madhatter 0 #1 April 17, 2008 OK, I'm going to bed & let the people who know about these things battle it out... I've always been partial to Jim Beam White label, but recently the Black label (8 years old) variant has become available here in SA. It's actually imported by friends of mine, so I've been able to sample both quite extensively The new JB seems too woody for me to be enjoyed neat. If I had to, I'd rather go for Jack if there's no other choice, although I've also enjoyed Wild Turkey. These are the bourbons most common in SA, so I'd like some opinions on which you guys prefer A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #2 April 17, 2008 MMM Jack! Yummy!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #3 April 17, 2008 if i was forced to drink bourbon, of these choices it would be Wild Turkey but prefer scotch, Johnnie Walker Black LabelGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #4 April 17, 2008 Maker's Mark or Knob Creek on the rocks... Jack for mixing with Diet Coke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #5 April 17, 2008 prefer good beers, but for liquor-Vodka girl here, having to choose from the list..... I'd say Jack (I.C.D#2 VP) "<3 ..Looks like breasts coming out of an ice cream cone. Mmmm."~John Mitchell "I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #6 April 17, 2008 Quote Maker's Mark or Knob Creek on the rocks... Jack for mixing with Diet Coke. Why ruin it with coke? Shoot... right out of the bottle. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #7 April 17, 2008 Quote Quote Maker's Mark or Knob Creek on the rocks... Jack for mixing with Diet Coke. Why ruin it with coke? Shoot... right out of the bottle. Ick... as much as I love Jack, he's not good straight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #8 April 17, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Maker's Mark or Knob Creek on the rocks... Jack for mixing with Diet Coke. Why ruin it with coke? Shoot... right out of the bottle. Ick... as much as I love Jack, he's not good straight. must be a story about you and some guy named Jack, details please, oh and pictures tooGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 April 17, 2008 None of the metioned are good Bourbon. Some is drinkable, but that is about it. There have been threads on this topic, search is your friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #10 April 17, 2008 QuoteMaker's Mark or Knob Creek on the rocks... Jack for mixing with Diet Coke. I agree Yep, Wild Turkey is for mixed drinks, so is Kesslers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #11 April 17, 2008 Quote MMM Jack! Yummy! Ummm, technically Jack Daniels, like George Dickel, isn't bourbon. It's Tennessee whiskey. Different distilling process. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 April 17, 2008 Quote Quote MMM Jack! Yummy! Ummm, technically Jack Daniels, like George Dickel, isn't bourbon. It's Tennessee whiskey. Different distilling process. Oh. Whatever, he tastes good. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #13 April 18, 2008 Gentleman Jack if I can get it.Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chykynlyps 0 #14 April 18, 2008 QuoteMaker's Mark or Knob Creek on the rocks... Jack for mixing with Diet Coke. knob creek is delicious over a couple ice cubes. woodford reserve is also quite nice. try to find small batch bourbons like baker's or booker's or basil hayden's or old forrester birthday bourbonBear Down Chicago Bears! "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants" Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philly51 0 #15 April 18, 2008 For sippin' go with Booker's....126.70 proof. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #16 April 18, 2008 Quote For sippin' go with Booker's....126.70 proof. Ditto! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #17 April 18, 2008 Woodford If you're ever in L'ville, KY-hit the Maker's Mark Rest/bar. You can test drive pretty much everything madeYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #18 April 18, 2008 I get some Turkey if I am having a party because non-drinkers can mix it with a splash of Hawaiian Punch. I am an Ezra Brooks fan. Most of the time I drink well-chilled Seagrams VO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oneironaut 0 #19 April 18, 2008 Buffalo Trace is excellent (neat, of course). Out of the list I would say Jim Beam Black Label."The knack to flying is to fall and miss the ground" -Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #20 April 18, 2008 Oops! Shows how much I know. I'll go do some reading A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #21 April 18, 2008 Probably doesn't count (because it's not strictly Bourbon) But we like Crown Royal. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydave103 0 #22 April 18, 2008 Let see..........Beam and Turkey (kicken chicken)are ok for mass produced Bourbon, Jack isn't even a bourbon, it's a Tennessee whiskey. Not even in the same ball park as a bourbon. See if you can find Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek or Pappy Van Winkle. The last one might be difficult to find in SA. And god forbid don't ruin a good bourbon by putting anything other than water and/or ice in it. Dave your neighborhood bartender.LifeshouldNOTbeajourneytothegravewithawellpreservedbody,buttskidinsideways,cigarinone hand,martiniintheother,bodythoroughlyused upandscreaming:"WOO HOO!! What a ride!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunesurfer 0 #23 April 18, 2008 Quote Quote MMM Jack! Yummy! Ummm, technically Jack Daniels, like George Dickel, isn't bourbon. It's Tennessee whiskey. Different distilling process. Yup, AFAIK if it is clarified with charcoal before aging, it can't be called burbon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydave103 0 #24 April 18, 2008 Quote Yup, AFAIK if it is clarified with charcoal before aging, it can't be called burbon and it isn't made in Kentucky. http://www.heavenhill.co.nz/prod01_copy(6)11.htmLifeshouldNOTbeajourneytothegravewithawellpreservedbody,buttskidinsideways,cigarinone hand,martiniintheother,bodythoroughlyused upandscreaming:"WOO HOO!! What a ride!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #25 April 18, 2008 Never would I commit such a heresy as drinking a good whisky or bourbon mixed with something! Some of the lesser ones, well... I never realized the difference between Bourbon & Tennessee whiskey. This is what Wikipedia has to say: Tennessee_whiskey & Bourbon_whiskey. Thanks for the heads up & I'll see if I can find some of the ones mentioned A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
