petitepedal 18,820 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 21, 2020 If I were to purchase a sipping liquor...what would you suggest..and not Bailey's Link to post Share on other sites
BR46 9,395 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 21, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Digital_photog 6,283 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 21, 2020 https://www.journeymandistillery.com/last-feather-rye 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 21, 2020 I know you’re probably not into Scotch. But these are both excellent single malts to begin and scotch sipping journey on: 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 21, 2020 These are excellent and smooth Cognacs: The Rémy is pricy, but worth it... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
2Far 11,504 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 21, 2020 20 minutes ago, Zealot said: I know you’re probably not into Scotch. But these are both excellent single malts to begin and scotch sipping journey on: I love me some Dalwhinnie! Try one of those little bottles of the “new” peanutbutter whiskey. On the rocks, no water. A little sweet, smoother than straight whisky, not very expensive. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
roadsue 5,183 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 21, 2020 I bought Bailey’s at the store. We like it in our coffee on Thanksgiving morning. Can’t go wrong with cognac. Hennessy is a good choice. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
petitepedal 18,820 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted November 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Zealot said: I know you’re probably not into Scotch. But these are both excellent single malts to begin and scotch sipping journey on: Interestingly enough..my mom..didn't drink mutch..but she liked Scotch..in the 80's my friend Debbie (also a Scotch drinker) suggested I try it...I was young and cheap..and bought a bottle of Cutty Sark? If I were to try something now..I know enough to spend a little more 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MickinMD 5,301 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, roadsue said: I bought Bailey’s at the store. We like it in our coffee on Thanksgiving morning. Can’t go wrong with cognac. Hennessy is a good choice. I got a taste for cognac from my wealthy grad school advisor at IIT. My advisor at IIT had married a rich Chinese-American woman whose father owned a chain of dry cleaning stores in, I think, NYC. So they lived in a 26th floor penthouse apartment in downtown Chicago overlooking the Playboy Building. He threw a party a few times a year where he invited us poor grad students and expensive booze and food was always served. As far as booze in a caffeinated drink goes, the hot toddy of rum, tea, and honey is good and smooth - and great for sore throats. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
BuffJim 9,901 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #10 Posted November 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, petitepedal said: Interestingly enough..my mom..didn't drink mutch..but she liked Scotch..in the 80's my friend Debbie (also a Scotch drinker) suggested I try it...I was young and cheap..and bought a bottle of Cutty Sark? If I were to try something now..I know enough to spend a little more There are sweet liqueurs like Ouzo or Sambucca (both licorice flavored)or Limoncello that a lot of people enjoy. Grand Marnier (Orange) or Drambuie (Scotch with Honey) are popular. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BuffJim 9,901 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #11 Posted November 21, 2020 I have a lot of Scotch in my blood. Mostly Dewars and Laphroaig. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Old No. 7 11,226 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #12 Posted November 21, 2020 Frangelico (hazelnut) is very good also. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Parr8hed 10,763 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #13 Posted November 21, 2020 Bourbon. America's whiskey. There really is no other choice. Basil Hayden is a great middle of the road bourbon that is very smooth and not especially "hot". Blanton's is great. My fav. A little pricey if you can find it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
2Far 11,504 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #14 Posted November 21, 2020 34 minutes ago, BuffJim said: I have a lot of Scotch in my blood. Mostly Dewars and Laphroaig. LOL, that’s both ends of the spectrum right there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
2Far 11,504 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #15 Posted November 21, 2020 23 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: Bourbon. America's whiskey. There really is no other choice. Basil Hayden is a great middle of the road bourbon that is very smooth and not especially "hot". Blanton's is great. My fav. A little pricey if you can find it. Hayden is really, really good for the price. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #16 Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, 2Far said: I love me some Dalwhinnie! Try one of those little bottles of the “new” peanutbutter whiskey. On the rocks, no water. A little sweet, smoother than straight whisky, not very expensive. I saw those!! Thought it sounded odd, do didn’t pick one up. But now I will. 😊 Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #17 Posted November 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Parr8hed said: Bourbon. America's whiskey. There really is no other choice. Basil Hayden is a great middle of the road bourbon that is very smooth and not especially "hot". Blanton's is great. My fav. A little pricey if you can find it. For American, I really enjoy Bulleit Rye and Maker’s Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #18 Posted November 21, 2020 1 hour ago, BuffJim said: I have a lot of Scotch in my blood. Mostly Dewars and Laphroaig. Dewars is a go to for me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #19 Posted November 21, 2020 1 hour ago, BuffJim said: There are sweet liqueurs like Ouzo or Sambucca (both licorice flavored)or Limoncello that a lot of people enjoy. Grand Marnier (Orange) or Drambuie (Scotch with Honey) are popular. Both Ouzo and Sambuca (which I prefer) are really good in strong black coffee. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #20 Posted November 21, 2020 2 hours ago, petitepedal said: Interestingly enough..my mom..didn't drink mutch..but she liked Scotch..in the 80's my friend Debbie (also a Scotch drinker) suggested I try it...I was young and cheap..and bought a bottle of Cutty Sark? If I were to try something now..I know enough to spend a little more The Glenlivet, 12 year is not too pricey and goes down very smooth. The Macallan 18 sherry oak is more pricey but definitely worth every penny once you have s taste for scotch. Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #21 Posted November 21, 2020 2 hours ago, BuffJim said: There are sweet liqueurs like Ouzo or Sambucca (both licorice flavored)or Limoncello that a lot of people enjoy. Grand Marnier (Orange) or Drambuie (Scotch with Honey) are popular. As for sweet liqueurs, Mrs Z’s favorite is Disaronno. She sips it on ice and really enjoys it. I can’t drink it though. Way too sweet for me. So the next time you’re out this way @petitepedal, you can try some on us. We’ve always got a bottle. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
petitepedal 18,820 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted November 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, Zealot said: the next time you’re out this way @petitepedal, you can try some on us. We’ve always got a bottle. Road Trip. ...I still need to check out the battlefields... Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #23 Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, petitepedal said: Road Trip. ...I still need to check out the battlefields... Anytime. 😊 Link to post Share on other sites
groupw 4,241 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #24 Posted November 21, 2020 Irish Whiskey - I like to sip on Jameson. We have an Irish Brew Pub that sells several Irish whiskeys. In blind tastes, I still gravitate to Jameson. Tequila - Casamigos or Rugo. Both worthy of sipping rather than shots. Rum - If you can find it, 7 Fathoms. It's distilled in the Cayman Islands then stored in whiskey casks, sealed in plastic and sunk 42 feet (7 fathoms) at sea for a year. Great sipper! Scotch, I do like Macallan a lot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jsharr 43,614 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #25 Posted November 21, 2020 If you want an inexpensive jumping off place for scotch or whiskey it would be hard to go wrong with a bottle of Johnny Walker red label 1 Link to post Share on other sites
az_cyclist 2,826 Posted November 22, 2020 Share #26 Posted November 22, 2020 I would suggest a single malt scotch, or Baileys, or Crown Royal, or Disaronno Link to post Share on other sites
BuffJim 9,901 Posted November 22, 2020 Share #27 Posted November 22, 2020 If you’re going with Bourbon or Scotch, a fat cigar completes the experience. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tizeye 3,783 Posted November 22, 2020 Share #28 Posted November 22, 2020 Not cheap, but definitely different and sipable, prepared the traditional way - straight dripped over sugar cube into glass. Absinthe 2 Link to post Share on other sites
petitepedal 18,820 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted November 22, 2020 I have some Disaronno..but my rate has changed..it is too sweet. Link to post Share on other sites
Zealot 4,445 Posted November 23, 2020 Share #30 Posted November 23, 2020 13 hours ago, BuffJim said: If you’re going with Bourbon or Scotch, a fat cigar completes the experience. Indeed! Or a pipe. The fun is learning how to pair them. When you find a combination that works, it’s sublime. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Longjohn 34,559 Posted November 23, 2020 Share #31 Posted November 23, 2020 On 11/21/2020 at 12:58 PM, petitepedal said: Interestingly enough..my mom..didn't drink mutch..but she liked Scotch..in the 80's my friend Debbie (also a Scotch drinker) suggested I try it...I was young and cheap..and bought a bottle of Cutty Sark? If I were to try something now..I know enough to spend a little more What’s wrong with Cutty? I drank a lot of Cutty when I was in my early twenties. In a working man’s bar Cutty was on the top shelf. Link to post Share on other sites
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