The Bourbon Thread

[sketch]

So, we've had a few discussions here and there in the chatbox about our favorite liquors and other adult beverages, but it seems that quite a few of us enjoy sitting down and relaxing with a nice bourbon.

Who else likes bourbon? What is/are your normal go to on brand(s)?

I typically go to Makers Mark (regular and/or Makers 46) or Woodford Reserve, myself, but have recently polished off a bottle of Four Roses that went over well and picked up a bottle of C.W. Irwin to try out, which has nice reviews.


If anybody has any suggestions on new bourbons or other beverages to try out, I'd be greatly appreciative =D

[Valhallaz]

Pappy Van Winkle when I can find it, Makers Mark when I can't...

[onebadmollafolla]

If I drink bourbon it's usually just Beam or Jack. Talk to me about single malt Scotch.

[IPD]

jim. but jim and its brands (makers mark, etc) are now owned by a japanese company. not that there's anything wrong with that. wild turkey & 4 roses are owned by japanese companies too (mitsubishi kiretsu)--so by all means, support mitsubishi.

as long as it's not ab-ambev, i'm ok with it.

realistically, as long as it mixes well with coke zero, i'll probably drink it. whiskey & coke? check. bourbon & coke? check. vodka & coke? check. gin & coke? check. rum & coke? check. soco & coke? check.

i do love me some jim & coke...though i will try jack or john occasionally to mix it up.

[j2k4]

Just so it's clear, Jack Daniels is sour mash - not technically a bourbon - nonetheless, I lump it in with bourbon, as do many others.

Jack black is my 'old reliable'; works well in the absence of other options.

In that vein, I really like Gentleman Jack, too.

I love Wild Turkey; it's a higher proof than most, but still very sippable, straight-up - I don't like to mix it, or put cubes in it, or anything else...if you can't sip whatever liquor you drink, without adornment, I don't feel you can claim to have a proper affinity for it.

I am totally ignoring those who like mixed drinks (they have their place, and I like them, too), but if one pronounces oneself a fan of any particular liquor, and can't drink it straight, your opinion is suspect.

My two cents, at any rate.

Anyone ever try Georga Moon?

It's marketed in a Mason jar, just like the stuff I used to buy from the old fella with the still down in Roswell.

Jeff, I wasn't even aware that Four Roses made a bourbon - I'll keep my eyes open for that.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

If I'm going for high-brow, I like Elijah Wood. It's actually not even that expensive, but is verrry smooth.

Lately I have been drinking a lot of Bird Dog (blackberry). The peach is disgusting.

Everyday bourbon - Jack

Budget bourbon - Evan Williams

Jeremy

[sketch]

ahh, gentleman jack is a nice change up every now and again, it's more expensive around here due to the name on the bottle.

I'll have to keep my eyes out for some Georgia Moon, Kev. Anything in a mason jar gets an automagic +2 for being cool.
The Four Roses was a christmas gift, and it was quite smooth & tasty. I'll be picking up another bottle at some point down the road, it's a nice thing to keep in reserve.

I can't recall ever trying Wild Turkey, though it is at most of the pubs around here. Next time I'm out I'll have to give it a shot.

[IPD]

most things i won't drink straight up. take vermouth for example.

i did drink captain morgan long island iced tea mixer straight though...

[j2k4]

most things i won't drink straight up. take vermouth for example.

i did drink captain morgan long island iced tea mixer straight though...

You are incorrigible.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

That Captain Tea mixer is gross. Took 1 drink (someone bought it for me) and poured it out. Actually, no I didn't, just looked in my 2nd fridge and it's still there, lol. I need to dump that nastiness out.

Jeremy