Whisky, Bourbon, the hard stuff. I've developed a taste for it, but I don't know where to start. Gentlemen, please impart some of your knowledge to me. Which brands are liquid gold, which brands are favoured piss? Should I dilute it with coke/juice? Where should a newbie like me start off? Any particular place they sell it cheaper?

I look forward to your advice.

 

Feel free to delete this thread if it's too "adult"

uhh...dont put juice in it.

 

That would taste crap.

uhh...dont put juice in it.

 

That would taste crap.

 

Certain alcohols mixed with certain juices taste excellent.

How old are you? Are we contributing to juvenile delinquincy by writing in this thread? If so, yay!

 

Im a fan of vodka, I used to take a freezing cold bottle to a party and just swig from it lol. Stupidity.

 

Nowadays I like a good Screwdriver (Vodka and Orange Juice) or a Corona with lime. Mmmmm sexy Mexican beer.

 

EDIT: always keep clear spirits in the freezer - the alcohol wont freeze and it makes the drink cold too.

Edited August 10, 200816 yr by Haydn_

Same with jager, or anything over about 30%

corona ftw, just so expensive....buts its worth every cent

jack daniels. And if you hate drinking spirits follow it up with a coke chaser.

I usually just drink Jim Beam black label - sometimes with coke, sometimes without. Haven't tried freezing it :-)

 

Don't mind a good scotch - Glenlivet is nice, as is one I tried a few weeks ago which I can't remember the name of (but it of course also started with 'Glen')

corona ftw, just so expensive....buts its worth every cent

 

You are joking right? Corona is disgusting and it should not be associated with the principle of beer. Check out the reviews on ratebeer, some pretty funny things have been said about it.

 

On topic - if you're after a scotch whiskey try Glenlivet. Can generally get it for around $40 a bottle from nearly any bottle shop.

 

Probably the best cheap scotch there is, very drinkable straight up but mixes well with soda or a little bit of water. Better off spending an extra $10 over something like Johnny Red which tastes like arse and isn't a single malt either.

 

I don't know too much about bourbon as I'm not really a fan of it.

I only drink scotch and beer as far as alcohol goes. And scotch is easy; if it costs you more than $70 a bottle it's too good to mix with anything other that water.

Never liked rum except for the stuff I can't afford and the bourbon they give you in the pubs - Beam and Cougar - tastes like sand or concentrated sugar depending on what you mix it with.

Try anything you can get your hands on even if it's only a glass or a shot. You'll soon figure out what's for getting drunk with and what's for enjoyment.

I usually just drink Jim Beam black label - sometimes with coke, sometimes without. Haven't tried freezing it :-)

 

Don't mind a good scotch - Glenlivet is nice, as is one I tried a few weeks ago which I can't remember the name of (but it of course also started with 'Glen')

 

Glenfiddich?

The Balvinie, yummy stuff that single malt.

 

I like Gin Martini's, I like Belgian beer.

 

I pretty much like everything that is not liquorish or some other horrid syrupy crap.

I only drink scotch and beer as far as alcohol goes. And scotch is easy; if it costs you more than $70 a bottle it's too good to mix with anything other that water.

Never liked rum except for the stuff I can't afford and the bourbon they give you in the pubs - Beam and Cougar - tastes like sand or concentrated sugar depending on what you mix it with.

Try anything you can get your hands on even if it's only a glass or a shot. You'll soon figure out what's for getting drunk with and what's for enjoyment.

 

What he said.

I like Gin Martini's, I like Belgian beer.

 

I pretty much like everything that is not liquorish or some other horrid syrupy crap.

 

I just got given a few bottles of Hoegaarden for my birthday. That's Belgian I'm told.

red cordial!

 

i mean...with vodka

for the last few years, pure black label smirknoff 50% have 3 litres of it in the cupboard atm. If you want it to be a nice drink instead of straight, I like it with a good strong orange juice or any other form of decent brand juice. If im in a hurry and dont have time to go home and get a bottle, Ill just buy a carton of doubble black skmirknoff cans on the way, but prefer a bottle as the cartons cost $80-90 compared to 700m bottel -$35-45

Never drink brown spirits these days...Beer and vodka for me..Well I mean beer or Vodka.

 

davee is right about corona...() davee).

 

ACC1...who are you calling butterflies btw...:err:

Johnnie Walker blue on the rocks...yum.

 

Otherwise Jim Beam and coke. Used to LOVE Bundergurg Rum O.P but found it made me violent so I'm allowed one can on rare occasions.

 

And Fire Engines: Vodake, lemonade and red cordial in a big glass.

Pepsi Max

Water

Scotch is better than bourbon IMHO.

 

Johnny Walker is the main brand I drink.

 

The one thing you need to know about whisky is that depending on its age price and quality varies:

 

Eg. for Johnny Walker in order of cheapest to most expensive:

 

Red (young)

Black (12 years)

Green (15 years)

Gold (15 to 18 years)

Blue (No age specification, practically like drinking liquid gold regarding taste and price)

 

I suggest you stick with black and above if you plan on drinking it straight or on the rocks (with ice).

Edited August 10, 200816 yr by mrchickenfool

Too bad its blended

Certain alcohols mixed with certain juices taste excellent.

 

Not whiskey or bourbon. OP seems to be wondering about whiskey, after what he said in first sentence? Maybe I misread

Don't think it was Glenfiddich, bish. Came in a small fat stumpy bottle. (was at a restaurant at the time and I think my vision was a little blurry in the first place)

 

for the last few years, pure black label smirknoff 50% have 3 litres of it in the cupboard atm.

 

This, mixed with that Schweppes (I think) tonic water infused with lime is just pure bloody win. I could drink that all night.

 

Anyway, I'd recommend playing with JB Black and Glenlivet if you want to play with Bourbon or Scotch, respectively. For some reason I prefer even standard JB over JD.

I stick with blue label smirnoff. Better than red but not hugely expensive