Whiskey

ShadowInTheMoon

Its something i wanna get into. Any advice or stuff to know before one gets into it?

The3Stogies

Lot's of whiskey enthusiast's here but Brett comes to mind for some reason.

D Fresh

avengethis

roland_7707

The small bottles at the front of the store first to see what you like.

ShadowInTheMoon

Thanks for the bump ill take a look at that. As for the whiskey bar or cigar lounge (id kill for a lounge) im in the smack dab middle of utah. But ill look around in the thread and see if any catch my eye.

Crousefer

A lot of local large chain liquor stores have sample days by vendors. I check those out all the time. That's how I got started Then just started reading reviews.

90+ Irishman

ShadowInTheMoon

Ken Light

As a Jack Daniel's enthusiast the whisky that got me to expand into bourbons was Blantons. I highly recommend giving it a try. Not cheap, but try it at a bar first rather than investing in a bottle. On the rocks first is fine, you'll get to neat eventually.

90+ Irishman

I think Ken's suggestion is an outstanding one and if you get a chance do that for sure. As for a couple of good starter choices in the $30 and under price range would be Four Roses Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, Ridgemont Reserve 1792, Larceny or Eagle Rare 10 year single barrel. All of thos can typically be found anywhere for $30 or less and all are very good examples of whiskey that cane easily be drank on the rocks, mixed or neat and won't break the bank, should take care of you me thinks

WaltBasil

Also, the way you drink it greatly affects your experience. The first time I tried some, I'd treat it like a regular drink and take a big mouthful in (don't go there Brett). And I thought it was just nasty. Many years later I graduated from a jack and coke guy to a bourbon guy. Take very small sips. 2 oz of the stuff should last you quite a while. I generally drink 2-3 oz in an hour and a half while I smoke my cigar. Puff. Sip. Enjoy. Repeat. For me, the higher the proof, the less I put in my mouth at once (I hear that Brett). I probably put in half a teaspoon to a teaspoon worth for one drink. Let it roll around your mouth. (Dammit Brett...). "Chew" on it. Lets you taste and enjoy all the nuances of your drink. For high proofs like 120 and up, I take about half that in at once.

Stubble

You had me at "The first time"....dang, is it hot in here??

ShadowInTheMoon

Some super helpful stuff here. Ill take a look around the store to see if they have any of the stuff you mentioned and get back to ya when i have tried some

D Fresh

WaltBasil:

Take very small sips. 2 oz of the stuff should last you quite a while. I generally drink 2-3 oz in an hour and a half while I smoke my cigar. Puff. Sip. Enjoy. Repeat. For me, the higher the proof, the less I put in my mouth at once (I hear that Brett). I probably put in half a teaspoon to a teaspoon worth for one drink. Let it roll around your mouth. (Dammit Brett...). "Chew" on it. Lets you taste and enjoy all the nuances of your drink. For high proofs like 120 and up, I take about half that in at once.

Great post. This is exactly how I enjoy my bourbon. It's not about getting drunk, it's about indulging in the things I like and taking my time. In fact I'm chewing on some Stagg Jr right now as I smoke a cigar and life is good!

90+ Irishman

WaltBasil:

Also, the way you drink it greatly affects your experience. The first time I tried some, I'd treat it like a regular drink and take a big mouthful in (don't go there Brett). And I thought it was just nasty. Many years later I graduated from a jack and coke guy to a bourbon guy. Take very small sips. 2 oz of the stuff should last you quite a while. I generally drink 2-3 oz in an hour and a half while I smoke my cigar. Puff. Sip. Enjoy. Repeat. For me, the higher the proof, the less I put in my mouth at once (I hear that Brett). I probably put in half a teaspoon to a teaspoon worth for one drink. Let it roll around your mouth. (Dammit Brett...). "Chew" on it. Lets you taste and enjoy all the nuances of your drink. For high proofs like 120 and up, I take about half that in at once.

Hi Walt Snicker snicker hahahaha