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