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The Cooterpoot

The Cooterpoot

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Give me 5 under $75 to give a run. Got a vacation coming up and drunk is on the itinerary. But some sipping is too. Admittedly, I like differe whiskey for different things. Neat, Rocks, Mixolgical, even with a little water (beach).

* Don't give me that Michigan made BS either
 
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The Cooterpoot said:
Give me 5 under $75 to give a run. Got a vacation coming up and drunk is on the itinerary. But some sipping is too. Admittedly, I like differe whiskey for different things. Neat, Rocks, Mixolgical, even with a little water (beach).

* Don't give me that Michigan made BS either
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For cocktails, Rittenhouse.
 
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The Cooterpoot said:
Give me 5 under $75 to give a run. Got a vacation coming up and drunk is on the itinerary. But some sipping is too. Admittedly, I like differe whiskey for different things. Neat, Rocks, Mixolgical, even with a little water (beach).

* Don't give me that Michigan made BS either
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Pikesville Rye
 
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Bullet gave me the worst evening headache after having it one time with an early dinner steak. Haven't touched it since. Sure sign of crappy made bourbon
 
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Trojanbulldog19 said:
Bullet gave me the worst evening headache after having it one time with an early dinner steak. Haven't touched it since. Sure sign of crappy made bourbon
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Or you're a puss ee...lol. Just kidding. Drink it with water and lime juice. Don't drink go neat.
 
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I had a friend give me a bottle of Castle and Key Restoration and I have really enjoyed it. Angel’s Envy is also a good choice for an easy sipper. Russell’s Reserve is good in an old fashion but not that great neat or on the rocks. I also wasn’t impressed with Sazerac Rye even though I’m a big fan of Buffalo Trace products.
 
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Trojanbulldog19 said:
I drink most all my whiskey on the rocks. If you have to mix it, it's not good whiskey
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Good whiskey can and is aged and priced to be served neat. Take slower and smaller sips and soak in those flavors. On the rocks (big block clear ice is acceptable in certain circumstances) is not much different than mixing it with Coke Zero when it comes to appreciating the characteristics of a good whiskey.

With that said... Mix it if you want. I can tell a hell of a difference mixing a 10 year Russell Reserve vs a bottom shelf Wild Turkey in an old fashioned.
 
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The Cooterpoot said:
Give me 5 under $75 to give a run. Got a vacation coming up and drunk is on the itinerary. But some sipping is too. Admittedly, I like differe whiskey for different things. Neat, Rocks, Mixolgical, even with a little water (beach).

* Don't give me that Michigan made BS either
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I'm not a rye fan. It all tastes like lawn clippings to me. But I have a friend that is all in on rye these days

He says High West Rendezvous Rye, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, and Barrell Seagrass are the ryes to beat in a reasonable price range.
 
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Koopers Rye is great. It's family owned from what I understand. I've shared it with a few folks and they all loved it.
 
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The Cooterpoot said:
Give me 5 under $75 to give a run. Got a vacation coming up and drunk is on the itinerary. But some sipping is too. Admittedly, I like differe whiskey for different things. Neat, Rocks, Mixolgical, even with a little water (beach).

* Don't give me that Michigan made BS either
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I like Michter's Rye for just a neat or on the rocks.

Old Grandad Bonded is a high rye bourbon that i think makes a great old fashioned. Its only around $20 too.
 
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Not a big fan of JD
But this hits different! Fantastic pour
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PooPopsBaldHead said:
I'm not a rye fan. It all tastes like lawn clippings to me. But I have a friend that is all in on rye these days

He says High West Rendezvous Rye, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, and Barrell Seagrass are the ryes to beat in a reasonable price range.
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High west rye has also been highly recommended, it's on my list to try
 
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The Cooterpoot said:
Give me 5 under $75 to give a run. Got a vacation coming up and drunk is on the itinerary. But some sipping is too. Admittedly, I like differe whiskey for different things. Neat, Rocks, Mixolgical, even with a little water (beach).

* Don't give me that Michigan made BS either
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SAZERAC, RITTENHOUSE, BULLEIT, ANGELS ENVY, BASIL HAYDEN DARK RYE
(BECAUSE THE BINGLE KNOWS HIS RYES)
 
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She Mate Me

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If you're looking for Straight Rye, My go to is...

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If High Rye Straight Bourbon, hard to go wrong with ...

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