Can I Learn How To Drink Bourbon Or Whiskey?

[fatbob]

Browns are like tobacco, it's all about the journey. If you like sweet, try the mid priced rye's where the sweetness is more prevalent. Knob Creek is good and it's 100 proof, as you go up in price, and theoretically quality, the sweetness is overcome by the process.

 

[mahew]

One more try

 

[Snow Hill]

One more try

Great collection.

 

[3rdguy]

Start with about half water and an ice cube or two, then cut down the water over time. Then omit the ice cube and drink it neat at room temperature if that appeals. If you get to that last step and are enjoying it, try the single malts listed above.

 

[cigrmaster]

Snohill, damn that is impressive.
I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to post on this thread.

 

[mahew]

I suggest trying Angel’s Envy Finished Rye, it has a sweeter finish to it. I get notes of maple syrup. Of course it isn’t a bourbon, but I think it’s worth a “shot”.
If you find your way to the Detroit area, I am always happy to share!
One day I will figure out what I missed on posting a picture correctly. Thanks snowhill.

 

[brian64]

Snohill, damn that is impressive.

I believe that was actually Mahew's pic.
Someone caught this video of him shopping:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAQ1WciYZgg
EDIT: j/k of course Mahew...you've got an impressive collection there. :clap:

 

[mahew]

That is exactly how my wife pictures me shopping! Lol

 

[workman]

If you want to get to know scotch, I would recommend trying some contrasting tastes. If you drink a glass of Lagavulin, one of the best of the hardcore peaty kind, and continue with a glass of, say, Glenmorangie from sherry or port casks, you might appreciate the sweet fruitiness of the latter.

However, considering your sweet tooth, I would recommend high end cognac, calvados, both fruity, or rum. These are all much sweeter, especially rum, and just as gentlemanly in my opinion.

 

[glassjapan]

We all taste things differently and we like what we like. If 18 year old Macallan tasted like kerosene to you, then bourbon or Irish will probably taste like premium unleaded. I'll echo Workman's thoughts and say try your hand at rum instead. There's a lot of great rum out there and top shelf rum is cheaper than high end whiskey/whisky to boot.

 

[Snow Hill]

Snohill, damn that is impressive.

That fine collection belongs to forum member mahew.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Nice!