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Originally Posted by madmmac
Dump them all and move to vodka. Recommend Crystal Head for starters.
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i like vodka, too. my personal favorite (yes, i've had crystal head) is tito's. very smooth, a 'sweet' finish.
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Originally Posted by Zeke
Gonna go out on a limb here and say it has to do with filtering and how much the charcoal can absorb from the spirits during the filtering and the storing/aging process.
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i think this might be the case. perhaps fusel alcohol absorption.
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Originally Posted by vash
i thought the burn was the alcohol. right?
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i don't think so, linearly. basil haden's has a little burn (80 proof), jim beam (80 proof) has nearly none, makers mark (90 proof) has some burn, knob creek (100 proof) has a
lot of burn.
i think that alcohol content is part of the story, but not all of the story.
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Originally Posted by FLYGEEZER
Oh Lord, Whiskey ! Lotsa brands to tempt your taste. You'll find the one you like. Keep drinking. I was about 60 when I found Woodford Reserve. Like breathing mountain air!
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i am going to look for this. thanks for the recommendation!
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Originally Posted by BRPORSCHE
This is my go to drink when I need a stiff one. Surprisingly cheap for the quality it offers. I recommend all the time.
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good to know. thanks!