The Rebel Faction

There are many kinds of whiskey:

Rye: These are usually canadian in origin, and use rye grains in distilling. They are characterized by a smooth, easygoing flavor. Crown Royal is foremost in this category. Usually, these are taken on the rocks or mixed.

Bourbon: True examples of these are distilled only in Bourbon County, Kentucky. These are distilled from corn, usually. Most are characterized by a sweet taste. Maker's Mark is an example of Bourbon. These are either mixed, taken in shots, or on the rocks.

Scotch: This whiskey (whisky) is distilled, not suprisingly, in Scotland. The distinguishing ingredient, aside from wheat and barley grains, is peat, which gives Scotch a striking, crisp taste. Glenlivet or Johnny Walker are examples of Scotch Whisky. Scotch is almost always best when taken neat (by itself), with a splash of distilled water to bring out the flavor.

There are a few minor divisions here and there, mainly having to do with reserves and malts, but they're generally subvariants of these larger categories.

I find bourbon vile. I hate Maker's Mark.

:ohwell

Beer doesn't get me drunk anymore. It has to be beer and something else, or just something else. I guess its the alcohol volume. Takes me forever to drink enough to matter. I like beer, but its really more for a "lay back and relax" thing, these days.

My favorites are: Newcastle Brown, Murphy's Irish Stout, Rogue's Dead Guy Pale Ale, Sapporo Lager, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat Hefeweizen, Paulaner Hacker-Pschorr Weisse Dark Hefeweizen, and Red Stripe Lager.

As for bourbon, its my weapon of choice when it comes to drinking. I either shoot it or take it on the rocks. I've long since stopped mixing, mostly because I drink fairly nice bourbons.

My favorites are: Conecuh Ridge, Maker's Mark, Gentleman Jack (not technically a bourbon though), Knob Creek, and Jim Beam

Conecuh Ridge is about the most unique bourbon I've ever had. It's expensive at $35 for a fifth, but if you can ever find it, it's worth it.

Jim Beam is my "going somewhere and having a good time" bourbon.

Its really not all that special. Its smooth enough, evenly flavored, and is otherwise no frills. As cheap as it is, its good for buying a fifth every other weekend or so, and splitting it with friends.

Maker's Mark is a bit nicer. s'Il got me a 1.75 liter bottle for Christmas, which was an awesome present