According to atleast a few sites, Maker's Mark experienced a backlash from consumers via letters, emails, and phone calls, and has decided not to reduce the strength of their bourbon.
The Whiskey Thread
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cardguy said:
If it was, it was a very stupid one. I'm betting that a lot of lifetime Maker's drinkers have already began exploring different bourbons, and I bet that there's more still that haven't heard of Maker's Mark reversing their earlier decision.
Personally I won't be buying any Maker's Mark for a while - I love it, though not as much as some other bourbons I've experienced - but I'm not going to immediately reward them for thinking of fucking around with my bourbon as soon as they realized that it was a bad move. If they stick to their 45% bourbon and don't change it for the rest of the year, I may buy a bottle around Christmas.
Lux Interior
Pigeon
Favourite Scotch.
Favourite Irish.
Favourite Irish.
Second the Lagavulin 16, my personal favorite... although I've started getting into the Glenfarclas.
At one point I had over 40 bottles of scotch and bourbon at home, but this is all that's left of it now. I'm strangely proudest of the Yamazaki 10 because it was so goddamn hard to find.
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At one point I had over 40 bottles of scotch and bourbon at home, but this is all that's left of it now. I'm strangely proudest of the Yamazaki 10 because it was so goddamn hard to find.
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Nothing beats this one... a little pricey, but it`s a very distinct smoke taste so 2-3 of these ones should get you started!
I only drink neat whiskey and beer. Jameson or Jack is quite sufficient for me although I might drop some money on fancy bottle next time I find myself in a departure lounge.
Vodka gives me crushing hangovers especially smirnoff and Absolute. I never understood that... I thought that vodka was supposed to be fine and it was the darker liqueur gave you hangovers... Anyone else found this?
Vodka gives me crushing hangovers especially smirnoff and Absolute. I never understood that... I thought that vodka was supposed to be fine and it was the darker liqueur gave you hangovers... Anyone else found this?
devilsclarinet
Chicken
"Where men are men and the drinks deliver crushing hangovers, welcome to the RVF Whiskey Thread."
Yeah, no kidding. Nothing else goes down so smooth at the time yet makes me feel so bad the next day. Great thread idea!
One of my favorite American bourbon whiskeys is Knob Creek 9 year:
Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Also love whiskys like Talisker from the Isle of Skye, and Lagvulin/Highland Park which tend to be fairly peaty.
One unusual Scottish Whisky I like is Scapa 16 year bc it's a little different sort whisky, almost sweet in flavor, and goes down really smooth. Anyone should try it out if they want a little different, less peaty whisky.
Yeah, no kidding. Nothing else goes down so smooth at the time yet makes me feel so bad the next day. Great thread idea!
One of my favorite American bourbon whiskeys is Knob Creek 9 year:
Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Also love whiskys like Talisker from the Isle of Skye, and Lagvulin/Highland Park which tend to be fairly peaty.
One unusual Scottish Whisky I like is Scapa 16 year bc it's a little different sort whisky, almost sweet in flavor, and goes down really smooth. Anyone should try it out if they want a little different, less peaty whisky.
boom
also can we get a cheeky rename to Whisky?
HotLava
Sparrow
I recommend going to a bar that will provide a whiskey sampler. I did one a few months ago, I came to the conclusion that regular Jameson is pretty decent for the $. Midleton's was a little bit smoother but it was a very subtle difference when tasting them side by side. Redbreast had a different, earthier taste than the rest. Recently, I've been drinking John Sullivan's and it's a great deal at $25 bottle. Very smooth for the price. Much smoother than Michael Collins when sipped side by side. Jameson is fine for when you're out at a dive bar. Also, I highly recommend a non-leaded (do not want leakage into the whiskey) glass whiskey decanter which you can pickup on amazon for about $15.
