bigfoot5415
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Whatever happened to cleveland whiskey? I feel like every flamed out.
Whatever happened to cleveland whiskey? I feel like every flamed out.
Their flavored stuff was actually good, from an enjoyable standpoint. Their Christmas Bourbon used to be pretty cool, but last year's was really bad. I still have like a third of my bottle from a few years back, and tasting them next to each other it's obvious that they changed.Their whiskey was shit. No idea if they shut down but they should their stuff is gross.
my local liquor store here in maryland had like 6(maybe more) of their products, then just as quickly as it showed up it disappeared. I got one of the last bottles they had (it was on clearance) for like 25 bucks.Their flavored stuff was actually good, from an enjoyable standpoint. Their Christmas Bourbon used to be pretty cool, but last year's was really bad. I still have like a third of my bottle from a few years back, and tasting them next to each other it's obvious that they changed.
I also liked their rising star collaboration bourbon, but that's just because I love supporting Rising Star.
They definitely don't make good whisky, but I appreciate what they do. They had free tours in the past, where you'd come in and get free snacks and tickets for cocktails, just open to the public to let you see what they were doing. Kinda neat. I'm not a fan of the whole "we put wood chips into the juice, and rapid-age it without using barrels" thing, but at least they're honest about it.
my local liquor store here in maryland had like 6(maybe more) of their products, then just as quickly as it showed up it disappeared. I got one of the last bottles they had (it was on clearance) for like 25 bucks.
I think their final products needed some work, but for what they did its a great idea. Ultimately very few people care if a liquor is 1, 5, 10, 15 years old. The question is, does it takes good
I would've said just starting with something like Makers is a good place. It's an easy, approachable bourbon that presents more on the sweeter side of those classic bourbon flavors.Similar to DJTJ's posts about trying beer, I'm lost when it comes to trying and appreciating whiskey. I've never been a big fan, but I chalk a lot of that up to drinking cheap garbage in college. The strong whiskey taste just brings back rough memories.
Where would you guys recommend starting out for somebody looking to spend $35-$50 bottle, or something to try at a place like Lizardville? I have a bottle of Maker's Mark that I've slowly depleted over like 4 years. Whenever I rarely do try it I usually drink it neat, or on the rocks.
Similar to DJTJ's posts about trying beer, I'm lost when it comes to trying and appreciating whiskey. I've never been a big fan, but I chalk a lot of that up to drinking cheap garbage in college. The strong whiskey taste just brings back rough memories.
Where would you guys recommend starting out for somebody looking to spend $35-$50 bottle, or something to try at a place like Lizardville? I have a bottle of Maker's Mark that I've slowly depleted over like 4 years. Whenever I rarely do try it I usually drink it neat, or on the rocks.
I'll speak for all the whisky nerds on here. Woodford Double Oaked is a staple that we all either have on hand, or have had on hand in the past. It's a very good bourbon and something that a lot of novice whisky drinkers enjoy.Double Oaked - Woodford Reserve
An innovative approach to twice-barreled bourbon creates the rich and colorful flavor of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Uniquely matured in separate, charred oak barrels – the second barrel deeply toasted before a light charring – extracts additional soft, sweet oak character.www.woodfordreserve.com
Wife got this for me for my birthday last year. It was my first woodford reserve, because I usually just use bourbon as a mixer, but I really did enjoy sipping it.
But I am a novice compared to a few folks who have a nice well-rounded personal stock.
$54.95, so just over that $50 spot. So close....worth the extra few $$I'll speak for all the whisky nerds on here. Woodford Double Oaked is a staple that we all either have on hand, or have had on hand in the past. It's a very good bourbon and something that a lot of novice whisky drinkers enjoy.
If I remember correctly, it's $60 a bottle in Ohio.
Btw, all prices can be checked any time in Ohio at ohlq.com/products
I love Old Forester. It's what I've had on hand for years for cocktails. It has a sweet note that shines in cocktails that I don't pick up as easily with other bourbons. It pairs especially well with orange.$54.95, so just over that $50 spot. So close....worth the extra few $$
I also enjoyed Bulleit before I found out about the issues that the owner's had with their gay daughter. Haven't bought a bottle of it since. Old forester has become my mixer of choice, but have used maker's in the past as well.
I'm not too big on the bar scene any more. So having a thread like this and the other in EAYOR is pleasant to hear from those who happen to be more knowledgeable and adventurous.By the way, you should never feel fear or embarrassment for being novice or not knowing everything there is to know about whisky.
If you go to any good bar, I've never seen a bartender who didn't love to talk about the selections on hand and make suggestions for someone who's interested in learning and exploring.
I'll cosign all the suggestions made previously.Similar to DJTJ's posts about trying beer, I'm lost when it comes to trying and appreciating whiskey. I've never been a big fan, but I chalk a lot of that up to drinking cheap garbage in college. The strong whiskey taste just brings back rough memories.
Where would you guys recommend starting out for somebody looking to spend $35-$50 bottle, or something to try at a place like Lizardville? I have a bottle of Maker's Mark that I've slowly depleted over like 4 years. Whenever I rarely do try it I usually drink it neat, or on the rocks.