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  • Posted by Non_mooching_artist 11 years, 5 months ago
    I'd go, maybe tomorrow. ;-) (I wish!)
    I am a huge fan of bourbon, Maker's Mark being on my go to list. Blanton's, Hudson Baby Bourbon, Knob Creek are a few of my faves. Also Rebellion makes the list.
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    • Posted by freedomforall 11 years, 5 months ago
      For economy bourbon Old Fitzgerald (100 prf) is decent, too, and for a bit more money try Larceny (92 prf). Both are wheat, not rye, bourbons like Maker's. (Your other choices are rye based, I think.)
      This might be of interest, too.
      http://modernthirst.com/category/distill...

      I like the name Rebellion. yes, I like the name Rebel Yell, too.
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      • Posted by xthinker88 11 years, 5 months ago
        Makers does not use rye.

        "All bourbons are grain spirits. Maker's starts from a blend of 70% corn, 16% red winter wheat, and 14% malted barley. (Bourbons range in their corn content from 60–86%, and malted barley from 5–14%.) Most use rye, according to distillery education director Dave Pudlo, with fewer making use of red winter wheat. "
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      • Posted by $ Susanne 11 years, 5 months ago
        Bourbon is corn squeezin's... Rye whiskey is just that - rye mash. some distillers will add other grains to the mash (iirc Makers also uses Red Winter Wheat),, some run pure grain stock. Ready for the one that usually surprises people? Most (but not all) *good* vodkas - are wheat based, no potatoes involved.
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        • Posted by freedomforall 11 years, 5 months ago
          Yes, corn is the primary grain (by law more than 50%) and barley is also used. Rye is a secondary flavor grain of most bourbons (although wheat is becoming more popular as a secondary.) Rye gives a rougher edge and spicier flavors and wheat a softer taste with more caramel and vanilla. It's the rye vs wheat that is often the distinguishing factor between styles of bourbon (and the reason I said Makers was a wheat bourbon.)
          Good info here:
          http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides...
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      • Posted by Non_mooching_artist 11 years, 5 months ago
        ;-)
        That was cool. I signed up for emails from them. Thanks for the link! It's interesting, because I've always approached tasting bourbon, scotch and even really sublime dark rums the way I do wine. There is a lot going on in there, so many nuances... It's cold enough today to enjoy some tonight in front of the fire, too. 16* fun loving degrees, with wind chill warnings up for later this week... (Gotta love the North East...) not really.
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  • Posted by $ Abaco 11 years, 5 months ago
    I like Maker's, a lot. I first drank it at my bachelor party. We rented a couple cabins up in the Sierra for a few days and a bunch of us guys just fished, bbq'd, ate too much and drank. It's been a steady on my bar every since. Good stuff...the only hard liquor I drink, really.
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    • Posted by freedomforall 11 years, 5 months ago
      Cool story, Abaco. My first experience with Maker's was at the 1980 Derby. Some Kentuckian's there insisted that Maker's was the world's best bourbon and that we taste from their bottle. Almost as memorable as betting on Genuine Risk to win.
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 11 years, 5 months ago
    I have a very few "go to" spirits, Makers is the top one of probably 2 bourbons on that list. Consistently good, consistently predictable - either neat, in a Manhattan, or even in various cocktail composites. Tough to beat. The other one, my "company's coming sipping whisky" is JB's "Bookers"... on a plus note, Suntory is known for quality spirits; I just hope they don't mess with success...
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  • Posted by $ Abaco 11 years, 5 months ago
    A buddy of mine worked for a bottler exporting to Japan a whisky called "American Cowboy". Anybody ever try that? I really liked it - and the occassional bottles he'd deliver to me. I describe it is half Jack, half Maker's - quite enjoyable.
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