OT any bourbon or whiskey drinkers?

[OburgOrange]

This is the answer right here. I know when I went to Buffalo Trace and tasted they had us swish around the basically moonshine (can't remember what they called it) in our mouths first. After burning the mouth a bit you really could taste the flavors of each bourbon.

I started with ginger ale way back, but now only ever "mix" it in a manhattan or old fashioned. Neat or a small splash of water is where it is at for quality bourbon.

I pour the good stuff over a large rock and let the ice do its magic.

 

[Orangello]

This is the answer right here. I know when I went to Buffalo Trace and tasted they had us swish around the basically moonshine (can't remember what they called it) in our mouths first. After burning the mouth a bit you really could taste the flavors of each bourbon.

I started with ginger ale way back, but now only ever "mix" it in a manhattan or old fashioned. Neat or a small splash of water is where it is at for quality bourbon.

The raw unaged distillate is called white dog.

 

[Domedog84]

The raw unaged distillate is called white dog.

Nailed it. Thanks.

 

[ssbriefcase]

No mix ever for good stuff. Splash of water or one or two little cubes for me. This thread always entertains and gives great info.

 

[kuethstheman]

Just got back from a trip to Scotland. Great trip overall, plus I got to visit eight distilleries! Came home with three bottles.

Best part was I got to turn the malt at Dunphail distillery!

 

[Newhouser]

No mix ever for good stuff. Splash of water or one or two little cubes for me. This thread always entertains and gives great info.

Anyone ever added branch water - like JR Ewing?

 

[Orangello]

Anyone ever added branch water - like JR Ewing?

All the time

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Went there in the before times. Great little place, awesome in the summer when they open it up. Excellent cocktails, but I don't even know if they have their own whiskey or bourbon. Saw a zydeco band there of all things. Great time in a great setting.

My wife and her best friend went there yesterday. Hoping she brought me a bottle home.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

My wife and her best friend went there yesterday. Hoping she brought me a bottle home.

She did not.

 

[orange79]

She did not.

 

[DMDMD]

My wife and her best friend went there yesterday. Hoping she brought me a bottle home.

How was it? It burned down a couple years ago and was rebuilt. Haven't been back since it reopened.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

How was it? It burned down a couple years ago and was rebuilt. Haven't been back since it reopened.

She said it was great. Wife had a couple of cocktails she enjoyed.

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[All4SU]

Anyone tried this?

 

[chop block]

Anyone tried this?
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No. I love scoth and bourbon, but have yet to find an American single malt that i truly enjoy.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Top ten whiskeys for 2024. I think I posted 2023 last year. These are all accessible and within reason. I like Rye and Bourbon so a good list for me.

Top 10 "Can't Miss" Whiskeys of 2024 - Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse, Clifton Park, NY

Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse's Top 10

exit9wineandliquor.com

 

[Ragman2000]

Top ten whiskeys for 2024. I think I posted 2023 last year. These are all accessible and within reason. I like Rye and Bourbon so a good list for me.

Top 10 "Can't Miss" Whiskeys of 2024 - Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse, Clifton Park, NY

Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse's Top 10

exit9wineandliquor.com

Hard truth is only a half hour from my house, been there many times. Decent whiskey.

I did just find a bottle of Thomas Handy on the shelf at the grocery store today though. A dream come true.

 

[Cowtown]

Top ten whiskeys for 2024. I think I posted 2023 last year. These are all accessible and within reason. I like Rye and Bourbon so a good list for me.

Top 10 "Can't Miss" Whiskeys of 2024 - Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse, Clifton Park, NY

Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse's Top 10

exit9wineandliquor.com

I like Bushmills, but it pales in comparison to this. Go for the 12 year old, the 16 isn't noticeably better for the additional $40.

 

[chop block]

I bought the copper and cask cigar blend from pascales in Liverpool, its ok but not great for $80. The green river full proof is excellent. They also make a cigar blend under thier wheelhorse brand, if you can find it (1900 bottles per year) it's a steal at 35-40. I bought the last 3 on the shelf at my normal go to.

Top ten whiskeys for 2024. I think I posted 2023 last year. These are all accessible and within reason. I like Rye and Bourbon so a good list for me.

Top 10 "Can't Miss" Whiskeys of 2024 - Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse, Clifton Park, NY

Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse's Top 10

exit9wineandliquor.com

 

[chop block]

I like Bushmills, but it pales in comparison to this. Go for the 12 year old, the 16 isn't noticeably better for the $40.

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Century liqour in pittsford has a single barrel 12 year pick they did. It's very very good. I went there specifically to get the 14 because no one in syracuse sells it that i know of, but am not dispointed at all in the result