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Which do you prefer
Scotch Whiskey 48%  48%  [ 12 ]
Irish Whiskey 16%  16%  [ 4 ]
Bourbon 24%  24%  [ 6 ]
none of the above, I have lace on my undies and prefer "foo foo drinks" 12%  12%  [ 3 ]
Total votes : 25
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:10 pm
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Hello Mthorn00,

I'm a fan single malt scotch.
Sampleing a little Oban right now. :wink:
Dewars White label is fine at the local taproom.

Happy Holidays and Cheers.


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Voted for Scotch but as a Scotsman living in Ireland with an American Grandmother I guess all three are in my blood.................in more ways than one! lol
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Out of the three whiskeys, I chose the Irish. However, I prefer good ol' fashioned Tennesee whiskey myself. Jack Daniels all the way.


I believe Jack Daniels is a bourbon isn't it? Like Wild Turkey, Old Crow, Old Grandad, Early Times etc


I'm not sure. It has been some time since I have bought a bottle and I do not keep liquer in the house anymore. I know the last time I bought a bottle it said "Tenessee Whiskey". And it is nothing like Wild Turkey or Early Times. Those are not very palatable whiskeys. I've never tried those others, mainly because they do not even sound good to drink.


Technically, Jack Daniels is not considered a whiskey at all. It is considered a sour mash.

As for my preference, I am a Single Malt all the way. But I wouldn't say no to a nice glass of Maker's Mark! Accompanied with a nice cigar and you can't go wrong!

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Jack Daniels is not a bourbon.

Bourbons MUST be made in Ketucky to be considered a bourbon. JD is made in Tenessee. Next, bourbons are distilled, and then aged in oak casks that have been charred on the inside. This gives it the distinct smokey taste. JD is dripped through a charcoal filter after the aging process. I love both, but they are different.

Now, I love all three equally and it depends on my taste and wallet at the time I am drinking.

My hats off to Scotland for their wonderfully peaty tasting scotches, Lagavulin being my favorite with a fine cigar.

Irish whiskey always is nice after a long night of playing. Really takes the edge off.

Finally, bourbons seem to just be made for a Jazz bass, blues and good BBQ.

I think all three countries should get together, make fine whiskies and take over the world. Oh yeah, we'll play Fender instruments whilst doing so. :D


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I used to be a big fan of Scotch Whisky - but alas, whilst stationed in Scotland 30+ years ago, I over indulged. While talking to Huey on the great while telephone, I believe I saw my toenails go by...I cannot to this day even tolerate the smell..

Why did you leave Canadian whisky off of the list??
I enjoy Irish whisky - both Jameson and Bushmill make a fine product.

But the recent upsurge in what my late wife used to call "snob" bourbons has brought a lot of excellent products to market. Basil Hayden, Woodford Reserve (especially their master collection), Willett, Four Roses new single barrel offerings...
I love it!

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I'm Scotch-Irish, which means I like to drink, but don't want to pay for it. :lol: (old, weak joke, I know)

I only like scotch with soda water, which is a pain to keep around, so I voted bourbon.


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None, and not by choice.
Alcohol is not permitted along with the variety of heart pills I get to eat.

Oddly neither is grapefruit, but I could care less about that item.

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I'm a single malt Scotch man and I really like the products from Islay. However, when I was in Dublin recently, my brother and I took the Jameson Distillery tour . . . and tasting!. I've had Jamesons in the past and didn't really care for it, but I have a new appreciation for it now.

For the record, I'm 25% Scottish, 25% English, 50% Irish.

If Jack Daniels isn't a Boubon, what is Southern Comfort? A liqueur?


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I googled it :D

Southern Comfort is a fruit, spice, and whiskey flavored liqueur produced since 1874. It is made from a blend of whiskey, peach, orange,banana, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon flavors.

It is often erroneously thought to be bourbon whiskey based—it is actually neutral grain spirits-based,[1] and the brown look comes from caramel coloring.[2] Southern Comfort Reserve, however, is a blend of Southern Comfort and 6-year-old bourbon.


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Laphroaig from the Island of Islay is high on my list.

(Pronunciation guide: Laphroaig = Le-froig. Islay = Eye-la. Not how either of those words were spoken by the "British ambassador" in an episode of the West Wing. Shame on you, Roger Rees!)

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Don't buy whiskey that often, that being said at the moment I am sipping on some Gentleman Jack.

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Just received a late Christmas present from my brother, my favorite Islay scotch - Lagavulin !!! Truly better late than never.


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I cant drink Scotch or bourbon because of a food allergy :(
So I make do with fine white wine or champagne.
If I drink the hard stuff its usually Sambucca or Grappa


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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:33 pm
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mthorn00 wrote:
So what's your poison Lads?
Fine ales, porters, stouts, and lagers are a given and need not be mentioned as an omission in my poll.


Scotch.


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Got a Pork roast in the oven, JUST finished a Bushmill's Irish whisky and my wife said, "Why don't you play some guitar." I swear I'm not lying! Man! life can sure be good!


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