LadyEmeraude
Northwest Washington State, USA
I was at a gathering last week, celebration, and the drink people were ordering
was a Whiskey drink, oh they were so happy!
was a Whiskey drink, oh they were so happy!
What is the appeal of 'Whiskey'
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oldaunt
professional hermit
Never really cared for the taste, but did enjoy a bit of beer or good wine, once in a while a gin and tonic.
Nathan
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- High Desert- Calif.
The alcohol content is the main attraction, the taste is acquired. I prefer Cutty Sark Scotch nowadays, IMO smoother than the common whiskeys and bourbons.
Gaer
"Angel whisperer"
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- New Mexico U.S.A.
Disgustedman
Senior Member
I tried bourbon whiskey. Good God how disgusting!! I'll take Vodka or 151 Rum
Alligatorob
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Other than the taste, smell, feeling in your mouth and on the way down, how it makes you feel after drinking, and good friends and cigars to accompany I can't think of a thing!
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Alligatorob
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My first over indulgence was Old Grand Dad bourbon. At age 17 it was the cheapest I could find. A friend and I sat out in the yard with a running garden hose, we took turns chugging followed by the hose chaser until the bottle was gone...
Kept me away from bourbon for years afterwards. I got over it... Probably what got me started on Irish and Scotch whiskeys. Tullamore DEW is my favorite today.
Alligatorob
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Never turned one down!
Aunt Mavis
I have met the enemy and he is us. Pogo
I don’t go within 10 yards of whiskey.
CarolfromTX
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- Central Texas
Bourbon is my spirit of choice. Dave and I went to Kentucky a few years ago and went on the Bourbon Trail. It was very interesting. We heard lots and lots of great stories, and learned a bunch. For example, to be considered bourbon, a whiskey has to be at least 50% corn, distilled in the U.S., and aged in new oak barrels. It’s the char inside the barrels that imparts both the color and flavor. Every distillery has its own mash bill, or recipe.
spectratg
Senior Member
- Location
- Adamstown, MD
To each her (or his) own! It would be a pretty dull world if we all liked the same thing.
Nemo2
Senior Member
- Location
- Belleville, ON
The only thing I ever liked about whiskey:
hearlady
Homebody
- Location
- N Carolina
Not fer me, Ill take a strong coffee instead.
Llynn
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- Pacific NorthWET
I've enjoyed Whiskey since my Navy days but It took me some years to really develop a serious appreciation for really good Whisky. Now, I mostly drink single malt the peatier the better. There are several bourbons I like, however.
-Oy-
Bloke with a camera
- Location
- Lancashire
Mmmmmm Whisky! Love the stuff but it has to be good stuff. Mainly Whisky for me (that's Scottish) but quite like a Whiskey (Irish) if it's a good one. I don't have much experience with Bourbon. I had a bottle of Welsh stuff recently and if I ever need to clean up some brass buttons I may get another
I tend to gravitate towards the smoky Islay Whiskies like Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bunnahabhain, Bruichladdich etc. But do like other areas too. Faves include Glendronach, Glenfarclas and anCnoc.
I have a few very nice ones coming for my birthday and Christmas aka Birthmas very soon
I tend to gravitate towards the smoky Islay Whiskies like Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bunnahabhain, Bruichladdich etc. But do like other areas too. Faves include Glendronach, Glenfarclas and anCnoc.
I have a few very nice ones coming for my birthday and Christmas aka Birthmas very soon
Lilac
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- Flyover Country
Makers Mark or Woodford Reserve ... excellent with an ice ball. There are some that are too harsh & aren't enjoyable to imbibe.
Packerjohn
Packerjohn
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- Canada
I heard Tex Ritter sing this song way back in the 60s when he came to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and did his performance at the old auditorium that is now our provincial archives. He also sang, "Green Grow The Lilacs." Not sure why I remember this but he must of greatly impressed me. Never, did see Pete Seeger. Too Bad!
Yeah, that's my drink
Just a nip ever now and then
Remy
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- Location
- California, USA
I guess it's the result. But I can get there with a great tasting lemon drop martini also.
jujube
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I love the aroma, hate the taste, except in hot toddies where the taste is moderated by the honey and lemon.