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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Oh, and I use Bulleit bourbon mostly.  Can go any direction you like, but it's a good one for an old fashioned.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    Excellent info biggs, thank you.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    bbiggs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    I just bought old fashioned mix off of amazon.  Never had one before, any tips/suggestions?  Garnish with a cherry?  Orange?
    Whatever you use to sweeten it (simple syrup or sugar cubes), go light.  That is my recommendation.  Heavy bourbon, lighter on the sweetener, few dashes of orange Bitters and/or Bitters.  A lot of bars prepare them way too sweet imo.  A well prepared old fashioned is outstanding though.

    I totally agree.  I think most bars that make them use simple syrup and use too much of it.  A quality bar that takes the time to make a quality Old Fashioned can't be beat.

    I'm def gonna make one later!  Mmmm!
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    My mom got me a Lagavulin for my birthday.  It's not too bad!  
    I am still a big fan of Glenlivet.  I know it's not special, but it just finishes so damn smooth.  
    Lately I've been drinking more cachaça than anything.  It mixes well with anything and it's just uniquely delicious.  My local liquor joint carries 51, but I've been on the hunt for a Velho Barreiro...not sure it's even sold in the states.
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    Gambs I love glenlivet 12, absolutely nothing wrong with that scotch.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    mcgruff10 said:
    Gambs I love glenlivet 12, absolutely nothing wrong with that scotch.  
    Nothing flashy about it, but it knocks back real nice.  Not a bourbon out there that I would prefer more, and it's incredibly affordable too. 
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    Delish!!! Cheers everyone.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    mcgruff10 said:
    Delish!!! Cheers everyone.  
    Man, that's a lot of ice!
  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,551
    Depending on the mixed drink, I enjoy a lot of ice as well. 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    DavidD said:
    Depending on the mixed drink, I enjoy a lot of ice as well. 
    Mixed, sure.  Just bourbon, nope.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,217
    tempo_n_groove said:
    DavidD said:
    Depending on the mixed drink, I enjoy a lot of ice as well. 
    Mixed, sure.  Just bourbon, nope.
    I'm thinking that's an Old Fashioned and not just straight bourbon.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    edited January 2021
    Yes it is an old fashion made with Buffalo trace. I  Forgot to include that, duh.   I enjoyed it but was good with one.   
    I drink bourbon and scotch neat.   
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,178
    I like mine with ice.  Usually a big sphere.
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    Gern Blansten said:
    I like mine with ice.  Usually a big sphere.
    Do you do an iced rock sphere or actual ice?

    Reason I ask is the flavor of it can change dramatically being cold and excess water.  In the end it's how you like it.
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,411
    For you bourbon nerds.....



  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....



    I’ve never seen a Full Proof out in the wild!
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....



    Wish they would price them higher retail. I said it a few pages back, but the bourbon and weller situation in general is incredibly frustrating and dumb. People suck 
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Lagavulin and Jason Isbell pair well when you're drinking alone.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    First time I ve ever used a flask.  Not bad.  Cheers fellas 

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,178
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    I like mine with ice.  Usually a big sphere.
    Do you do an iced rock sphere or actual ice?

    Reason I ask is the flavor of it can change dramatically being cold and excess water.  In the end it's how you like it.
    Actual ice. It dilutes it a bit but I like it.  
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2

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