I came back to edit that into my post, but I'll just quote you instead. This was the first rum I had after trying all the crap like bacardi, meyers, capt morgan, cruz, etc, and it blew me away. I was shocked when I discovered something that didn't taste like rocket fuel.
I came back to edit that into my post, but I'll just quote you instead. This was the first rum I had after trying all the crap like bacardi, meyers, capt morgan, cruz, etc, and it blew me away. I was shocked when I discovered something that didn't taste like rocket fuel.
Hmm...I was actually overly unimpressed with the Appleton Estate, especially with how much I'd heard about it. I bought a bottle several months back, made my way through about half of it, and proceeded to give away the remainder. I found it rather bland.
Yukon Jack is sweet as candy so you may not like most whiskey or scotch with traditional flavors without a long 'growing on me' phase. For some nice affordable whiskey with a smooth taste try Bushmill's or Jameyson's.
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is a great scotch, finished in Port casks, so it has a rich chocolaty finish that pairs really well with cigars. I also drink a lot of Flor de Cana rum with smokes, especially the Grand Reserve (7 year I think), because it's smooth and flavorful, but not very expensive (pay about 22$ for a bottle here)
I came back to edit that into my post, but I'll just quote you instead. This was the first rum I had after trying all the crap like bacardi, meyers, capt morgan, cruz, etc, and it blew me away. I was shocked when I discovered something that didn't taste like rocket fuel.
Hmm...I was actually overly unimpressed with the Appleton Estate, especially with how much I'd heard about it. I bought a bottle several months back, made my way through about half of it, and proceeded to give away the remainder. I found it rather bland.
He's asking for milder stuff though, and a place to start, so that's a good one to try.
Lol I don't drink anymore, but if you're looking to get into drinking hard liquor, I would say start with a rum. Sailor Jerry's is a solid place to start if you're on a budget, and if you feel like mixing it throw it in a coke and it tastes like a vanilla coke. except with magic in it.
I tried Sailor Jerry's, but I didn't really like it. I looove me some Captain Morgan's Private Stock, though. Tastes a lot better than the original Captain Morgan and goes down a lot smoother, too.
Lol I don't drink anymore, but if you're looking to get into drinking hard liquor, I would say start with a rum. Sailor Jerry's is a solid place to start if you're on a budget, and if you feel like mixing it throw it in a coke and it tastes like a vanilla coke. except with magic in it.
Magic in it! You sure you're not from I grew up? The haight ashbury in SF?
Rum:
Flor De Cana Centenario
Flor De Cana 18 year
Zaya
Ron Zacapa 23 year
or Appleton Estate for a rum and coke
Bourbon:
old Fitzgerald 12 year
Buffalo Trace
Willet Single Barrel
or Makers Mark for Whiskey sours or mixing with coke
Scotch:
Lagavulin 16 year
Glenfiddich 18 year
Famous Grouse
Johnny Walker Black
ok... my favorite bourbon that isn't SUPEr expensive is Basil Haydens... it's super smooth and not too harsh... match that with a Diesel and you're a happy man... it's about 39 per bottle and well worth it...
Lol I don't drink anymore, but if you're looking to get into drinking hard liquor, I would say start with a rum. Sailor Jerry's is a solid place to start if you're on a budget, and if you feel like mixing it throw it in a coke and it tastes like a vanilla coke. except with magic in it.
Magic in it! You sure you're not from I grew up? The haight ashbury in SF?
Nope lol but I was up there a little bit, at least in San Rafael because of my grandparents. I'm a southern california guy though.
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