Walker Percy agrees
If one derives the same pleasure from knocking back 80-proof Bourbon as 100-proof, the formula is both as simple as 2 + 2 = 4 and as incredible as non-Euclidean geometry. Consider. One knocks back five one-ounce shots of 80-proof Early Times or four shots of 100-proof Old Fitzgerald. The alcohol ingestion is the same:
5 X 40% = 2
4 X 50% = 2
Yet, in the case of the Early Times, one has obtained an extra quantum of joy without cost to liver, brain, or gastric mucosa. A bonus, pure and simple, an aesthetic gain as incredible as two parallel lines meeting at infinity.
Complete thread:
- Bourbon -
Jay,
2016-12-16, 17:21
- There is so much awesomeness in this thread -
irishvol,
2016-12-17, 15:36
- I did a blind tequila tasting once. - nedhead, 2016-12-18, 03:56
- Stay away from the higher ABV bourbons -
Bryan (IrishCavan),
2016-12-17, 04:59
- Walker Percy agrees - Flann, 2016-12-17, 11:25
- Rule of Thumb: Always follow Cavan's whiskey advice. -
Slainte Joe,
2016-12-17, 07:15
- Yep. - irishvol, 2016-12-17, 15:43
- Wheated bourbons tend to be smoother -
Jeff (BGS),
2016-12-16, 20:20
- Also WL Weller...if you can find it. - ReginaldVelJohnson, 2016-12-17, 06:04
- 2nd BH but -
terribletr,
2016-12-16, 20:53
- A lot of good 'B' bourbons... -
ndbk32,
2016-12-16, 22:29
- Supposedly, Booker's price will double in January -
Flann,
2016-12-17, 11:27
- Booker's is really enjoyable at $40-50/bottle. - mkmcfrlnd, 2016-12-17, 15:06
- Supposedly, Booker's price will double in January -
Flann,
2016-12-17, 11:27
- A lot of good 'B' bourbons... -
ndbk32,
2016-12-16, 22:29
- Breckenridge is good if you like it a little.... -
Domer99,
2016-12-16, 19:24
- Good luck finding Weller. - Bryan (IrishCavan), 2016-12-17, 04:48
- A couple others available at Costco... - Mobster, 2016-12-16, 19:09
- Mine: -
oviedoirish,
2016-12-16, 18:30
- Second the Angel's Envy, and add Four Roses Single Barrel -
scriptcomesfirst,
2016-12-16, 19:35
- I want to try Four Roses - oviedoirish, 2016-12-16, 20:45
- Second the Angel's Envy, and add Four Roses Single Barrel -
scriptcomesfirst,
2016-12-16, 19:35
- I am a relative newcomer, and I really enjoy Woodford. - San Pedro, 2016-12-16, 18:18
- Not strictly bourbon, but Tin Cup Whiskey - Mike (bart), 2016-12-16, 18:05
- Woodford Reserve -
JD in Portland,
2016-12-16, 17:48
- Nearly caused a family incident on Thanksgiving... - mkmcfrlnd, 2016-12-17, 10:39
- Buffalo Trace or Knob Creek - OGerry, 2016-12-16, 17:39
- Makers or Bulleit are good, solid choices. - irishted, 2016-12-16, 17:36
- Tullamore Dew - Greg, 2016-12-16, 17:22
- There is so much awesomeness in this thread -
irishvol,
2016-12-17, 15:36