Clavius Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I pretty much always drink bourbon over ice. I know that's blasphemy around here. But to be honest it's how I started drinking bourbon and to this day is still how I enjoy it the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red One Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I rarely use ice any more, just a bit of water if I want some of the heat out. That being said, on Christmas vacation I had a double of Knob Creek, added two small cubes of ice, and it was delicious. KCSB does well with ice, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I try everything I open neat in a Glencairn. But I have a square rocks glass that perfectly holds a 2" cube upon which I like to pour the occasional barrel proofer. I especially like some of the Willett FE's this way. But agree with several on here that its usually a rye or high rye bourbon that holds up best. Generally don't drink wheated bourbons this way even WLW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grain Belt Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Well, tonight an Old Fitz BIB tastes pretty good on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskwar Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Whenever my wife and I have our 7- and 4-year old kids with us at a hotel, and we hit the pool or hot tub w/ 'em, I try to always have a HH BiB (any variant) and any BT white dog (ditto) with me to pour over ice into plastic hotel cups. The white dog, in particular, not only stands up great to ice but also easily passes as water to interested observers when necessary.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingstein Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oh, jebus! "No, no more soup for you!"...but I don't put ice in anything. Water yes, ice no. I don't even like my cokes cold.Not the old ones, man. The easily obtained midshelfers, so long as they are higher proof, are great on the rocks for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Knob Creek, WT101, Ritt, HH6, OGD BIB, VOB BIB. Pretty much anything under $30 and around 100 proof is nice with ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 When I'm home and want to manage my intake, I drink over ice. When I am out and want to pace myself, I drink over ice. FRSB works very well over ice, especially a lot of it (the FRSB that is...). WTRB, OGD 114 and plenty of others work well also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Weather's too cold to pour anything over ice so I'm doing without any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Ive gotten to where I dont put ice in anything anymore. sodas I'll drink cold, but no ice. Tea can be warm, hot, ambient, or cold, but no ice.I started drinking bourbon neat, so that's just what I got used to. I really dont want it cold, or diluted with ice. I imagine how you started with bourbon will lend a preference to how you prefer it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller_tex Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oh, jebus! "No, no more soup for you!"...but I don't put ice in anything. Water yes, ice no. I don't even like my cokes cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingstein Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Ok my fellow Bayou City member..grilling in July on a typical 94 degree day with a heat index of 110 and still no ice?? I definitely have some ice in the summer when grilling... This was more what I was saying. Most spring, summer or fall days when I'm having fun I put some turkey on ice and love life. At home at the end of the night, I opt for neat 90% of the time, especially if I'm having only one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Ok my fellow Bayou City member..grilling in July on a typical 94 degree day with a heat index of 110 and still no ice?? I definitely have some ice in the summer when grilling... Where the H do you live that it's only 94 in July? Try 100+, lol. Seriously though, I really don't like it with ice. It's the way I started drinking it I guess. If it's BBQ time then I'm usually drinking some beer. St. Arnold works nicely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 This was more what I was saying. Most spring, summer or fall days when I'm having fun I put some turkey on ice and love life. At home at the end of the night, I opt for neat 90% of the time, especially if I'm having only oneJust messing with you. The reason I said that is because the older WTRB drink very well right out of the bottle (to me.) Then again, I like OWA straight out of the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingstein Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just messing with you. The reason I said that is because the older WTRB drink very well right out of the bottle (to me.) Then again, I like OWA straight out of the bottle.I have a picture on my phone from 2012 when I got my first bottle of Pappy 20 where I was puffing out my chest about my find with 2 huge ice cubes in it. Jesus. I've gotten to the point where I drink all the stuff I can't walk into Liquor Barn and buy right now neat. But boy oh boy do I love a slushy WT or RB on a hot day. As for OWA, I have come to the point where I reach for it over the VW line on my shelf and not because I want to conserve VW. It's age (7 yr version of course) and proof combo tickles me just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I've always thought Knob Creek SB at 120 proof (bought around here at $19.99) was a great pour with a cube or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 When I'm home and want to manage my intake, I drink over ice. When I am out and want to pace myself, I drink over ice. FRSB works very well over ice, especially a lot of it (the FRSB that is...). WTRB, OGD 114 and plenty of others work well also.I like this list too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Whenever my wife and I have our 7- and 4-year old kids with us at a hotel, and we hit the pool or hot tub w/ 'em, I try to always have a HH BiB (any variant) and any BT white dog (ditto) with me to pour over ice into plastic hotel cups. The white dog, in particular, not only stands up great to ice but also easily passes as water to interested observers when necessary.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI like your work and honesty. I love sneaking a hipflask of booze to the football, sneaky drinking is always fun, dont need to get plastered, but the odd sneaky sip is liberating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Santana Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'll water down most stuff over 100 proof, but with water, not ice. I find myself drinking it too fast with ice so I can get the flavor before it's too diluted. Depending on the size of the pour, I'll go with one cube on occasion. Or maybe one of those ice balls if it's something lower shelf and lower proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfish Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I think Grand Dad holds up right well.In the summer, OGD right from the freezer makes a great slushy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Another reason to look forward to summer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black mamba Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 In the summer, OGD right from the freezer makes a great slushy. Just buy your own barrel and hook it up to the icemaker on your fridge. Then your drink will get more flavorful as the ice melts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boneuphtoner Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 My two favorites over ice are ETL and JB White. I actually prefer both of these on the rocks versus neat and both of these stand up to the chill and dilution remarkably well. I'm not a huge fan of wheaters in general, but I think the SB blend is much better over crushed ice than neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 All of them that I like. I just enjoy them the way I want them at the time, if that's neat, over ice, in my coffee, in a cocktail or just with some diet coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 All of them that I like. I just enjoy them the way I want them at the time, if that's neat, over ice, in my coffee, in a cocktail or just with some diet coke.This is the correct answer. The best way to drink anything is...just how you enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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