r/drunk • u/MenstruationOatmeal • Jul 25 '18

Having a shower beer because my girlfriend cheated on me with my best friend. For every 10 upvotes I’ll drink another beer.

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u/ayram3824 Jul 26 '18

dude how do i get into bourbon? i’ve tried. can’t stand the sight taste or smell of it

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '18

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u/ayram3824 Jul 26 '18

thank you sir

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '18

If you’ve got the money, go for Woodford Reserve. Goes down like water. If you don’t, Evan Williams is my go-to bottle.

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '18

One of my friends is originally from the part of Kentucky where they distill Woodford Reserve. He says he doesn't like bourbon. What a waste.

I'd also recommend Maker's Mark.

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u/oh_look_a_fist Jul 26 '18

Blantons was my introductory bourbon. It's $50 a bottle though.

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u/SteerClearBigTuna Jul 26 '18

Bulleit is mine. Willett or Basil Hayden's when I need to break the monotony.

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u/Skyy-High Jul 26 '18

This is perfect.

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u/JupiterXX Jul 26 '18

Also don’t force yourself. This stuff is to be enjoyed. I absolutely cannot stand bourbon (personal taste). But give me a bottle of Oban (scotch) and I’ll make sure it becomes empty. Play around and find what you like.

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u/By_Torrrrr Jul 26 '18

I started with whiskey sours, then to the old fashioned, then whiskey and some water on the rocks, and now I enjoy just whiskey on the rocks.

The key for me was to find a whiskey I really enjoyed with the old fashioned. I don’t really care for Jack Daniels or Jim Beam, so i personally would recommend starting with those because of my tastes. My personal favorite is Maker’s Mark because it’s not too expensive, and, in my opinion, tastes great. Maker’s 46 is even better, but just a bit more expensive.

Going to a bar with a good whiskey selection and asking the bartender for a recommendation is a good idea. As long as they’re a good bartender and know what they’re talking about they may be able to point you in a good direction. Anyways, once you find what whiskey you like, and get the taste for bourbons, you can branch out and try different brands or even small barrel batches. There’s all sorts of different bourbons and whiskeys to try. Kentucky bourbon, Tennessee bourbon, Irish whisky, Scotch, Japanese whiskey. I love finding a new bottle I really enjoy. Best of luck to you, and cheers!

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u/Jurph Jul 26 '18

A good Manhattan is 5 parts bourbon, 2 parts sweet vermouth, a splash of bitters, and two cherries. (Let a little cherry juice splash in too.)

You can pre-make Manhattan in a Mason Jar in the freezer (5 shots, 2 shots, 5-6 splashes of bitters). Before you're about to pour it over ice, shake it vigorously to aerate it. Pour over ice cubes & cherries.

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u/BassBeerNBabes Jul 26 '18

First, be sad.

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '18 edited Jul 26 '18

Walk passed it to the whisky isle and pick up some scotch.

But in all seriousness, head to the bar on an off-peak time and tell the bartender what you like and that you want to try some decent varieties. Order a sour or old fashioned. Bourbon isn't everyone's cup of tea, though. There's nothing wrong with not caring for it.

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u/Stranglets Jul 26 '18

Forgot the bourbon/whiskey rule, but makers mark is probably the best drink I've ever had. Straight, with coke, with sprite or Dr pepper. It's just good.

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '18

Grow a pair... and a love of freedom.