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Henry McKenna is my choice.
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Nobody's mentioned 'shine yet....
Now that you mention it, that's some kind of smooth drinking going down and yes it's definiatly Sippin Whiskey, but man o man can it ever build a fire when it hits bottom.
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I like McKendric Whiskey, made in Abilene, Texas. Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Weller's, Rebel Yell, and Old Crow all have their place.
I am also piratical enough to drink rum. I prefer Captain Morgan's company, but will also drink Bacardi.
Sauza is some awesome Tequila.
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Why limit yourself to blue agave? Some of my best visions were with Mezcal.
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Too, too many great whiskys to pick just a handful... Highland Park 12 was a shock when I first tried it and cannot think of another 12 that is close to that smooth. The Glenlivit french oak finishes are exceptional (a gift bottle of 21-year-old Archive Glenlivit at several times the money cannot compete). Several cask strength bottles from several different distillers have been very special and none have been losers.
The McClendens in several varieties were bad failures as a single shot will leave me with a splitting head in the morning.
I agree with Mathman that good whisky cannot be made overnight...
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Several cask strength bottles from several different distillers have been very special and none have been losers.
I've got two cask strength malt whiskies in my collection right now. One is a Laphroaig that comes in just above 111 proof, 55.7%. Not rough at all, but not for the faint of heart either. Only real Islay fans need apply. My other cask strength selection is also a single cask bottling. It's an exquisite Macallan fron a single cask selected by the propreitor of Royal Mile Whiskies in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's 54.8% and full of flavor. Rest assured, neither was made overnight. mathman
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I got two words for ya'll on bourbon-
Evan Williams.
Made in Heaven-how can you beat that?
WB.
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You really are missing something if Wild Turkey doesn't do it for you. Make sure it's the 101, not the 80(?). Gotta love that vanilla bouquet!
WT's Rare Breed is OK to me, but I can taste a bit too much alcoholishness. That's my complaint about most of them- they taste tinny like alcohol.
Maker's Mark would be my #2.
Kessler's is a surprise.
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I like me a good JD, or if I'm not feeling completely up to it a JD and Coke. Now about 40 miles down south of here, on a 200 acre tract in the hills lay a few tanks and copper tubing. They bottle the stuff with whole peaches inside. take a sip, and a bite of peach and just you wait about 5 minutes. NO SMOKING Before DURING or after <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Andrew
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Now that you mention it, that's some kind of smooth drinking going down and yes it's definiatly Sippin Whiskey, but man o man can it ever build a fire when it hits bottom. You can pick the pace up a bit with REALLY good 'shine made by those that do it best.... The fire down below..afterall...is what yer after anyway......
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BTW with regards to beer...Bud Select was a pleasant surprise when I accidentally by mistake got hold of a bottle of it at the Dew Drop a while back.......
Been my beer ever since......
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B & B AKA Benedictine & Brandy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Just out of curiosity, I did my own side-by-side blind taste tests of several brands a few months ago.
Among bourbon, Maker's Mark came out on top; in fact, it was easy to pick out of the lineup. Evan Williams beat Jim Beam, and EW is now my "everyday" bourbon. (I was surprised how strong a chemical taste Beam has, with or without ice.)
Not included in the test, my wife gave me a bottle of Blanton's for my birthday. That's good stuff, though I only break it out for special occasions.
I also like Irish whiskey, neat -- possibly better than bourbon. I strongly prefer Bushmill's to Jameson's. If you're in the mood for a special treat, try the Bushmill's 10-year-old single malt. Yum.
JF
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Evan Williams.. Similar to Jack D, but MUCH smoother and more flavorful.. Since I found that I've had nothing else..
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LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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"What country can preserve it's liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance. Let them take arms." (Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, Dec. 20, 1787)
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Jack Daniels has changed from what it used to be. the original "old No. 7" was 90 proof. later it went to 86 proof and recently is now 80 proof. I believe this was for profit obviously. I think Jim beam Black is a good lower end "everyday" bourbon unless you can afford something like knob creek....
"Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered."
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Is anyone else enjoying Buffalo Trace?
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No, but I used to like Sheep Dip.
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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I like
jack daniels single barrel
Knob creek
i do not like wild turkey
What am i missing Early Times <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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