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Old 06-12-2009, 10:54 AM   #1
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Whiskey

As many of you know, I've been known to have a bit of Scotch. After watching a TV program on distilleries, I've decided I ought to try some of the American whiskeys. Any recommendations? (There's going to be a liquor store expedition tonight...)
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Old 06-12-2009, 11:00 AM   #2
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Okay, this is Canadian, but Crown Royal Cask No. 16 is like drinking melted butter.
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Old 06-12-2009, 11:08 AM   #3
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I hate butter. Next!

(I kid.. I'm sure I'll try it at some point.)
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Old 06-12-2009, 11:11 AM   #4
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How much are you looking to spend?

For people first getting into bourbon, I recommend starting with two:

Maker's Mark is a sweeter, corn-heavy bourbon with a honey taste to it.

Bulleit (pronounced "bullet") is a dryer, rye-heavy bourbon with a very crisp and complex finish to it. This is my favorite just-sipping whiskey.

Both are moderately priced, and they will give you a good sense of the range of american whiskey.

If you want to try something a little higher up the scale, I highly, highly recommend Booker's. It's unfiltered, small-batch, bottled right from the cask. Because they don't add water, it's up in the 110 proof range. Try it with a splash of water or even on the rocks (even straight whiskey drinkers add a little splash to bookers).

Let us know how it goes!
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Old 06-12-2009, 11:12 AM   #5
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Crown Royal’s master blender begins with a unique blend of more than 50 different individually aged whiskies. All casks used in the making of Crown Royal Cask No. 16 (from the renowned Limousin Forest in France) are stamped “16” to mark their authenticity and place of origin. $105.99
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Old 06-12-2009, 11:23 AM   #6
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If you want to try something a little higher up the scale, I highly, highly recommend Booker's. It's unfiltered, small-batch, bottled right from the cask. Because they don't add water, it's up in the 110 proof range. Try it with a splash of water or even on the rocks (even straight whiskey drinkers add a little splash to bookers).
Second recommendation I've heard on this stuff, as "sipping" quality.
Will have to try--the stuff that comes in a little wooden box, right?

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Believe me, it tastes like a hundred dollars.
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Old 06-12-2009, 11:26 AM   #7
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I'd recommend Knob Creek. It's very strong (50% alcoholic content) but has a really light taste. Quite sweet.
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Old 06-12-2009, 12:00 PM   #8
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MB and I tried Buffalo Trace fairly recently, and fell in love with it. That and Blanton's are my favorites right now, whenever I decide to forgo wine and get in a whiskey-sippin mood.
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Crown Royal.. Maker's Mark.. Bulleit.. Booker's.. Knob Creek... Buffalo Trace... Blanton's . ...

At this rate y'all are going to have me buying one of everything at Total Wine!
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Old 06-12-2009, 12:09 PM   #10
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......and that's a problem how? :P
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MB and I tried Buffalo Trace fairly recently, and fell in love with it.
That is what my dad sips . . . while staying up until 4am playing online poker.
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Old 06-12-2009, 01:35 PM   #12
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......and that's a problem how? :P
In the first place, cost.. in the second place, room to store the bottles at home!
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That is what my dad sips . . . while staying up until 4am playing online poker.
Ahhhh yes.. I always found whiskey enhance my online poker play.
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Old 06-12-2009, 02:24 PM   #13
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ur doin it rong!

Just kidding.

I love whisky. My favorite is Jim Beam, on the rocks, but occasionally neat. I have had Maker's Mark as well, and I like it very much. It's a very sociable drink, and I'm indebted to my friend who introduced me to it.

I spent a minute trying and failing to find an example of hte whisky sampler I tried recently. I gave a running commentary on chat as I tasted all of them. There was Booker's, Knob Creek, crap. Now I can't remember the other two. But I liked it so much I went and bought another sampler. I will take a picture and post it when I can.

I have had Crown Royal, and Canadian or no, you may have my share. I did not care for it at all. My pallet is not easily offended, but I could not finish the drink. Blech. Love the bags, though.

When I was younger (but just as dumb), I drank Jack Daniels. It was the cool hardcore drink in college, and I drank plenty of it. My recommended lifetme allowance, apparently, because now the smell of JD puts me off. I'm done with it.

I would love to conduct more research on this subject for you. Results to follow.
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Old 06-12-2009, 02:25 PM   #14
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I think you'll find it enhances your enjoyment, but not your winnings percentage.
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Old 06-12-2009, 02:34 PM   #15
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I think all bourbons use the "e" spelling.
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