Weaker Jack Daniel's Gets Sober Reception

AP ^ | 09/29/04 | MATT GOURAS

[PBRSTREETGANG]

I wonder what Keith thinks?

I thought this was Keith's preference:

[AnAmericanMother]

I'm not a WT fan, just don't like it.

But there's no accounting for taste when it comes to "distilled waters" - my favorite scotch is 10 year old Laphroaig, a single malt Islay whiskey (they make or used to make 15 and 18 year old, but I prefer the 10). Apparently the cognoscenti prefer Lagavulin, which comes from a distillery almost literally within a stone's throw of Laphroaig. They taste completely different though. I like the smoothness and seaweedy aroma of the Laphroaig, and think that Lagavulin tastes like paint thinner. But apparently everybody's mileage varies.

[ko_kyi]

http://www.buffalotrace.com

http://www.heavenhill.co.nz/prod01_copy(1).htm

http://www.bulleit.com/

http://www.woodfordreserve.com/

http://www.knobcreek.com/

[Lockbar]

I took the Jack Daniels factory tour many years ago, very interesting. But now, good bye Jack. Sorry I have to go, but the jerks running the company just ruined your reputation. Like others have said, if I want more water in my J.D., I'll add it myself. I don't need anybodys help.

[skinkinthegrass]

My doctor said I needed to cut down on my drinking by 20%. So I switched from 100 to 80 proof...hehehe. :))

[TXBSAFH]

I drink W L Weller, it is better and cheaper the JD.

[ElTianti]

You should all give Woodford Reserve a try. It's pricey but fantastic.

[NewJerseyJoe]

> they'd better not say anything about our bourbon.

Yep -- see my post #55.

[WhiteGuy]

I personally have no interest in a liquor that is often mixed with Coke.

I prefer a nice glass of Dewars with a cube or two of ice and maybe a side of seltzer.

Of course my first choice is a quality single malt, neat.

(which is what I order when someone says, "I'll get this round")

[Dan from Michigan]

I never though they'd change Jack.

[NewJerseyJoe]

I have a bottle of Buffalo Trace -- a memento of my trip to Kentucky last summer. It's the secret ingredient in the barbecue mop for my baby back ribs...

Although I haven't tried them, I have read good things about Woodford Reserve and especially about Blanton's.

[GOPyouth]

Jim Beam indeed.

[Indie]

OLD FORESTER; 100 PROOF; REASONABLY PRICED. SMOOTH AS SILK!! :)))

[William Martel]

Is nothing sacred any more?!?

Amen to that. Messing with whiskey is pure sacrilege.

[reagandemo]

Try Woodford Reserve and Knob Creek. You will never go back to anything else.

[ko_kyi]

Buffalo Trace is sold in Montgomery County, MD govt-run liquor stores, as is Woodford Reserve. WR is a pleasant tasting, fairly sweet bourbon. It is sort of like Maker's Mark, but with flavor. (I don't like MM - it is to bourbon what vanilla is to Baskin-Robins)

[dennisw]

Rebel Yell .... Keith Richard's favorite likker.

[ExSoldier]

Truth is, the whiskey family is a part of my youth. I rarely drink at all these days. when I do, the tendency is to gravitate to Bacardi Limone and Cranberry juice.

[hotshu]

I have a bottle that my sweetie gave me. I've been nursing for over a year now.