Critique my liquor List

**Blaydeman** · February 3rd, 2007, 12:51 AM

The g/f is going to anchorage on Sunday and because alcohol is cheaper there than here i made her a list of booze to pick up. I figure its nice to have a selection,

01 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Yr 107 Proof
02 Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
03 Jose Cuervo Black Medallion
04 Bacardi Select Rum
05 Johnnie Walker Scotch Black 12-year-old
06 Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
07 Chopin Vodka
08 Belvedere Vodka
09 Grey Goose Vodka

**Nick** · February 3rd, 2007, 08:25 AM

I see several on there that I know I like, but I haven't tried the rest.

Marker's Mark, Johnnie Walker Black, Grey Goose...

Not a big fan of Crown though.

**Joey** · February 3rd, 2007, 08:42 AM

It all looks good to me. I have yet to try Cuervo Black though.

**Blaydeman** · February 4th, 2007, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Get Shorty

I see several on there that I know I like, but I haven't tried the rest.

Marker's Mark, Johnnie Walker Black, Grey Goose...

Not a big fan of Crown though.

I think everything on the list got a good review from bevmo. Other things were recommended by AR.

**absolom** · February 4th, 2007, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaydeman

The g/f is going to anchorage on Sunday and because alcohol is cheaper there than here i made her a list of booze to pick up. I figure its nice to have a selection,

01 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Yr 107 Proof
02 Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
03 Jose Cuervo Black Medallion
04 Bacardi Select Rum
05 Johnnie Walker Scotch Black 12-year-old
06 Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
07 Chopin Vodka
08 Belvedere Vodka
09 Grey Goose Vodka

rip van winkle is amazing bourbon, makers is good, i hate tequila, drop the johnnie walker and get some 12 year old glevlivet or macallans or dalmore, much much better scotch, i was not impressed at all with the johnnie walker, get a nice single malt instead, the crown is "meh", i'd get some jim beam black instead, and i hate vodka too

**Blaydeman** · February 4th, 2007, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by absolom

rip van winkle is amazing bourbon, makers is good, i hate tequila, drop the johnnie walker and get some 12 year old glevlivet or macallans or dalmore, much much better scotch, i was not impressed at all with the johnnie walker, get a nice single malt instead, the crown is "meh", i'd get some jim beam black instead, and i hate vodka too

i like vodka

the g/f likes tequila
ok in order of importance

1. Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo bourbon
2. Dalmore Scotch 12 year
3. Jim Beam Black 8yo Bourbon
4. Jose Cuervo Black Medallion
5. Chopin vodka
6. Belvedere Vodka
7. Grey Goose Vodka
8. Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey

**absolom** · February 5th, 2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaydeman

i like vodka

the g/f likes tequila
ok in order of importance

1. Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo bourbon
2. Dalmore Scotch 12 year
3. Jim Beam Black 8yo Bourbon
4. Jose Cuervo Black Medallion
5. Chopin vodka
6. Belvedere Vodka
7. Grey Goose Vodka
8. Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey

**Perfectibilist** · February 5th, 2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaydeman

i like vodka

the g/f likes tequila
ok in order of importance

1. Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo bourbon
2. Dalmore Scotch 12 year
3. Jim Beam Black 8yo Bourbon
4. Jose Cuervo Black Medallion
5. Chopin vodka
6. Belvedere Vodka
7. Grey Goose Vodka
8. Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey

I'm really don't like Jim Beam at all. Maker's Mark is a FAR superior bourbon. I'd switch those out in order...

**Joey** · February 5th, 2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectibilist

I'm really don't like Jim Beam at all. Maker's Mark is a FAR superior bourbon. I'd switch those out in order...

I totally agree that Maker's is a better bourbon, but have you ever had Beam Black?

**Perfectibilist** · February 5th, 2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyZeppelin

I totally agree that Maker's is a better bourbon, but have you ever had Beam Black?

No, I haven't. Honestly, I didn't see the "black" part my first time through. What's the difference?

**Joey** · February 5th, 2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectibilist

No, I haven't. Honestly, I didn't see the "black" part my first time through. What's the difference?

It's better in every conceivable way than regular Beam except it's a bit more expensive. It's aged longer, it's much smoother, the taste is more complex, and the alcohol content is higher.

**Perfectibilist** · February 7th, 2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyZeppelin

It's better in every conceivable way than regular Beam except it's a bit more expensive. It's aged longer, it's much smoother, the taste is more complex, and the alcohol content is higher.

Is it better than Maker's Mark? I'll admit that I'm pretty much a Maker's Mark nughugger. For the money, I don't know that it can be beat...

**Joey** · February 7th, 2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectibilist

Is it better than Maker's Mark? I'll admit that I'm pretty much a Maker's Mark nughugger. For the money, I don't know that it can be beat...

Depends on your taste

Personally I like both quite a bit. Black is a bit less expensive, so you'll have to do a little contrast and compare to find out which is better for the money.

**absolom** · February 8th, 2007, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyZeppelin

It's better in every conceivable way than regular Beam except it's a bit more expensive. It's aged longer, it's much smoother, the taste is more complex, and the alcohol content is higher.

black is a GREAT bargain

very very good for the price

**BigT** · February 12th, 2007, 08:55 PM

All about that Makers

**Blaydeman** · February 12th, 2007, 10:20 PM

all i got was the Dalmore. She couldnt find a ride to the liquor store but Costco had Dalmore.

**absolom** · February 13th, 2007, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaydeman

all i got was the Dalmore. She couldnt find a ride to the liquor store but Costco had Dalmore.

sweet!

how you like it?

**Blaydeman** · February 13th, 2007, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by absolom

sweet!

how you like it?

smelled like whiskey. i havnt been able to pinpoint the taste yet. when i can tell what it is im tasting i will give a detailed review from a beginners perspective.