Bourbon

[Paulie Dangerously]

Over Christmas I had that Noro Virus/Vomiting bug that was going round which put the mockers on the excessive drinking and eating I planned to do.

 

I normally drink cider or lager and the occasional JD and coke. As it transpires the only think I could stomach drinking during my recovery was JD with ice. I got a real taste for it.

 

I've had Jim Bean in the same manner and Buffalo. I am currently drinking Aldi's own effort Clarke's Old Kentucky which is surprisingly nice and a lot smoother then I'd envisioned. I know Makers Mark is a good one as well but have never tried it

 

Anyone throw any recommendations to me?

[Section_31]

This is one of the finest drinks which will ever pass your lips, smooth enough to drink neat.

 

 

Wild Turkey will put hairs on your chest too, 50%.

[Paulie Dangerously]

How does it differ from the regular J to the D?

[sparta7]

Paulie,

 

I love malt whisky, but bourbon is great too, you have a malt straight but if you want a longer drink then bourbon is the go to, with coke and ice ( malt has to be straight, any additions are blasphemous).

 

Morrisons own is pretty good, and in a place a I used to live in there was a Booze Buster nearby and they sold one called Penny Packer which was excellent. Dunno if they still do but it was good

 

But if you are going for another "name" then Wild Turkey is the one. Lovely and smooth a great drink.

 

Bourbon....yum.

[Section_31]

How does it differ from the regular J to the D?

 

Just ridiculously smooth mate, tastes incredible. It's £30 in ASDA, well worth it.

[md1892]

About 3 times the price ! The Sainsbury's own brand is surprisingly good also

[Paulie Dangerously]

Paulie,

 

I love malt whisky, but bourbon is great too, you have a malt straight but if you want a longer drink then bourbon is the go to, with coke and ice ( malt has to be straight, any additions are blasphemous).

 

Morrisons own is pretty good, and in a place a I used to live in there was a Booze Buster nearby and they sold one called Penny Packer which was excellent. Dunno if they still do but it was good

 

But if you are going for another "name" then Wild Turkey is the one. Lovely and smooth a great drink.

 

Bourbon....yum.

 

My birds brother let me taste a few of his expensive single malts over new year but they took my breath away...in a none good way. They have too much bite for me. I will be exploring the world of bourbons though. Wild turkey is next on my list

 

Just ridiculously smooth mate, tastes incredible. It's £30 in ASDA, well worth it.

 

Pricey, but then my birthday is coming up!

 

About 3 times the price ! The Sainsbury's own brand is surprisingly good also

 

I would've discounted these kind of brands if I wasn't drinking Aldi's own at the mo and really enjoying it!

[Carradona]

Malarkey and I went out for a meal a couple of weeks ago (it was dead romantic and that), but he recommended some of that Makers Mark stuff. Very smooth drink, and moves up to my second favourite "spirit", after spiced rum.

[RedKnight]

You can't be drinking supermarket's own spirits. You're not a tramp.

[Carradona]

Yea, I'm with Jules on this one.

[Paulie Dangerously]

 

It's a winner

[RedKnight]

My drinks cabinet (the cupboard in my kitchen that houses my boiler) contains 3 bottles of Jamesons, uno bottle of Jack Daniels and one bottle of Glen Livet. Classy.

[RedKnight]

Redneck Paulie.

[sparta7]

My drinks cabinet (the cupboard in my kitchen that houses my boiler) contains 3 bottles of Jamesons, uno bottle of Jack Daniels and one bottle of Glen Livet. Classy.

 

This sounds like the doorway to heaven.

[Paulie Dangerously]

Redneck Paulie.

 

 

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[Section_31]

RK is 100% correct on the supermarket thing, bollocks to that. The Gentleman Jack really is worth the money.

 

Anyone had Johnnie Walker? Fancy trying it but can't get my head around all the colour coded shit.

[sparta7]

Well I make no apology for supermarket bourbon, when I've been skint and unhinged by divorce and financial sodomy I've made a bottle of supermarket bourbon, a bottle of coke and the box set of Brass Eye stretch into a few good evenings.

 

And I havent a clue whats going on with Johnnie walker labels.

[Remmie]

In my student days I used to drink an Aldi own brand different from the one above though. It was fucking lush, tasted chocolatey and preferred it to more expensive stuff like JD and Jim Beam. Can't remember what it was called and they long since stopped selling it though sadly. I am firmly in the Malt camp now, though would never get drunk on it so for getting drunk I'll do some Bourbon.

[Lee909]

Get some L&G woodford Reserve if you want one slightly cheaper try Bulliet.

[s(k)aturation]

I'm probably in that significant minority that thinks single malt whiskey is expensive and over-rated.

 

I'm a blend man myself.

 

Teachers and soda. Beaut.

[GUS]

Another vote for Wild Turkey from me. It's so strong you can't neck it or drink loads of it. Sorts the men out from the boys.

[Carradona]

My drinks cabinet (the cupboard in my kitchen that houses my boiler) contains 3 bottles of Jamesons, uno bottle of Jack Daniels and one bottle of Glen Livet. Classy.

 

Does that not make the drinks warm?

[Sugar Ape]

The Gentleman Jack really is worth the money.

 

Agreed. It is lovely.

 

This is nicer, however. It's about £40 a bottle and they sell it in Costco. Just an amazing taste.

 

 

I also got this off someone for Christmas, it's a gift pack containing the normal Jack, The Gentleman Jack and the Single Barrel Jack. Worth getting to try them. It's £14.99 on this site :

 

Jack Daniels Family Miniatures

 

[Section_31]

I'm not that into the single barrell, I think it's cheaper than Gentleman Jack in ASDA too although the bottle may be smaller. I've never been that fussed on Scotch, I prefer the stronger taste of bourbon.

[Sugar Ape]

I'm not that into the single barrell, I think it's cheaper than Gentleman Jack in ASDA too although the bottle may be smaller.

 

It's been at least a tenner dearer whenever I've seen it. Unless it is a smaller bottle as you say. I prefer that, but the Gentleman Jack is a lovely drink.

 

Just seen that gift set for £12.50 on Amazon as well

 

Jack Daniels Family Gift Pack (includes Gentleman Jack & Single Barrel): Amazon.co.uk: Grocery

 

I'm going to have to try some of this fudge now I've noticed it.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gardiners-Daniels-Tennessee-Whiskey-Fudge/dp/B0012BI6IE/ref=pd_cp_grocery_2