Jim Beam Devil's Cut is actually pretty good!

[Kenyth]

Now, Jim Beam has always been a reasonably priced bourbon rather than a "good" bourbon. Knob Creek and Wild Turkey Rare are more in line with the "good" description. I decided to try the Devil's cut when it was on sale. I was pleasantly surprised! Smooth sipping, and spicy sweet woody notes are prominent. The 90 proof bite is nice, but not too much. I'd get it again!

[badwhale]

I agree devil's cut is decent.

[Kenyth]

Whale, how do you prefer your Bourbon? I've tried it over ice, but I keep going back to sipping it straight. The cold temp seems to detract from the taste for me. I like it room temp.

Also, do you like Scotch? I keep trying on occasion, but I just can't seem to get into it. The harsh smoke bite seems to overpower everything else. Just doesn't do anything for me. Maybe I need to try something other than Johnny Walker Red? I just can't cant see spending the kind of money Glenlivet costs and not liking it. I'll just have to make my way to a bar again sometime I guess, or find a small bottle. Every time I've had Scotch I just kept thinking, "I could be having Bourbon".

Good Rum is my second favorite though. Don't mind that!

[badwhale]

I prefer bourbon, or any good whisk(e)y room temp, in the winter, straight.

I love me some scotch, and actually if I had to choose on a desert island, easy choice, scotch. Bourbon is a little more bitey, where scotch is always smooth, peated or not.

If you want to try some different scotch or something less peaty, try The Balvinie or The Glenmorangie. Highland stuff is less peaty.

[CoventryCat86]

Moved to Bourbon thread.

Sorry, my posting skills are a bit rusty....

[Kenyth]

Got a bottle of Johnny Walker. Haven't had any in years. I figured I'd give it another shot. With all the talk of how much folks like scotch, I thought I might just need to aquire a taste for it. Can't say my first taste did much for me, but I'll hang with it and see how it goes.

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[CoventryCat86]

Got a bottle of Johnny Walker. Haven't had any in years. I figured I'd give it another shot. With all the talk of how much folks like scotch, I thought I might just need to aquire a taste for it. Can't say my first taste did much for me, but I'll hang with it and see how it goes.

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Red or Black?

Huge difference between the two.......

If it was the Red then I totally agree with your "Can't say my first taste did much for me"

[badwhale]

Red or Black?

Huge difference between the two.......

If it was the Red then I totally agree with your "Can't say my first taste did much for me"

Amen.

JW Blue is outstanding.

[EdgeMan]

I haven't tried the Devils Cut.

Speaking of JW, I just finished off a bottle of JW Black. I prefer mine on the rocks usually. I'm tempted to try it with ice, soda and a lemon wedge next time.