• Skanky@lemmy.world
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          2 months ago

          Plenty of good cheap bourbon out there:

          Cheapest, but very drinkable:

          • Evan Williams
          • Very Old Barton

          A little more expensive, but amazing:

          • Buffalo Trace
          • Four Roses
          • Basil Hayden
          • 1792
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            What @Skanky@lemmy.world recommended is a good starter collection. Figure out your pallette preferences. Basically avoid the big name labels like Makers (same rule as for beer). If you have a Costco membership, you can get a good price.

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      2 months ago

      Also, an ice cube or splash of water opens up the bourbon and improves the flavor. There’s nothing uncouth about having your alcohol the way it tastes best.

      Edit: Sorry, just noticed this was a 2 week old post.

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      Oak contains vanillins and wood sugars. French oak tends to taste a little bit more spiced and American oak tends to be a bit more sweet.

      When making my apple mead, I always add French oak while maturing, and it makes a huge difference in taste. I add it mostly for the tannins though (the bitter part of tea), which gives it more “chew” (like the difference between white and red wine).

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    From someone where poor alcoholics drink Listerine to get drunk despite how hard it is on their body, it is nothing like bourbon and a scourge on humanity. My city took it off of user shelves and behind the counter at stores and pharmacies until lobbying got their way.

    Oh and btw it only works short term and doesn’t even cover half the causes of bad breath.

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    I’ve always preferred straight alcohol. I never get why so many people are unable to drink it.

    Like… It’s strong. That’s the point. Yet still, one sip of your drink and they have to make a big thing out of it. It’s not a blended sugar drink, lol. It’s like an espresso… Brace yourself for flavor town and take a SIP.

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      If it is an unfamiliar sensation, then people will often take a larger sip than they should, and the strong alcohol flavor and feel is jarring. Some people enjoy the flavor, but need to blend it with something else to pick up on subtle notes.

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    I don’t know wtf you’re drinking. Bourbon ain’t made in your buddies backyard over the course of a week or two.

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    I think I would unironically like this. I mean Bourbon is OK, but its not the mash up of chicken and burning promised above.