 Scotch vs Bourbon etc, Ethanol-talk |
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 Dec 27 2005, 01:41 AM
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Leftist Wanker  Group: Members Posts: 26,152 Joined: 27-September 04 From: So Cal Member No.: 24  |
So, do you fancy/prefer Scotch or Bourbon?
I guess there's Canadian, too, as well. Any faves? Back in the old country, Scotch Whiskey is remarkably popular. Chivas Regal and Cutty Sark (spelling?). Jack Daniels is making a good run. Growing up, I tried Scotch (mixed with water, or soda water) and I thought it was AWFUL. It's amazing how much better spirits taste to adults. ;) |
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Dec 27 2005, 01:56 AM
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Benevolent-ish dictator Group: Admin Posts: 51,177 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Tucson Az Member No.: 1 |
I haven't had either in years, but bourbon mixes a lot better. Scotch is supposed to be for real drinkers. I prefer something sweeter. Now the most I ever drink is beer on ice, so it's watery.
I recall Robin Williams comment on JD. If alcohol is a crutch, Jack Daniels is a wheelchair. |
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Dec 27 2005, 02:04 AM
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Leftist Wanker Group: Members Posts: 26,152 Joined: 27-September 04 From: So Cal Member No.: 24 |
QUOTE(Arturo_Vandelay @ Dec 26 2005, 05:53 PM) I haven't had either in years, but bourbon mixes a lot better. Scotch is supposed to be for real drinkers. I prefer something sweeter. Now the most I ever drink is beer on ice, so it's watery. I recall Robin Williams comment on JD. If alcohol is a crutch, Jack Daniels is a wheelchair. [right][snapback]167830[/snapback][/right] I think R.W. was combining JD with some fine Columbian product. I could be wrong. ;) P.S. I actually had a guy over Xmas giving me the "I call him John Daniels". |
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Dec 27 2005, 02:21 AM
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Benevolent-ish dictator Group: Admin Posts: 51,177 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Tucson Az Member No.: 1 |
I used to like vodka collins. Or Tom Collins. Covers the gin.
My Grandfather caught my dad with a bottle of gin behind the barn once. Broke it over a big rock, and gave him $5 to go get some proper drinkin' whiskey. In the south some things just aren't done. Speaking of the south, Southern Comfort wasn't too bad. Low Budget Gran Marnier. |
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Dec 27 2005, 02:27 AM
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Causeless Rebel Group: Members Posts: 2,309 Joined: 8-October 05 Member No.: 91 |
U 2 R fumin' :lol: :rolleyes: :blink: :rolleyes: ;) :unsure: B)
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Dec 27 2005, 02:56 AM
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Leftist Wanker Group: Members Posts: 26,152 Joined: 27-September 04 From: So Cal Member No.: 24 |
QUOTE(roserose @ Dec 26 2005, 06:24 PM) U 2 R fumin' :lol: :rolleyes: :blink: :rolleyes: ;) :unsure: B) [right][snapback]167838[/snapback][/right] Right. We are. Now, what's your pleasure? Scotch, Bourbon, or Canadian? |
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Dec 27 2005, 03:05 AM
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Tigger Rules Group: Members Posts: 44,512 Joined: 24-September 04 Member No.: 9 |
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
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Dec 27 2005, 03:07 AM
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Tigger Rules Group: Members Posts: 44,512 Joined: 24-September 04 Member No.: 9 |
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Dec 27 2005, 03:51 AM
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Operations Officer Group: Members Posts: 5,117 Joined: 7-October 04 From: Colorado Springs, CO Member No.: 37 |
Chivas and Cutty?!!? Blended bilgewater.
You want real Scotch Whiskey, you gotta go to the single-malts. No ice. Neat. In either a snifter or a glass specifically for drinking Scotch such as those made by Riedel. This way you get to savor the unique differences of the distillers and the regions - huge differences between a highlands malt and an Islay, for instance. With a blend all you get is the same semi-smoky taste and the only reason some of those don't kill you outright is they use some of the finer singles to blend with the peat moss strainings that comprise the majority of their offerings. Used to be I drank the Chivas, Johnny Walkers, etc. Then one day got introduced to The Glenlivet - Never returned and started to explore the other singles - still mapping that region after many years. Bourbon's okay, but I prefer straight whiskey as opposed to bourbon (which I find too sweet), and even then I find myself gravitating towards such things as "single cask" bottlings. |
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Dec 27 2005, 04:03 AM
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Tigger Rules Group: Members Posts: 44,512 Joined: 24-September 04 Member No.: 9 |
Somebody gave us one of these. We thought it was pretty good.
(IMG:http://www.awa.dk/whisky/suntory/suntorbo.jpg) |
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Dec 27 2005, 04:21 AM
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Benevolent-ish dictator Group: Admin Posts: 51,177 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Tucson Az Member No.: 1 |
QUOTE(Russ Logan @ Dec 26 2005, 08:48 PM) Chivas and Cutty?!!? Blended bilgewater. You want real Scotch Whiskey, you gotta go to the single-malts. No ice. Neat. In either a snifter or a glass specifically for drinking Scotch such as those made by Riedel. [right][snapback]167851[/snapback][/right] You'ze got class. |
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Dec 27 2005, 10:16 PM
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High Priestess of an Alternate Universe Group: Members Posts: 11,834 Joined: 24-September 04 Member No.: 2 |
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Dec 27 2005, 10:47 PM
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Causeless Rebel Group: Members Posts: 2,309 Joined: 8-October 05 Member No.: 91 |
Introduced to single malt at Hever's castle (ref: Shining; maze hedge) Drop o dram in Henry's private louve. My oh my. Can't bring myself to drink more. It was just too good for me.
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Oct 31 2009, 10:31 AM
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Noob Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 3-October 09 From: United States Member No.: 7,849 |
i really dont like any of em. but here in kentucky bourbon country, that is next to sacrilege. haha.
the lightest and smoothest, to me, is bushmills irish whiskey. if i had to drink one. |
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 Oct 31 2009, 08:01 PM
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Elixer of Herb, Bourbon Fizz. Whisk me to where the party is. Group: Members Posts: 11,549 Joined: 9-March 07 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 1,987 |
QUOTE (Cremmend73 @ Oct 31 2009, 06:31 AM)  i really dont like any of em. but here in kentucky bourbon country, that is next to sacrilege. haha. the lightest and smoothest, to me, is bushmills irish whiskey. if i had to drink one. Definately Jack Daniels. I live just across the River in Cincinnati, Ohio. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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