Whiskey Drinkers

BGTV8 · 10-30-2013, 07:46 PM

Red wine. there are 3 consumption quantities ....

1. Social - a small glass, or 2, usually with a meal
2. Medicinal - usually on Friday evening, after work, to put you into wind-down mode - 2-3 glasses
3. Industrial Strength .... when the objective is an insomnia cure (or the desire is to forget SWMBO)

Chuck33079 · 10-30-2013, 08:22 PM

You'll notice I said "if you're going with Jack". I think it's an improvement over the regular. Single barrel is much better. Even better is not drinking Jack at all. There's so much good bourbon out there.

andre12031948 · 10-30-2013, 08:35 PM

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Red__Zed · 10-31-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You'll notice I said "if you're going with Jack". I think it's an improvement over the regular. Single barrel is much better. Even better is not drinking Jack at all. There's so much good bourbon out there.

To each his own I guess. If you're chasing that particular type of drink #7 or SB is the way to go.

It's probably unfair to characterize JD as "bad whiskey," as it's somewhat analogous to calling the 370z a bad car because it doesn't seat four.

If you want a "Tennessee whiskey," JD is the standard. I guess there are a couple others that are limited in availability and recognition, but if you want a tennesee whiskey, #7 or SB are the ways to go. GJ is made as a sweet and super-filtered option to break people in to drinking Jack. GJ is probably the worst commercially available bourbon you can find.

Chuck33079 · 10-31-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

. GJ is probably the worst commercially available bourbon you can find.

Oh, there's much worse than that.

McCormick, Evan Willams, Costco (which is actually made by Beam, but somehow worse than regular Beam)...

There's a lot of bad bourbon out there. I'd argue that the entire Beam line is worse than Jack, but that's personal preference.

H2O_Doc · 10-30-2013, 10:34 PM

Here is my observation: you know someone knows a LITTLE bit about scotch when they claim they only drink single malts. You know someone knows scotch much better when they recognize the quality and diversity of the flavor of single malts, but they also realize that many of the best (and better) scotches are well crafted balanced blends that will put many brutish unidimensional single malts to shame.

Having said that, and returning to whiskey sensu stricto, I like a good Irish Whisky over most Scotches any day.

Ubetit · 10-31-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

Here is my observation: you know someone knows a LITTLE bit about scotch when they claim they only drink single malts. You know someone knows scotch much better when they recognize the quality and diversity of the flavor of single malts, but they also realize that many of the best (and better) scotches are well crafted balanced blends that will put many brutish unidimensional single malts to shame.

Having said that, and returning to whiskey sensu stricto, I like a good Irish Whisky over most Scotches any day.

This is probably directed at me since I listed two single malts.

Scotch drinker for 20+ years. I've had many of them, blended and singles. I prefer Lagavulin because of the flavor. There are few blended scotch's that offer that flavor profile, like double black Johnnie, but to me it falls short. I like single malts for their individual distinguishing characteristics. It's harder to grab me with a blended.

CAN-ZED · 10-31-2013, 01:47 PM

Lagavulin is awesome, its my favorite, cant beat it for boldness and peaty taste!

XiP · 10-30-2013, 10:49 PM

I drink like XwChriswX

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-31-2013, 05:32 AM

It's such a waste when people I drink with mix their 18 year old whiskey with soda. I get it, it's an acquired taste, but we all just have to embrace the flavor at one point. Personally, I prefer to drink it neat or on the rocks, depending on the age. Let's face it, I don't think anyone here wants to be the 40 year old that orders Crown and Coke at the pub. I used to love Crown and Coke by the way, but that was over 10 years ago.

DinT · 10-31-2013, 05:57 AM

Glenfiddich 14 YO is my Favorite!

Love scotch whiskey cant drink the blend whiskey.. if blended, only chasers in a party lol

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-31-2013, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DinT

Glenfiddich 14 YO is my Favorite!

Love scotch whiskey cant drink the blend whiskey.. if blended, only chasers in a party lol

I was drinking Glenfiddich at my cousin's wedding and as usual, it was pretty good. As soon as the bartender busted out the Platinum Label, I forgot all about ol' Glen.

DinT · 10-31-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

I was drinking Glenfiddich at my cousin's wedding and as usual, it was pretty good. As soon as the bartender busted out the Platinum Label, I forgot all about ol' Glen.

I think I would of forget about it too haha

ElVee · 10-31-2013, 08:35 AM

I'm no expert, though I did start to explore craft beers about 6 years ago and then wine and more lately spirits. My previous experience was just youthful cheapness, so I wanted to kinda grow up my drinking experience and order less like a frat boy and more like a man at the bar, ya know? Part of of that process is just trying out lots of stuff from mixed to straight drinks.

Lafroig really interests me, and I really want to like it. Otherwise Glenfiddich is good. I really plan to continue to explore single malt scotches over the winter again and get back on track!

Maker's I use for anything mixed, though I won't ever mix it with soda/Coke and the like. I'm not in college anymore! It's pretty smooth and solid for a mix. And just not interesting enough alone. Templeton Rye is a quality local one that I can mix or go solo with.

Really, what got me away from scotch and whiskey a year ago was finding the absolute joys of brandy, cognac, and especially: rum. I had never though of rum as anything beyond Captain Morgans, but since then I've explored various smaller shops and I find a good dark spiced or non-spiced rum to be a pure joy to sip alone and not mixed. My favorite has been Oronoco Rum from Brazil followed by Kraken spiced rum or Rumchata in a white russian. (Yeah, Rumchata is cheating, but it's so good...)

Love seeing other people's tastes and preferences, as that always gives me ideas on what to pick up next!

(Updated just to add some fuel to the always-burning discussion in whiskey circles: I *do* prefer ice with or in place of a splash of water in my drink. Purists bedamned!)

owudoin · 10-31-2013, 08:55 AM

just picked up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue for 50 bucks! an associate at work got it as a present and did not want it, so I offered her 50 bucks and she took it. (before you haters think i took advantage, she knew it was a $200 bottle when she sold it).

10-30-2013, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,515 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39974	Red wine. there are 3 consumption quantities .... 1. Social - a small glass, or 2, usually with a meal 2. Medicinal - usually on Friday evening, after work, to put you into wind-down mode - 2-3 glasses 3. Industrial Strength .... when the objective is an insomnia cure (or the desire is to forget SWMBO) /Angelo350Z/ likes this.

10-30-2013, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You'll notice I said "if you're going with Jack". I think it's an improvement over the regular. Single barrel is much better. Even better is not drinking Jack at all. There's so much good bourbon out there. Ghostvette likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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10-31-2013, 05:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	It's such a waste when people I drink with mix their 18 year old whiskey with soda. I get it, it's an acquired taste, but we all just have to embrace the flavor at one point. Personally, I prefer to drink it neat or on the rocks, depending on the age. Let's face it, I don't think anyone here wants to be the 40 year old that orders Crown and Coke at the pub. I used to love Crown and Coke by the way, but that was over 10 years ago. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

10-30-2013, 10:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 15	Here is my observation: you know someone knows a LITTLE bit about scotch when they claim they only drink single malts. You know someone knows scotch much better when they recognize the quality and diversity of the flavor of single malts, but they also realize that many of the best (and better) scotches are well crafted balanced blends that will put many brutish unidimensional single malts to shame. Having said that, and returning to whiskey sensu stricto, I like a good Irish Whisky over most Scotches any day.

10-31-2013, 05:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
DinT Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Israel Posts: 60 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2013 Rep Power: 12	Glenfiddich 14 YO is my Favorite! Love scotch whiskey cant drink the blend whiskey.. if blended, only chasers in a party lol /Angelo350Z/ likes this.

10-31-2013, 08:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	I'm no expert, though I did start to explore craft beers about 6 years ago and then wine and more lately spirits. My previous experience was just youthful cheapness, so I wanted to kinda grow up my drinking experience and order less like a frat boy and more like a man at the bar, ya know? Part of of that process is just trying out lots of stuff from mixed to straight drinks. Lafroig really interests me, and I really want to like it. Otherwise Glenfiddich is good. I really plan to continue to explore single malt scotches over the winter again and get back on track! Maker's I use for anything mixed, though I won't ever mix it with soda/Coke and the like. I'm not in college anymore! It's pretty smooth and solid for a mix. And just not interesting enough alone. Templeton Rye is a quality local one that I can mix or go solo with. Really, what got me away from scotch and whiskey a year ago was finding the absolute joys of brandy, cognac, and especially: rum. I had never though of rum as anything beyond Captain Morgans, but since then I've explored various smaller shops and I find a good dark spiced or non-spiced rum to be a pure joy to sip alone and not mixed. My favorite has been Oronoco Rum from Brazil followed by Kraken spiced rum or Rumchata in a white russian. (Yeah, Rumchata is cheating, but it's so good...) Love seeing other people's tastes and preferences, as that always gives me ideas on what to pick up next! (Updated just to add some fuel to the always-burning discussion in whiskey circles: I do prefer ice with or in place of a splash of water in my drink. Purists bedamned!) Last edited by ElVee; 10-31-2013 at 08:42 AM.

10-31-2013, 08:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
owudoin Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Manassas VA Posts: 8 Drives: Nissan 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	just picked up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue for 50 bucks! an associate at work got it as a present and did not want it, so I offered her 50 bucks and she took it. (before you haters think i took advantage, she knew it was a $200 bottle when she sold it). batman_4, DEpointfive0 and /Angelo350Z/ like this.

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