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Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome!

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Gurtholfin said:
Pansies. :p:D


Oh yeah, and Bushmill's Black is actually called "Black Bush." Gotta get me some Black Bush soon. ;)

Almost pulled the trigger yesterday, but need to finish another bottle first.


Also - what's a good bourbon for mixing (already have Double Oaked for the rare guest that wants something neat)?

Should be something that the Jack & Coke type would like, but isn't Jack or something that's expensive enough that you'd cringe a bit when someone wants to mix it.

I know we talked about bourbon previously, but I'm looking for a quality (but not premium) mixer this time.
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Evan Williams. Tastes like Jack. Looks like Jack (even the bottle). Half the price of Jack. The single barrel Evan runs about $20-22 around here.
 
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Brenthoven said:
Evan Williams. Tastes like Jack. Looks like Jack (even the bottle). Half the price of Jack. The single barrel Evan runs about $20-22 around here.
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It's proabably a re-labeled bottle of Jack, just like how Bailey's sells itself under the Carolyn's name in order to capture another (cheaper) segment of the market.
 
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St. Clown said:
It's proabably a re-labeled bottle of Jack, just like how Bailey's sells itself under the Carolyn's name in order to capture another (cheaper) segment of the market.
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Doubtful.

Jack's mash bill is 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye
EW's mash bill is 78% corn, 12% malted barley, and 10% rye

Close, but not quite the same.

Edit: Actually, I'm seeing 75, 12, 13 for EW from another source. So I'm not 100% sure which is correct.
 
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I thought the same thing (Bailey's/Carolyn's) but from what I could find they are two different distilleries. I dunno how, because I bet Jack has trademarks on that style, but who knows?
 
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I don't think you can trademark a mash bill. Besides, I'm guessing they have trade secret techniques, temperatures, pressures, oak sources, char level, etc that make it unique and very difficult to reproduce.
 
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dxmnkd316 said:
I don't think you can trademark a mash bill. Besides, I'm guessing they have trade secret techniques, temperatures, pressures, oak sources, char level, etc that make it unique and very difficult to reproduce.
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My bad. I was talking the bottle/design/etc.
 
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After reading a few additional reviews online, went with the EW Single for the shelf and found that my store once again carries Johnny Drum (which I've stocked for a few years and my buddy just killed my last bottle of on Monday), so I grabbed a bottle of that for the "rail" bourbon.
 
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Had a bomber of Brash Brewing Biggie Smalls. Its a brown ale blend, aged in rum barrels and other barrels, etc. It is extremely good. If you like barrel aged beers, buy this.
 
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Girliest hard liquor that you can drink while still seeming somewhat manly? My vote: southern comfort.
 
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ExileOnDaytonStreet said:
Girliest hard liquor that you can drink while still seeming somewhat manly? My vote: southern comfort.
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Some would say vodka, depending on the drink. But otherwise, SoCo is a solid choice.
 
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Local distiller just went public with their first bourbon today. Pike Street Bourbon. I'm not enough of a connoisseur to comment either way. I like Makers 46 and I have a fairly respectable assortment of bourbons and whiskeys and Scotch. I like this bourbon and I really think this company is on to something. For the record, I tend to start off my drinks with a little coke and then switch to strictly on the rocks later. The only potential issue? $40.00. The price point seems a little steep for something without a track record but I'm a fan of the little guy and I will $upport them.
 
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gmann said:
Local distiller just went public with their first bourbon today. Pike Street Bourbon. I'm not enough of a connoisseur to comment either way. I like Makers 46 and I have a fairly respectable assortment of bourbons and whiskeys and Scotch. I like this bourbon and I really think this company is on to something. For the record, I tend to start off my drinks with a little coke and then switch to strictly on the rocks later. The only potential issue? $40.00. The price point seems a little steep for something without a track record but I'm a fan of the little guy and I will $upport them.
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I usually adjust 20% or so for super small distilleries as to price. Currently drinking a 45th Parallel Border Bourbon (New Richmond, WI; about $48 for a bottle) and it's delicious and I'm a repeat customer. I'll pay extra to support the little guy if the product is good.
 
Brenthoven said:
I usually adjust 20% or so for super small distilleries as to price. Currently drinking a 45th Parallel Border Bourbon (New Richmond, WI; about $48 for a bottle) and it's delicious and I'm a repeat customer. I'll pay extra to support the little guy if the product is good.
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Panther Distillery. They have a listing of stores that carry their product on their website. Give them a shot.

For the record, their White Water Whiskey is pure gas. It's a product they could make quick while the real whiskey and bourbon was aging.
 
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gmann said:
Panther Distillery. They have a listing of stores that carry their product on their website. Give them a shot.

For the record, their White Water Whiskey is pure gas. It's a product they could make quick while the real whiskey and bourbon was aging.
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I've almost pulled the trigger on their product, but am unsure, and that is based purely on your (self-admitted non-expert) recommendation. What is their best product? I will probably pull that trigger sooner rather than later if I know the exact name of their best.
 
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gmann said:
Local distiller just went public with their first bourbon today. Pike Street Bourbon. I'm not enough of a connoisseur to comment either way. I like Makers 46 and I have a fairly respectable assortment of bourbons and whiskeys and Scotch. I like this bourbon and I really think this company is on to something. For the record, I tend to start off my drinks with a little coke and then switch to strictly on the rocks later. The only potential issue? $40.00. The price point seems a little steep for something without a track record but I'm a fan of the little guy and I will $upport them.
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Brenthoven said:
I usually adjust 20% or so for super small distilleries as to price. Currently drinking a 45th Parallel Border Bourbon (New Richmond, WI; about $48 for a bottle) and it's delicious and I'm a repeat customer. I'll pay extra to support the little guy if the product is good.
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Do these companies have distilleries in Bourbon County, KY, or are they just calling their whiskeys bourbons?
 
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