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BamablowsBamablows Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 337
I am celebrating my birthday this weekend and trying to figure out what i want to drink. I like all types of whiskey but no really sure what kind i should try this go around. Any suggestions on a good drink to go with multiple cigars and multiple drinks. .
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  • LiquidChaos66LiquidChaos66 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,603
    ooooooooh fireball!!!! so good in the wintery seasons . :)
  • Jetmech_63Jetmech_63 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,384
    I go between bourbon and irish whiskey. Lately i have been reaching for Bushmills Black Bush. Its the baby brothe of the Bushmills 16 year. Reasonable and a great taste from the sherry barrel!
  • BamablowsBamablows Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 337
    LiquidChaos66:
    ooooooooh fireball!!!! so good in the wintery seasons . :)
    I always keep a little swig of fireball in the freezer. It is a good "freshen up" drink to swig right before you go out somewhere (not driving of course) but its almost like putting a stick of big red chewing gum in your mouth .
  • BamablowsBamablows Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 337
    Jetmech_63:
    I go between bourbon and irish whiskey. Lately i have been reaching for Bushmills Black Bush. Its the baby brothe of the Bushmills 16 year. Reasonable and a great taste from the sherry barrel!
    I like the looks of that 16 year, but honestly i haven't tried either. I will definatley put it on the list to try. Btw, I am an on the rocks kind of guy, so i dont like all of that ginger and lime bull mess.
  • Gray4linesGray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    Woodford! Also, just tried Willet and it's very good. Super super smooth and a little sweet. I'm always a fan of Bulleit and Knob Creek too.
  • BamablowsBamablows Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 337
    Gray4lines:
    Woodford! Also, just tried Willet and it's very good. Super super smooth and a little sweet. I'm always a fan of Bulleit and Knob Creek too.
    I am so glad you said Woodford. I have been wanting to try it since my last bottle of Bulleit. I also love Knob Creek. Looks like Woodford it is ! If it compares anything to Bulleit wich is one of my favs, we definatley have a winner!
  • Gray4linesGray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    Bamablows:
    Gray4lines:
    Woodford! Also, just tried Willet and it's very good. Super super smooth and a little sweet. I'm always a fan of Bulleit and Knob Creek too.
    I am so glad you said Woodford. I have been wanting to try it since my last bottle of Bulleit. I also love Knob Creek. Looks like Woodford it is ! If it compares anything to Bulleit wich is one of my favs, we definatley have a winner!
    Im not a connoisseur, but I think Woodford is a liiiiitle sweeter than Bulleit. They are not far off to me... maybe I will try some of each right now! But Woodford is a winner
  • BamablowsBamablows Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 337
    Gray4lines:
    Bamablows:
    Gray4lines:
    Woodford! Also, just tried Willet and it's very good. Super super smooth and a little sweet. I'm always a fan of Bulleit and Knob Creek too.
    I am so glad you said Woodford. I have been wanting to try it since my last bottle of Bulleit. I also love Knob Creek. Looks like Woodford it is ! If it compares anything to Bulleit wich is one of my favs, we definatley have a winner!
    Im not a connoisseur, but I think Woodford is a liiiiitle sweeter than Bulleit. They are not far off to me... maybe I will try some of each right now! But Woodford is a winner
    Thanks for all the feedback. I plan on spending saturday, sunday and monday with my feet up, drink at the ready and a cigar and or pipe hanging from my mouth. May get up for some good food eventually, but who knows. .
  • Gray4linesGray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    Bamablows:
    Gray4lines:
    Bamablows:
    Gray4lines:
    Woodford! Also, just tried Willet and it's very good. Super super smooth and a little sweet. I'm always a fan of Bulleit and Knob Creek too.
    I am so glad you said Woodford. I have been wanting to try it since my last bottle of Bulleit. I also love Knob Creek. Looks like Woodford it is ! If it compares anything to Bulleit wich is one of my favs, we definatley have a winner!
    Im not a connoisseur, but I think Woodford is a liiiiitle sweeter than Bulleit. They are not far off to me... maybe I will try some of each right now! But Woodford is a winner
    Thanks for all the feedback. I plan on spending saturday, sunday and monday with my feet up, drink at the ready and a cigar and or pipe hanging from my mouth. May get up for some good food eventually, but who knows. .
    Sounds perfect! Side by side, the woodford isn't as heavy... a little brighter tasting, but with a little more spicy kick. Not quite as caramally or toasy as the Bulleit. That's all I got!
  • Jetmech_63Jetmech_63 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,384
    If you like the bulliet, try bulliet rye! Im kinda stuck on that at the moment
  • Gray4linesGray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    Jetmech_63:
    If you like the bulliet, try bulliet rye! Im kinda stuck on that at the moment
    Also fantastic
  • BamablowsBamablows Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 337
    Jetmech_63:
    If you like the bulliet, try bulliet rye! Im kinda stuck on that at the moment

    What does the rye do for it? Just more spice?
  • Gray4linesGray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    Bamablows:
    Jetmech_63:
    If you like the bulliet, try bulliet rye! Im kinda stuck on that at the moment

    What does the rye do for it? Just more spice?
    More spice kick, and almost no sweetness. I haven't had a lot of experience with rye. I have a knob creek rye and bulleit rye, and usually mix em with ginger ale. I'd rather sip bourbon, but rye's are very good... kinda different.
  • bbass2bbass2 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,056
    Four Roses Single Barrell
  • BigshizzaBigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    Angels Envy...yum!
  • jthanatosjthanatos Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,563
    It's your birthday? Old Forrestor Birthday Bourbon. If you can't find that, Woodford is an awesome choice.
  • jgibvjgibv Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,996
    I vote for Woodford.

    And happy bday to you, bama. Hope it's a good one.
  • Andrew DzikoskiAndrew Dzikoski BlogAdministrator, Everyone, ForumsAdministrator, Moderator, Owners, Registered Users, Trusted Users Posts: 338
    My Money is on Jamison Black. It's so smooth and easy drinking. I too am typically a rocks guy but this one you can just drink straight.
  • mmccartneydcmmccartneydc Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,358
    Just picked up a bottle of JP Wiser's Rye. Apparently its new and I was really impressed with it. Very smooth and the price tag was great too! I know its a blended Canadian whiskey, but very good all the same!
  • BamablowsBamablows Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 337
    I went with woodford. Thanks for all of the suggestions guys! I will be trying quite a few of these in the future for sure.
  • curtiscr79curtiscr79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 859
    Bamablows:
    I am celebrating my birthday this weekend and trying to figure out what i want to drink. I like all types of whiskey but no really sure what kind i should try this go around. Any suggestions on a good drink to go with multiple cigars and multiple drinks. .
    Depends what you are looking for

    Whiskey - Angels Envy Rye - This one is going to be a little tough to find and is a little pricey
    Bourbon - Elmer T Lee - $30 a fifth here
    Scotch - Auchentoshan - $30-$40 a fifth here

    If you like Bourbon, I really recommend giving Elmer a try. It is made by the person that invented single barrel Bourbon (Blanton’s Single Barrel). In my opinion the best Bourbon for the money, period.

    All three of these are smooth enough to sip on with a couple cubes of ice. Just be careful, they are so good and smooth it is easy to get out of hand. These are what I like to keep in my locker at my B&M so I will only pour a finger or 2 unless I plan on spending the evening there or have someone else to drive. Since it is your birthday, I would expect you are looking for something nice to drink and will have a D.D. if you are leaving the house.
  • jthanatosjthanatos Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,563
    curtiscr79:
    If you like Bourbon, I really recommend giving Elmer a try. It is made by the person that invented single barrel Bourbon (Blanton’s Single Barrel). In my opinion the best Bourbon for the money, period.
    Them's fightin' words. :P
  • Amos UmwhatAmos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
    Macallan, 15 yr old Scotch.
  • curtiscr79curtiscr79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 859
    jthanatos:
    curtiscr79:
    If you like Bourbon, I really recommend giving Elmer a try. It is made by the person that invented single barrel Bourbon (Blanton’s Single Barrel). In my opinion the best Bourbon for the money, period.
    Them's fightin' words. :P
    Bring it! I stand behind my words. If you have not tried Elmer T Lee, do yourself a favor.
  • jthanatosjthanatos Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,563
    curtiscr79:
    jthanatos:
    curtiscr79:
    If you like Bourbon, I really recommend giving Elmer a try. It is made by the person that invented single barrel Bourbon (Blanton’s Single Barrel). In my opinion the best Bourbon for the money, period.
    Them's fightin' words. :P
    Bring it! I stand behind my words. If you have not tried Elmer T Lee, do yourself a favor.
    With the danger of looking like a name dropper... I actually met Elmer back in 2012 before he died. Yes, it is a great whiskey, but runs the danger of all single barrel bottlings, some can be rather... meh. I am just a fickle fellow when it comes to whiskey. There is so much good stuff at the 30-50 range that I am hard pressed to stick to one favorite on any given day.
  • Lee.mcglynnLee.mcglynn Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,228
    Jetmech_63:
    I go between bourbon and irish whiskey. Lately i have been reaching for Bushmills Black Bush. Its the baby brothe of the Bushmills 16 year. Reasonable and a great taste from the sherry barrel!
    thats Protestant!!
  • curtiscr79curtiscr79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 859
    jthanatos:
    curtiscr79:
    jthanatos:
    curtiscr79:
    If you like Bourbon, I really recommend giving Elmer a try. It is made by the person that invented single barrel Bourbon (Blanton’s Single Barrel). In my opinion the best Bourbon for the money, period.
    Them's fightin' words. :P
    Bring it! I stand behind my words. If you have not tried Elmer T Lee, do yourself a favor.
    With the danger of looking like a name dropper... I actually met Elmer back in 2012 before he died. Yes, it is a great whiskey, but runs the danger of all single barrel bottlings, some can be rather... meh. I am just a fickle fellow when it comes to whiskey. There is so much good stuff at the 30-50 range that I am hard pressed to stick to one favorite on any given day.
    I can understand where you are coming from. I keep a pretty good selection to change it up a bit myself.
  • PAtoNHPAtoNH Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 430
    If you liked the Woodford, try the double oaked sometime. We had some with smokes at Christmas and it was very civilized.
  • BamablowsBamablows Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 337
    It's nice to have a selection to choose from. My next bottle will be something from knob creek.
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