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” Glenfiddich 50 Year Old “
Just say when and where! The 40 y/o bottle is close to $2000, so be sure to save me some, as I’m sure the line will be out the door.
Sacrilege – I have tried it, however I wasn’t crazy about it. Just my personal opinion…
Recently, I went back to an old favorite – Wild Turkey 101. It’s a very solid bourbon. The only problem is that after you take a shot or two of it, anything less strong tastes very weak…
lkwdfellow
Thanks! I always see it @ the story and never bought it, was wondering if it was any good.
for some reason americans love boubon, the rest of the world all prefer scotch its classier and tastier. A single malt scotch is better than any bourbon any day. so if ur entertaining americans bourbon will be the more popular drink, if not, scotch is definately the way to go!
classy is overrated.
As someone said a 21 year old scotch is (generally) much better than bourbon however I prefer bourbon most times.
To me Bourbon is steak and scotch is like fine chocolate 9 times out of 10 I’ll take the meat.
cherrybim – I agree – Knob Creek is pretty good. I also recently had the Old Grandad 114 & thought it was pretty good.
Sacrilege – you think I could get a job as a bourbon consultant?
lkwdfellow
Fa Sho.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
I didn’t realize that were we being asked to suggest alternatives to bourbons and single malts. In that case, I suggest Apple Juice.
not bourbon
Wild turkey is great to serve at a kiddush.
Mod 80: Generally. From a Kashrus stand-point, there is an issue with some of the Scotch Whiskeys. Those that are blended. Some are blended with other whiskies that are aged in Wine Casks. Hence there is the Shaila of “Yayin Nesech”. Bourbons, on the other hand, are aged in their own barrels. As I like to say that I have Two “Rebbes”. Old Weller (107 Proof) and Wild Turkey (101 Proof).
Sacrilege – I had a few shots of Pappy Van Winkle 20 year this Shabbos & I’m not sure if I can recommend anything else at the moment… it’s in a different ballpark… very geshmack!
Old Weller is a great bourban but it’s on the problem list. The London Bais Din is matir all scotches.
lkwdfellow
Is that the $120 bottle? I’m still looking for the $60 bottle of Pappys…
Just wondering, do I have to pay for these consultations 😉
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, especially when it concerns bourban, but Pappy Van Winkle is also on the problem list of bourbans.
cherrybim – yes, someone told me that as I was leaving the simcha. I wouldn’t have tried it had I known.
Sacrilege – I’m not sure how much it costs, but it was very good. And, BTW, payment is in bourbon only…
Sacrilege – here’s the Bourbon of the Week – Noah’s Mill. I had it a while ago, but then this week I had it again & was quite impressed. Decently priced with a nice taam.
lkwdfellow
I just Googled it. Ive neer heard of that one before… I’ll have to keep my eye out for it, thanks for the tip!
Sacrilege – I think it’s in the Rowan’s Creek family. Always happy to share a good bourbon….
I do not believe that anyone can taste the difference between most whiskeys. Its all pretension and fakery. In a truly blind taste test, no one can distinguish 21-year old single-malt Glen Goniff scotch from 4-year old mass-produced Old Zeyde bourbon. All whiskey tastes like nail polish remover, and the only reason people drink it is to be polite, sociable or intoxicated … not that there’s anything wrong with that.
According to a passage in “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” Mr. X opined that African Americans prefer scotch, so if you expect them at your simcha, be sure to have some available.
I am surprised a young, single girl like Sac knows so much about liquor. I don’t know one from the other.
At any rate, I never drink Wild Turkey. I only drink Vilder Chaya.
Being that I’ve never tried either nail polish remover or rubbing alchohol, I can’t give an opinion on them. But, a good bourbon tastes great even in a blind taste test…
Bourbon could be made kosher, and even kosher lepesach with the following critera:
a)a corn only mash,
b)acceptance that corn is not chameshes haminim, (obvious) and
c)corn, being native to the Americas, is not kitniyos either (not so obvious, nor well accepted)
d)the malting agent and yeast are chometz free.
This is not really rocket science, and could be done in the home bathtub, kitchen and garage, given some know how, and a sense of what can be put into dual-use. And also a new charred oak barrel, likely the most elusive and expensive of the must haves.
nfgo3
This is where you are wrong. Bourbon is a complex whiskey that engages your senses, you arent SUPPOSED to drink it blind. In order to properly enjoy it you need to see it, smell it, taste it.
I’m with Mod-80 on this one. Since my youth when I freely mixed with beers and whiskeys and what-have-you, I’ve never been able to even smell these drinks without getting nauseous.
Yes, I’m that guy at the kiddush trying to hide in a corner while he makes Kiddush on some chocolate liqueur.
If you see me with my chocolate, please don’t come up to me. I prefer to remain anonymous.
Sacrilege – Most kiddushim have only “vybisher” shnapps in the women’s section & the good stuff in the men’s section. So, if you see Derech HaMelech in the men’s section – you can trade him a bottle of chocolate liquer for a bottle of bourbon….
people you dont realize that ARAK is of the better alcoholic beverages out there.GIT R DONE
“I’m that guy at the kiddush ….. makes Kiddush on some chocolate liqueur.”
That’s only because you’re drinkin’ with the wrong chevrah. Sit at my table, and you’ll soon see why bourbon is THE drink of choice!
Doesn’t anyone want to know how I know what nail polish remover tastes like?
Sacrilege: When I said “truly blind taste test,” I did not mean visually impaired. What I meant was: pour 3 or 4 different whiskeys in different glasses, and see whether you can identify which is which by sipping, smelling, looking and tasting each.
Mod-80 makes a good point about different people having different taste and olfactory receptors. But for most people, most whiskeys taste like nail polish remover.
nfgo3
“pour 3 or 4 different whiskeys in different glasses, and see whether you can identify which is which by sipping, smelling, looking and tasting each”
Youd be surprised how many people can do it.
Sacrilege: I’d be surprised if anyone can do it.
nfgo3
Id take that bet.
Sacrilege: I didn’t say anything about betting, but … you name the place (in the 5 Boroughs) and I’ll bring the whiskeys.
lkwdfellow: You comin?
Sacrilege – If you make it in lakewood – I’m there! With the roads full of ice & snow piles, I aint coming to the 5 Boroughs.
I think that before & after you shovel your snow – you need a good anti-freeze to warm yourself up – like Wild Turkey 101!!
mod
There are many great bourbons out there other than woodfords, basil haydens, makers mark, knob creek, bakers and the other popular jewish bourbons
If you want something strong and gishmack, Old Grand Dad 114 makes a great boubon, buffalo trace is also a great bourbon,four roses and heaven hill are also great
Elmer T Lee, Elijah Craig,Evan Wiiliams, Noahs Mill are good too
Old Grand Dad is swill… but then again you get what you pay for.
Sacrilege – I will tell you – Old Grand Dad 114 does pack a good punch….
Old Grand Dad 114 is the way i go, it takes me right to the top
I’d take any scotch over any bourbon any day.
If your main objective is to get a quick buzz, knock yourself out.
Does anybody see anything wrong with spending a good $100 to $150 on top shelf single malts like Laphroig, Ardbeg, Coal Ila, Lagavulen, etc? I hate to spend so much for a bottle, but they bring such joy and kavod when drank in moderation at a Shabbos seuda.
ZosHaTorah and Yeshivabochur123: If and when Sacrilege sets a place, time and date for a blind test, I hope you will be there to see how wrong you are about the tastes of different whiskeys.
Sacrilege,
What else is the “objective” of drinking?
Um, do you need a ride to AA? I’m free tonight.
One can drink to get a buzz, which he/she enjoys, and not be an addict. In AA terms it’s called “Drinking like a gentelman”
3 types of drinkers
1. One who drinks, gets drunk, and doesnt drink for a while after that because they remember the feelings of nausea and dont want to go through it again. (not an addict)
2. One who drinks regularly, gets a buzz-or drunk- when he does, but can stop when he needs to, it doesnt interfere with his life, nor does he use it to escape reality. (not an addict)
3. One, who no matter what the consequences, cannot stop drinking-illness of body, obsession of mind. (finally, an addict)
oh! thanks for the offer but i can get there on my own.
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