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scotch ale tonite tomorow will prob be jack and pepsi
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What's a good liquor to start on, for someone that's only been a beer drinker? I've got some Jack Daniels of some sort but don't really like the taste. I see rave reviews of various things but I wonder if those are an acquired taste....
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How do you intend to drink it?
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Straight, like the cowboys at the Longbranch on Gunsmoke, which is where all my experience comes from
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Sipping, or shooters? I don't do shots.
For sipping whiskey Woodford Reserve would be an excellent start.
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Hmmm... Sipping I guess, shooters always seem to grimace and shake their head which doesn't look pleasant...
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Yeah, shots are often used to get drunk rather than enjoy the whiskey.
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Sipping, or shooters? I don't do shots.
For sipping whiskey Woodford Reserve would be an excellent start. Woodfords alright. But nothing beats Jigger shots of Black Label Jack....(grin)
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Woodford Reserve, good man, thx
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Sam, you're trying to ambush a whiskey newcomer.
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Powers whisky - any good?
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That's one whose taste escapes my memory.
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Jiggers might not be the best idea right off the bat.
Jack on the other hand remains my personal favorite. I've tried a few more expenive brands(including Woodford's, Buffalo Trace, Makers, JD Single Barrel and a few I can't remember), but have always liked regular ol' JD. I must have crude tastes because black label Beam is my second fave...(grin)
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Ok, some good sippin' Whiskey/Bourbon - Not Single Malts.
Knob Creek Bookers Bakers Woodford Reserve Basil Heydens Bulleit
These are all good.
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OK I was wrong, my whiskey I didn't like was EVAN WILLIAMS, "Sour Mash", not JD.
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FEEL REALLY BAD FOR U AS IT SIT HERE WITH GLASS FO JOHNNY WALKER BLACK LABEL, ENVY FOR THE REALLY GOOD STUFF
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Johnny Walker Black is a fine whisky, but my salesman buddy will never admit it since it's the competition.
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I'd agree, JW Black is as good as blended scotch gets. Haven't tried their blue or green label, but think they may (?) be malts.
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Blue is a blend, a very high end one.
Gold is their 18 year old blend.
Green is all malt, but not a single. It is a vatted whisky.
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Not much of a Scotch person.
I still say dollar for dollar Makers Mark is right up there for everyday bliss.
Jefferson's Reserve is also a good find that often goes on sale. I believe it's a 15 year single barrel or very small batch.
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