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[Ziggy925]

So, I'm new to the group and I've been experimenting with different bourbons. Today I tried some Southern Comfort. I kinda remember way back when I drank the stuff, and I remember seeing bottles at every party I went to in high school. Anyway, these were the only memories of Southern Comfort I had till today. Now I know why we drank this sickly sweet brew. Way back when, if somebody took a drink of bourbon at a party, they would make this weird face and swallow, even though they looked like they wanted to spit it out, or worse -- myself included. After all these years, around 50 to be exact,and being older and wiser, I poured myself a glass, sat back and let it drift over my tongue and down the gullet. OMG! Sweet is an understatement, and it was obvious why it was so popular back then. Want to get your girlfriend drunk? Bring a bottle of Southern Comfort to the party.

While this brought back a lot of memories, I'm now looking forward to moving on in my search for the perfect bourbon. I think I'll put this bottle away and bring it out the next time a guest tells me they don't like the taste of bourbon. Or, if luck would have it and I find myself dating an eighteen-year-old again. :grin:

[squire]

I'm sure she will appreciate you sharing.

[Richnimrod]

Southern Comfort=Over-ripe Peaches= Got really sick on it once about 54-years ago.

It took me about twenty years to be able to again take a drink of it.

Not one of my faves; but you can an make an interesting Old Fashioned with it (skip the fruit and the sugar, add extra bitters).

[squire]

Like others, this was a college acquaintance but I don't have fond memories.

[Flyfish]

Back in the '70s, we took a flask of SC on a backpacking trip in the Smokies. Swish it around in the mouth and spit it in the fire. Makes a wonderful flare up and you don't even have to swallow it to have some fun.

[Ziggy925]

Back in the '70s, we took a flask of SC on a backpacking trip in the Smokies. Swish it around in the mouth and spit it in the fire. Makes a wonderful flare up and you don't even have to swallow it to have some fun.

[MyOldKyDram]

*insert red hot poker joke here*

[squire]

There are other ways to amuse our lady by the fire that doesn't involve spitting.

[Meruck]

, I'm now looking forward to moving on in my search for the perfect bourbon. . :grin:

As are we all, let us know if you find it.....

[Meruck]

................you don't even have to swallow it to have some fun.

[suntour]

checking in to the "yes this stuff nearly killed me" club

drank half a family sized bottle once, did not end well. I see its in 100 proof now. All the better to do this more efficiently to the next generation!

[Richnimrod]

checking in to the "yes this stuff nearly killed me" club

drank half a family sized bottle once, did not end well. I see its in 100 proof now. All the better to do this more efficiently to the next generation!

I think it had always been traditionally 100-prrof. Maybe I'm wrong... memories of that era are a bit foggy. :slappin: At least it was 100-proof when I became familiar with it loooong ago. I believe it was then dropped (or an alternative offered?) to 80-proof.

[callmeox]

SC is not bourbon, so thread moved to the non-Whiskey Alcohol forum.

[GaryT]

When SC comes back up, it leaves an unmistakeable imprint in the sinus area. One bad night finishing a fifth (mixed with Mt Dew of all things) was enough SC for me in this lifetime.

[TunnelTiger]

bought a bottle six months ago, one sip and the rest went down the drain

[jaycamm]

I'm waiting for Gary Gillman to chime in with an eloquent soliloquy on how good SoCo actually is.

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[smokinjoe]

This thread sparked a memory that I did buy a bottle of the Southern Comfort "Pepper' a couple of years ago. Pulled it out of the back cabinet and poured a bit...Just, freakin', odd...

[OutlawSW]

I was given a bottle of the SOCO pepper by my fav liquor store owner who said try making a Bloody Mary with it, neat or in a bloody it was still aweful. No idea why they ever made that product....

[theglobalguy]

This thread sparked a memory that I did buy a bottle of the Southern Comfort "Pepper' a couple of years ago. Pulled it out of the back cabinet and poured a bit...Just, freakin', odd...

Hot pepper, or fresh cracked pepper?

[squire]

Does it really matter?

[smokinjoe]

Hot pepper, or fresh cracked pepper?

It's co-branded with McIlhenny Tobasco, so I'm guessing it's whatever pepper they use? There is some heat to it, for sure. I think I purchased this in 2010...the bottle is now missing 2 ounces...

[squire]

They use the tobasco pepper, which is between 30,000-50,000 heat on the Scoville scale.

[P&MLiquorsEric]

It's co-branded with McIlhenny Tobasco, so I'm guessing it's whatever pepper they use? There is some heat to it, for sure. I think I purchased this in 2010...the bottle is now missing 2 ounces...

Freakin awful stuff.

The list of swing and misses from the big boys is getting long.

Recently: Cuervo Cinge (cinnamon flavored tequila), wild turkey spiced, jäger spiced, baileys vanilla cinnamon.

Coming soon: capt Morgan white (plain non aged white rum).

[mbroo5880i]

Plain non aged white rum...yum! It has been yeas since I tried Southern Comfort. I can safely say that I will never drink it again.

[smokinjoe]

Freakin awful stuff.

The list of swing and misses from the big boys is getting long.

Recently: Cuervo Cinge (cinnamon flavored tequila), wild turkey spiced, jäger spiced, baileys vanilla cinnamon.

Coming soon: capt Morgan white (plain non aged white rum).

Can't say I disagree with you, E. My last pour was the first since I opened the bottle 3 years ago...for a reason!

I can't speak to your other examples besides the WT Spiced. I am not a flavored whiskey guy. At all. But, I'll give that one a break. I purchased a bottle for Thanksgiving, because my brother likes that kind of stuff. I found it somewhat redeeming. It did have a definite whiskey backbone to it, that rose above the spice, and did not find it to be the overly sweet syrupy mess that I find most flavored whiskies to be. I thought it was adequately done for that type of thing. Better than most.