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Posted: 12/26/2020 11:49:28 AM EDT
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Bulleit.
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Posted: 12/26/2020 12:20:05 PM EDT
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By and large the crowd favorite seem to be Woodford Reserve, and Makers Mark for a wheater.
Both are low proof, blended for consistency, and considered excellent starter Bourbons. Both are reasonable priced and available everywhere. I prefer Buffalo trace over either but availability is ridiculously inconsistent from market to market. |
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Posted: 12/26/2020 12:23:54 PM EDT
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Once you've developed a taste, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is another widely available must have.
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Posted: 12/26/2020 12:48:55 PM EDT
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Four Roses Bourbon.
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Posted: 12/26/2020 3:07:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Four Roses Bourbon. This is good stuff |
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Posted: 12/26/2020 4:02:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: By and large the crowd favorite seem to be Woodford Reserve, and Makers Mark for a wheater. Both are low proof, blended for consistency, and considered excellent starter Bourbons. Both are reasonable priced and available everywhere. I prefer Buffalo trace over either but availability is ridiculously inconsistent from market to market. Seconded. Woodford Reserve, Maker’s, and Buffalo Trace are all good quality bourbons. |
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Posted: 12/26/2020 4:22:10 PM EDT
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Thank you
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Posted: 12/26/2020 5:12:15 PM EDT
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I started on Buffalo Trace and it’s been my go to casual of choice since. Enjoying one right now actually.
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Posted: 12/26/2020 7:04:07 PM EDT
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Try Maker's Mark. It was created to be a smooth, easy to drink bourbon.
BT is very good also. |
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Posted: 12/26/2020 7:57:36 PM EDT
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Maker’s 46 is much sweeter than the regular MM if that is something you are interested in. It’s definitely like drinking a dessert.
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Posted: 12/26/2020 8:48:19 PM EDT
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Glad this is here.. I've started to venture into the Whiskey / Bourbon game, and I started with Buffalo Trace followed by Makers Mark, no complaints.
But I'll admit I don't know what I'm looking to taste with them OR what I should be expecting from them?? IF that makes sense. I'm pretty much picking them based on how the bottle looks or a name I've heard. Maybe not the best way to start I'm usually 2 or 3 fingers in a rocks glass with 3 or 4 small ice cubes |
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Posted: 12/27/2020 12:37:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Glad this is here.. I've started to venture into the Whiskey / Bourbon game, and I started with Buffalo Trace followed by Makers Mark, no complaints. But I'll admit I don't know what I'm looking to taste with them OR what I should be expecting from them?? IF that makes sense. I'm pretty much picking them based on how the bottle looks or a name I've heard. Maybe not the best way to start I'm usually 2 or 3 fingers in a rocks glass with 3 or 4 small ice cubes Since bourbon has to be at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels, you’ll have varying levels of sweetness. High rye bourbons will have a peppery spice to them, low ryes will have less spicy notes. Wheated bourbons will be sweet because of wheat taking place of the rye. |
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Posted: 12/27/2020 1:56:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Glad this is here.. I've started to venture into the Whiskey / Bourbon game, and I started with Buffalo Trace followed by Makers Mark, no complaints. But I'll admit I don't know what I'm looking to taste with them OR what I should be expecting from them?? IF that makes sense. I'm pretty much picking them based on how the bottle looks or a name I've heard. Maybe not the best way to start I'm usually 2 or 3 fingers in a rocks glass with 3 or 4 small ice cubes Google mash bill charts. They help you figure out why you like a bottle, and pick another along the same line. There are numerous 9ut there, some general across several distillers, some distiller specific, here's an example, sorry for the quality. As coach said,, Wheat based tend to be sweeter, the heavier the rye, the "spicier", typically. 
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Posted: 12/27/2020 2:27:27 AM EDT
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Crown Royal smooth!
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Posted: 12/28/2020 9:09:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maker’s 46 is much sweeter than the regular MM if that is something you are interested in. It’s definitely like drinking a dessert. I personally like the MM 46 better than the basic MM. Don't have either in stock now as I have gone to the 101 and the cask strength. |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 11:27:45 AM EDT
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I currently like dark rums. I found a really good one with a vanilla note and it is really good.
Might swing over to the store and see if I can find some MM46 |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 11:31:59 AM EDT
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Bourbon newb here but Woodford Reserve Double-oaked is a really smooth and smokey choice. I prefer it over Bulleit.
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Posted: 12/28/2020 11:38:22 AM EDT
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I'm going to be the jerk here, because that is kind of my lot in life, but also because understanding what to expect from spirits is a good thing
Smooth, isn't a flavor, and all Alcohol will have some burn to it. No matter how much you drink or how used to alcohol you are, the first few touches of ethanol on your tongue will have some burn. That's just a natural physical response to ethanol. Ethanol dries out cell tissue and will cause a tingle or astringency. That quickly will go away after a sip or two. Just know its always going to be there. Take a first taste roll it over your tongue breath in through your nose while your mouth is a little open and let that go away. Then try another sip. After a few, you'll start to actually get the real flavors of the spirit. Most of what people call "smooth" are things that are so diluted that you've dulled the ethanol burn (as well as the cogeners that actualy carry flavor, or things that are full fo sweeteners like many rums or flavored drinks. Instead of any one product, I recommend seeing if you have any spirit enthusiast friends or a good whiskey centric bar around and sitting down and doing a real tasting. |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 11:41:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm going to be the jerk here, because that is kind of my lot in life, but also because understanding what to expect from spirits is a good thing Smooth, isn't a flavor, and all Alcohol will have some burn to it. No matter how much you drink or how used to alcohol you are, the first few touches of ethanol on your tongue will have some burn. That's just a natural physical response to ethanol. Ethanol dries out cell tissue and will cause a tingle or astringency. That quickly will go away after a sip or two. Just know its always going to be there. Take a first taste roll it over your tongue breath in through your nose while your mouth is a little open and let that go away. Then try another sip. After a few, you'll start to actually get the real flavors of the spirit. Most of what people call "smooth" are things that are so diluted that you've dulled the ethanol burn (as well as the cogeners that actualy carry flavor, or things that are full fo sweeteners like many rums or flavored drinks. Instead of any one product, I recommend seeing if you have any spirit enthusiast friends or a good whiskey centric bar around and sitting down and doing a real tasting. Thanks. I do have some friends who dabble in bourbon drinking. I have been meaning to link up with them but it's been impossible lately. |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 3:45:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. I do have some friends who dabble in bourbon drinking. I have been meaning to link up with them but it's been impossible lately. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm going to be the jerk here, because that is kind of my lot in life, but also because understanding what to expect from spirits is a good thing Smooth, isn't a flavor, and all Alcohol will have some burn to it. No matter how much you drink or how used to alcohol you are, the first few touches of ethanol on your tongue will have some burn. That's just a natural physical response to ethanol. Ethanol dries out cell tissue and will cause a tingle or astringency. That quickly will go away after a sip or two. Just know its always going to be there. Take a first taste roll it over your tongue breath in through your nose while your mouth is a little open and let that go away. Then try another sip. After a few, you'll start to actually get the real flavors of the spirit. Most of what people call "smooth" are things that are so diluted that you've dulled the ethanol burn (as well as the cogeners that actualy carry flavor, or things that are full fo sweeteners like many rums or flavored drinks. Instead of any one product, I recommend seeing if you have any spirit enthusiast friends or a good whiskey centric bar around and sitting down and doing a real tasting. Thanks. I do have some friends who dabble in bourbon drinking. I have been meaning to link up with them but it's been impossible lately. Yea as our mexi-juice guru says, smooth is at this point a selling "buzzword" .... to me a good intro is makers 46, or any other wheated bourbon, they are a sweeter type that lets your taste transition to the oakier and "spicer" (spice, not heat) bourbon, especiallyif your used to the modern mixed drinks with sugar..... Makers Makers 46 Larceny Weller (if you can find it) |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:44:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Try Maker's Mark. It was created to be a smooth, easy to drink bourbon. BT is very good also. I keep notes on what I try and Makers Mark is by baseline bourbon. For a starter though I'd recommend Evan Williams Sing Barrel Vintage. It's priced lower than Makers and while it's a perfectly fine bourbon it's not quite a strong flavor as Makers. I think it would be a better start for someone not familiar with whiskey / bourbon then take it from there. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 8:27:42 PM EDT
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For $20ish or less bucks:
Early Times Bottled in Bond, larceny, Ezra brooks, 1792 small batch, Very Old Barton 86 or 100, Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, Buffalo Trace.. the list can go on and on. |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 10:56:30 PM EDT
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Almost halfway through my bottle of MM46. I like the Carmel and vanilla flavor.
I am heading to the Liquor store to buy some stuff for the FIL, might try and find something else to drink. |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 9:46:18 PM EDT
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Bought some Buffalo Trace. Smoother and definitely not as bitey. I don't get the vanilla/Carmel notes that MM46 gave me.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 12:31:29 AM EDT
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MM46 is amazing bang for the buck. I’ve seen it for $30.
If you want smooth you should try Basil Hayden. It should be like $40 If you want to put some hair on your chest and experience bourbon, get Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. It is amazing. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 12:37:43 AM EDT
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Basil Hayden’s Bourbon
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Posted: 2/17/2021 12:44:38 AM EDT
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I strongly recommend Basil Hayden Dark Rye. It’s delicious and a very good value.
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