NSS - Scotch - Page 2

Maarchk · 05-12-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesypuff

i think the main difference is where it's from. Both are considered whiskeys i think.

one difference for me is that bourbon is sweeter than scotch...scotch as a more earthy taste to it.

Straight redneck bourbon is sweeter...and i sometimes go temporarily blind from drinking it...

Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker...

Mmm redneck bourbon actually sounds real good! haha.

guiseppewv · 05-12-2009, 03:46 PM

Bourbon is from Kentucky. Scotch is a type of whiskey originally named because it was made in.....yep, you guessed it Scotland!

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Originally Posted by wikipedia

Bourbon is an American whiskey, a type of distilled spirit, made primarily from corn and named for Bourbon County, Kentucky. It has been produced since the 18th century.

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Originally Posted by Cheesypuff

and i sometimes go temporarily blind from drinking it...

Are you talking "white dog" (White dog is the spirit fresh off the still, ready to be barreled when making bourbon or are you just saying that you are drinking too much of the bourbon?

VTGreg · 05-13-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by guiseppewv

Bourbon is from Kentucky. Scotch is a type of whiskey originally named because it was made in.....yep, you guessed it Scotland.

I think the main distinction between bourbon and scotch is what it is made from. Scotch is made from malted barley whereas bourbon is made from mainly corn.

attgig · 05-13-2009, 03:32 PM

also, most scotches are aged many years 12+
bourbon is aged a lot less

guiseppewv · 05-13-2009, 03:38 PM

Very true. According to wikipedia - bourbon has to be aged in oak casks at least 2 years and scotch has to be "matured" in oak casks at least 3 years and a day.

Scotch can be made with other whole grains, along with barley, and still be called scotch and bourbon has to be at least 51% made from corn. Whiskeys (or whisky if you are from Japan, Scotland, and Canada - I think) are all distilled from fermented grain mash.

attgig · 05-13-2009, 03:43 PM

btw, there was a great modern marvels on whiskey last year on the history channel.

attgig · 05-13-2009, 03:44 PM

oh, and there's also the tennessee whiskey that jack owns. i believe they reuse their casks when others cannot....
man, i need a scotch tonight.

zenbooty · 05-13-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by attgig

oh, and there's also the tennessee whiskey that jack owns. i believe they reuse their casks when others cannot....
man, i need a scotch tonight.

Jack Daniels is identically to bourbon except for one extra step at the end, when they filter it through charcoal. I believe the barrels are the same.

zenbooty · 05-13-2009, 04:07 PM

Don't know the makeup details of bourbon vs. scotch, but I do know that bourbon generally hits its peak age at about 7 or 8 years, after which extra aging has no real effect on it, and perhaps hurts it. Whereas scotch can be aged like wine, forever and a day, and just have its character build and build.

Also, in terms of flavor, bourbon has a sweet, caramelish odor and flavor underneath the sharp alcohol taste, while scotch is not sweet at all generally, and has some level of smokiness to it, depending on the amount of peat used.

Cheesypuff · 07-03-2009, 02:40 PM

so i went to trader joe's this past week, and i saw they had a trader joe's brand blended scotch. I have to say, it's quite tasty. anybody else try it? and on top of the good taste, it's only $10! can't beat that.

attgig · 07-06-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheesypuff

so i went to trader joe's this past week, and i saw they had a trader joe's brand blended scotch. I have to say, it's quite tasty. anybody else try it? and on top of the good taste, it's only $10! can't beat that.

man, i'd have to go all the way to va to get that. darn liquor laws.

ray · 07-05-2009, 11:48 PM

Scotch, Whiskey, Bourbon...whatever it is, I call it one and the same. I personally drink the following regularly and have been trying other brands when I have the chance.

Maker's Mark
Seagram's 7 (only for mixing)
Glenlivet 12
Johnnie Walker Red
Johnnie Walker Black
Johnnie Walker Blue
Jack Daniels
Woodford Reserve
Knob Creek
Wild Turkey
Chivas Regal
Crown Royal (some of my friends like this, but I'm not really a big fan)

Arguably the best I ever had was Sazerac 18. Whenever I find myself at finer establishments I've asked if they had it. Only 3 to date have had it in stock.

Cheesypuff · 07-06-2009, 12:24 PM

you wanna paypal me the cost of shipping and the bottle of scotch, i'll ship it over to you =)

Prngr44 · 07-06-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesypuff

you wanna paypal me the cost of shipping and the bottle of scotch, i'll ship it over to you =)

See you in the pen!

Cheesypuff · 07-06-2009, 04:29 PM

it's not alcohol, it's paint remover =)

VTGreg · 07-06-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesypuff

it's not alcohol, it's paint remover =)

At $10 a bottle from Trader Joe's it probably tastes like it.

Cheesypuff · 07-07-2009, 01:50 AM

honestly, it's not that bad, I kinda dig the blend, I like it neat.

attgig · 07-07-2009, 06:57 AM

i generally don't touch blends. that's johnny territory. i only like the blue label with those guys - but at that price, I'd rather have a 21 mcallen.

tupacboy · 07-07-2009, 09:42 AM

the only blended i like is grouse (at least 12 yr).. not bad for the price... $32.00...

tried yamazaki? wasn't bad... but not something i would get again....

05-13-2009, 03:32 PM	#4
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the ghetto's of bawlmo' Posts: 11,481	also, most scotches are aged many years 12+ bourbon is aged a lot less __________________

05-13-2009, 03:38 PM	#5
guiseppewv Admiral Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East coast Posts: 6,955	Very true. According to wikipedia - bourbon has to be aged in oak casks at least 2 years and scotch has to be "matured" in oak casks at least 3 years and a day. Scotch can be made with other whole grains, along with barley, and still be called scotch and bourbon has to be at least 51% made from corn. Whiskeys (or whisky if you are from Japan, Scotland, and Canada - I think) are all distilled from fermented grain mash. Last edited by guiseppewv : 05-13-2009 at 03:41 PM.

07-03-2009, 02:40 PM	#10
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,714	so i went to trader joe's this past week, and i saw they had a trader joe's brand blended scotch. I have to say, it's quite tasty. anybody else try it? and on top of the good taste, it's only $10! can't beat that. __________________ Life is like toilet paper, long and useful! The stars at night, are big and bright clap 4x deep in the heart of TEXAS!

07-05-2009, 11:48 PM	#12
ray captain awesome Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,961	Scotch, Whiskey, Bourbon...whatever it is, I call it one and the same. I personally drink the following regularly and have been trying other brands when I have the chance. Maker's Mark Seagram's 7 (only for mixing) Glenlivet 12 Johnnie Walker Red Johnnie Walker Black Johnnie Walker Blue Jack Daniels Woodford Reserve Knob Creek Wild Turkey Chivas Regal Crown Royal (some of my friends like this, but I'm not really a big fan) Arguably the best I ever had was Sazerac 18. Whenever I find myself at finer establishments I've asked if they had it. Only 3 to date have had it in stock. __________________ new uploader

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05-13-2009, 03:43 PM	#6
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the ghetto's of bawlmo' Posts: 11,481	btw, there was a great modern marvels on whiskey last year on the history channel.

05-13-2009, 03:44 PM	#7
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the ghetto's of bawlmo' Posts: 11,481	oh, and there's also the tennessee whiskey that jack owns. i believe they reuse their casks when others cannot.... man, i need a scotch tonight.

05-13-2009, 04:07 PM	#9
zenbooty Admiral Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Prime Material Plane Posts: 7,486	Don't know the makeup details of bourbon vs. scotch, but I do know that bourbon generally hits its peak age at about 7 or 8 years, after which extra aging has no real effect on it, and perhaps hurts it. Whereas scotch can be aged like wine, forever and a day, and just have its character build and build. Also, in terms of flavor, bourbon has a sweet, caramelish odor and flavor underneath the sharp alcohol taste, while scotch is not sweet at all generally, and has some level of smokiness to it, depending on the amount of peat used.

07-06-2009, 12:24 PM	#13
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,714	you wanna paypal me the cost of shipping and the bottle of scotch, i'll ship it over to you =)

07-06-2009, 04:29 PM	#15
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,714	it's not alcohol, it's paint remover =)

07-07-2009, 01:50 AM	#17
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,714	honestly, it's not that bad, I kinda dig the blend, I like it neat.

07-07-2009, 06:57 AM	#18
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the ghetto's of bawlmo' Posts: 11,481	i generally don't touch blends. that's johnny territory. i only like the blue label with those guys - but at that price, I'd rather have a 21 mcallen.

07-07-2009, 09:42 AM	#19
tupacboy Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: border of oc and la Posts: 2,345	the only blended i like is grouse (at least 12 yr).. not bad for the price... $32.00... tried yamazaki? wasn't bad... but not something i would get again....

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