Whiskey Wednesday!

[Texas42]

Surprisingly good.

Their rye is one of the better ones, and is one of my three go to rye whiskies. Will have to try this sometime.

Still Austin makes a great bourbon.

 

[EZ-E]

Surprisingly good.

One of my buddies lives not too far from the Dickel Distillery.

Im enjoying Jack Honey in some sweet tea.

 

[Axxe55]

It's Whiskey Wednesday!

 

[SURVIVOR619]

This one's for you @toddnjoyce... my local store did not have any 'bottled in bond' in stock; however this caught my eye and it's actually quite tasty. Wouldn't be my everyday but nonethless, the vinegar/pepper note at the end is smooth.

Wait did I say everyday...?

 

[toddnjoyce]

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Some things are just too much. Beer aged in bourbon barrels, for example. This, too.

 

[toddnjoyce]

This is on my go find it list right now.

 

[SQLGeek]

Here is a fact about whiskey that most people who drink will not admit; nothing good has ever came from drinking whiskey or any other alcoholic beverage.

Sure, Jan.

 

[SQLGeek]

I like Maker's, I'll need to try Balcones.

But another time. I'm temporarily dry right now.

 

[Axxe55]

 

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[toddnjoyce]

I like Maker's, I'll need to try Balcones.

But another time. I'm temporarily dry right now.

Maker’s and Balcones are kind of opposite ends of the spectrum, taste wise. What is it about Maker’s that you prefer over other bourbons?

 

[SQLGeek]

Maker’s and Balcones are kind of opposite ends of the spectrum, taste wise. What is it about Maker’s that you prefer over other bourbons?

Huh. I was basing that on what someone else had said further up.

I dunno why I like it, I just do. I'm not otherwise sophisticated enough to tell you in any detail.

 

[innominate]

Some things are just too much. Beer aged in bourbon barrels, for example. This, too.

Yeah, I don't know about Tabasco bourbon. But I have to disagree on a bourbon barrel aged stout. There are marginal ones out there but a barrel aged stout done right is one of my favorite beers. One of my friends was part of the home brew club in Illinois that inspired the goose island bourbon County stout. I like a good high abv barley wine too. But what do I know, I'm drinking gin on whiskey Wednesday

 

[toddnjoyce]

Huh. I was basing that on what someone else had said further up.

I dunno why I like it, I just do. I'm not otherwise sophisticated enough to tell you in any detail.

I’d tell you try Bulleit, Larceny, and Wild Turkey 101 before going the Balcones, and I like Balcones for what it is, a niche product targeting a price point.

 

[SQLGeek]

Tried Bulleit once and hated it. I don't remember exactly why either but I found it hard to drink. Could be the high rye content. Not a fan of the original Wild Turkey either. Not sure how Wild Turkey 101 compares to that.

Have you tried any of the Leadslingers line?

 

[Vaquero]

I don't drink whiskey, but,

 

[toddnjoyce]

Tried Bulleit once and hated it. I don't remember exactly why either but I found it hard to drink. Could be the high rye content. Not a fan of the original Wild Turkey either. Not sure how Wild Turkey 101 compares to that.

Have you tried any of the Leadslingers line?

Maker’s is a low ABV wheated bourbon. Bulleit and the others, to include 101 are wheated with a higher ABV, sometimes referred to as being spicier.

With this knowledge I would suggest Woodford or Knob Creek.

I’ve had Leadslingers and know the people behind it. It’s not Maker’s.

Have you tried W. L. Weller Special Reserve or any of the Four Roses?

 

[SQLGeek]

I have not. I've tried more Irish whiskys than I have bourbons. Heathen that I am.

Spicier makes sense. I think that's a good description and why I didn't like Bulleit.

Appreciate the recommendations! Adding them to my list.

 

[innominate]

I’d tell you try Bulleit, Larceny, and Wild Turkey 101 before going the Balcones, and I like Balcones for what it is, a niche product targeting a price point.

I bought my first balcones a few weeks ago. Red label pot still. Haven't opened it yet. Also have a Russell 10yr, michters, and 3 different bottled in bond varieties i have yet to open. If I don't get to drinking more I fear I could lose my Louisiana privileges.