Stop it, I'm gonna blush.

Anyone in this thread can consider this a standing offer: if you're ever in DC and have time, let me know and I'm happy to get you to Jack Rose and/or a few other spots in town that do whiskey/cocktails right.

Makers Mark

Jim Beam red stag variations on work days, and buffalo trace on non-work days. :drool:

No fruit in bourbon...heh. The Red Stag tastes like cough syrup to me.

Hi, my name is KC and I'm a Scotchaholic.

I used to down NyQuil, so that's probably why I have a fixation with it.

Unless it is an old fashioned.

Not in a proper old fashioned. Unless you count a bit of lemon rind as fruit.

I'll bite...wtf is an old fashioned? Always learning new stuff...

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Just ignore that it's Rachel Maddow. I like to flame the lemon rind on mine.

There are variations where people muddle an orange slice and a maraschino cherry with the sugar, soda and Angostura. I think it hides the whiskey too much.

Also, if you go to a bar where they make it with sour mix and grenadine it is your duty as a proper gentleman to punch the bartender square in the suckhole before you make it a teaching opportunity.

Muddle sugar and bitters in bottom of glass. Add rocks. Pour whiskey. Add a twist of citrus. Garnish with lemon/orange peel and cherry.

I hate her guts, but that does look like an interesting drink...I'll have to get that one on this weekend!

It's one of my favorite whiskey cocktails, but I'm also pretty partial to Manhattans and Sazeracs too. Give those a shot sometime if you're looking for something new to try.

Yes I do (when it comes to bourbon anyway).

Me too... however, I really like 4 Roses Small Batch bourbon. REALLY tasty for a scotch drinker.