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Bourbon...

#101
groooooove said:
get a proper whiskey glass! it makes the world of difference.

http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Cry...id=1386639770&sr=8-3&keywords=glencairn+glass

it may seem over-the-top-malt-snobby to mention this, but i've (more than once) had the same dram side by side in two different glasses. the glencairn makes everything more enjoyable, focuses all the smells, and consequently flavors. in reasonably priced whiskys (black bottle scotch, glenlivet 12, rittenhouse bonded rye, ext) and the "good stuff" too.
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Glencairns are the best way to go all around if you have whisky that is good enough to enjoy all aspects, and they're the only whisky glass actually designed for the appreciation of fine whiskies as opposed to not making you have to smell them (shot glasses) or being able to mask the smell with ice (all tumbler styles designed for use with ice cubes or added water).

You can still add a drop of water if you like, but if you like fine whisky, you'll love it in a Glencairn!
 
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#102
I picked up a bottle of Larceny last night. I was very pleased. For a couple dollars more I don't think I can go back to the Beam after drinking this.
 

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#104
I'm mainly a tequila guy, but I like a change of pace from time to time. My problem with bourbon is that I always find it much too sweet for my taste. I really like Scotch whiskys, but these are just just too damned expensive these days. Can anyone recommend some (affordable) American whiskeys that would appeal to someone like me who strongly prefers dry to sweet?
 
#106
Lobster11 said:
I'm mainly a tequila guy, but I like a change of pace from time to time. My problem with bourbon is that I always find it much too sweet for my taste. I really like Scotch whiskys, but these are just just too damned expensive these days. Can anyone recommend some (affordable) American whiskeys that would appeal to someone like me who strongly prefers dry to sweet?
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You might like Rye Whisky. Here's one I like...
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#107
Lobster11 said:
I'm mainly a tequila guy, but I like a change of pace from time to time. My problem with bourbon is that I always find it much too sweet for my taste. I really like Scotch whiskys, but these are just just too damned expensive these days. Can anyone recommend some (affordable) American whiskeys that would appeal to someone like me who strongly prefers dry to sweet?
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I prefer a sweeter bourbon so idk how much I can help, but i had some Knob creek single barrel reserve not too long ago that had a little sweetness at the start with a dry finish. You might enjoy that. Bulleit is also another good option
 
#108
bkbirge said:
You might like Rye Whisky. Here's one I like...
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Yes, I think rye whiskeys might be right up my alley. They seem to vary quite a bit with respect to the proportion of rye relative to corn, though, and even some (cheap) ryes I've tried were still too sweet. Any recommendations for particular rye whiskeys that are especially long on the (dry) rye and short on the (sweet) corn?
 
#109
Lobster11 said:
Yes, I think rye whiskeys might be right up my alley. They seem to vary quite a bit with respect to the proportion of rye relative to corn, though, and even some (cheap) ryes I've tried were still too sweet. Any recommendations for particular rye whiskeys that are especially long on the (dry) rye and short on the (sweet) corn?
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Give Bulleit Rye whiskey a try. I believe its 95% rye
 

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#110
The Yellow Rose one is very slightly sweet, I'm a dry kind of guy too and I like it. Rye's will in general be less sweet than bourbons simply because they can't call themselves rye unless there is at least 51% of rye in the mash. Bourbons have at least 51% of corn. Yellow Rose straight rye is 95% rye.

Flavor Profile:
COLOR: Copper, amber.
NOSE: Mild vanilla and pine with hint of brown sugar.
PALATE: Slightly sweet, spearmint with mild pepper and maple.
FINISH: Medium finish with less pepper than other rye whiskey’s.
COMMENTS: One of the best rye whiskey’s ever! Makes for the perfect Old Fashion or Manhattan!

Here's some other choices...
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#111
Lobster11 said:
I'm mainly a tequila guy, but I like a change of pace from time to time. My problem with bourbon is that I always find it much too sweet for my taste. I really like Scotch whiskys, but these are just just too damned expensive these days. Can anyone recommend some (affordable) American whiskeys that would appeal to someone like me who strongly prefers dry to sweet?
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Go for a Rye instead of a regular bourbon. Bulleit Rye is a good place to start.
 
#115
Doing some afternoon steaks and boozin with a buddy of mine. I just picked up some of this stuff on the way. The guy at the liquor store happened to have an open bottle and let me try it. Very good stuff. Apparently it's meant to sub out for clear liquids for cocktails, but it was fine straight up. Super smooth.
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