Which Whisk(e)y? (US-types)

Xian · Post by **Xian** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:34 pm

so in the ever growing rectal burning that is the planning of a wedding...

What type of Whisk(e)y should we go with? Looking around the local stores, my Whisky options are pretty much, TJD, Dickel and...well, that's about it.

Without crossing into the Bourbon, Irish, and Scotch realms, what other Whiskey is there (CHEAP)?

The Bourbon selection will range from Old Crow to Beam, but I have no clue what, in comparable pricing, to get for the TJD drinkers.

No Brown-Foreman products need apply.

southernbacchus · Post by **southernbacchus** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:02 pm

if your looking for cheap and thats all your looking for might I suggest Kesslers American. "Smoother than silk" it says-my ass. Ofcourse there is always seagrams 7 it's pretty cheap not as cheap ass kesslers but it does taste better. btw you didn't mention wt 101 bourbon ........just some suggestion .

Bender! · Post by **Bender!** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:10 pm

Nothing wrong with Dickel. It'll convert most from TJD. But I'd also consider more Bourbons such as WT101.

Maybe some Ryes like Old Overholt or Beam Rye?

And at the risk of getting arrested by Casino- How bout some Tito's Vodka from Texas? Basically its straight Corn Whisky without the aging.

Xian · Post by **Xian** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:05 pm

nope, no WT101, at least not for the general populace.

It might be cruel, but I'm thinking this. Start off the Bourbon drinks with the Beam, for the first couple handles worth, after that, slowly switch over to Old Crow.

Cruel? To the trained drunk, Yes, perhaps. However, for the average wedding drinker, after about 6 or so Jim Beams, are they going to notice the Old Crow? Ecspecially for those having it mixed?....Only if they look at the bottle!

The question from the in-laws (who are only casual drinkers at best) is, "How come there's no Jack?!?!!!". Well, they don't know, and my blood pressure is too high to explain it. So basically, I need an alternative.

GSG · Post by **GSG** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:09 pm

Why can't you have any scotch just out of interest? It's nice...

Bender! · Post by **Bender!** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:10 pm

Xian wrote:nope, no WT101, at least not for the general populace.

It might be cruel, but I'm thinking this. Start off the Bourbon drinks with the Beam, for the first couple handles worth, after that, slowly switch over to Old Crow.

Cruel? To the trained drunk, Yes, perhaps. However, for the average wedding drinker, after about 6 or so Jim Beams, are they going to notice the Old Crow? Ecspecially for those having it mixed?....Only if they look at the bottle!

The question from the in-laws (who are only casual drinkers at best) is, "How come there's no Jack?!?!!!". Well, they don't know, and my blood pressure is too high to explain it. So basically, I need an alternative.

Beam, both types of Dickel, Old Overholt.

Thats all I got.

Xian · Post by **Xian** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:27 pm

alrighty then, i'll see what we can pull off.

we're looking at around 91 bottles of liqour (mix of 1/5ths and handles) and about 5kegs total. Just trying to keep my costs reasonable.

Amory Blaine · Post by **Amory Blaine** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:46 pm

The Early Times usually does it for me, especially when I'm in a pinch. If I were you, I'd stick with the Dickel, though.

Bender! · Post by **Bender!** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:59 pm

Xian wrote:alrighty then, i'll see what we can pull off.

we're looking at around 91 bottles of liqour (mix of 1/5ths and handles) and about 5kegs total. Just trying to keep my costs reasonable.

That must be a friggin HUGE wedding. We had one keg, a bunch of home brewed beer, Mead, Wine, a few Whiskeys, and of course Champagne and it did everybody OK.

Come to think of it- it was a small wedding.

Xian · Post by **Xian** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:06 pm

bender! wrote:
Xian wrote:
That must be a friggin HUGE wedding.

unfortutunatly, yes...

expecting around 400-500 total for the reception.

I suck fuck'em all, 3 cases REbel yell and the job is done.but that's just me.

mattgrowler · Post by **mattgrowler** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:08 pm

Ezra Brooks is $7 a fifth here in NH and it tastes just like Jack. Easy to drink, gets the job done, hope you have it in your neck of the woods.

Bender! · Post by **Bender!** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:08 pm

Xian wrote:
bender! wrote:
Xian wrote:
That must be a friggin HUGE wedding.
unfortutunatly, yes...

expecting around 400-500 total for the reception.

I suck fuck'em all, 3 cases REbel yell and the job is done.but that's just me.

Now we're talking!!

BeerMakesMeSmart · Post by **BeerMakesMeSmart** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:12 pm

bender! wrote:
Xian wrote:
bender! wrote: unfortutunatly, yes...

expecting around 400-500 total for the reception.

I suck fuck'em all, 3 cases REbel yell and the job is done.but that's just me.
Now we're talking!!

Unless Casino's coming, then you better triple it.

***** · Post by ***** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:12 pm

From my notes of last night, Evan Williams is pretty good. Twice the money as 10 High of early Times, but it comes in a classy glass bottle.

Crystal · Post by **Crystal** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:00 pm

bender! wrote: Bourbons such as WT101.
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'Nough Said.