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CU Medallion [64887]
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Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 2:54 PM
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the gas station closest to my house, to peruse bottles of adult beverages of the bourbon variety. The owner was an older Indian gentleman, and he obviously figured out his Orangeburg clientele long ago. There are NO exotic, or even borderline exotic, names on his shelf. Everything is $15-$30 bottles of normal Jack Daniels / Jim Beam bar fare. He just stared vacantly when I mentioned a Blantons, or a Knob Creek, or a Wellers, or Woodford Reserve, etc.
I finally settled on a Makers Mark, and a Bottled in Bond Evan Williams 100 proof. Do you guise consider these equally beneath you, one better than the other? In other words, which should I try first, and should I expect them to taste radically different? (Assuming I taste them at all?) Requiring minds want to know. There are no stupid opinions, only stupid people with opinions. Fire away!
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 2:57 PM
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Gotta go to Gibby's if you want the good stuff!
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Heisman Winner [133466]
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Sounds like someone is feeling a lot better. That's good
Dec 19, 2022, 2:58 PM
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to know. I'd hate to see anyone sick in the days leading up to Christmas.
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CU Medallion [64887]
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I wish that were true. I ventured out to get me those
Dec 19, 2022, 3:15 PM
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ingredients for some "knockout drops" for a hopefully oblivious night's sleep.
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Re: I wish that were true. I ventured out to get me those
Dec 19, 2022, 3:19 PM
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Best take it easy. Liquor can't be good for you during your illness. Immune system can't be too good right now. Best take it easy 76.
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 3:01 PM
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As someone who grew up in that area - Orangeburg??? Therein lies your problem.
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 3:11 PM
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I drink Maker’s quite often. It will taste slightly sweeter than the Evan Williams because it’s made with winter wheat.
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All-In [30754]
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coincidence
Dec 19, 2022, 3:25 PM
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i just got a couple bottles from my coworkers.
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Legend [19589]
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Both are very good.
Dec 19, 2022, 3:37 PM
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And both will make your liver ache. 
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Oculus Spirit [76638]
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Maker is totally decent stuff.***
Dec 19, 2022, 3:28 PM
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 3:29 PM
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When you decide you want the higher end bourbons, check out www.woodencork.com
I bought Blantons and some 10 year pappy van winkle from here. Prices were good. Order online is way easy
I like the makers mark you got. I think it goes well with an old fashion. For sippers though, I think you need something with a little rye in it to give it some spice.
Best thing to do is just try stuff. You may find out you like something better than what you expected. Don’t be fooled by cost but pay attention to mash bill and proof.
Another good one is the new terry bradshaw bourbon 102 proof and has a great flavor.
Also watch some episodes of moonshiners. Show may be fake but the education on how bourbon is made can help you understand what you are drinking.
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 4:12 PM
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If you purchase anything from wooden cork or any other online store, you are paying minimum double the retail for it.For example Blantons is a $59 bottle, online you’ll pay $150 to $200. Way too many wonderful Bourbons in most stores that are more enjoyable at a normal price.
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Legend [19589]
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I admit I don't have the taste pallet that can distinguish
Dec 19, 2022, 3:35 PM
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high end bourbon and scotch from low, but I can tell the average and above from the lower end.
A bottle of Four Roses has a smoother and better taste to me than Jack Daniels(though Jack is fine too) though it isn't much higher in price.
I prefer some to others and dislike some higher priced bottles.
So don't worry about it too much. If you like cheaper whiskey, then good for you and your wallet.
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Re: I admit I don't have the taste pallet that can distinguish
Dec 19, 2022, 3:42 PM
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You must realize that ABC stores cater to the majority of their clientele. He obviously does not have many people like you visit his store.
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I feel your pain...
Dec 19, 2022, 3:51 PM
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and while there are some wildly popular and rare bourbons made by Buffalo Trace, IMO, there's no better affordable option than their flagship bourbon. It's priced low enough that it won't send anyone to the poorhouse, and no matter what they usually drink, it won't disappoint. If this isn't a preferred brand by the local merchant there in Orangeburg, I'd go with the Makers Mark. Wild Turkey 101 is a decent fallback option too.
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 4:19 PM
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Everyone's palate is different, so how different or similar they might taste depends on the individual. I am a fan of Makers. As for Evan Williams bottled in bond, it tastes just as good to me as many bourbons in the 30ish, 40ish price range, despite its much lower cost.
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First thing's first...
Dec 19, 2022, 4:22 PM
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Lay off the liquor till you get to feeling good for 3-4 days in a row. Then, only have 1 drink. Seriously, take care of yourself 76.
Okay, enough of the preaching...
I like Makers. Makers 46 is a daily drinker of mine. Though, I don't think you can go wrong with either bottle here. Both solid.
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 4:53 PM
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I love Blanton’s but for an everyday bourbon, MM is my choice.
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 5:57 PM
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Wild Turkey 101, Knob Creek 9 yr., and MM 46 are some of my favs.
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Oculus Spirit [90693]
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BuRP! LOL~
Dec 19, 2022, 6:15 PM
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Most of you think I'm a sod but I had fun many years ago (2008-2014) when I shag danced most WE's..
and needed a tonic or 2 to get my feet going with my head..
so I wrote about sipping rum/cokes or bourbon/ginger ale a lot..
but truth of the matter now is I'm lucky if I drink 6 total of either one of these delicious brews a year.
Yep..a MM or MM46 is just fine for my taste buds & budget.
BURP~
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Start with the Maker's Mark
Dec 19, 2022, 6:11 PM
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Will be good with ginger ale. As the others have said, probably not good to drink with Covid but I certainly understand wanting one to send you off to bed. When you're feeling better venture to a better liquor store (Green's?) and try:
* Eagle Rare
* Russell's Reserve
* Basil Heyden
Even though I'm not normally a Rye fan, I also really like Bulleit Rye.
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I will heed the advice of the TNet liquor Docs, and keep
Dec 19, 2022, 6:11 PM
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the liquor untapped until I feel better. I certainly don't want to do ANYTHING that would stretch this out any more than it already is.
On a positive note, I just had about a three hour nap! Had a Halls lozenge in my mouth when I laid down, and is the first time in 5+ days that my throat has not screamed at me while trying to sleep. I may survive this thing yet. (Yes, I had done the Halls thing before, and it didn't help. So, maybe I am suddenly coming out of it.)
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Re: I will heed the advice of the TNet liquor Docs, and keep
Dec 19, 2022, 6:29 PM
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FYI-Gibbys Bottle Shop next to the Piggly Wiggly on Columbia road had a nice selection.
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110%er [7169]
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Just line'em up in double line shots.
Dec 19, 2022, 6:16 PM
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By the time it's ready for round two you should be getting warm all over.
*rinse & repeat until the sweet lullaby of the Sandman comes a lulling*
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Re: Lol, I finally ventured out to the ABC store attached to
Dec 19, 2022, 6:20 PM
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Makers is not bad stuff.
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