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[jesusarenque]

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Last 2 posters are both wrong. It is by definition, a bourbon, although it is never really referred to as one.

Tennessee whiskey is a kind of bourbon, as it is made from fermented mash.

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Interesting, there is actually an argument over the clear definition of Bourbon, and some people think there is one slight difference ( in terms of aging) that makes Tennesse Whiskey not classifiable as such.

So without a clear defintion of the term, neither is right.

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The good people at Jack Daniel's do not consider their product to be bourbon, in fact, they specifically state that it is NOT bourbon. They even tell you the difference on the website. JD is NOT bourbon.

[Edge34]

To those who suggested Hyp...

I tried this stuff the other night, wasn't a big fan of it straight up. Is it just me? Do you mix it with stuff? I don't know...

FWIW, a friend told me to mix it with some Hennessy and it was pretty good then...just a side note for no reason at all.

[pshreck]

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Last 2 posters are both wrong. It is by definition, a bourbon, although it is never really referred to as one.

Tennessee whiskey is a kind of bourbon, as it is made from fermented mash.

EDIT:

Interesting, there is actually an argument over the clear definition of Bourbon, and some people think there is one slight difference ( in terms of aging) that makes Tennesse Whiskey not classifiable as such.

So without a clear defintion of the term, neither is right.

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The good people at Jack Daniel's do not consider their product to be bourbon, in fact, they specifically state that it is NOT bourbon. They even tell you the difference on the website. JD is NOT bourbon.

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Yes, because most bourbons are distilled in a slightly different manner, and they want to be unique. Just about everything I can find on the internet classifies it as a bourbon, because JD is probably adjusting the definition to be more specific.

Are there any other Tennesee Whiskeys at all?

[jesusarenque]

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Last 2 posters are both wrong. It is by definition, a bourbon, although it is never really referred to as one.

Tennessee whiskey is a kind of bourbon, as it is made from fermented mash.

EDIT:

Interesting, there is actually an argument over the clear definition of Bourbon, and some people think there is one slight difference ( in terms of aging) that makes Tennesse Whiskey not classifiable as such.

So without a clear defintion of the term, neither is right.

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The good people at Jack Daniel's do not consider their product to be bourbon, in fact, they specifically state that it is NOT bourbon. They even tell you the difference on the website. JD is NOT bourbon.

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Yes, because most bourbons are distilled in a slightly different manner, and they want to be unique. Just about everything I can find on the internet classifies it as a bourbon, because JD is probably adjusting the definition to be more specific.

Are there any other Tennesee Whiskeys at all?

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George Dickel is another Tennessee whiskey. It is also not bourbon.

[Joe Tall]

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Gin:
Bombay Sapphire for a nice clean gin
Tanqueray No. 10 for a fruity gin
Both are excellent

Vodka:
Stolichnaya Original
Any flavors you feel you need. My favorite is the black cherry (I can't even remember who makes it, it's a white bottle)

Whiskey:
Jack Daniels for a nice bourbon
Macallan's 12 yr. for a good single malt scotch

Tequila:
Patron Gold
Patron Silver

Others I like (choose by what you like/want):
Malibu Original
Hypnotiq
Blue Curaçao
Rumpleminz
Jagermeister
Generic Irish Cream Liquer
Generic Kaluah
Schnapps in whatever flavor you want (i like berry flavors)


These aren't necessarily the BEST price:taste performance, but people you invite over are going to want things like JD and everything on this list will be extremely easy to find.

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Let's see what drinks you can make...

A shot of Jager
An extra extra dry Martini
A blue Margarita

Um, that's about it.

[bugstud]

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Gin:
Bombay Sapphire for a nice clean gin
Tanqueray No. 10 for a fruity gin
Both are excellent

Vodka:
Stolichnaya Original
Any flavors you feel you need. My favorite is the black cherry (I can't even remember who makes it, it's a white bottle)

Whiskey:
Jack Daniels for a nice bourbon
Macallan's 12 yr. for a good single malt scotch

Tequila:
Patron Gold
Patron Silver

Others I like (choose by what you like/want):
Malibu Original
Hypnotiq
Blue Curaçao
Rumpleminz
Jagermeister
Generic Irish Cream Liquer
Generic Kaluah
Schnapps in whatever flavor you want (i like berry flavors)


These aren't necessarily the BEST price:taste performance, but people you invite over are going to want things like JD and everything on this list will be extremely easy to find.

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Let's see what drinks you can make...

A shot of Jager
An extra extra dry Martini
A blue Margarita

Um, that's about it.

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to be fair the kahlua and rumple together is one mean combo

[Joe Tall]

Cup,

You'll need a good selection of the 4 'clears', which are the basis for most mixed drinks.

Vodka:
Stoli - Regular, Orange, Vanili and Raz(for the ladies) should do it.
or some of the Absolutes, they are fine

Gin:
I'm a Bombay Sapphire man myself but you need a Tangueray also.

Rum:
Barcardi, the only one clear rum to go with. A dark rum like The Captain is needed too. You should have the coconut rums also, Malibu and Parrot Bay.

Tequila:
Now, Tequila is clear, period. Gold=garbage, remember this for the rest of your life.
A good, cheap mixing tequila is Hornitos Reposado, I highly recommend it for Margarita's. The Patron's are expensive but worth a top shelf for those shot-times, you won't need salt and limes for these shots.

You can get any of the Whiskey's mentioned.

Now here is where the bar is 'made':

Cordials and Liquors:

Orange:
Simple bottle of good old Triple-Sec for those fast Margarita will do.
Below are needed if you want to make that top shelf Marg:
Contreau
Grand Mariner

Raspberry:
You can get any cheap Raz liquor but you can't beat Chambord and it's needed for those high end, tasty, vodka martinis.

Melon:
Midori, trust no other for your maragritas. Bad Melon liquors are what they are, bad.

Coffee:
Kahlua, trust no other, just like the melon liqs.

Irish Cream:
Same as above, only Baileys in my bar.

Hazelnut:
Frangelico, made by Italian Monks, can't go wrong.

Peach:
Good, old, cheap, Peachtree. There are interesting Vodka martini recipes out there that use peachtree. Beware, the strength of the peach flavor can overwhelm a drink.

That should about do it and you'll have a solid bar to make all sorts of drinks.

Take care,
Joe Tall

[nolanfan34]

You win.

I still have a thread bookmarked where you talked about tequilas and margarita recipes. Figured this would be the nut post, and I was right.

[Joe Tall]

to be fair the kahlua and rumple together is one mean combo

Ok, $500 of booze, 4 drinks, is that fair to Cup?

[bholdr]

Tennesee sour mash whiskey (J.D.) is 'bourbon' in the same way that california sparlkling wine is 'champagne'.

Bourbon is from Kentucky.