• Jo Miran
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    Maybe don’t drink shit whiskey and try a good bourbon instead?

    • @dance_ninja
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      And the amazing thing is you don’t need to pay a premium for the good stuff compared to Scotch.

        • @Skanky
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          Plenty of good cheap bourbon out there:

          Cheapest, but very drinkable:

          • Evan Williams
          • Very Old Barton

          A little more expensive, but amazing:

          • Buffalo Trace
          • Four Roses
          • Basil Hayden
          • 1792
            • @Skanky
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              No problem! Enjoy your alcoholic adventure!

          • @dance_ninja
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            What @[email protected] recommended is a good starter collection. Figure out your pallette preferences. Basically avoid the big name labels like Makers (same rule as for beer). If you have a Costco membership, you can get a good price.

        • @[email protected]
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          114 days ago

          About $40-$100 is the sweet spot.

          • Woodford reserve
          • high West
          • old Forester 1870, 1910, 1920
          • angels envy
    • themeatbridge
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      Also, an ice cube or splash of water opens up the bourbon and improves the flavor. There’s nothing uncouth about having your alcohol the way it tastes best.

      Edit: Sorry, just noticed this was a 2 week old post.

        • @ATDA
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          This also depends on life cuz sometimes… Cheap is fine.

            • @ivanafterall
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              Not a huge, huge bourbon fan, but Buffalo Trace used to be a solid “budget” option during my trendy cocktail phase. Perfectly passable, even enjoyable, straight.

    • @[email protected]
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      530 days ago

      Oak contains vanillins and wood sugars. French oak tends to taste a little bit more spiced and American oak tends to be a bit more sweet.

      When making my apple mead, I always add French oak while maturing, and it makes a huge difference in taste. I add it mostly for the tannins though (the bitter part of tea), which gives it more “chew” (like the difference between white and red wine).

  • @[email protected]
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    1030 days ago

    From someone where poor alcoholics drink Listerine to get drunk despite how hard it is on their body, it is nothing like bourbon and a scourge on humanity. My city took it off of user shelves and behind the counter at stores and pharmacies until lobbying got their way.

    Oh and btw it only works short term and doesn’t even cover half the causes of bad breath.

  • Possibly linux
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    I would try that

    Its one of those things that’s bizarre enough to be entertaining

  • @[email protected]
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    I’ve always preferred straight alcohol. I never get why so many people are unable to drink it.

    Like… It’s strong. That’s the point. Yet still, one sip of your drink and they have to make a big thing out of it. It’s not a blended sugar drink, lol. It’s like an espresso… Brace yourself for flavor town and take a SIP.

    • themeatbridge
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      If it is an unfamiliar sensation, then people will often take a larger sip than they should, and the strong alcohol flavor and feel is jarring. Some people enjoy the flavor, but need to blend it with something else to pick up on subtle notes.

  • @[email protected]
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    I don’t know wtf you’re drinking. Bourbon ain’t made in your buddies backyard over the course of a week or two.

  • @[email protected]
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    328 days ago

    I think I would unironically like this. I mean Bourbon is OK, but its not the mash up of chicken and burning promised above.