Bourbon, Whisky and Scotch

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For those of you that drink one or all three of them what are your thoughts on the differences?

I don't really drink them straight all that often so I don't really know the differences but I know some of you that post here seem to know a lot about them.

 
Bourbon for me. It has sweeter, more vanilla/caramel tones vs Scotch which to me lands in 4 categories (Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay - each having just a hint/essence of either Citrus, Vanilla, peet etc but not enough to take away the burn).

I think Scotch is a learned taste, and I'm just not quite there yet, even with the really good stuff. And whisky - well, don't need it cuz I've got Bourbon (and when you have Bourbon and Scotch who would choose whiskey?) :-)

Not sure where you live, but there are a lot of places that specialize in one or the other and it's a good evening to go to a tasting and learn about them. You'll get to sample what makes them different and what might be a good fit for your palate. There are a lot of differences between brewers and etc. so tastings are an inexpensive way to hone in on what you might like.

It should also be said that Bourbon is made from corn - so I like to stay loyal.

 
No expert but

Bourbon has a smokey taste

Scotch is mellow

Whiskey is anti-freeze

This is based on moderate cost varieties. No way I can afford the "good" stuff, but I also avoid the cheapest. On a scale of 1 to 10 I buy in the 3-4 range.

 
NM11046 said:
Bourbon for me. It has sweeter, more vanilla/caramel tones vs Scotch which to me lands in 4 categories (Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay - each having just a hint/essence of either Citrus, Vanilla, peet etc but not enough to take away the burn).

I think Scotch is a learned taste, and I'm just not quite there yet, even with the really good stuff. And whisky - well, don't need it cuz I've got Bourbon (and when you have Bourbon and Scotch who would choose whiskey?) :-)

Not sure where you live, but there are a lot of places that specialize in one or the other and it's a good evening to go to a tasting and learn about them. You'll get to sample what makes them different and what might be a good fit for your palate. There are a lot of differences between brewers and etc. so tastings are an inexpensive way to hone in on what you might like.

It should also be said that Bourbon is made from corn - so I like to stay loyal.
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I have heard that Scotch is a learned taste too. I really think that is true.

 
I think Jamison falls into the Irish Whisky bucket - don't know much about that.

And Wild Turkey ... is it the 101? I think WT is more of a rye than bourbon.

 
I like bourbons and ryes. Also like Jameson and some other Irish whiskeys. Never have been a fan of scotch but Ive only had good scotch once and it didn't overly impress me. Got sh#t face drunk many, many years ago on cheap bar scotch & soda. Just haven't ever had the desire to fix that mistake and give scotch a fair chance.

When I think of "regular" whiskey, I think of Canadian whiskey like CC or Windsor. Not a fan of those. I really like bourbon though. I don't drink whiskey very often but lately, when I do, I've been having either Bulleit Bourbon or Bulleit Rye. Those are both really good and the bottles are pretty cool looking too.

 
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Bourbon is my favorite and has a smoky mellow flavor.

Scotch is drinking turpentine and I've tried to learn to like it several times. Finally realized life is to short to keep trying.

Bourbon is a whisky that is made in the US. Scotch is whisky made in Scotland.

 
imo yes - but others have also said they think it's smokey - which I don't so it may be a matter of taste.

 
I mostly drink Irish Whiskey on the rocks. Bushmills and Jameson preferably.

Scotch I really like Glenlevit and Chivas Regal.

Bourbon is bourbon to me, no huge preference.

 
Hmm. I wonder if I can make bourbon by putting a couple of drops of liquid smoke into whiskey?

You can make fake Kahlua by soaking coffee grounds in vodka.

 
I don't really like Canadian whiskies that much (a little too much bite to them for me). I like Jameson, though I rarely drink it straight if it's not a shot (it's similar to Canadian smooth with a nip to it). Never really been a fan of rye, and wild turkey is just disgusting to me.

I'll always love Jack. Because Merica! But it's kinda cheap and has a real sweet, almost bubble gum like taste to me.

Jim Beam is smokey, and spicy. I like it better with cider or Canela (cinnamon tea), very good stuff, and it makes great glazes and sauces too!

Scotch is hit or miss with me. Macallan is ok, Johnny Walker Blue is gross. I had Delmore the other day and it was good. Real smooth, almost an apricot taste, but I was poured a triple and it wasn't so great to finish. That was a little too much...

 
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