-16 8:48 AM
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2008-12-16 8:58 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey
I second the Knob Creek and add the Makers Mark. They are not so exotic, but if it is good, who cares???
2008-12-16 8:58 AM
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2008-12-16 9:01 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey
I like Woodford Reserve and Maker's Mark.  Both are very smooth and I drink them neat. 
2008-12-16 9:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey

You can't beat Jack Daniels. It's the consumer level standard.

If you want to go expensive... Johnny Walker Blue is always a good sipper.


2008-12-16 9:17 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey

You can go the Booker's (Small Batch) route - but you must be careful - he packs a larger punch than most.  Since it is bottled unfiltered and with no water addition - it comes out on the 125 proof side.  Ka-bang!!!

I like Blanton's Single Barrel and I like Hancock's Special Reserve Single.  Evan Williams is also a nice guy.

Basil Hayden is of the Rye variety (think Old-GrandDad)

Maker's Mark is my standby. 

I don't think you will have much luck finding another 18 year old that is better than Elijah, though. 

 

2008-12-16 9:19 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey

chadtower - 2008-12-16 9:11 AM You can't beat Jack Daniels. It's the consumer level standard. If you want to go expensive... Johnny Walker Blue is always a good sipper.

Jack Daniels is fighting whiskey, not sipping whiskey.

2008-12-16 9:20 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey
jdwright56 - 2008-12-16 9:17 AM

You can go the Booker's (Small Batch) route - but you must be careful - he packs a larger punch than most.  Since it is bottled unfiltered and with no water addition - it comes out on the 125 proof side.  Ka-bang!!!

I like Blanton's Single Barrel and I like Hancock's Special Reserve Single.  Evan Williams is also a nice guy.

Basil Hayden is of the Rye variety (think Old-GrandDad)

Maker's Mark is my standby. 

I don't think you will have much luck finding another 18 year old that is better than Elijah, though. 

 

 

I'm leaning toward Bookers. it's in sale at the ABC now.

2008-12-16 9:22 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey

X how ever many for Jack Daniels Black Label or Gentleman Jack

I drink them for medicinal purposes only

2008-12-16 9:27 AM
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ride_like_u_stole_it - 2008-12-16 10:19 AM

Jack Daniels is fighting whiskey, not sipping whiskey.




Then there are no sipping whiskeys at the general consumer level.


2008-12-16 9:34 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey

Jack Daniels is fighting whiskey, not sipping whiskey

That's why you have to go with Gentleman Jack, he's a sipper not a fighter.   For bourbon, would go Makers Mark, for Tenessee whiskey would go Gentleman  Jack, for Irish whiskey would go Jameson.

2008-12-16 9:44 AM
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Sticking purely with the bourbon varieties, I personally think that Makers Mark is overrated and is not nearly as smooth and tasty as a lot of others at a similar price point.  My favorite standby (relatively cheap and good) is Bulleit.  Woodford Reserve, and Knob Creek are both good and easy to find.  Some of the others already mentioned are great, such as Blanton's and Basil Hayden.  If you really have money burning a hole in your pocket try to find some Pappy Van Winkle.  You'll pay dearly for it, so it one you'll want to hide away for a special occation.

Anybody passing through Louisville, KY looking for a good meal and an awesome bourbon menu needs to check Bourbon's Bistro.  I linked their bourbon menu.  

2008-12-16 9:46 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey
chadtower - 2008-12-16 9:27 AM
ride_like_u_stole_it - 2008-12-16 10:19 AM Jack Daniels is fighting whiskey, not sipping whiskey.

 

Then there are no sipping whiskeys at the general consumer level.

That's exactly right, sipping whiskey is for special occasions and small doses. It's usually pricey stuff. If it's not old enough to vote, at least its voice should be changing

Mixing whiskey is usually the middle-shelf stuff, George Dickel, Makers Mark, Wild Turkey, Regular Elijah Craig. It's good enough to drink on its own too, but it just doesn't have that last little 1% that kicks it over into the realm of sipping stuff.

Fighting whiskey, Jack Black, Evan Williams, Henry McKenna.

whiskey-flavoured Paint thinner = Fighting cock, Aristocrat, etc.

 

2008-12-16 9:47 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey

The last bourbon I ever drank was Booker's (and I've only ever sipped any whiskey... mixing and shooting are for alcohol you don't like), which is a Jim Beam product. I liked it quite a bit and would recommend it.

Then I found out that I was allergic to corn, so now I only drink Irish Whiskey (well, not right now... they tell me fetuses don't like whiskey). Jameson and Bushmills are essentially interchangeable and I've not spent the money to get any deeper into Irish Whiskey.

2008-12-16 9:51 AM
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kimj81 - 2008-12-16 9:47 AM

The last bourbon I ever drank was Booker's (and I've only ever sipped any whiskey... mixing and shooting are for alcohol you don't like), which is a Jim Beam product. I liked it quite a bit and would recommend it.

Then I found out that I was allergic to corn, so now I only drink Irish Whiskey (well, not right now... they tell me fetuses don't like whiskey). Jameson and Bushmills are essentially interchangeable and I've not spent the money to get any deeper into Irish Whiskey.

Ohhh - they like it - they just get a super bad and permanent hangover.



2008-12-16 9:57 AM
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devilwillride - 2008-12-16 9:44 AM

Sticking purely with the bourbon varieties, I personally think that Makers Mark is overrated and is not nearly as smooth and tasty as a lot of others at a similar price point.  My favorite standby (relatively cheap and good) is Bulleit.  Woodford Reserve, and Knob Creek are both good and easy to find.  Some of the others already mentioned are great, such as Blanton's and Basil Hayden.  If you really have money burning a hole in your pocket try to find some Pappy Van Winkle.  You'll pay dearly for it, so it one you'll want to hide away for a special occation.

Anybody passing through Louisville, KY looking for a good meal and an awesome bourbon menu needs to check Bourbon's Bistro.  I linked their bourbon menu.  

Now hat I have examined the list - I would like to try the Noah's Mill please.

2008-12-16 10:00 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey
Makers is my new drink. It's moderately priced and tastes good.

I LOVE Walker Blue but HATE Walker Red, too oakey. Walker Black and Green are OK. Jack Daniels is actually smoother, in my opine, than Makers but kind of watered down. Jameson is a good shootin' whiskey but I can't stand Bushmills. Ick.
2008-12-16 10:04 AM
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My BF says that George Dickle is better then Jack Daniels in terms of Tennessee Whiskey.
2008-12-16 10:50 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey

Like others who've noted above, Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, and Knob Creek are all very good.  HOWEVER (slight hijack here), for sipping, I really, really love a nice single malt.  Oban, Dahlwhinnie, Lagavulin, Talisker, Clynelish are probably my favorites...drink it "neat" with just a splash of spring water and life is very good...

2008-12-16 11:23 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey
Jack Daniel Green Label. 


2008-12-16 11:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey

Jamison, on the rocks with a twist of two lemons....

Wonderful to me...

2008-12-16 11:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey
devilwillride - 2008-12-16 10:44 AM

Sticking purely with the bourbon varieties, I personally think that Makers Mark is overrated and is not nearly as smooth and tasty as a lot of others at a similar price point.  My favorite standby (relatively cheap and good) is Bulleit.  Woodford Reserve, and Knob Creek are both good and easy to find.  Some of the others already mentioned are great, such as Blanton's and Basil Hayden.  If you really have money burning a hole in your pocket try to find some Pappy Van Winkle.  You'll pay dearly for it, so it one you'll want to hide away for a special occation.

Anybody passing through Louisville, KY looking for a good meal and an awesome bourbon menu needs to check Bourbon's Bistro.  I linked their bourbon menu.  

Nice.  I am driving through there on Saturday.  Hmmm.....

2008-12-16 12:35 PM
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Subject: RE: Sipping Whiskey
Jack single barrel is nice.
2008-12-16 12:51 PM
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Sip it? Damn, that's where I went wrong.
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