Saul_cooperstein Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 With recent comments on wheaters going well for the holidays thought perhaps a quick topic for which whiskeys (or even whiskey cocktails) are best for this great time of year. While not a bourbon for me it’s Handy neat and it’s warmth plus cloves/cinnamon/all-spice profile. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I like the spice of a good rye during the holidays. THH is right at the top of that list. The last couple of years it’s been THH, M10, and KO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 As the starter of the wheaters during the holidays topic that's of course where I'm inclined. I do agree with you however that THH is also great this time of year for the reasons you stated. I am versatile though! I love Stagg, 4R LESmB, and all Turkey products as well (that spice!) The wheaters satisfy my Christmas sweet tooth. The others scratch the itch for spice, which sometimes correlate with Christmas baking spices. It's good to be well rounded this time of year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Hills Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 We always make a batch of Cane Syrup Milk Punch for Christmas morning. recipe courtesy of Southern Living. 2 1/2 qt. milk 4 cups bourbon 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup cane syrup 1/4 cup vanilla extract fresh ground nutmeg whisk all together and put in freezer until ready to serve So good - Merry Christmas to all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Wheaters are our Christmas sugar cookies, and rye spice whiskeys like THH and 4R are our Wassail. I enjoy them both equally. Merry Christmas! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, Kepler said: Wheaters are our Christmas sugar cookies, and rye spice whiskeys like THH and 4R are our Wassail. I enjoy them both equally. Merry Christmas! Perfect analogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I pretty much like what I like year round. I do know many others that refer to MWND as "Christmas in a bottle" though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Yeah. M10 rye for the holiday every year I can manage it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Evan Williams Egg Nog. First egg nog to sell out at local abc stores. Only thing my mostly tee totaler father-in-law will drink at christmas. One christmas eve he was taking up whole road walking/wobbling dragging big jug to neighbor's. I wasn't worried, I'm buds with most local officers and commonwealth attorney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I’ve been pouring from a Stagg Jr. b15. Christmas Eve will be a 2020 WLW with my sons. Merry Christmas and Peace to all! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Maker’s Mark always gets the Christmas Bells a ringing for me. Perhaps, the bright red wax gets me to thinking of Santy Claus. The Maker’s 46, though, kicks it in to high gear with the hard candy spiciness of the FO staves. The baking spice deliciousness of THH and Baby Saz, as mentioned above, also really shine for me this time of year, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSkyDrams Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 hours ago, JoeTerp said: I pretty much like what I like year round. I do know many others that refer to MWND as "Christmas in a bottle" though. I just opened my Act 6 Scene 2 for a little 1 oz pour, mostly just in anticipation of putting a good dent in the bottle next weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: Maker’s Mark always gets the Christmas Bells a ringing for me. Perhaps, the bright red wax gets me to thinking of Santy Claus. The Maker’s 46, though, kicks it in to high gear with the hard candy spiciness of the FO staves. The baking spice deliciousness of THH and Baby Saz, as mentioned above, also really shine for me this time of year, too. The red wax and gold lettering on the Makers 101 bottle tips me into Christmas Bells a ringing overdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, B.B. Babington said: Evan Williams Egg Nog. First egg nog to sell out at local abc stores. Only thing my mostly tee totaler father-in-law will drink at christmas. One christmas eve he was taking up whole road walking/wobbling dragging big jug to neighbor's. I wasn't worried, I'm buds with most local officers and commonwealth attorney. Our store bought eggnog over here is the EW, with a shot of baby saz and a light dusting of nutmeg. Edited December 21, 2020 by Mattk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 5:25 PM, River Hills said: We always make a batch of Cane Syrup Milk Punch for Christmas morning. recipe courtesy of Southern Living. 2 1/2 qt. milk 4 cups bourbon 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup cane syrup 1/4 cup vanilla extract fresh ground nutmeg whisk all together and put in freezer until ready to serve So good - Merry Christmas to all. Holy calories Batman! The perfect 2020 drink. I think Wilderness Trail Rye is going to be my new Christmas tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I tend to move away from bourbon this time of year. Wild Turkey at Thanksgiving is usually that last bourbon of the year. I gravitate toward brandies and peated scotch when the temperatures dip. But if you're buying then I'll drink bourbon all night. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 I used to say HWMWND but that’s with a caveat now, acknowledging that their products are going downhill, but I’ll still open one from a few years ago this week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 On 12/20/2020 at 7:38 PM, smokinjoe said: Maker’s Mark always gets the Christmas Bells a ringing for me. Perhaps, the bright red wax gets me to thinking of Santy Claus. The Maker’s 46, though, kicks it in to high gear with the hard candy spiciness of the FO staves. The baking spice deliciousness of THH and Baby Saz, as mentioned above, also really shine for me this time of year, too. Are we talking straight MM, or any red & white additions making their way into them bottles I'm with the OP with Handy being a favorite for me this time of year, although on Christmas Day itself, I'll be pouring some WLW to celebrate virtually with my old man (lamenting that I can't be pouring HIS WLW) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewberg Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Neighbors may come over on Christmas so the kids can play together... If thats the case, I have a feeling the Lot B will get opened since they want to compare it to their W12 that they love. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 This year's holiday whiskey is Old Tub simply because I don't recall ever having an unfiltered Beam Bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, squire said: This year's holiday whiskey is Old Tub simply because I don't recall ever having an unfiltered Beam Bourbon. Hey squire, if you like the Old Tub, you might want to grab a couple more. One store in my area now has it behind the counter with a limit of one. Biba! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Good advice Joe, I grabbed one, they had at least a half dozen bottles, but when I dropped by a couple days later all were gone and no idea when or if they would get more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I plan to add Rare Breed Rye to the list, since one of my employees bought me a bottle. I can’t wait to crack it open actually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Neophyte Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 This week of Christmas I’m drinking Col. E H Taylor small batch. Really enjoying the flavor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I have scored a lot of good bottles this season. However i keep going back to plain old minor case and w12. Ive got a Crown 16 Rye staring at me but i think im gonna gift it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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