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Title: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: azguzzirep on March 27, 2016, 06:21:08 AM
When I was younger, in my 30's, I used to drink a lot of whisky. So much so that I quit it all together. (everyone kept wanting to punch me in the nose ).

But  now there is a new demon whisky on the market, honey whisky. I really like it but must be very careful not to be buying it every weekend, or whatever.  Crown Royal and JD are also  favourites.   

I do not like Johnnie Walker anymore. Prolly a good thing. Irish whisky and Scottish whisky are okay.

But the honey whiskies beat them all. Mmmm.

Tom
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Caffeineo on March 27, 2016, 07:01:13 AM
I used to drink a lot of Jack Daniels and had to quit as it started to give me horrible hang overs. Saw some of the JD honey in the package store and could not resist. Good stuff and as long as I limit myself......no hangovers.   :thumb:
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Cool Runnings on March 27, 2016, 07:06:20 AM
A beer and side of 114.  :boozing:
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Dilliw on March 27, 2016, 07:14:07 AM
To each his own on the honey, maple, mint julep, and even sarsaparilla flavored whiskies although I certainly understand that all whiskey (or whisky) is flavored.  Maybe it was the Red Stag that I tried first.   

I infused some different fruits into some "local" peach brandy with interesting results.  I used dried fruit from the Earthfare and the best ones were not the ones I expected.  Those should be ready for the summertime if you want a roadtrip!

Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: guzzisteve on March 27, 2016, 07:39:21 AM
The 'Retired Carpenter Fund' here on our street, 3 of us, is a bottle of Maple Beam or Crown. One guy started it, wives go away on vacation, we get together & sip.
You know it's time to quit w/you want a drink if you smell Maple bacon cooking.
Doing something different this session, got a bottle of Dickel  #1 , no flavor, smooth, no aftertaste, I believe it's Shine.    Clear color looks like water on ice. 
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Kev m on March 27, 2016, 08:10:40 AM
If you like those, try Knob Creek Maple.... Mmmmmmm.

The Crown Royal Maple isn't bad too.

Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 27, 2016, 08:18:31 AM
The flavored stuff is a little sweet for me. Reminds me of the time I drank too much southern comfort. I like the taste of Jameson's Irish or bulliet rye and a beer :boozing:
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Perazzimx14 on March 27, 2016, 08:28:17 AM
While I prefer Whisky over whiskey I have been finding myself enjoying either Jim Beam Apple and Red Stag cherry on ice.
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: not-fishing on March 27, 2016, 08:36:27 AM
Must be an age thing, I find myself needing my "medicine" more often these last years.  maybe it's all the damage I done to myself over the years

Maybe this year, if things work out, I'll get my shoulder fixed.  I'm reluctant to go under the knife and hate the riding time that will be lost.

My recent change in "medicine" is the "red hots" flavor.  1/2 gallon of Fireball at Costco is only $20, fortify that with some cheaper Scotch and those sleep-preventing pains go away.

While riding my Griso I don't seem to feel the pain either---I wonder why.
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Cool Runnings on March 27, 2016, 10:33:33 AM
Must be an age thing, I find myself needing my "medicine" more often these last years.  maybe it's all the damage I done to myself over the years[/i]

Maybe this year, if things work out, I'll get my shoulder fixed.  I'm reluctant to go under the knife and hate the riding time that will be lost.

My recent change in "medicine" is the "red hots" flavor.  1/2 gallon of Fireball at Costco is only $20, fortify that with some cheaper Scotch and those sleep-preventing pains go away.

While riding my Griso I don't seem to feel the pain either---I wonder why.


I seem to need my daily medicine to as I age .  :boozing:
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: donn on March 27, 2016, 11:12:52 AM
After we ended prohibition a couple years ago, I have to say my hard liquor consumption is down a bit.  Cannabis is so much better in every way.  But alcohol still has its place, and right now what I'd spend money on is mescal.  So far only shelled out for a couple ordinary espadin mescals, of which Pierde Almas was the best so far.

To make the stuff sweeter, you can mix whatever you like with honey.  I think selling it already mixed looks like a way to dispose of lower quality product, but that's fine too, as long as it is cheaper than the stuff that has to be good enough straight.
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: azguzzirep on March 27, 2016, 11:37:28 AM
If you like those, try Knob Creek Maple.... Mmmmmmm.

The Crown Royal Maple isn't bad too.

I tried the  Jim Beam maple as the honey variety was sold out as it often is. I thought I would like it. Didn't. Way too sweet.

And now, I only do a snort of whisky before I go to bed or shortly after supper to help with digestion. No more whisky benders for me! 😬🏥🚔

Tom
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: blackcat on March 27, 2016, 11:44:00 AM
A local establishment has a bourbon drink with maple (syrup?) and a big chunk of bacon. It's kind of like desert only better.
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: chuck peterson on March 27, 2016, 11:57:50 AM
I'm a grateful member of Al-Anon...please drink within limits...and do enjoy. :thumb:
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: twowings on March 27, 2016, 12:12:07 PM
Tullamore Dew....with a Guinness....Irish heaven!
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Dilliw on March 27, 2016, 05:20:08 PM
Sweet wheat:)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g152/Dilliw/IMG_20151129_182024_zpsbowglqfr.jpg)

Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: pebra on March 27, 2016, 05:39:37 PM
When I was younger, in my 30's, I used to drink a lot of whisky. So much so that I quit it all together. (everyone kept wanting to punch me in the nose ).

But  now there is a new demon whisky on the market, honey whisky. I really like it but must be very careful not to be buying it every weekend, or whatever.  Crown Royal and JD are also  favourites.   

I do not like Johnnie Walker anymore. Prolly a good thing. Irish whisky and Scottish whisky are okay.

But the honey whiskies beat them all. Mmmm.

Tom

Now Tom, don't forget you live in Germany now, stick to the Tresterbrand!
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: BRIO on March 27, 2016, 07:14:46 PM
Sweet wheat:)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g152/Dilliw/IMG_20151129_182024_zpsbowglqfr.jpg)

  I drank two bottles of that stuff like it was slave whiskey. Three years later I go to the store and it's virtually onubtanium.
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Tom on March 27, 2016, 07:25:06 PM
Any and all.  Moderation is good.
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: Jim Rich on March 27, 2016, 08:44:07 PM
"While riding my Griso I don't seem to feel the pain either---I wonder why."

A ride on your Guzzi is as good as 2 shots of whiskey.   :grin:   :boozing:
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: ITSec on March 27, 2016, 08:46:32 PM
I believe additives in liquor should be limited to the aromatics and the barrel choices - the rest is adulteration. If you want your bourbon sweet, just mix it with Coke! (blech!)

One of the reasons Armagnac is so much better than Cognac is that it is only distilled once, and you can taste the original fruit - where with cognac being over-distilled, they have to pull tricks to add flavor back in.

And as for beer, the German Purity Laws of the 1500s had it right. Beer is made from water, malted barley, hops and yeast. If it has rice, it's either Japanese or it's not beer (I'm talking to you, Budweiser!). If it has fruit, it's made by crazy Belgians who don't understand what beer is - or by trendy Seattle types who also don't understand beer. And if it has wheat, then it is an abomination before the face of all the patron saints of brewing!
Title: Re: Jim Beam honey whiskey
Post by: cruzziguzzi on March 27, 2016, 08:50:05 PM
Interesting but I prefer my honey the old fashioned way.

Meade.

Honeywood outa Oregon and usually through Hadley's when I find my way through there on the way to L.A. greater.

(http://www.madeinoregon.com/images/Z/honeywood-mead-honey-win-18857-702z.jpg)


Todd.