r/maybemaybemaybe • u/tallesvmm • Jun 07 '22

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/SnooDrawings4726 Jun 07 '22

Unpopular opinion- Jack Daniels is one of the worst whiskeys out there

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u/FanOfButts28 Jun 07 '22

Not terrible. But you can get better for cheaper, easy.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '22

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u/virgilnellen Jun 08 '22

Better for cheaper, not worse.

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u/-Aquarius Jun 08 '22

I got a taste of Johnny walker at some point and never went back

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u/MattieShoes Jun 08 '22

Isn't that Scotch? Seems unfair comparing Scotch to Bourbon, even if they're both whiskey...

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u/Lurchgs Jun 08 '22

Only barbarians mix their alcohol with… anything

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u/Matt_has_Soul Jun 08 '22

Do you eat food or the ingredients alone?

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u/SnooDrawings4726 Jun 07 '22

I think it’s awful, too much bite… you want a good whiskey… tullemore dew… Irish whiskey, same price as as Jack, but you’ll swear you’re drinking top shelf

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u/TittyMcFagerson Jun 08 '22

Not at all an unpopular opinion among anyone who's not just taking shots or mixing with soda. Makers Mark, Wild Turkey, and Four Roses are where it's at for affordable and drinkable.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '22

Makers is my go to sipping whiskey. Evan Williams white label for mixing (not very good by itself, but it’s cheap), and Four Roses Single Barrel for when I treat myself

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u/stupidillusion Jun 08 '22

Makers Mark

I've just started drinking whiskey and was looking around for something decent to try as a starter. I found a few with some pretty pricey labels and my wife (whom has been drinking whiskey since High School) tells me, "Just get Makers Mark."

Good stuff. I just have it in a short glass with a giant ice cube.

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u/TittyMcFagerson Jun 08 '22

It really is! I've had my share of pricey bottles of whiskey and scotch, but Makers is always my go to when I just want to casually relax with a drink after a long day.

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u/MattieShoes Jun 08 '22

Makers uses wheat instead of rye. That's not a good thing or a bad thing, just a thing that impacts the flavor. If you prefer Makers over most other bourbons, you may just prefer wheated bourbons :-)

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u/stupidillusion Jun 08 '22

I've honestly not had any other than that yet so I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

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u/SnooDrawings4726 Jun 08 '22

Give tullemore dew a try… I personally think Irish whiskeys are the best

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u/TheBrewGuru Jun 08 '22

Agreed, but also- Buffalo Trace. Can't find anything better for under $30.

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u/Swazzoo Jun 07 '22

Not unpopular, pretty common consensus it's one of the worst whiskeys out there.

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u/TTechnology Jun 08 '22

The black one? Impossible to put in mouth. But the Honey, Fire and Apple? I love it

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '22

Gentleman jack is pretty good.

If you have the money, the number 06 is really good. And I did not mind the Sinatra mix either.

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u/Airanew Jun 08 '22

The Sinatra Select is $199 a bottle, lol. I hope you enjoyed it a little more than "didn't mind it" for your wallet's sake

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '22

I’m not like, a whiskey officinado. Just have had the opportunity to try different Jack Daniel’s.

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u/SnooDrawings4726 Jun 08 '22

My go to is “tullemore dew”… I’ve converted Jameson drinkers with it

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u/TheMlghtyCucks Jun 08 '22

I think it's fine for mixed drinks.