Drinking Problems

Let me ask you a question about the house rent blues..which are coming up on me right quick.

I've been whiskey curious for a while. I love gin and tonic, but I feel it's time to grow up and expand my horizons.

I'm overwhelmed. I just stare at the liquor shelf trying to figure out what the difference is between whiskey, bourbon, and scotch. I'm just embarrassing myself there.

What's the way to drink it? I read in a story once that you add water. My first instinct was to splash some over a big ice cube. I asked around. Some say to drink it straight, no ice. Some told me to make a 'sour.'

I'm so lost.

I bought myself some Jim Beam and don't know what to do with it. Any suggestions so I don't embarrass myself again?

a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha

Dude it really comes down to how you prefer it.
Myself I prefer red wine and beer when grilling. If it is time for spirits then shots is the only way.
I do like Jack and coke though. But never any Gin.

a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha



I've had "aged" scotch and whiskey...

And i've smashed stuff from the value box...lol

It all tastes the same to me...

Alcohol with a touch of flavor...

honestly...

I don't understand how people can drink the hard stuff.... but to each their own

A good whisky is much better than a cheap, or mediocre one. What is "good" is down to personal taste and price. With whisky I found that price was a good determinator.

Sadly, I can no longer stand whisky. I went off it overnight. Now I cannot, and will not, drink any spirits.

a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha

Get a thick glass and drink it neat.

Pro tip. If you come down with Flu then mix a measure with green tea, honey and lemon. It will make you feel so much better.

a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha

Banish whiskeys forever! Try Williams Pear Brandy for a change.

a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha


I'm probleming one as we speak...

a reply to: surnamename57

I see whiskey, bourbon, scotch is distilled corn.

Brandy is distilled fruit juice.

I think I like your idea better.

a reply to: surnamename57

He hasn't even tried the Whiskey yet! One step at a time.

originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha


I'm probleming one as we speak...

I see you went with an ice cube. Alright so I didn't totally mess that part up.

originally posted by: NarcolepticBuddha

originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha


I'm probleming one as we speak...

I see you went with an ice cube. Alright so I didn't totally mess that part up.

Sacrilege!

a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha

The most important way to drink whiskey is......SLOWLY. LOL. TRUST ME

originally posted by: misterassist
a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha

The most important way to drink whiskey is......SLOWLY. LOL. TRUST ME

I second that.

originally posted by: surnamename57
a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha

Banish whiskeys forever! Try Williams Pear Brandy for a change.

Or perhaps Calvados?

a reply to: Wide-Eyes

Get a thick glass and drink it neat.

Neat sucks....



cold an frothy for me thanks... wit a touch of lime

originally posted by: Wide-Eyes
a reply to: surnamename57

He hasn't even tried the Whiskey yet! One step at a time.

Really? Sorry for rushing myself into replying. Lol.

a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha

I bought myself some Jim Beam and don't know what to do with it.

Drain cleaner or maybe disinfect a cut. That's about all it's good for.
For God's Sake don't actually drink the stuff. Safer just to bury it.

originally posted by: DAVID64
Safer just to bury it.

Yeah I'm not really enjoying it too much

originally posted by: NarcolepticBuddha

originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
a reply to: NarcolepticBuddha


I'm probleming one as we speak...

I see you went with an ice cube. Alright so I didn't totally mess that part up.

If only you could remove the Jim Beam you would have a nice drink...

a reply to: DAVID64

I've honestly never tried Jim Beam. I've always gone for Scotch or JD if it's bourbon. Is Jim Beam really that bad?