Whiskey, anyone?
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2011-05-04 11:51 PM |
Expert 1379 Woodland, California | Subject: Whiskey, anyone? I know nothing about whiskey, I'm a beer drinker. My husband likes to drink Crown (usually mixed with coke, blechh), but occasionally he'll sip something.... for example, I've seen him order Jameson. I want to get him a bottle of something he may have never tried before. Any suggestions? |
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2011-05-05 12:01 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Member 603 Chicago | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? I am a whiskey man myself and love jameson as well as Jack but if you are looking to get him something he hasnt tried before you should get him one of the bottles that are a step up from regular. They make a few different kinds but my favorite is Jameson Gold. Gentleman Jack is also a good one to have and if you want to go all out you could find him a bottle of Crown Royal XR. |
2011-05-05 5:58 AM in reply to: #3482943 |
Extreme Veteran 1996 Halifax, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? Thomasski - 2011-05-05 2:01 AM good advice but as a retailer of the stuff and whiskey lover I would suggest canadian Club Black as the ultimate choice. Though hard to find, it is worth the effort and makes single malts feel like cough syrup. FWIW. I am a whiskey man myself and love jameson as well as Jack but if you are looking to get him something he hasnt tried before you should get him one of the bottles that are a step up from regular. They make a few different kinds but my favorite is Jameson Gold. Gentleman Jack is also a good one to have and if you want to go all out you could find him a bottle of Crown Royal XR. |
2011-05-05 6:58 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
New user 347 | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? I think there may have a been a thread here about Irish whiskey in the past. Someone recommended Middleton Rare (which is a Jameson product)... I'm not a real connoisseur but I do indulge once in awhile and Middleton was fantastic... I'll have to try the Canadian Club black...interesting.... |
2011-05-05 7:08 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? Makers Mark. |
2011-05-05 7:19 AM in reply to: #3483093 |
Expert 1002 | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? mr2tony - 2011-05-05 7:08 AM Makers Mark. Oy. If you're going to go with bourbon, get Bulleit. It's significantly less expensive the Bulleit, significantly more consistent than Bulleit and it tastes better than Maker's. Plus, you get to pronounce your booze "bullet." If you really wanna knock his socks off, but don't want to spend a million dollars, get some 15 year Rip Van Winkle. |
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2011-05-05 7:20 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Expert 1203 | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? Being from Kentucky I am partial to Bourbon. In addition, it's Derby Week here which means Bourbon is everywhere and in everything right now. Get him a bottle of Makers Mark, Woodford Reserve or maybe Buffalo Trace. All fine Bourbons brewed and aged right here in KY. Celebrate the Derby by buying the ingredients for the traditional Derby drink, Mint Julip (See Link Below).
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2011-05-05 7:21 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Regular 247 | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? Not a whiskey man, but we do keep Woodford Reserve at the house and house guest seem to love it. I have also heard Knob Creek is pretty good. |
2011-05-05 7:27 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? American Honey. It's honey infused Bourbon. |
2011-05-05 7:59 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? Man no love for the Macallan yet? Personally I'm a fan of the 15 YO for something a bit different... its very smooth and has a more subdued note. If your man is more on the spicy side go with he 12 YO. You can't go wrong with either and both are great examples of fine Scotch Whiskey, just with totally different tastes. Plus they won't break the bank (too much) |
2011-05-05 8:23 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? You want something special? Try to find Templeton Rye Whiskey. My wife, who is loves whiskey swears this is the best stuff to ever touch her lips. And she has tried them all. After that, her favorites are Talisker and then Macallen. |
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2011-05-05 8:26 AM in reply to: #3483241 |
Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? crowny2 - 2011-05-05 8:23 AM You want something special? Try to find Templeton Rye Whiskey. My wife, who is loves whiskey swears this is the best stuff to ever touch her lips. And she has tried them all. After that, her favorites are Talisker and then Macallen. Oooh I'm tellin' her you said that (and not put it in context!). MaCallan is OK ... not great. Never tried Talisker. Templeton Rye is good but if I recall it's super woody. |
2011-05-05 8:33 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Expert 1203 | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? Scotch..pfft. If you like Scotch or Irish Whiskey then you have to thank KY Bourbon distillers and the White Oak barrels that are used to make it. After the barrels have been used one time to make Bourbon they are shipped over seas to be reused over and over to make European Whiskey. The first use of the barrels produces the best whiskey and is one of the things that makes KY Bourbon unique. Can you tell I am biased? Specifically, the naturally occuring sugar in the wood of the barrel is soaked into the blend and is partially what gives it's distinct flavor. Along with Limestone filtered water and a few other processes specific to Bourbon. Prior to filling barrel it is charred for 20 seconds or so to carmalize the sugars. By the time the bourbon matures it has already extracted all of these natural flavors and incorporated it into the blend. European Whiskey is only benefiting from the leftover flavors of the Bourbon that has soaked into the wood. |
2011-05-05 8:42 AM in reply to: #3483180 |
Expert 1002 | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? Sous - 2011-05-05 7:59 AM Man no love for the Macallan yet? Personally I'm a fan of the 15 YO for something a bit different... its very smooth and has a more subdued note. If your man is more on the spicy side go with he 12 YO. You can't go wrong with either and both are great examples of fine Scotch Whiskey, just with totally different tastes. Plus they won't break the bank (too much) I had a bottle of 18-year that I shared straight from the bottle with 5 friends. We finished it in about 20 minutes. For just a few minutes, I was a high-roller. :p |
2011-05-05 8:44 AM in reply to: #3483102 |
Expert 1274 Jackson, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? UWMadTri - 2011-05-05 7:19 AM mr2tony - 2011-05-05 7:08 AM Makers Mark. Oy. If you're going to go with bourbon, get Bulleit. It's significantly less expensive the Bulleit, significantly more consistent than Bulleit and it tastes better than Maker's. Plus, you get to pronounce your booze "bullet." If you really wanna knock his socks off, but don't want to spend a million dollars, get some 15 year Rip Van Winkle. X2 tasty and affordable. Other good burbon (I'm told) is Blanton's and lots of folks like woodford reserve too. I like McCallan as well if I'm drinking scotch. Lots of folks like the Glenlivet. I can't stand it. I'd rather have some cheap dewars. There.. between all those posts we've manage to narrow your choices to 4 or 5 different types of whiskey and 12 or 13 different labels. hope that helps.. |
2011-05-05 8:46 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Extreme Veteran 424 Lockport, IL | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? BIG +1 on Buffalo Trace. A once every couple of years purchase for me is John T. Stagg. It's bottled at cask strength so it almost evaporates when it hits your tongue. AMAZING! I think the bottle I have at home is 137 proof. I like Maker's Mark as well. On the Scotch side, I prefer Oban. Also, Dalmore makes a Cigar Malt that is really nice too. And with Spring coming in, it's time too look to the weekly cigar night...bourbon being top on the list of libations to accompany. Maybe I'll see if the nearby purveyor of cigars has any pre-embargo Cubans. |
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2011-05-05 8:53 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Pro 4277 Parker, CO | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? I enjoy whiskey. I'm partial to Jack but I also like Knob Creek and Wild Turkey. Not really one to sip whisky though. However, for my birthday a friend bought me a bottle of Gentleman Jack. It was much smoother than my usual JD and really appreciated the gift. |
2011-05-05 8:53 AM in reply to: #3483250 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? mr2tony - 2011-05-05 8:26 AM crowny2 - 2011-05-05 8:23 AM You want something special? Oooh I'm tellin' her you said that (and not put it in context!). MaCallan is OK ... not great. Never tried Talisker. Templeton Rye is good but if I recall it's super woody.Try to find Templeton Rye Whiskey. My wife, who is loves whiskey swears this is the best stuff to ever touch her lips. And she has tried them all. After that, her favorites are Talisker and then Macallen. She likes woody. |
2011-05-05 9:20 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Expert 602 Las Vegas | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? |
2011-05-05 9:22 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Expert 602 Las Vegas | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? I own a cocktail bar in Vegas and have tried almost every brand out there. In the burbon department, I really like Woodford Reserve and Col. Blanton's. If you want some great single malt scotch, the Balvenie 21year Portwood is sublime. It is finished in a port barrel. |
2011-05-05 9:26 AM in reply to: #3483332 |
Veteran 364 Columbus | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? rayd - 2011-05-05 9:53 AMI enjoy whiskey. I'm partial to Jack but I also like Knob Creek and Wild Turkey. Not really one to sip whisky though. However, for my birthday a friend bought me a bottle of Gentleman Jack. It was much smoother than my usual JD and really appreciated the gift. Bad things happen when me and Wild Turkey get together. I've lost shoes and have scars for proof of said nights.
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2011-05-05 9:38 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Expert 1203 | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? One thing to add...If you are ever in KY make sure you stop by any of the Distilleries for a tour. Pretty interesting and sometimes hands on. The fermintation tank in the photo is holding the mash where it will stay for 3 days. You can put your hands in and taste it if you wish, during this time it is very similar to beer in flavor. If your in town for a few days you could do the Bourbon Trail and visit several distilleries throughout Kentucky. |
2011-05-05 10:15 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? I like Jack, dad is a Makers Mark man. If it were my wife buying for me, I'd liove some Gentleman Jack. |
2011-05-05 10:28 AM in reply to: #3482939 |
Expert 1145 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? If he likes Irish whiskey for sipping, then I say that for a gift you go to a single malt Scotch from the Speyside region (rather than a bourbon) for I find the palate similar to Irish whiskey while adding a distinct characteristic particular to the distillery. I don't think you'd go wrong with a bottle of Aberlour, Macallan, or Balvenie. Dang, I'm thirsty now. |
2011-05-05 11:08 AM in reply to: #3483576 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Whiskey, anyone? yeats - 2011-05-05 10:28 AM If he likes Irish whiskey for sipping, then I say that for a gift you go to a single malt Scotch from the Speyside region (rather than a bourbon) for I find the palate similar to Irish whiskey while adding a distinct characteristic particular to the distillery. I don't think you'd go wrong with a bottle of Aberlour, Macallan, or Balvenie. Dang, I'm thirsty now. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. |
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