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Favorite Whiskey?

Discussion in 'Food Talk' started by krap22, Dec 16, 2011.

  1. Sep 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    Kilo Charlie

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    So... Without reading the past 341 pages, I sorta need some education. Up until recently, I've drank Jack to get drunk (read To Forget) but seeing that there is MUCH more out there and things that actually taste worth a damn... but come at a higher cost. I'm interested in sampling some things so I'm looking for suggestions.
    I'm not sure a 50ml bottle of Johnny Walker Blue is worth $20 but what the hell do I know?!? Haha
    Thanks all in advance!
     
  2. Sep 16, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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    Elijah Craig small batch is my value pick..stupid good, undervalued and I've seen it for 23.00 a bottle.
     
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    Eagle Rare is good, easy to find depending on your local. About $30 for a 10 year old is a good deal.
     
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    Lol, I’ve got one from OKC coming this weekend.

    Any of you going to our charity event Saturday at Ironroot Distillery?
     
  6. Sep 16, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    You best bet is getting in with a great group (I’ll plug mine: Someone Say Whiskey?-S.S.W on FB) and you may be able to get a decent sample lot shipped out to you to try new things.

    Or finding a great bar/restaurant and sampling stuff that route.

    Old Grandad 114 is a good inexpensive drinker. Elijah Craig like above and their Barrel Proof. I love 1792 Full Proof. There are just far too many things to suggest, but stick around and see what folks are drinking daily and try some.
     
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    Misplaced Nebraskan

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    I wish! Looks awesome. stupid work :bananadead:

    This^^ :fistbump:
     
  8. Sep 16, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    No FB for me... But thank you for the other suggestions!
     
  9. Sep 16, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    For cheap drinkers, I'd recommend Buffalo Trace and Weller Special Reserve, if you can get those. For really cheap drinkers, I'd recommend Ancient Age and Benchmark. I drink both of these every day.
     
  10. Sep 16, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    How late will it run? Or is it a daytime afternoon shindig?
     
  12. Sep 16, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    5pm-10pm. I’ll be there all night
     
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    Oof. Just looked it up. Would def need an overnight stay. I'll try and keep my eyes open for future events :cheers:
     
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    In case anyone was wondering, those American Honey whiskeys from Wild Turkey can be mixed 50:50 with another whiskey.
     
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    Yes.. I know it's a scotch and not a whiskey per the "rules"



    Edit: Clarification
     
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    It's good shit either way :D:fistbump:
     
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    Lots of scotch in here. That'll do just fine.

    I'm upping the scotch ratio in my stash right now.
     
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    I'm trying to up my bourbon ratio!

    The season of barrel picks is helping to fulfill that goal, and to appease my inner tater.
     
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    Stopped for gas at Costco so figured I'd pop in to the liquor store... Score!

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    Our group raised nearly $30k for our charity, who says bourbon guys are degenerate drunks?
     

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