Forget that silly belief of whiskey's roots in southern USA, it is the place of many of America's favorite brands but the drink's history is just as blurry as the way it usually leaves you on a good night. It's believed it was brought to Spain in the 6th-7th century from the east and slowly spread across Europe until finally landing in the new world. Well now its time to take that trip around the globe again as I explore my personal 5 favorite Whiskeys that won't break the bank!
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7
No one should be surprised this baby is on the list. There isn't a single out liquor out there as beloved, iconic AND badass as Jack's Old No. 7. This is pretty much my party starter and ender. If you've been living in a cave or for some reason never heard of or had this one, I suggest you end your suffering with haste. The sour mash leaves it a tad bitter and I recommend you order it up on the rock to diffuse the sting.
Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve Irish Whiskey
Simple and smooth, this is one hell of an even-blended Irish Whiskey. I've seen time and time again amateurs shooting this in a bar or at parties. Why?! Best way to capture both the aroma and taste: pour a half-glass then add a fifth to a quarter of room temperature water, you'll experience a whole new sensation!
Johnnie Walker 15 Year Old Green Label
The drink of gents, Johnnie Walker has be around forever. This specific blend includes whisky aged for no less than 15 years. It golden color and smoky aroma asserts its smooth taste. Its one of those few drinks I take straight, no ice no chaser. It you're a usual whisky or scoth drinker this deserves to be in your cabinent.
Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bourbon is by far one of the most distinct types of American whiskeys. Similar to Scotch it is aged in charred barrels. However, unlike other types out there it is made of 2/3 corn. In my experience, this gives it a very sharp biting taste. Not necessarly a bad thing but more than often I find bourbons tasteless, over shadowed by the coarseness and alcohol. In comes Evan Williams, a slightly sweet, slightly sour but still very edgy enough to enjoy on the rocks. Plus its the cheapest on the list!
Glenfiddich 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Another scoth whisky. I've only had this two times, both times I felt inebrated about four glasses in. I recommend this dime for those night caps or evening events where you won't be driving yourself home :)
Other recommendations
Jack Daniel's Gentle Jack: refined, a tad less edgier. Order up a glass to keep busy when at those boring black tie occasions.
Wild Turkey: uhh night out with the boys? Order up those shots of the cheap but good stuff!
Chivas Regal: I remember my dad always kept a bottle of this and I never knew why until I finally was old enough to drink. Its pricey, classy and always a hit on poker nights.
2 comments:
amen brother amen....
Bless you. As an avid whiskey drinker I am thrilled you, 1) also love whiskey; 2) know your stuff. Cheers.
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