2015 Summer Bourbon/Scotch/whiskey thread

So, baseball is over. There's a few months till football season. Nows the time when the threads get extra silly, even by ragin pagin standards. So in lieu of more band/name/uniform/conference/etc threads I propose an all bourbon thread.

First up:

What's your favorite bourbon?

What's the proper recipe for an old fashioned?

For me I like buffalo trace. Good compromise between taste and price. As far as old fashioneds go I like em every way. Fruit muddled, fruit not muddled, no fruit, club soda, no club soda....I like em all. But the proper way is sugar cube, bitters, dash of water, muddle the sugar, chunk of ice and some bourbon. Simple and strong.

Fire away.

I like George Dickel No. 8. Cheaper bourbon, but great taste. I find it's not as harsh as Buffalo Trace, but has a similar flavor profile.

I'm a fan of the old fashioned's in the style of Don's seafood. Muddled cherry and orange. Couple of dashes of bitters and teaspoon of simple syrup. All this in a tumbler glass filled with ice. Add bourbon till glass is 3/4 to full with bourbon.

Can I propose a thread rule?

If anyone suggests a bottle of bourbon that is north of $100/bottle then you must invite all interested parties to a tasting party of said bottle at your residence.

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Originally Posted by CajunFan3406

Can I propose a thread rule?

If anyone suggests a bottle of bourbon that is north of $100/bottle then you must invite all interested parties to a tasting party of said bottle at your residence.

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Good call!

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Originally Posted by stpacronym

I like George Dickel No. 8. Cheaper bourbon, but great taste. I find it's not as harsh as Buffalo Trace, but has a similar flavor profile.

I'm a fan of the old fashioned's in the style of Don's seafood. Muddled cherry and orange. Couple of dashes of bitters and teaspoon of symple syrup. All this in a tumbler glass filled with ice. Add bourbon till glass is 3/4 to full with bourbon.

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Cant beat a Dons Old Fashioned!

http://coolmaterial.com/food-drink/t...at-least-once/

Some of these are insanely priced, some are right in the wheelhouse. Hammer was the Jeffersons Oceans what we had Saturday night watching the ballgame?

Z

Great thread leading up to our opening football game in Kentucky. I have been to a game there, and they drink A LOT of Bourbon. (in and out of the stadium). Tailgating there would be a good place to put all these Old Fashioned recipes to the test.

I've been making my Ole Fashion with Maker's lately. Both Don's have good ones. Downtown grows hair on your chest.

I don't drink. I need another topic.

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Originally Posted by CajunDreDog

I don't drink. I need another topic.

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or start drinking??

Z

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Originally Posted by Zeebart21

or start drinking??

Z

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Yeah he needs to work on his problem solving skills....

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or start drinking??

Z

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I'll consider it

I have always been a Wild Turkey 101 guy. I friend in New Orleans will get me a bottle of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon every now and then. That is a very, very good bottle.

Eagle Rare 10 year Single Barrel. When I eat sushi, I always do a double neat with an orange slice. Goes down so smooth.

Favorite bourbon drink is hands down Mint Julep.

Blue Dog has one of the best old fashions I have ever had

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Originally Posted by jumboragncajun

Great thread leading up to our opening football game in Kentucky. I have been to a game there, and they drink A LOT of Bourbon. (in and out of the stadium). Tailgating there would be a good place to put all these Old Fashioned recipes to the test.

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Two reasons I'm going to Lexington....first out of state road game (although an argument could be made that Ruston and Monroe aren't really part of LA!) and the Bourbon Trail!! Could use a designated driver.......CajunDreDog, since you don't drink....interested!!?

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Originally Posted by NickatNite

Two reasons I'm going to Lexington....first out of state road game (although an argument could be made that Ruston and Monroe aren't really part of LA!) and the Bourbon Trail!! Could use a designated driver.......CajunDreDog, since you don't drink....interested!!?

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You paying my way? :D

Angels Envy

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Angels Envy

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Excellent and the bottle is damned cool!

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Originally Posted by Zeebart21

Excellent and the bottle is damned cool!

Z

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Specially while it's being emptied!!!😋

Next on my list to try is Bulleit....but yall keep adding to the list!

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Originally Posted by charliek

Next on my list to try is Bulleit....but yall keep adding to the list!

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Bulleit is good stuff too. You can find it easily. Adriens has it

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Next on my list to try is Bulleit....but yall keep adding to the list!

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Not a bourbon, but I really enjoy the Bulleit rye in whiskey based cocktails.

My brother in law (who is a surgeon) informed me that he purchased a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23

Bookers... straight.