Maker's Mark whisky...wow...

[Mike Gallo]

Hi everyone,

I had to pay a visit to the liquor store tonight, since I only had enough Jack Daniels for one drink.

Before I got to the liquor store I contemplated buying something new. I read a recent post on whisky, and whiskey so I decided to try something new.

Maker's Mark whisky caught my eye. I asked a clerk in the store whose opinion I trusted about it and I decided to give it a go.

I have just started my second glass and I must say, I will replace this as my whisky of choice over Jack Daniels.

Good job by everyone who recommended this fine kentucky straight bourbon whisky. If anyone knows of a finer whisky, please enlighten me. Thanks [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[SomethingClever]

It's my favorite too. I've heard Knob Creek is great as well, but it's more expensive IIRC.

[Diplomat]

The prices should be pretty close, maybe 3 or 4 bucks more...worth the extra couple bucks.

-Diplomat

[jar]

Makers and Knob Creek are similar in price, and IMO similar in quality. That said, they are quite different. Makers is softer and slightly sweeter tasting, due to the wheat in it. Knob Creek is more strongly flavored and more straightforward.

Makers and knob trade places as my everyday bourbon every so often. My overall favorite however is Bookers. At 126.7 proof (for the cask my current bottle came from), it's not for the faint of heart. The flavor is IMMENSE and amazingly good.

Other bourbons I've enjoyed recently are Woodford Reserve and Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

[BusterStacks]

Knobb Creek.

[Mike Gallo]

I've heard Knob Creek is great as well, but it's more expensive IIRC

I just started my third glass, so I might try that next week [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] What does IIRC mean?

[callydrias]

I can usually find Knob Creek cheaper when it's on sale for around $22 or so. They're both good, but I think I prefer KC.

(Makin' my FP count!)

[Mike Gallo]

I still have Jack Daniels signle barrely whiskey. I did not enjoy it at all.

[BusterStacks]

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I've heard Knob Creek is great as well, but it's more expensive IIRC

I just started my third glass, so I might try that next week [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] What does IIRC mean?

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If I Recall Correctly.

[brassnuts]

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I just started my third glass, so I might try that next week What does IIRC mean?

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God, man, it's not even 4 o'clock (I thought you live on the west coast, but I could easily be mistaken). Anyways, if you do live in the west, you rock.