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 welshhoppo wrote:
Why on Earth would you gargle with bourbon?

Vodka maybe, but that's just..... Bad.

One of my friends uses warm bourbon and honey mixed as a cough remedy. That’s as close as I can get to wanting to gargle. That or on a dare. But most of my friends have enough respect for bourbon to make someone gargle with it. That’s just disrespectful to the distiller.

If you're gonna gargle with a spirit, do it with gin. Puts hairs on your chest it does.

 Nevelon wrote:

 welshhoppo wrote:
Why on Earth would you gargle with bourbon?

Vodka maybe, but that's just..... Bad.

One of my friends uses warm bourbon and honey mixed as a cough remedy.

Hot glass of black tea, a shot of bourbon, a tablespoon of honey, and a squeeze of lemon. The best remedy for a cold.

 KingCracker wrote:
Ive decided to take the plunge and buy a bottle of Makers Mark 46. I know theres a fair few drinkers in thus place so I'm hoping to tap that experience. So do I throw the bottle in yhe freezer? Keep it room temp? Do I need specialty glasses to drink it? Spell it out for me in crayon if need be, my ears are open

Yay! Bourbon is my second favorite pastime!

There is a lot of good information so far; however, it's all just some random strangers' BS opinions at the end of the day. You like what you like. Same with wine and beer. For example, IPAs can go feth themselves with their bitter tastes and hipster names like "Hopportunity Knocks" and other BS. But hey, some of you people with gakky taste like IPAs, and I can still accept you as a person. Also, it's a bit rich hearing from kiwis and down-unders about bourbon when they fething invented Fosters. Yeah, I know. Fosters. You invented that gak, tasted it, and still fething sold it to living human beings! Own it.

Moving on, the first thing about bourbon is how to drink it. Don't use tea glasses, beer glasses, your mom's sewing thimble, or a shot glass. Get a fething rock glass (whiskey glass, tumbler, etc). You can go fancy and buy a $60 crystal one, but you have to hand wash that gak and treat it with care or it will break like CptJake's. You have kids in your house, so the chances of it getting broken are pretty high anyway. Maybe just get a $12 one with your favorite sportsball mascot or looney toons character.

Pictured: a fething rock glass.


Fill that fether up 1/3 of the way.

Now, get your head in the right place. This is bourbon, not beer or iced tea. Think about that time you did something cool, like blocked a mother fether that tried to cut his car in line at the last minute at a road construction entry (feth you! Not on my watch! You saw the same fething signs as me, donkey-cave). Swirl the bourbon around as few times. Smell it. Swirl some more. Wear a smoking jacket while you do. That gak is tight like your dad wishes your mom still was. Anyway, now take a sip. A small sip. If you find the alcohol burns your throat/mouth, breathe out a little bit from your nose while you swallow (pro tip).

Try it room temperature at first, finishing that 1/3 glass you poured. Take your time. If it only lasts for 5 minutes or so, then you're a fething alcoholic. Get help. A lot of people will put a cube or two of ice in it. I normally do as I prefer it slightly chilled. Do NOT store your bourbon in a fridge, however. That's for beer and gakky white wines (if it's not red wine, it's gakky). Putting whisky of any type in a fridge is mock-worthy. Repeat the above process of drinking a small glass of bourbon with a few ice cubes. This time, think about that time some donkey-cave passed you on the interstate like you were standing still and 5 miles later, you see him pulled over for speeding. "Nicely done, officer!"

Did you like it better with or without the ice? Cold or room temperature? You'll probably find it a bit less "burny" with the ice. I have used "ice rocks" or "whisky rocks" that you put in the freezer and they don't melt and they keep your drink cold and gak. I dunno. Something about fething mineral rocks in my drink feels wrong. Like, granola hippy wrong. I don't like it. It harshes my mellow when I think about it, so I don't us them anymore.

Now that you know how to drink the stuff, you can start trying new ones. You have Makers Mark 46. I've had it, and it's on my OK List, especially for the price. Also on the OK list at a similar price is Knob Creek and Bulleit. Someone mentioned Four Roses. I don't care for it. It has a harsh finish. Again, everyone has their own preferences. Find what you like and don't listen to others.

My go-to is still Rowan's Creek. It's a few dollars more than Makers ($40), but well worth it. Blanton's is another I'll get if I can't find Rowan's Creek, and it's a few bucks more ($45). If I'm treating myself, and I can't find Rowan's Creek, I'll splurge on some Hudson Baby Bourbon ($50 - $60). Some of the smoothest gak out there. Nice and smokey. Good with a cigar or a fine woman. Or both.

 d-usa wrote:

 Nevelon wrote:

 welshhoppo wrote:
Why on Earth would you gargle with bourbon?

Vodka maybe, but that's just..... Bad.

One of my friends uses warm bourbon and honey mixed as a cough remedy.

Hot glass of black tea, a shot of bourbon, a tablespoon of honey, and a squeeze of lemon. The best remedy for a cold.

Hot whisky and Lemonade with some honey and a spoonful of sugar.

It works for me.

 kronk wrote:
Don't use tea glasses, beer glasses, your mom's sewing thimble, or a shot glass. Get a fething rock glass (whiskey glass, tumbler, etc). You can go fancy and buy a $60 crystal one, but you have to hand wash that gak and treat it with care or it will break like CptJake's.

I was hand washing it when I broke it.



As I was setting it in the drying rack it 'clinked' against a coffee mug, not even very hard.

 CptJake wrote:

 kronk wrote:
Don't use tea glasses, beer glasses, your mom's sewing thimble, or a shot glass. Get a fething rock glass (whiskey glass, tumbler, etc). You can go fancy and buy a $60 crystal one, but you have to hand wash that gak and treat it with care or it will break like CptJake's.

I was hand washing it when I broke it.



As I was setting it in the drying rack it 'clinked' against a coffee mug, not even very hard.

Suck! I misunderstood.

I have a set of 4 i received as a gift, but rarely get them out. I am clumsy by nature. Breakage is inevitable.

 welshhoppo wrote:

 d-usa wrote:

 Nevelon wrote:

 welshhoppo wrote:
Why on Earth would you gargle with bourbon?

Vodka maybe, but that's just..... Bad.

One of my friends uses warm bourbon and honey mixed as a cough remedy.

Hot glass of black tea, a shot of bourbon, a tablespoon of honey, and a squeeze of lemon. The best remedy for a cold.

Hot whisky and Lemonade with some honey and a spoonful of sugar.

It works for me.

Alcohol, the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.

 kronk wrote:

 KingCracker wrote:
Ive decided to take the plunge and buy a bottle of Makers Mark 46. I know theres a fair few drinkers in thus place so I'm hoping to tap that experience. So do I throw the bottle in yhe freezer? Keep it room temp? Do I need specialty glasses to drink it? Spell it out for me in crayon if need be, my ears are open

Yay! Bourbon is my second favorite pastime!

There is a lot of good information so far; however, it's all just some random strangers' BS opinions at the end of the day. You like what you like. Same with wine and beer. For example, IPAs can go feth themselves with their bitter tastes and hipster names like "Hopportunity Knocks" and other BS. But hey, some of you people with gakky taste like IPAs, and I can still accept you as a person. Also, it's a bit rich hearing from kiwis and down-unders about bourbon when they fething invented Fosters. Yeah, I know. Fosters. You invented that gak, tasted it, and still fething sold it to living human beings! Own it.

Moving on, the first thing about bourbon is how to drink it. Don't use tea glasses, beer glasses, your mom's sewing thimble, or a shot glass. Get a fething rock glass (whiskey glass, tumbler, etc). You can go fancy and buy a $60 crystal one, but you have to hand wash that gak and treat it with care or it will break like CptJake's. You have kids in your house, so the chances of it getting broken are pretty high anyway. Maybe just get a $12 one with your favorite sportsball mascot or looney toons character.

Pictured: a fething rock glass.

Spoiler:

Fill that fether up 1/3 of the way.

Now, get your head in the right place. This is bourbon, not beer or iced tea. Think about that time you did something cool, like blocked a mother fether that tried to cut his car in line at the last minute at a road construction entry (feth you! Not on my watch! You saw the same fething signs as me, donkey-cave). Swirl the bourbon around as few times. Smell it. Swirl some more. Wear a smoking jacket while you do. That gak is tight like your dad wishes your mom still was. Anyway, now take a sip. A small sip. If you find the alcohol burns your throat/mouth, breathe out a little bit from your nose while you swallow (pro tip).

Try it room temperature at first, finishing that 1/3 glass you poured. Take your time. If it only lasts for 5 minutes or so, then you're a fething alcoholic. Get help. A lot of people will put a cube or two of ice in it. I normally do as I prefer it slightly chilled. Do NOT store your bourbon in a fridge, however. That's for beer and gakky white wines (if it's not red wine, it's gakky). Putting whisky of any type in a fridge is mock-worthy. Repeat the above process of drinking a small glass of bourbon with a few ice cubes. This time, think about that time some donkey-cave passed you on the interstate like you were standing still and 5 miles later, you see him pulled over for speeding. "Nicely done, officer!"

Did you like it better with or without the ice? Cold or room temperature? You'll probably find it a bit less "burny" with the ice. I have used "ice rocks" or "whisky rocks" that you put in the freezer and they don't melt and they keep your drink cold and gak. I dunno. Something about fething mineral rocks in my drink feels wrong. Like, granola hippy wrong. I don't like it. It harshes my mellow when I think about it, so I don't us them anymore.

Now that you know how to drink the stuff, you can start trying new ones. You have Makers Mark 46. I've had it, and it's on my OK List, especially for the price. Also on the OK list at a similar price is Knob Creek and Bulleit. Someone mentioned Four Roses. I don't care for it. It has a harsh finish. Again, everyone has their own preferences. Find what you like and don't listen to others.

My go-to is still Rowan's Creek. It's a few dollars more than Makers ($40), but well worth it. Blanton's is another I'll get if I can't find Rowan's Creek, and it's a few bucks more ($45). If I'm treating myself, and I can't find Rowan's Creek, I'll splurge on some Hudson Baby Bourbon ($50 - $60). Some of the smoothest gak out there. Nice and smokey. Good with a cigar or a fine woman. Or both.

Holy cow that post made me laugh, glad to see you still have it Kronk breathing out while swallowing, Ill give that a try for sure

 kronk wrote:

 KingCracker wrote:
Ive decided to take the plunge and buy a bottle of Makers Mark 46. I know theres a fair few drinkers in thus place so I'm hoping to tap that experience. So do I throw the bottle in yhe freezer? Keep it room temp? Do I need specialty glasses to drink it? Spell it out for me in crayon if need be, my ears are open

Yay! Bourbon is my second favorite pastime!

There is a lot of good information so far; however, it's all just some random strangers' BS opinions at the end of the day. You like what you like. Same with wine and beer. For example, IPAs can go feth themselves with their bitter tastes and hipster names like "Hopportunity Knocks" and other BS. But hey, some of you people with gakky taste like IPAs, and I can still accept you as a person. Also, it's a bit rich hearing from kiwis and down-unders about bourbon when they fething invented Fosters. Yeah, I know. Fosters. You invented that gak, tasted it, and still fething sold it to living human beings! Own it.

Moving on, the first thing about bourbon is how to drink it. Don't use tea glasses, beer glasses, your mom's sewing thimble, or a shot glass. Get a fething rock glass (whiskey glass, tumbler, etc). You can go fancy and buy a $60 crystal one, but you have to hand wash that gak and treat it with care or it will break like CptJake's. You have kids in your house, so the chances of it getting broken are pretty high anyway. Maybe just get a $12 one with your favorite sportsball mascot or looney toons character.

Pictured: a fething rock glass.

Spoiler:

Fill that fether up 1/3 of the way.

Now, get your head in the right place. This is bourbon, not beer or iced tea. Think about that time you did something cool, like blocked a mother fether that tried to cut his car in line at the last minute at a road construction entry (feth you! Not on my watch! You saw the same fething signs as me, donkey-cave). Swirl the bourbon around as few times. Smell it. Swirl some more. Wear a smoking jacket while you do. That gak is tight like your dad wishes your mom still was. Anyway, now take a sip. A small sip. If you find the alcohol burns your throat/mouth, breathe out a little bit from your nose while you swallow (pro tip).

Try it room temperature at first, finishing that 1/3 glass you poured. Take your time. If it only lasts for 5 minutes or so, then you're a fething alcoholic. Get help. A lot of people will put a cube or two of ice in it. I normally do as I prefer it slightly chilled. Do NOT store your bourbon in a fridge, however. That's for beer and gakky white wines (if it's not red wine, it's gakky). Putting whisky of any type in a fridge is mock-worthy. Repeat the above process of drinking a small glass of bourbon with a few ice cubes. This time, think about that time some donkey-cave passed you on the interstate like you were standing still and 5 miles later, you see him pulled over for speeding. "Nicely done, officer!"

Did you like it better with or without the ice? Cold or room temperature? You'll probably find it a bit less "burny" with the ice. I have used "ice rocks" or "whisky rocks" that you put in the freezer and they don't melt and they keep your drink cold and gak. I dunno. Something about fething mineral rocks in my drink feels wrong. Like, granola hippy wrong. I don't like it. It harshes my mellow when I think about it, so I don't us them anymore.

Now that you know how to drink the stuff, you can start trying new ones. You have Makers Mark 46. I've had it, and it's on my OK List, especially for the price. Also on the OK list at a similar price is Knob Creek and Bulleit. Someone mentioned Four Roses. I don't care for it. It has a harsh finish. Again, everyone has their own preferences. Find what you like and don't listen to others.

My go-to is still Rowan's Creek. It's a few dollars more than Makers ($40), but well worth it. Blanton's is another I'll get if I can't find Rowan's Creek, and it's a few bucks more ($45). If I'm treating myself, and I can't find Rowan's Creek, I'll splurge on some Hudson Baby Bourbon ($50 - $60). Some of the smoothest gak out there. Nice and smokey. Good with a cigar or a fine woman. Or both.

Kronk wins the thread, lapping all competition before they even realized it was a race.

d-usa wrote:Alcohol, the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.

The Barbarian/viking/dwarf motto: "Alcohol is like violence; If it’s not solving your problems, you are not using enough."

Frazzled wrote:Kronk wins the thread, lapping all competition before they even realized it was a race.

In my defense, I realized I was just killing time in this thread waiting for him to show up. And while personally no expert, I do have a decent bit of experience with bourbon and have sat down to have a few drinks with some legitimately knowledgeable people.

But I lack Kronk’s suave manner and eloquence sadly.

Reading this thread made me realize how sad it is that we have so very few options for bourbon (or in fact any whisky from the US or Canada) to taste over here. There's Four Roses and Jim Beam, the ever-present Jack Daniels and the canucks provide some Black Velvet, Lord Calvert and Seagrams. Not exactly a selection to make one want to explore that corner of the world for something to sip. ;-)

If I just want a whiskey to sip while gaming or watching a TV series I'll go for Irish Tullamore Dew myself. Lots of quality for a reasonable price. If I want something nice to look at and maybe take a glass of for some special occasion it's almost guaranteed to be something from the Scottish isles.

Oh, vodka... Please don't call swill distilled from grape juice vodka, it's just booze. Real vodka is made from grain or potatoes.

But in any case, strong stuff like this is called "the drink of the wise", probably because using it unwisely will cause embarrassing behavior. So drink responsibly. ;-)

Spetulhu wrote:
Reading this thread made me realize how sad it is that we have so very few options for bourbon (or in fact any whisky from the US or Canada) to taste over here. There's Four Roses and Jim Beam, the ever-present Jack Daniels and the canucks provide some Black Velvet, Lord Calvert and Seagrams. Not exactly a selection to make one want to explore that corner of the world for something to sip. ;-)

If I just want a whiskey to sip while gaming or watching a TV series I'll go for Irish Tullamore Dew myself. Lots of quality for a reasonable price. If I want something nice to look at and maybe take a glass of for some special occasion it's almost guaranteed to be something from the Scottish isles.

Oh, vodka... Please don't call swill distilled from grape juice vodka, it's just booze. Real vodka is made from grain or potatoes.

But in any case, strong stuff like this is called "the drink of the wise", probably because using it unwisely will cause embarrassing behavior. So drink responsibly. ;-)

Hey you can't go wrong with Tullamore Dew. Its excellent.

make sure you are getting about a tablespoon per sip or youll never get buzzed.

In my defence about the bourbon gargle.. there had been prior bourbon consumed.

It was at an event my friends call Bourbons-giving.. about a week prior to Thanksgiving we have a pot luck..

Rules are.. every single dish brought has to have bourbon as a component, AND you have to bring along the bottle used to share.. so... after dinner and drinking, poor choices (such as gargling) are made..

-P

 porkuslime wrote:
In my defence about the bourbon gargle.. there had been prior bourbon consumed.

It was at an event my friends call Bourbons-giving.. about a week prior to Thanksgiving we have a pot luck..

Rules are.. every single dish brought has to have bourbon as a component, AND you have to bring along the bottle used to share.. so... after dinner and drinking, poor choices (such as gargling) are made..

-P

Sounds like you need a Whiskey and Bad Decisions glass like mine. It does seem like they often go hand in hand.