Sex & Shenanigans

[Mr_bogey]

You never know!
Elijah Craig is my go-to

Four Roses Small Batch is my daily drinker. Under $40 and full of flavor. Usually easy to find.

 

[LupineOne]

I'll have to put that on my list

Angel’s Envy is also very good. Smoothest I’ve ever had, which is nice every once in a while

 

[Photog1rl]

So...is there anyone that can direct me to a good brown liquor reference?
It does not need to include rum. I have that one fairly handled but whiskey, bourbon, scotch, are there more?...I’ve got no idea and it all reminds me of bad decisions in junior high.

 

[Bbl87]

You have some good stuff up your way. Travers City is a solid, mid-level bourbon.

I've heard good things, never tried it though.

We have Blaum Brothers that opened up near Galena not incredibly long ago, I think in the last few years they finally released their own bourbon. They were selling gin/vodka for years to get by while their bourbon aged. Theirs is actually the only gin I've had that I liked. I need to try their bourbon one of these days.

 

[Mr_bogey]

So...is there anyone that can direct me to a good brown liquor reference?
It does not need to include rum. I have that one fairly handled but whiskey, bourbon, scotch, are there more?...I’ve got no idea and it all reminds me of bad decisions in junior high.

I prefer Irish Whiskey to Scotch. My favorite is Red Breast. It's a little pricey (usually around $60 but silky smooth and delicious). Jameson recently came out with some varieties and their Black Barrel is very good for the price.
I can't tell you about all brown liquor but if you Google bourbon reviews, you can find 100s on you tube and there are probably a couple dozen websites.

 

[Mr_bogey]

Yes, I bartended my way through college and law school and yes, I do like a drink now and then.

 

[SixShooter14]

Yes, I bartended my way through college and law school and yes, I do like a drink now and then.

LMAO... I was too young to drink, legally, in college. (though I did my fair share illegally)

Then had no real desire to go to the bars and clubs in Memphis. But now I do enjoy it, just sitting and visiting with the bartender. We have A LOT of bars in my town and they're not busy on Wednesday or Thursday nights. So it's nice and quiet.

 

[LupineOne]

So...is there anyone that can direct me to a good brown liquor reference?
It does not need to include rum. I have that one fairly handled but whiskey, bourbon, scotch, are there more?...I’ve got no idea and it all reminds me of bad decisions in junior high.

What did you want to know? There’s a lot there

 

[Bry1313]

Maybe that's what i should start with. I don't drink at home that often but today I bought lots of staples. It's a home bar summer and i’ll be learning from all of you!

Makers Mark is the perfect starter bourbon, it’s reasonably priced so you aren’t wasting money if you don’t like it, it’s got a lot of wheat in it, so very mild, and mixes well for drinks but sips near well. Do it.

 

[Bry1313]

Didn't @SixShooter14 just post a warning about you?

What can I say, they took me with them before I was 21, so legally couldn't try it in public. However at home, I saw what my mom was given from her NY bosses.

Not to mention one of my real life besties for fun made me drink to test the breathalyzer for my limit.

Don’t trust @SixShooter14, he’s like Jon Snow, he knows nothing.

 

[SixShooter14]

Don’t trust @SixShooter14, he’s like Jon Snow, he knows nothing.

haha... I know, everything!

 

[Bry1313]

Ive been drinking bourbon for over 10 years. Best I’ve ever had was a couple years ago. Elijah Craig single barrel, barrel proof. Because it was a single barrel I’ll never have it again.
I’m not exaggerating, it was pure caramel and vanilla without the sweetness. At 122 proof, there was a lot of heat, but oh my god the flavor!

I want to go to there.

 

[Bry1313]

Do you have enough cherries to make me a drink @Bry1313 I know you don't shop at costco...

My bar is fully stocked, and it’s quality you should be after, not quantity.

 

[Bry1313]

Four Roses Small Batch is my daily drinker. Under $40 and full of flavor. Usually easy to find.

The glass is from the distillery. Drinking single barrel tonight.

https://imgur.com/a/AqPAqbS

 

[LupineOne]

I want to go to there.

You’ll get there if you keep drinking bourbon. Don’t rush it, and have an idea what you’re going to drink before you get the barrel proof. Know the ratio of the grains so you have an idea of the flavor profile you’ll be getting, and find that out by drinking different bourbons as well as what each grain does in general to the bourbon.
The knowledge and experience will help you have a good first barrel proof experience.
At least it did for me.

 

[Bry1313]

So...is there anyone that can direct me to a good brown liquor reference?
It does not need to include rum. I have that one fairly handled but whiskey, bourbon, scotch, are there more?...I’ve got no idea and it all reminds me of bad decisions in junior high.

Bourbon and Scotch are whiskey.

Drink bourbon if you want it to taste good, drink scotch if you want the taste of mowed grass or smoked peat.

 

[Bry1313]

Hey, not to throw anyone's convos off, but I was wondering if anyone wanted to PM for a chat.

No

 

[Bry1313]

You’ll get there if you keep drinking bourbon. Don’t rush it, and have an idea what you’re going to drink before you get the barrel proof. Know the ratio of the grains so you have an idea of the flavor profile you’ll be getting, and find that out by drinking different bourbons as well as what each grain does in general to the bourbon.
The knowledge and experience will help you have a good first barrel proof experience.
At least it did for me.

I’m good, was just quoting Liz Lemon because that bourbon sounded delicious.

 

[Bry1313]

Also, if you must try scotch, Monkey Shoulder is a good entry into that world. Gives you a taste of Scotland without feeling like you’ve have your face buried in the soil.

 

[Radiantcurves87]

Don’t trust @SixShooter14, he’s like Jon Snow, he knows nothing.

You might not like it when I say I have always liked Sansa and Arya Stark...so if @SixShooter14 is John Snow, there is some family loyalty there, my friend.

 

[Bry1313]

You might not like it when I say I have always liked Sansa and Arya Stark...so if @SixShooter14 is John Snow, there is some family loyalty there, my friend.

He’s a Targaryen, so we can be Starks and embrace the cold.

 

[SixShooter14]

You might not like it when I say I have always liked Sansa and Arya Stark...so if @SixShooter14 is John Snow, there is some family loyalty there, my friend.

I don't know who these people are... but OK?

 

[LupineOne]

You might not like it when I say I have always liked Sansa and Arya Stark...so if @SixShooter14 is John Snow, there is some family loyalty there, my friend.

“When people ask you what happened here, tell them the North remembers…”

 

[SixShooter14]

I prefer to identify with Arthur Morgan, just wish he had made his choices earlier.. but hey, whatever floats your boat.

 

[Photog1rl]

My bar is fully stocked, and it’s quality you should be after, not quantity.

I never doubted your quality...maybe that was a mistake??