What are you drinking RIGHT NOW?

As with practically everyone else, few months ago found out my A1C is just outside the "normal" range and so pre-diabetic. Cutting down on the beer (maybe 1 or 2 per week), no more Margaritas, and sticking to a single glass of wine, Vodka + plain soda, or Scotch whiskey neat. Today was a Vodka soda day during lunch with the work spouse.

 

Boulevardier, again again again.

 

A clarified milk punch: rum, cognac, arrack, black tea, spices, whey. Not something I'd usually order, especially in a novelty glass.

But Mrs Fastfwd wanted to try it, and they only serve it in pairs, so...

 

^ how’d that taste?

 

Sweet, with a little acid -- like apple juice. Easy to drink.

It was fine, but I won't be reducing black tea and straining curdled milk through cheesecloth to make it myself.

 

High West Manhattan

 

Got lucky with this particular pick from Planters.

 

What are some good bang-for-buck bourbons for sipping?

 

Wild Turkey 101
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Old Tub
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
Four Roses

these are mostly rye-based (on top of the mandatory 50% corn) which is my preference
wheated bourbons in general will be less 'bitey' and might be a better starting point if you're new to drinking straight up
Maker's Mark
Buffalo Trace
etc

 

Elijah Craig good value too

 

Homemade whiskey from a member of my local cigar lounge that I got for $30. 100 proof flavored with cinnamon and vanilla bean. Cinnamon gives it the flavor notes while the vanilla bean gives it the background taste that tone down the harshness of the alcohol.

 

@YMO tomorrow:

 

Had it a few times, it is quite good. You would really like it. I am not trolling this time.

After of course you let me into your bathroom.

 

Arak. 100 proof.

 

Tequila, Cocchi de Torino, Creme de Cacao, Cynar