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Whisky/Bourbon: Any taste good on the rocks?

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I was a big fan of 4 roses until my last bottle, I was underwhelmed. Their small batch and single barrel are excellent from my recollection but haven't had either in years.
 
BurnItDwn said:
The most drinkable bourbon I have ever tried is the regular 80 proof Four Roses
Its relatively inexpensive, and i think much more "newbie friendly" than most other Bourbons.

If Bourbon has too much burn or is like fire, you may want to avoid Rye as they tend to be more spicy/robust.
I never really developed a taste for Irish or Canadian Whiskey, so can't recommend anything there. My brother in law loves his Jameson.
I LOVE super peaty Smokey scotches like Laphroaig, But, they are not for everyone. I tried one on a whim, and immediately loved it.
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i bought it because it was on sale.

yup, harsh to me.
canadian whisky (ie: Crown) is less harsh to me.
 
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i bought it because it was on sale.

yup, harsh to me.
canadian whisky (ie: Crown) is less harsh to me.
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Yes, that is the one. it's a little bit sweeter, and more subtle than any other bourbons I have tried.

If you add a splash of water to it, it might mellow out a little bit more (doesnt need a lot, just a little bit)
 
Bushmills and Jameson are smooth and easy to drink Irish whiskey. The suggestion for Johnnie Walker Black is spot on, I'd add Glenlivet for a single malt as a great introduction. I'll happily drink Bulleit, Beam and Wild Turkey neat if that whats available, but wouldn't recommend to start there.

All of these were among the first I tried and still go back to.
 
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Maybe you should try brandy. Never had Japanese whisky, but they have a very good reputation of making a quality product. You probably don't like whisky. Get a VSOP cognac; one of the big guys(Hennesy, Remi Martin, Courvoisier...). It doesn't matter much. They taste good, but there isn't a lot of differentiation to me. See if you like that.
 
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Maybe you should try brandy. Never had Japanese whisky, but they have a very good reputation of making a quality product. You probably don't like whisky. Get a VSOP cognac; one of the big guys(Hennesy, Remi Martin, Courvoisier...). It doesn't matter much. They taste good, but there isn't a lot of differentiation to me. See if you like that.
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As long as it goes into a mixed drink, I agree. A brandy or a good golden rum in a mixed drink isn't extremely different from a typical whisky. On the rocks though will definitely taste different, but probably more palatable for the OP.

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It seems you can't handle straight bourbon or whiskey. Make old fashioneds or Manhattans. They temper the harshness of a pure spirit without lots of mixers. Use liquid cane sugar vs regular sugar. Angostura bitters are great in an old fashioned. I just make my own liquid sugar when I know I'll be making old fashioneds for a bit, 1 part sugar to 1 part water.

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Old-Fashioned Recipe • 4★ • 2 min

The old-fashioned is one of the oldest mixed drinks in the cocktail canon (Original name: whiskey cocktail, which became old-fashioned whiskey cocktail, and then just old-fashioned.) It is a stirred drink, usually built in the glass in which it is served Both rye and bourbon are suitable base...
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I get the idea of ice slowly adding a bit of water as it melts and making it last longer, but the cold kills the flavor and aroma and accentuates the alcohol. If something is too harsh with ice, toss the ice.

I'd recommend Woodford Reserve Malt for American, Tullamore Dew for Irish, and Glenlivet and Balvenie for scotch if you need something easier. The rye content in a lot of bourbon can make bourbon a rough place to start, but not as tough as an Islay scotch.
 
Bulleit Bourbon has been featured in a lot of bars these days due to their lower price points. They're slightly above the well drinks and working their way up to soon see some price hikes. I've gone through a few bottles the past couple of years (1.75L ones). It's decent enough for the money.

Yesterday, I picked up a smaller bottle of Bulleit Rye. I wasn't mixing and just drank it on the rocks. It was pretty decent
 
VO Gold is a sweet blended Canadian whiskey, and it's a nice sipper. Add a single cube if you must.
 
MrSquished said:
It seems you can't handle straight bourbon or whiskey. Make old fashioneds or Manhattans. They temper the harshness of a pure spirit without lots of mixers. Use liquid cane sugar vs regular sugar. Angostura bitters are great in an old fashioned. I just make my own liquid sugar when I know I'll be making old fashioneds for a bit, 1 part sugar to 1 part water.
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I started on bourbon (woah, that was years back...) with Old Fashioneds, which eventually turned me onto rocks, then neat. I'm also wondering why you're "forcing" yourself on straight up alcohol. Order up a couple of OFs, and if you like it, stay with it. Eventually you'll get your taste buds to see the appeal of straight up whiskey.
 
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