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Old Aug 6, 2009, 6:27 pm
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Originally Posted by DLfan
Wild Turkey, Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, etc. are all too pedestrian to drink neat or on the rocks.
I take it then you'd not take offense to my habit of drinking Makers' and Coke if someone with reasonably deep pockets is paying (my usual, on my own dime, is "[well] bourbon and Coke".)
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Old Aug 6, 2009, 6:38 pm
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I hope your last day is voluntary, but in any case that's really cool of you to do with your colleagues. ^
Not 100% voluntary - case of the messenger getting shot. I saw it coming and turned in my resignation. My boss (who had already given notice) negotiated a layoff so I would get a severance package. I have no idea where I'm going or what I'll do next, but at least I've eaten well all week on someone elses dime and will drink top shelf bourbon for a few days as well. ^
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Old Aug 6, 2009, 6:52 pm
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I have no idea where I'm going or what I'll do next...
good luck to you!

I went on the Maker's Mark distillery tour in Loretto KY and I guess it has remained one of my favorites.

Seems there are lots of Woodford Reserve fans, FYI in late October there are a few FT'ers who are going to enjoy Keeneland for some horse racing then another activity is to tour the Woodford Reserve distillery. See this thread for info: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...t-23-24-a.html

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Old Aug 6, 2009, 8:14 pm
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Originally Posted by nkedel
I take it then you'd not take offense to my habit of drinking Makers' and Coke if someone with reasonably deep pockets is paying (my usual, on my own dime, is "[well] bourbon and Coke".)
Not at all...that's how I drink it, too (well, Diet Coke)!
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Old Aug 6, 2009, 8:26 pm
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Originally Posted by DLfan
Not at all...that's how I drink it, too (well, Diet Coke)!
A couple of my friends took minor offense at my doing so. I've never had any of the better bourbons described in this thread, but would definitely try them neat before dumping coke in.
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Old Aug 7, 2009, 4:46 pm
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I had a very memorable 21st Birthday involving Wild Turkey, BBQ and the floor...does that qualify as best or worst?
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Old Aug 7, 2009, 6:52 pm
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Originally Posted by CMK10
I had a very memorable 21st Birthday involving Wild Turkey, BBQ and the floor...does that qualify as best or worst?
Depends, can you still drink Wild Turkey?

A similar night turned me off Miller High Life pretty much forever.
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Old Aug 10, 2009, 6:21 pm
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Originally Posted by csufabel
Bulleit is too strong for me at 90 Proof. If you haven't tried Buffalo Trace (also 90 proof), look for it, but it is nearly impossible to find on the west coast. To me it has to smoothest finish when sipped neat.
Found BT at Houstons in Century City at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. IMHO Woodford Reserve is much better than BT.
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Old Sep 15, 2009, 9:19 pm
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Originally Posted by SaigonCyclo
I didn't think Jack was a bourbon either?

My favorite is Elijah Craig 12 year old.
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I'll second the choice of Craig 12 year old. Made by the makers of Evan Williams, it's very good at a value price just like EW. It may not be the greatest, but you can't beat the quality/price ratio.
I am currently sipping on a glass of Elijah Craig and I have to say it is quite the bargain. I pay between $32 and $38 for 750 ml of Woodford Reserve or Basil Hayden. This stuff was priced at $20.50. I may be unemployed, but I can still afford good bourbon for a while longer. ^
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Old Sep 16, 2009, 10:30 am
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No love for Evan Williams?
Though I usually drink Makers Mark or Knob Creek in my Manhattans, I have a deep love in my heart for Evan Williams Single Barrel. I haven't found it very often in local liquor stores, but it was easy to find up in New Hampshire when I was in college. And cheap too - used to run 20 bucks for a 750, looks like it goes for a bit more now.
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Old Sep 16, 2009, 10:45 am
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Maker's Mark undoubtedly ranks as the best, IMNSHO. It's interesting to me that they are the smallest Bourbon distillery in operation.

I would choose Wild Turkey as the worst.
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Old Sep 16, 2009, 12:19 pm
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Makers Mark, Woodford,Blantons,Hirsh, Pappy are all great

1 not mentioned is Old Weller (Red Label) smooth as a babys tush

I cant drink any of these but straight up, Ice or water or club soda only dilutes it IMO
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Old Sep 16, 2009, 2:16 pm
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Please don't confuse Jack Daniels with Bourbon. JD is Tennessee Whiskey.
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Old Sep 16, 2009, 2:43 pm
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Please don't confuse Jack Daniels with Bourbon. JD is Tennessee Whiskey.
Tell that to the FA's on American Airlines.

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Old Sep 16, 2009, 4:17 pm
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Originally Posted by par8thed
Please don't confuse Jack Daniels with Bourbon. JD is Tennessee Whiskey.
Although not from Tennessee I put Jim Beam along side JD, and if if thats all there is Id rather have a Single Malt Scotch
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