I don't necessarily pay attention to the brand but one christmas eve I remember noticing that Crown Royal was really of good quality. I made an effort to drink it slow and had a great evening. If I drink the stuff too fast at first that's when I get all crazy. So I have a tendency to drink beer rather than hard liquor.
It's Friday! Let's Drink Some Whisk(e)y!! (Responsibly, Of Course)
by Low-Key Lysmith 121 Replies latest jw friends
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Low-Key Lysmith
Crown goes down very easily. You have to watch yourself or it'll sneak up on you.
I tend to go for the more full-bodied whiskies, like Scotch & Bourbon. Not easy to pound that stuff.
I brewed beer for a living for a while too. I love beer. Not everybody knows this, but whisky is essentially distilled beer.
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leavingwt
Hey, what an interesting job.
Bourbon is my drink of choice. I like it room temperature, neat. Maker's Mark is my favorite, but there are several cheaper brands that I keep in stock on a regular basis.
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leavingwt
Only recently did I try Jameson Irish Whiskey for the very first time. Below is a snapshot that I took at my boss' St. Patrick's Day party. He had the regular and the 12-year variety. I must say that I was very impressed.
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Low-Key Lysmith
Makers is a fine example of a bourbon. It is unique, though, due to it's high winter wheat content. All bourbons, by law, must be produced from no less than 51% corn. Most on the market are at least 70%. Different distilleries will incorporate other cereal grains into the mix, like rye, wheat, and barley. Adding rye will make for a drier, spicier bourbon. Wheat makes for a softer, sweeter whiskey. If you were to try Makers (heavy wheat) next to say, Bulleit Bourbon (28% rye), the Makers will be much sweeter, while the Bulleit is much drier and spicier. Most bourbon distilleries lean a little heavier on the rye. Barley is generally added too as barley has the most natural enzymes needed to induce natural fermentation.
Also, by law, Bourbon must be matured in new American white oak casks for no less than two years. Most on the market are at least four. It is for this reason that most of these barrels go over to countries like Scotland and Ireland to mature their whiskeys. No re-using the barrels in the USA. You can only use them once.
Bourbon must also, by law, be produced in the United States. Up until 1964, Bourbon had to be produced in Kentucky. It can now be made anywhere in America, but still, 99% of all bourbons out there are still made in Kentucky.
Bourbon must also be produced from all natural ingredients. No artificial color or flavor.
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leavingwt
My wife and I toured the Maker's Mark facility a few years back. Lovely grounds.
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Low-Key Lysmith
Heh heh. Somebody at the party really likes Jack.
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palmtree67
I like the new Crown Royal Black.
My favourite is Blue Label.
I mostly buy Dalmore Cigar Malt (the one with the deer head on the label).
I liked your info, there, Low-Key! Thanks!
Palm
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palmtree67
I like the new Crown Royal Black.
My favourite is Blue Label.
I mostly buy Dalmore Cigar Malt (the one with the deer head on the label).
I liked your info, there, Low-Key! Thanks!
Palm
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palmtree67
Oooops.
Crappy hotel wi-fi made me double post.....
