Preferred Whiskey/Whisky Proof?

[Buckeyestime]

As I have expanded my whiskey (whisky) collection over the past few years I have noticed that of my 70+ bottles I only have two that are 80 proof. I believe my taste preference hits around 100 - 110 proof, but some of the cask strengths of 125+ proof are pretty sneaky and smooth. I drink 90% of my whiskey straight.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I enjoy cask strength quite a bit. Neat is generally my preference, but sometimes a drop of water really opens things up (but not always). The nth degree nerd in me enjoys using matching regional waters for the Scotches I have on hand.

 

[Puff nstuff]

For bourbon and other American whiskey, I gravitate towards bottled in bond presentations, so I guess I like it at 100 proof. For Scotch and Irish, no particular preference.

 

[Bengel]

Wild Turkey 101 on budget. WT Rare Breed is a good cask strength. Any others probably Old Forrester 100. So definitely 90-116 proof

 

[cosmicfolklore]

100 proof does burn me a tad, but for a BinB bourbon, it does tend to have the most flavor. For an Irish Whisky, I prefer 80. I never just set and drink, but I do enjoy tasting. If I were going to set and just drink, I guess 80 would be my preference. But, my stomach won't let me do that.

 

[ThermionicScott]

+1 for bottled-in-bond, at least. (Gin preferably at 94-proof or better, too.) But for context, I'm usually putting it in cocktails, so high-proof stuff gives me more flexibility.

 

[Buckeyestime]

Adding a few drops of water to whiskey will help it open up And can help bring down a “too high” of proof bottle. I have also brought some whiskey up in proof by adding a cask strength version from the same distillery. The Frankenstein mixes can be a lot of fun, but also a bit of a rabbit hole.

Cheers.

 

[Piping Abe]

110 for drinking. 130 for mixing.

 

[Buckeyestime]

I enjoy cask strength quite a bit. Neat is generally my preference, but sometimes a drop of water really opens things up (but not always). The nth degree nerd in me enjoys using matching regional waters for the Scotches I have on hand.

And I thought I was bad with all the mason jars of Frankenstein batches I have on hand. I have not even considered tracking down matching waters. I am open for your next happy hour.

 

[ashdigger]

90-110. I have a couple that sit around 124-138 and i usually let them sit a few minutes after the pour.

I also generally use a giant ice cube or ball.

I’m sure a purist will scoff and possibly pull his underwear into his ass clenching so hard.

Here’s the thing, until you buy my dram, I don’t care how you drink yours, so don’t worry about how I drink mine.

 

[El Capitán]

80 proof is fine for me. I just stick with Gentleman Jack. I'm not a connoisseur of fine whiskeys lol.

 

[PA Piper Mike]

My preference is generally in the 100-115 range, but I have a few barrel proof bottles over 115 that are tasty.

 

[Egg Shen]

45-50%

 

[litup]

I'm primarily a Scotch drinker and I would guess that 96 proof is my floor. I've had several below that level that were good but they don't captivate my attention as much as many of the cask strength expressions do. That said, Springbank 18, which is right at 46% is my all-time favorite whisky.

 

[kcghost]

I can't handle any kind of liquor other than Gin or Vermouth. I admit I am kind of a woosh on this sort of thing.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Had to go look, lol, never think about it. Some at 80/86/90+ - don’t see anything over 100 —- mostly single malt Scotch, a couple Irish pot.

 

[shanez]

86 to 88 proof (43%-44%) is a real good place for me. There is a lot more going on at these levels than 80 proof without things becoming overly alcoholic.

That being said I have a lot of Bourbons that are BIB and 100 proof and are quite nice even at these levels. I have some various bottles that push into the 124-128 proof range that I do occasionally sip but a person better be aware and prepared for this level.

I have one over-proofed rum at 138 proof that I can't tell if the alcohol level is too much or it's just not very good rum to begin with which doesn't even really make a good mixer.

 

[telescopes]

100 proof.

 

[Streeper541]

If it's whiskey (Irish)... Red Breast or Powers.
If it's whisky (Bourbon)... Wild Turkey or Chicken Cock

 

[Briar Lee]

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