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Are there many other Makers Mark ambassadors here?

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Originally Posted by Points Scrounger (Post 13847048)

Are there many other Makers Mark ambassadors here?

I'm not but my husband is. We went down to the distillery last fall to dip his bottle from his matured barrel. Quite fun and great marketing on their part.

I forgot to mention 'Pritchards'. A ton of flavor in this guy. Not the 'best of the best', but not fur back either. wj

Sorry. I know a lot of people like Makers, but it tastes like glue to me. Taste bud issue I guess.

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Originally Posted by Points Scrounger (Post 13847048)

Are there many other Makers Mark ambassadors here?

I'm a little curious about the programme. What are the benefits, and what is expected?

I don't think they have it outside the USA - nothing much is expected, but each year at Christmas they send promotional gifts: Makers Mark holiday cards, heavy plastic tumblers, wrapping paper, etc.

Jim Beam:)
I ain't got no taste, but I know what I like:p;):D.

I had Buffalo Trace last night for my first time. It wasn't great, not as sweet as I like, but not terrible either.

Timely bump! I'm enjoying some Woodford Reserve in the BA F lounge at LHR at this moment. :)

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Originally Posted by stimpy (Post 15610645)

Timely bump! I'm enjoying some Woodford Reserve in the BA F lounge at LHR at this moment. :)

They no longer serve JW Blue? :)

I've been given a bottle of Basil Hayden's for Christmas and it is excellent. I usually order Maker's in bars as it is a sure thing but I'm going to start asking for Basil.

As for American whiskies I order Jack or Jim reflexively in bars or on planes -- prefer Jim actually -- but at home I buy and drink Evan Williams. Most of the palate for a fraction of the price, especially if you are mixing it. The Green Label goes in Cokes.

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Originally Posted by number_6 (Post 15611287)

They no longer serve JW Blue? :)

Yes, it was there too. But I am a bourbon drinker. Not a fan of Scotch.

Have to 2nd the nomination of George T Stagg & Black Maple Hill. I know this is a Bourbon thread, but last night I tried an 18 yr old Rye from Vermont (?) - Whistle Pig. Best Rye I've ever had. wj

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Originally Posted by Mr H (Post 13252266)

I adore Bookers. It is very sweet and warming and the oiliness makes sure the flavour stays with you to the next morning. Sadly it's no longer available in the UK.

George T Stagg is wonderful too, but perhaps the rye bitterness would offend some. From the same stable, Sazerac Rye (not a Bourbon, I know) shows the true flavour of rye in the mashbill - a useful reference point. William Larue Weller, in the same stable, shows the toffee and chocolate flavours of a high class wheated whiskey.

Four Roses Single Barrel also gets my vote - sweet and complex.

Currently working through a bottle of Parker's Heritage Collection cask strength bourbon. Not in the same league as the Buffalo Trace offerings but good enough. Perhaps a wee bit astringent.

Worst was Mellow Corn (another not-Bourbon in the pure corn style). It started out nice but turned oily and cloying. Nasty. Can't say Rebel Yell did it for me either. Something astringent and one dimensional about it.

The Buffalo Trace Antiquities Collection is great.. The George T Stagg is exceptional and the William Larue Weller tasty as well... Eagle Rare 17 though was a bit of a disappointment....

Did a whisky tasting last weekend and here's how they ranked
1) George T Stagg
2) Pappy Van Winkle 15
3) William Larue Weller
4) Redbreast 12 year
5) Taylor Tornado Collection
6) Yamakazi 12 yr

Basil Hayden's is an excellent summer bourbon for sure. One of my favorite bottles I had was a private Willet 18 yr bottling... I've never been so sad to finish a bottle...

FDW