Booze. Wine, Beer, Spirits, 'Nuf said

Saw this thread tonight, then ran to the multi-use cabinet and poured me a shot of Wild Turkey 101. A lot of research went into this choice as my preferred Kentucky Burbon. 😋

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Scepticalscribe said:
I seem to recall reading that this was Hunter S Thompson's favourite beverage.
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There are smoother, albeit blander whiskeys out there. At one point I thought that just a good whiskey taste would be the ideal, but the smoother whiskeys were not as good to me. I determined that the strength of a slight burn on the way down was part of the appeal. I might assume that part of this is due to a high proof, but really not sure if the burn can be removed from a beverage with 50% or greater alcohol content.
 
@Huntn

If you like that Wild Turkey and the sort of flavor profile you suggested, try a bottle of Old Forester 100 Proof. It's insanely inexpensive (in most places) for the product, punches well above its weight, and I think it'll blow your mind :)

It's got a fairly spicy rye content with a good complimenting traditional bourbon spiciness, works great straight, it's an excellent mixer too.
 
Huntn said:
There are smoother, albeit blander whiskeys out there. At one point I thought that just a good whiskey taste would be the ideal, but the smoother whiskeys were not as good to me. I determined that the strength of a slight burn on the way down was part of the appeal. I might assume that part of this is due to a high proof, but really not sure if the burn can be removed from a beverage with 50% or greater alcohol content.
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Ah: Each to their own, but, what you describe as "that slight burn" is exactly what I dislike about the less smooth whiskies.

Personally, my preferences re alcohol don't really lie with spirits, and, on the rare occasion when I do partake of a glass of whisky, or cognac, (or - even - port), I treasure - and seek out - the quality of "smoothness" (which, yes, seems to co-relate with both age, and quality, and also, for that matter, expense).
 
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DT said:
@Huntn

If you like that Wild Turkey and the sort of flavor profile you suggested, try a bottle of Old Forester 100 Proof. It's insanely inexpensive (in most places) for the product, punches well above its weight, and I think it'll blow your mind :)

It's got a fairly spicy rye content with a good complimenting traditional bourbon spiciness, works great straight, it's an excellent mixer too.
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I found some and will give it a go. :) Sadly when I did my whiskey research several years ago, I kept poor notes and don’t remember if this is a brand I have tried or not, but I am familiar with the name.

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Old Forester • 100 Proof Rye Whiskey

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DT said:
… try a bottle of Old Forester 100 Proof. … It's got a fairly spicy rye content with a good complimenting traditional bourbon spiciness …
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How does that song go, Drink to me only with thine ryes …
 
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