tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post8671041414665859481..comments2023-04-13T08:51:12.419-04:00Comments on Bourbon Dork: Mixin’ it up – Bourbon and Ginger AleGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-38718051833135188242016-01-23T18:22:24.005-05:002016-01-23T18:22:24.005-05:00I know I'm way late on this.... but Gosling...I know I'm way late on this.... but Gosling's is the preferred mixer for dark rum. Sailing friends call it "Dark and Stormy".Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754197709006547909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-10914658779542104402014-11-10T22:44:04.406-05:002014-11-10T22:44:04.406-05:00Thank you BigToad! Might I suggest, if you're...Thank you BigToad! Might I suggest, if you're interested in branching out just a tad, to give Old Grand Dad Bottled in Bond or Old Grand Dad 114 a try. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-76887763957067197802014-11-10T19:43:00.284-05:002014-11-10T19:43:00.284-05:00I believe Wild Turkey 101 is the best sipping bour...I believe Wild Turkey 101 is the best sipping bourbon out there. And I've sipped a lot of different bourbons, vodkas and gins. Wild Turkey 101 is head and shoulders the clear winner. I am not a fan of wasting good alcohol by dumping pop into it (shudder) but I will try it..... Never let it be said that Toad wouldn't try something new at least once no matter how icky it seems..... BigToadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-67234536037445242492013-12-29T23:19:26.240-05:002013-12-29T23:19:26.240-05:00I cut my teeth in the early days on Turkey and Gin...I cut my teeth in the early days on Turkey and Ginger.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-7314577103841214532013-12-27T17:41:35.512-05:002013-12-27T17:41:35.512-05:00Just had a lovely Wild Turkey and Schweppes ginger...Just had a lovely Wild Turkey and Schweppes ginger ale. Nice ginger hit and kept the bourbon bottom notes intact.Edward O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378936342907181665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-5340857306475340402013-09-15T22:55:47.509-04:002013-09-15T22:55:47.509-04:00I am surprised no one has mentioned Buffalo Rock G...I am surprised no one has mentioned Buffalo Rock Ginger ale. I have had Vernors by bottle, can, and fountain, which I prefer. However, Buffalo Rock has got to be in the top 5 Ginger ales<br />s. Very regional soda from Birmingham AL.<br />They will ship it to your doorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-7959081336789720672013-07-06T17:43:40.192-04:002013-07-06T17:43:40.192-04:00I'm glad I found this post, I started mixing m...I'm glad I found this post, I started mixing my Jameson with ginger ale a while ago and quite enjoy it. I'm out of Jameson but have a bottle of Woodford reserve. (costco special!) I usually drink it neat, but it's summer, and wanted to flavor it up ...<br />and just happen to have some Canada Dry g.a. cheers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807990975077221058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-67822142010319817502013-04-04T08:12:38.949-04:002013-04-04T08:12:38.949-04:00Another poster below indicated the name Horses Nec...Another poster below indicated the name Horses Neck might have British origins. In any case, it sounds like a nice cocktail so I'll give it a shot when (if) the weather warms up (it's a balmy 21 degrees this morning)Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-78838472922608104852013-04-03T13:28:50.151-04:002013-04-03T13:28:50.151-04:00Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar near Mainstrasse in Covin...Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar near Mainstrasse in Covington, KY introduced me to a Horse's Neck cocktail made from Gosling's ginger beer, lemon juice, and bourbon. Very refreshing! It might replace gin/vodka tonic as my favorite hot weather cocktail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-82653329910068251322013-02-24T00:39:18.081-05:002013-02-24T00:39:18.081-05:00I really like a Ginger and bourbon on a warm summe...I really like a Ginger and bourbon on a warm summer day.....very refreshing. I really don't indulge in the winter time.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-59070562667128200582013-02-23T19:20:37.331-05:002013-02-23T19:20:37.331-05:00I hadn't thought of bourbon and ginger ale ......I hadn't thought of bourbon and ginger ale ... think I'll try that now. I just bought some ginger ale (regular Canada Dry ... is what it is) this morning, in fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-79861799316519178862013-02-12T08:40:34.382-05:002013-02-12T08:40:34.382-05:00I can't imagine Stewarts being more spicy than...I can't imagine Stewarts being more spicy than Blenheims red cap. I have not had it but will look for it and give it a try.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-68547471100024368822013-02-12T08:39:31.883-05:002013-02-12T08:39:31.883-05:00I have never used them. I'm not sure the purp...I have never used them. I'm not sure the purpose of these stones unless you want your whiskey cold. Typically, folks add ice cubes to their whiskey to "lighten" it up a little. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-50137855018110910312013-02-11T23:00:28.658-05:002013-02-11T23:00:28.658-05:00Also noticed at the store soapstone cubes, to be f...Also noticed at the store soapstone cubes, to be frozen and added to your drink without watering it down. any comments on these?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916180436754272930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-11078642665633881882013-02-11T22:58:23.208-05:002013-02-11T22:58:23.208-05:00just reading the posts as I sip Bulleit Rye neat. ...just reading the posts as I sip Bulleit Rye neat. am surprised no one has mentioned Stewart's Ginger. Might be too spicy??Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916180436754272930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-42354182912759258172012-07-08T20:39:44.197-04:002012-07-08T20:39:44.197-04:00Do you know the origin to the name? Why they call...Do you know the origin to the name? Why they call it Horses Neck?Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-65945172443988218132012-07-08T18:55:28.149-04:002012-07-08T18:55:28.149-04:00Well I don't think you'll see this as this...Well I don't think you'll see this as this is an older thread, but as to the name, my British friend said they call it a Horse's neck. I've also read a book by a British author and he calls it the same. <br />@John, Vernor's is a good choice as many have mentioned, Fry's food carries it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-56310766394291669772012-01-25T21:36:40.014-05:002012-01-25T21:36:40.014-05:00My sisters very nice boyfriend, who is from North ...My sisters very nice boyfriend, who is from North Carolina, brought back two cases of Blenheims for me over the holidays' One case of gold cap and one case of red.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-83662159558850546652012-01-25T21:14:56.194-05:002012-01-25T21:14:56.194-05:00Yah, I thought it was better than a dry ginger ale...Yah, I thought it was better than a dry ginger ale. It had a little more kick to it but the rye really dominated the overall flavor profile. It was good but I still go back to Blenheims. Funny you mention "Chalky" as I read somewhere else that someone thought it was "dusty".Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-52865301836161777752012-01-24T22:12:19.602-05:002012-01-24T22:12:19.602-05:00any luck? I have some Goslings here, which I find...any luck? I have some Goslings here, which I find to be chalky on its own, and I tried it with some Redemption Rye which I had on hand... but I think something sweeter would cut through that chalkiness better...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-82274549803149022382012-01-17T17:11:22.100-05:002012-01-17T17:11:22.100-05:00John - nothing wrong with that. I drank CD and bo...John - nothing wrong with that. I drank CD and bourbon for years. I tend to drink neat nowadays but everyone once in a while ginger and bourbon or coke and bourbon really hit the spot.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-77912869144318968802012-01-17T08:21:09.359-05:002012-01-17T08:21:09.359-05:00Being in Arizona, our local market assortment of g...Being in Arizona, our local market assortment of ginger ales is nonexistent. But for me, a short glass of Canada Dry and Maker's Mark is perfectly adequate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859885579899303351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-33817061836895327662011-11-05T08:56:08.880-04:002011-11-05T08:56:08.880-04:00Im from South Carolina also, and I have to agree t...Im from South Carolina also, and I have to agree that Blenheim is the great ginger ale I've had. I've never mixed it with bourbon though, as I've always used the cheaper ginger ale's to do so. Perhaps I'll have to try it soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-1961471476262101702011-07-04T18:29:54.684-04:002011-07-04T18:29:54.684-04:00Being from South Carolina, the home of Blenheim gi...Being from South Carolina, the home of Blenheim ginger ale, I cannot think of a better summer time drink than Maker's and Blenheim hot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-28624672711289979602011-02-13T23:06:55.058-05:002011-02-13T23:06:55.058-05:00I will stake my reputation on Vernors and Jim Beam...I will stake my reputation on Vernors and Jim Beam. I really really love that. I like to use a pint glass and put one can of Vernors and then top it off with Beam. Gives me the flexibility to make the drink strong as I like it, or a bit weaker if it's my 5th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com