On 2015-10-12 14:39:51 +0000, Dave Smith said:

> On 2015-10-12 10:33 AM, Gary wrote:
>> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>
>>> IMO. the cheap brands are all harsh. There are many good ones in the
>>> mid-price range. Makers Mark is a good one.
>>
>> Thank you, Ed. And others that responded. Not knowing anything about
>> booze, I'll spring for the Makers Mark. I'll try tasting it but I know
>> I won't like that. Maybe good for cooking though.
>>
>
> Perhaps you should keep an eye out for miniatures. That would be a
> cheap way to try some in case you won't like it. If you are sure you
> won't like it and are going to end up using it for cooking you may as
> well just buy a cheaper brand. The fine qualities of good liquor are
> wased when it is used for cooking.

They certainly have MM in the mini size.