Bourbon - Neat or Mixed

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Original post: Bourbon - Neat or Mixed

Marcus wrote:

While my taste in whisky runs to Scotch, and particularly the Islays, my whisky journey began years ago with bourbon. Like many, mine started with Jack Daniels (i know, not actually bourbon), moved to Wild Turkey, and then progressed to the small/single batches like Booker's, Basil Hayden, Van Winkle. When I want a cocktail or something lighter, I have Evan Williams or Jim Beam on the rocks. Just curious as to how others drink and feel about bourbon and other American whisky - do you mix, have straight on the rocks, or drink neat?

13th Feb 2012 15:43 @reply

Replies (4)

TomH wrote:

"do you mix, have straight on the rocks, or drink neat"

Yes to all.

I normally drink my bourbon neat (probably 90%). On a hot summer evening I have been known to throw and ice ball into a rocks glass and pour some Makers Mark into it while we sit around the firepit. When my wife gets me out and on the dance floor it's not uncommon for me to order a Bourbon and 7. I always enjoy a great cocktail (Knob Creek is not high on my list of bourbons I like to drink, but I have found it to be excellent in cocktails). Usually I order Manhattans or Sazeracs, but I really enjoy when the bar/restaurant has their own unique cocktails (I learned about Knob Creek in cocktails trying some of Gary Danko's specialty drinks).

Tom

13th Feb 2012 16:55 @reply

bobnoxy wrote:

If it's really good stuff, pour a shot and put it in the freezer for a couple of hours, then sip it. No dilution and for me, it seems to enhance the flavors somewhat.

13th Feb 2012 22:52 @reply

OCeallaigh wrote:

Well, I drink bourbon neat most of the time, but as I grew up in Arizona, when it's 45 degrees Celsius (113F), I drink it on the rocks.

Also, I have a real passion for quality cocktails, and so a lot of my bourbon intake is in Manhattan's and Old Fashioneds (although I do prefer Rye in those two drinks).

15th Feb 2012 00:21 @reply