So, Josiejunk was encouraging me to blog about my enjoyment of bourbon and whiskey. I am a social drinker, and not really a sit at home and have a drink sort of person. More often than not my drinking is limited to sharing a bottle of wine with friends. However, on occasion I really enjoy a tasty Bourbon. I started drinking Whiskey, mostly 7&7's, but have moved on to Knob Creek and Maker's Mark. I also like Booker's, but that can get a little pricey. While I enjoy sipping them, to avoid getting plowed I usually will cut them with 7-Up. Plenty of bourbon tastiness still comes through.
What I find the most interesting is that when someone asks me what I am drinking, and I tell them, inevitably both men and women are shocked that I like Bourbon and usually wrinkle their noses. Now, I can't be the only girl who likes Bourbon. My father informed me that my Grandmother (see previous blog) enjoyed a 7&7 from time to time. I also enjoy offering someone a sip and usually get a shocked look from them when they take a sniff. Most refuse to take a sip after that. They don't know what they're missing. It is soooo yummy. Something about the taste of the oak barrels that they are cured in, or the fermenting process, I don't know, but when it hits your mouth it is a little strong, but the aftertaste is amazing. Now, I could launch into a whole discussion about the difference between Bourbon and Whiskey (mostly the ingredients used and length and process of fermentation). And, to clarify, I like American Whiskey (Irish Whiskey is what we call Scotch - yeech! - smells like old socks to me!). But instead, all I can say is try it. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. If not, more for me =)
