Harold Jones Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Well if you can't do the Pepsi, I've heard that Dr Pepper really perks up a bourbon but I think it gives the Dr Pepper kind of an off taste.
Guest Charles Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 I was...Everyone knows bourbon goes better with Pepsi. The Bourbon & Pepsi; personnel taste I suppose but not everyone's cup of tea. I hope BP did not suffer too much damage on pre-launch procedures :P . Should someone grace you with a Single Malt, just add a few drops of water and enjoy. The Scots designed the Blended Whisky for mixing . Blended Scotch whisky's are also a lot cheaper . I trust this helps clarify why there are Single Malt Whiskys and Blended whiskys. Charles
mikegolf Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Slightly OT, but the mention of alcohol and Dr. Pepper jogged my memory. The Brits had a drink they called Cheeky Dr. P. Take a shot glass full of ameretto and drop it ino a 2/3 full pint of lager. Tastes very similar to Dr. Pepper.
X-Files Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-12214665 Three bottles of Mackinlays whisky which accompanied Ernest Shackleton on his 1907 Antarctic expedition are being returned to brand owner Whyte and Mackay for scientific analysis.
Archie Pellagio Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Lately my tipple of choice has been Glen Moray, very different to most Scotch whiskies, quite light and as a bonus also cheap for a single malt. BONUS!When I feel like something a little more hearty Macallan 10yoSM... mmmmm Been getting into the rye whisky of late also, Canadian Club 12 year with a splash of water.Fed my alcoholism for most of 2010
X-Files Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Why are we lacking a vomit smiley?http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1347824/Scottish-whisky-way-South-Americans-like-.html
Mike Steele Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Why are we lacking a vomit smiley?http://www.dailymail...cans-like-.htmlAsk and ye shall receive.
Archie Pellagio Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Not sure what the big deal is, you can buy pre-mixed cans and bottles of scotch mixed with commonly cola or dry ginger ale here in Australia, and have been able to for as long as I can remember. The most common red label type blended scotches are available, Johnnie Walker, Back Douglas, grouse etcSame goes for most spirits, bourbn, rye, vodka (in a million different flavours) even G&T premixed. It isn't like they're advertising some sort of 18 year old single malt in a can or anything, hell I'm surprised nobody has tried making cask spirits yet.
AdmiralB Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) Been getting into the rye whisky of late also, Canadian Club 12 year with a splash of water. I wouldn't call CC 'rye'. I think the only Canadian that has any rye to speak of is AB Premium (which I think is 100%). I guess in Canada, you just have to state that it 'tastes like rye' to call it such. In the Land of Sam, it has to be 51% rye or better. Having said that, Wild Turkey rye is excellent. I'd say that it is to bourbon as Scotch is to Irish. Edited January 19, 2011 by AdmiralB
Archie Pellagio Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) According to Wikifurphia: Canadian rye whisky Canadian whisky is often referred to as "rye whisky", since historically much of the content was from rye. With no requirement for rye to be used to make whiskies with the legally-identical labels "Canadian Whisky", "Canadian Rye Whisky" or "Rye Whisky" in Canada, provided they "possess the aroma, taste and character generally attributed to Canadian whisky",[4] in some cases the corn-to-rye ratio may be as high as 9:1.[5] Most contemporary Canadian whiskies contain only a fraction of rye, with the exception of Alberta Premium which is one of the very few whiskies made from 100% rye mash. In contrast with the US "straight rye whiskey" counterpart, a minimum of 3 years of small (700l/~185USG or less) wooden barrel aging is required for the "Canadian Whisky", "Canadian Rye Whisky" and "Rye Whisky" labels, although they need not be new oak, nor charred. Who'd a thunk it? Edited January 19, 2011 by Luke Y
Doug Kibbey Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Been getting into the rye whisky of late also, Canadian Club 12 year with a splash of water.Fed my alcoholism for most of 2010 Have shifted almost entirely to rye whiskey these days...bourbon is just too sweet. Wild Turkey makes a 101 proof Rye that is excellent and Jim Beam makes an 80-84 proof rye and both are generally available. Pretty much all I drink, nowadays (wine not withstanding). I like with ice and Ginger Ale as a mixer. Not so sweet as other carbonated mixers.
Doug Kibbey Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Scotch : A Pronunciation Guide Totally OT and likely a heresy to some, I thought Brian Cox was better as Hannibal Lecktor than Anthony Hopkins by a factor of at least 3. He played the role first in the '86 production of Thomas Harris' "Red Dragon" (released a Michael Mann film titled "Manhunter"). Hopkins plays Lecktor like he is some kind of cartoon, just dripping evil. Cox played him much more subtly and oozing an easy charm that was chilling at the same time. Wish I had the opportunity to tell Cox that personally. BTW, his favorite scotch is mine also, the Lagavulin. As it was put to me over there "You'll feel it herrrrre in yerrr hearrrrrrt, not herrrrre in yerrr thrrrroat." I have found that to be true. Unfortunately, it's a bitch to get where I live now, then again, we have a few obscure "non-labels" 'round here you can't get there, neither. Edited June 2, 2011 by Doug Kibbey
Old Tanker Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Unfortunately, it's a bitch to get where I live now, then again, we have a few obscure "non-labels" 'round here you can't get there, neither. "White Lightning "don't need any label.
Mike Steele Posted June 26, 2011 Posted June 26, 2011 Oh no, corded. When I woke up from the fall, the machine was in my lap and the flat screen monitor across my trachea. But it only shut off the oxygen for 15-20 minutes tops, so no harm done. Pepsi. . . .borbon. . . the horror. . . the horror. . . Try Root Beer sometime.
X-Files Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Scotch whisky exports soared over the first nine months of this year, with the valuation of shipments rising by 23% on the same period last year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-15995924
Mr King Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 This guy does not mess around. Of course when you are taking into account how much good whiskey, scotch, and bourbon costs I don't blame him. Whiskey in all its various forms is probably my all time favorite alcohol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjrkd_RZFFY
Simon Tan Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 You butcher bad whiskey with cola. Maekhong is undrinkable with water or soda.
Murph Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Glen Moray 10&12 year old scotch is pretty decent http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Moray
sunday Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 I'm partial to Islay single malt, despite that wood railway sleeper in a hot day flavor. But you drink it with water and it has a quite interesting, non-overpowering bouquet.
BP Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 The first few oranges from my backyard tree have ripened enough, so this past weekend I made some Old Fashioneds for a few friends using them (little zest, a little muddled), and some Old Overholt Rye ("Old Overcoat"), which was a phenomenal deal at the local red dot store which just changed hands- $14 for a 750ml bottle. The rye's spiciness set off the citrus and bitters perfectly. Pretty damned good rye, price point that can't be beat (generally under $20)
Simon Tan Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 sunday.....would Sir like a little alcohol with his peat?
baboon6 Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 What about Irish Whiskey? I prefer Irish to Scotch, specifically Bushmills, though Jamesons and Tullamore Dew aren't too bad either. Black Bush for those special occasions.
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