Zontar Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Wiser's deluxe was the go to rye for years but re-discovered an old brand Walkers Special Old and might go back to that - a lot nicer than the old man vibe it gives off - try it. For all the Crown fans - it's good just sayin its over rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 40 Creek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Forty Creek out of Alberta is my go to. Really smooth, as I get older finding that I slowly reducing the Pepsi and Coke I put in it. Now its mainly water and a splash of soda as I say just for colour. I am assuming one day it will be just water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 is it wrong that we started buying gibsons finest a lot simply because they're a CFL sponsor? Honestly if I'm buying rye I tend to just go with Crown Royal, it's what I grew up drinking so it just kind of stuck with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I like a jack on the rocks. Or jack and coke. Or jack and ginger. Or a black jd Stratocaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Been drinking Crown off and on since I was 16 but Dave and I got into Gibby's on account of the CFL. Problem with Gibby's is its too smooth and it sneaks up on you. With Crown, you know it when it goes down. 40 Creek is a great Whisky and White Owl is also outstanding. Some of the best white whisky I've ever had, tho, was brewed by my in-laws out in the boonies near Sandy Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I would end up either in a fight or blacked out when I drank too much rye. I wouldn't pass out, I just had to have my evening retold to me the following day. Haven't had a sip of it in probably 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Some of the best white whisky I've ever had, tho, was brewed by my in-laws out in the boonies near Sandy Lake We call it 'wheat wine' round these parts. On a similar note, you used to be able to get used barrels from Seagram's up in Gimli. Let water sit in there for a few weeks and you'd have pretty rad stuff. OldSchoolBlue and Noeller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolBlue Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hah my dad used to do that with old barrels - he called it swish... And it was horrid Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 father in law told me a story once about how his dad made the white whisky and it turned my stomach to hear it, but damned if the stuff wasn't a fine whisky. He says the old man would take anything he could find that would ferment...could be old apples...could be wasted grains...whatever would ferment, he'd turn 'er into whisky. When I first discovered a decanter of the stuff in the girlfriend's basement, I thought it was tequila...really REALLY strong smell and a significant burning taste. Drank it straight the first few times, but have had it with mix and it's solid. Strong flavour, but not overpowering. That's the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hah my dad used to do that with old barrels - he called it swish... And it was horrid It's a fine art...you gotta have those swish techniques down pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Crown Maple has a great taste to it, a good winter drink on the rocks. One ounce Crown, one ounce water. Also White Owl Spiced Whiskey is a favourite of mine with ginger ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPuDS Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I'm a fan of Revelstroke spiced whiskey, as well as white owl.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I would end up either in a fight or blacked out when I drank too much rye. I wouldn't pass out, I just had to have my evening retold to me the following day. Haven't had a sip of it in probably 15 years. A buddy, with similar experience calls it "crazy juice" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbaugh Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'm more of a scotch drinker, or bourbon in the summer (if I'm not drinking beer) but when I need a bottle on the cheap good ol' 5 Star rye goes down pretty smooth for a great price. I mean, come on it's FIVE STARS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Forty Creek out of Alberta is my go to. Really smooth, as I get older finding that I slowly reducing the Pepsi and Coke I put in it. Now its mainly water and a splash of soda as I say just for colour. I am assuming one day it will be just water. pretty sure that's just around the other side of the lake from me here in Ontario... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Forty Creek out of Alberta is my go to. Really smooth, as I get older finding that I slowly reducing the Pepsi and Coke I put in it. Now its mainly water and a splash of soda as I say just for colour. I am assuming one day it will be just water. pretty sure that's just around the other side of the lake from me here in Ontario... yeah I am pretty sure it's an Ontario one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 My bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'm more of a scotch drinker, or bourbon in the summer (if I'm not drinking beer) but when I need a bottle on the cheap good ol' 5 Star rye goes down pretty smooth for a great price. I mean, come on it's FIVE STARS!you disgust me.....Blech. . I will not touch 5 Star or Canadian Club anymore. Life's too short for shitty booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Forty Creek out of Alberta is my go to. Really smooth, as I get older finding that I slowly reducing the Pepsi and Coke I put in it. Now its mainly water and a splash of soda as I say just for colour. I am assuming one day it will be just water. pretty sure that's just around the other side of the lake from me here in Ontario... yeah I am pretty sure it's an Ontario one. Reasonable price for some pretty darn good whiskey - that's what I like most about it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 For a extra couple bucks the 40 creek copper kettle is worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 For a extra couple bucks the 40 creek copper kettle is worth it I'll have to get that next time I stock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Funny story I was in mexico and the booze was just shitty swill. We went snorkeling one day and the snorkeling place had cc. Never been so happy to see cc in my life. All about the context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Yep. 40 Creek is from Niagara Region, wine country. don't get the fascination with it but its not bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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