jesus, where can I get me some of that?
What is a good whiskey?
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Johnnie Green is probably the best of the J Walker blends I've tried (Red, Black, Green and Blue; I've not tried the Gold (yet)). Green is a blend of single malt whiskies as opposed to a blend of grains, and is best with just a big ice cube. Green has a large amount of Talisker, and a fair bit of Caol Ila, so it's good and smoky.
Only on very rare occasions. About a year and a half ago I got into a single malt phase and quickly realized that I could burn my food budget for the year in no time. So now it's more on the beer side most of the time.
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HarryC13
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I'm now a confirmed brandy and cognac drinker in terms of hard liquor, and when relaxing on the weekends it's nice to have a beer on the side while I'm sipping. Wine with meals, of course. But in terms of whiskey (or "whisky" if it's Scotch), there are a number of good ones that I"ve had:
Sour mash or bourbon: Classic Jack Daniels black label and Old Granddad. Former mixed with water, no ice, the later straight (neat).
Scotch: Almost any single-malt will do the trick for me. Definitely no mixers here. Straight.
Irish whiskey: Jamesons's or Bushmills. Straight or with a clear mixer.
Never cared much for the Canadian or blended whiskeys, but that is mostly because they are too smooth for my tastes. I like something with a little bite and fight to it ... strong whiskeys, hopsy pale ales and full-bodied red wines. That's my dos centavos worth.
Oh, and as to the Fleischmann's, that stuff is rotgut, but I think the worst I ever had was something called Charter Oak in Pennsylvania. An old college buddy and I managed to kill most of a fifth of it one winter night in my trailer. I woke up feeling as if I had been bludgeoned in my sleep and there was this awful taste in my mouth, as if I had somehow been drinking turds all night. Their slogan should have been "Drink Charter Oak and you oughtta choke."
Sour mash or bourbon: Classic Jack Daniels black label and Old Granddad. Former mixed with water, no ice, the later straight (neat).
Scotch: Almost any single-malt will do the trick for me. Definitely no mixers here. Straight.
Irish whiskey: Jamesons's or Bushmills. Straight or with a clear mixer.
Never cared much for the Canadian or blended whiskeys, but that is mostly because they are too smooth for my tastes. I like something with a little bite and fight to it ... strong whiskeys, hopsy pale ales and full-bodied red wines. That's my dos centavos worth.
Oh, and as to the Fleischmann's, that stuff is rotgut, but I think the worst I ever had was something called Charter Oak in Pennsylvania. An old college buddy and I managed to kill most of a fifth of it one winter night in my trailer. I woke up feeling as if I had been bludgeoned in my sleep and there was this awful taste in my mouth, as if I had somehow been drinking turds all night. Their slogan should have been "Drink Charter Oak and you oughtta choke."
I only drink the irish whiskey. Jameson on the rocks, please. or Bushmills if you must.
General Custer drank Old Crow Whisky!
my faves are: Laphroig 10y.o., Dimple 12 y.o. (on the rocks) Oban, Famous Grouse, William Grants.
i'm more the Single Malt/Scotch type... don't like to get hammered on Burbon... Not even with coke or Red Bull
my faves are: Laphroig 10y.o., Dimple 12 y.o. (on the rocks) Oban, Famous Grouse, William Grants.
i'm more the Single Malt/Scotch type... don't like to get hammered on Burbon... Not even with coke or Red Bull
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They mix whisky with Red Bull???? What the hell is that all about. I must admit I had it with Jägermeister and that was weird enough.
Whiskey...
ah...im currently sitting with a glass full of 10 year old Scottish whiskey- Glenmorangie. Laphroig is lovely too.
Irish whiskeys though, can't be beat.
Black Bush, or 10 year single malt Bushmills. Jameson have some pretty badass whiskeys. But being honest- Hankey Bannister will do. (cheap as dirt)
to mix Whiskey is a sin. Straight and simple. Drink whiskey straight- add ice or water if its bothering you that muhc. but whats the point of fucking up the taste?
ah...im currently sitting with a glass full of 10 year old Scottish whiskey- Glenmorangie. Laphroig is lovely too.
Irish whiskeys though, can't be beat.
Black Bush, or 10 year single malt Bushmills. Jameson have some pretty badass whiskeys. But being honest- Hankey Bannister will do. (cheap as dirt)
to mix Whiskey is a sin. Straight and simple. Drink whiskey straight- add ice or water if its bothering you that muhc. but whats the point of fucking up the taste?
well being honest- you can drink whiskey- which tastes good.
or you can drink sugary piss water that comes in tiny bottles and gets you drunk after 20 or so of said...
that being said beer is fine...wine is wonderful...but there are so many gammy tasting drinks out there that will get you fucked, but you just dont want them because of the taste...
i guess?
or you can drink sugary piss water that comes in tiny bottles and gets you drunk after 20 or so of said...
that being said beer is fine...wine is wonderful...but there are so many gammy tasting drinks out there that will get you fucked, but you just dont want them because of the taste...
i guess?
While my purpose may not be the best taste, I try to reserve my choices to good single malts, blended scotch (Johnnie Red or Black, sometimes (rarely) Green); decent red wine, decent sparkling whites, or decent beer. So taste is a major consideration.
But, if I were desperate, I'd live without the taste, for sure.
Well forgive me Father because I have sinned!
As much as I like single malts such as Talisker, Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Caol Ila, budget demands use of blended scotch. Mixing is the proper way to go here.
of course its a personal thing...a preference....i guess I'm fine drinking piss whiskey straight since i started young enough drinking the shit under bridges and in fields with friends....(ahhhh memories!) :D
If I want to get ripped when I go out I start ordering Makers on the rocks.
