A good drinkin' Whiskey

**TimmyBoston** · 08-24-2007, 10:13 PM

I'm in search of a new whiskey, something to drink on the rocks. This may sound very odd, as I am a well-known whisk(e)y nut and I absolutely despise drinking good whisk(e)y on the rocks. But on occasion, I just want a drink, I very rarely just have a beer or a glass of wine, I have a glass of whiskey. While at the bars, if I'm out with friends and I know it may be a long night, I opt for Jack Daniels on the rocks, I don't own a bottle of JD and I never recommend to anyone with this one exception, it's a consistent product, it's not even close to complicated and if your only objective is to have an unobjectionable drink, it fits the bill. This is what I'm in search of, sometimes after a long day, when I don't want to comtemplate a high quality bourbon or Scotch, and I only want one very uncomplicated drink to relax, then to move on with whatever I need to do that evening.

The one bottle I've been eying is George Dickel No. 12, Any other suggestions? Just for something that goes down easy, reasonably priced and is very simple? Also taking into consideration, that on the rocks is as far as I can go, I cannot tolerate mixing any drink, most people love them, I am just not one of them.

Thanks all!

**SilkySmooth** · 08-25-2007, 01:59 AM

Before reading through your post, I was going to say try Dickel No. 12.

Go with the Dickel!

Smoothest stuff out there.

**TimmyBoston** · 08-25-2007, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by SilkySmooth

Before reading through your post, I was going to say try Dickel No. 12.

Go with the Dickel!

Smoothest stuff out there.

And from a guy named Silky Smooth, how can you not take that recommendation.

**MarSellus Wallace** · 08-25-2007, 03:14 AM

The occasional whisky on the rocks drink of choice for me would be an Irish whiskey such as Bushmills or Paddy. I never drink my single malt speysides or islays on the rocks or diluted. I've never tasted bourbons though (Imagine that!).

**BroJohn** · 08-25-2007, 09:01 AM

Reading the initial post, I was thinking of George Dickel; then you recommended it to yourself at the end of your post. Good idea. I think when I'm out today, I'll pick up a bottle of it. Not exceptional, it's a good whiskey.

-- John Gehman

**zachster** · 08-25-2007, 10:26 AM

I keep a bottle Old Overholt rye whiskey for this purpose. It is affordable, smooth and readily available.

**castlecraver** · 08-25-2007, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by TimmyBoston

I don't own a bottle of JD and I never recommend to anyone with this one exception, it's a consistent product, it's not even close to complicated and if your only objective is to have an unobjectionable drink, it fits the bill.

Sorry to get off on a tangent here, but about 15 years ago, they dropped the proof from 90 to 86, and fairly recently dropped it again to 80. For a brand that makes so much of a big deal out of the age and tradition of their recipe, they seem be strangely willing to compromise it at the whim of the marketing folks. They're hypocrites, and I won't buy a drop of JD just for that reason, but I digress and others may not be as passionate about their booze, but anyway, I'd hardly call it consistent.

For drinkin' whiskey, its usually Makers' Mark for me.

**joel** · 08-25-2007, 10:55 AM

Strange, the second I read this post, first thing I too thought was George Dickel. It's hands down my favorite "drinkin'" hootch.... well - as far as bourbon/tennesse whiskeys go!

**ratcheer** · 08-25-2007, 03:36 PM

I love Wild Turkey Rare Breed on the rocks. It is strong enough in both alcohol and flavor to stand up to the dilution.

Tim

**TimmyBoston** · 08-25-2007, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by castlecraver

Sorry to get off on a tangent here, but about 15 years ago, they dropped the proof from 90 to 86, and fairly recently dropped it again to 80. For a brand that makes so much of a big deal out of the age and tradition of their recipe, they seem be strangely willing to compromise it at the whim of the marketing folks. They're hypocrites, and I won't buy a drop of JD just for that reason, but I digress and others may not be as passionate about their booze, but anyway, I'd hardly call it consistent.

I agree with you Pat, I'm not a Jack Daniels fan myself, but this trend is all over the whisky market, not just Jack Daniels, many high end Single Malt Scotches are switching down from 86 proof down to 80 as well, much to the chagrin of the drinking public.

And what I meant when I called it a consistent product is that with the 80 proof (or whatever proof) from year to year any bottle will taste pretty much the same. High end bourbons and Scotches usually can't do this, though overall they will still be better. WT 101 is also a consistent product, while higher WTs vary from year to year. But at least WT 101 is a nice manly 50.5% alcohol.

**SilkySmooth** · 08-25-2007, 06:58 PM

Gentlemen,

You do realize that spirits lose their proof as they age, so you're giving up alcohol for flavor. The longer the spirit ages, the more alcohol it loses during the process. That's why you won't see a 30 year old single malt with a high proof.

**_JP_** · 08-25-2007, 08:28 PM

Back when I used to drink regularly, Jack Daniels in all of its varieties always gave me a headache. George Dickle is a good one. A cheaper and surprisingly good one is Old Crow.

**KWE** · 08-26-2007, 01:24 AM

I would suggest Jim Beam Black. It's a good, honest drink.

**TimmyBoston** · 08-26-2007, 03:30 AM

Originally Posted by SilkySmooth

Gentlemen,

You do realize that spirits lose their proof as they age, so you're giving up alcohol for flavor. The longer the spirit ages, the more alcohol it loses during the process. That's why you won't see a 30 year old single malt with a high proof.

I know, it's called the Angel's Share.

But many still remain a high proof, often George T. Stagg is 130 proof or higher and is 15 years old, but bourbon is known for it's high proof. But you're right at 30 years, it gets much harder.

**CyclicSheep** · 08-26-2007, 10:58 AM

Hi TimmyBoston,

Have you tried Canadian Club Classic? It's aged for 12 years and I find it both smooth enough to drink neat and pleasantly rich/bold/spicy.

Cheers.

**bmwe28m5** · 08-26-2007, 12:02 PM

Canadian whiskeys get my vote as well for a sippin whiskey. Canadian Club 12 is a superb product.

**johnniegold** · 08-26-2007, 12:22 PM

Although my taste tends to lean toward scotch, every once in awhile I like a Canadian Club Sherry Cask (8 years old) on the rocks.

**2Sharp** · 08-26-2007, 12:50 PM

This is one of my favorites.

bj

**Bruce** · 08-26-2007, 02:25 PM

Hmm, a trickle of Dickel, not a bad choice. Then again I like, I like a splash of Jack Daniels from time to time. When I was in Baltimore about 20 years ago I ran into a cheap and really good tasting whiskey, Pikesville Rye. I have looked for it in Minnesota, asked for it, begged distributors to bring in a case or few. Nada, zip, zilch; I could as well have been asking them to hunt whales just for the ambergris.

Then again there's cognac, mmmm...