Bourbon/Whiskey opinions please
I realize that most drinks' "quality," like any product, depends on the
individual. I have found many reviews, and even some sites like Epinions, but I still want more personal opinions (not based on popularity). Please give your opinions and express if any products from your experience are more hype than value: Besides Jim Beam (white label), what are decent bourbons under $15? *With ice/possibly mixed and intended for weekends. --------- Better bargains (quality/price) and why: Maker's Mark vs. Knob Creek? George Dickel #8/#12 (is the difference worth it?) vs. Jack Daniels #7? *Maybe ice/no mixers and intended for occasional consumption. --------- I've heard that some bourbons/whiskeys have the same "mash bill," or combination of ingredients/aging/etc., which may make some brands virtually identical or very similar. Anyone with knowledge to offer a comparison list? |
Bourbon/Whiskey opinions please
On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:35:51 -0800, Beverage wrote:
> Better bargains (quality/price) and why: > Maker's Mark vs. Knob Creek? Of the two, I prefer Maker's. It's smoother and tends to provide a nice warmth on the way down. Knob Creek is a bit harsher without any addition of flavor. > George Dickel #8/#12 (is the difference worth it?) vs. Jack Daniels #7? With Tennessee whiskies, the number signifies the formula used. Dickel #12 is the best of those three, and I would say it's almost twice as good as Jack without the doubling in price. > I've heard that some bourbons/whiskeys have the same "mash bill," or > combination of ingredients/aging/etc., which may make some brands > virtually identical or very similar. Anyone with knowledge to offer a > comparison list? I would doubt this since Whiskey production is a lot of art on top of science... but I can't claim the expertise to adequately debunk it. -- -Brian James Macke "In order to get that which you wish for, you must first get that which builds it." -- Unknown |
Bourbon/Whiskey opinions please
Brian Macke > wrote:
>On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:35:51 -0800, Beverage wrote: > >> Better bargains (quality/price) and why: > >> Maker's Mark vs. Knob Creek? > >Of the two, I prefer Maker's. It's smoother and tends to provide a nice >warmth on the way down. Knob Creek is a bit harsher without any addition >of flavor. I think KC is quite a bit smokier and keep both around because they're different in that way. --Blair "YMMV. Drink up." |
Bourbon/Whiskey opinions please
On the question of good burbons under $15:
A sensational bang for the buck is Jim Beam Black Label. Aged 8 years, it's darker, smoother, more caramel, and all around more sophisticated than "White Label" (aka grocery store) Jim Beam. Note: I love Maker's Mark but never understood the appeal of Knob Creek. At other price points: I've enjoyed Whiskey River, and have an absolute crush on Woodford Reserve. (Can't afford anything above that.) Beverage > wrote in message >... > I realize that most drinks' "quality," like any product, depends on the > individual. I have found many reviews, and even some sites like > Epinions, but I still want more personal opinions (not based on > popularity). Please give your opinions and express if any products from > your experience are more hype than value: > > Besides Jim Beam (white label), what are decent bourbons under $15? > *With ice/possibly mixed and intended for weekends. > --------- > > Better bargains (quality/price) and why: > Maker's Mark vs. Knob Creek? > George Dickel #8/#12 (is the difference worth it?) vs. Jack Daniels #7? > *Maybe ice/no mixers and intended for occasional consumption. > --------- > > I've heard that some bourbons/whiskeys have the same "mash bill," or > combination of ingredients/aging/etc., which may make some brands > virtually identical or very similar. Anyone with knowledge to offer a > comparison list? |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:50 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
FoodBanter