Favorite Whisky or Scotch
Posted:
Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:09 amby DaGip
I thought I would post this thread, as we were having a good discussion about it in the Bill O'Reilly thread.
We may have to cut and paste some of the Bill O' conversation.
Before I quit drinking, I had just started enjoying Scotch. My younger brother turned me on to it. Pretty soon I was ordering it at the bar in a snifter...sometimes paying $20 a glass! (The money was good back then...)
I liked Laguvalin (sp?) but it was real expensive, but Johnny Walker Red was good, and surprisingly Wild Turkey was not that bad! (is Wild Turkey a Whiskey or a Whisky?)
But as much as I started to like Scotch, I had to admit that Jameson's Irish Whisky was my all time favorite. Technically not a Scotch, but I actually enjoyed the flavor of Jameson's over the expensive Scotches.
Then I would snort an eight ball of cocaine and smoke a couple packs of cigarettes...those were the days!
Posted:
Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:17 amby hecter
Scotch, not my thing... To strong. Makes my throat tickle. Vodka, I've only ever had straight and so it's also not my thing... I'll take my gin and tonic/Romulan Ale please
Posted:
Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:09 pmby DaGip
Iz Man wrote:http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18550
By golly, there is a thread about this!
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:15 amby Minister Masket
Why is Southern Comfort not on the list?
Absolutly dispicable.
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:47 amby Backglass
Minister Masket wrote:Why is Southern Comfort not on the list?
Absolutly dispicable.
Because it's neither. Southern Comfort is a whiskey flavored liqueur.
Me?
Laphroaig or Lagavulin...Chivas in a pinch.
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:07 pmby DaGip
kwanton wrote:Jack Daniels?
Bourbon is on the list, people
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:40 pmby Backglass
DaGip wrote:kwanton wrote:Jack Daniels?
Bourbon is on the list, people
Jack Daniels is not a Bourbon. It is a "Tennessee Whiskey".
Wikipedia wrote:Tennessee whiskey is a type of American whiskey. This whiskey is generally similar to bourbon, in that it is composed of a mash of at least 51% corn (maize) and is aged in new, charred oak barrels, typically for four or more years.
But unlike bourbon, Tennessee whiskey undergoes a filtering stage called the Lincoln County Process, in which the whiskey is filtered through a thick layer of maple charcoal before it is put into casks for aging. This step gives the whiskey a distinctive flavor. The process itself is named for Lincoln County, Tennessee, which is where the Jack Daniel's distillery was originally located. In 1871, the Jack Daniel's distillery, and the surrounding area became part of the newly created Moore County.
Presently, there are only two brands of Tennessee whiskey on the market: Jack Daniel's and George Dickel.
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:42 pmby heavycola
Backglass wrote:Minister Masket wrote:Why is Southern Comfort not on the list?
Absolutly dispicable.
Because it's neither. Southern Comfort is a whiskey flavored liqueur.
Me?
Laphroaig or Lagavulin...Chivas in a pinch.
You like 'em smokey huh?
I'm leaning towards speyside malts these days. I think my favourite is probably Highland Park (from Orkney) though.
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:51 pmby Backglass
heavycola wrote:You like 'em smokey huh?
I'm leaning towards speyside malts these days. I think my favourite is probably Highland Park (from Orkney) though.
I LOVE em Smokey. Gimme PEAT! I know it's rank to some people, but I love the aroma...like drinking a campfire.
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:31 pmby kwanton
Backglass wrote:DaGip wrote:kwanton wrote:Jack Daniels?
Bourbon is on the list, people
Jack Daniels is not a Bourbon. It is a "Tennessee Whiskey".
Wikipedia wrote:Tennessee whiskey is a type of American whiskey. This whiskey is generally similar to bourbon, in that it is composed of a mash of at least 51% corn (maize) and is aged in new, charred oak barrels, typically for four or more years.
But unlike bourbon, Tennessee whiskey undergoes a filtering stage called the Lincoln County Process, in which the whiskey is filtered through a thick layer of maple charcoal before it is put into casks for aging. This step gives the whiskey a distinctive flavor. The process itself is named for Lincoln County, Tennessee, which is where the Jack Daniel's distillery was originally located. In 1871, the Jack Daniel's distillery, and the surrounding area became part of the newly created Moore County.
Presently, there are only two brands of Tennessee whiskey on the market: Jack Daniel's and George Dickel.
Thankyou. So why is the ultimate whiskey not on your list?
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:06 pmby Iz Man
HungrySomali wrote:Burbon... Makers Mark.
mmmmm........
I just made a porter that I added 14oz. (5gal batch) of Makers Mark to that came out delicious!
Posted:
Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:42 pmby Gypsys Kiss
Iz Man wrote:HungrySomali wrote:Burbon... Makers Mark.
mmmmm........
I just made a porter that I added 14oz. (5gal batch) of Makers Mark to that came out delicious!
I'm beginning to wish I was your neighbour.