[ssaftler]

I guess this is the alcohol drinkers version of “Buy American”.

[AuntB]

I have a relative who works for a liquor store. The worse the economy gets, the better their business is.

[bcsco]

Bourbon ping. I’ll be gone ‘till afternoon, but have fun...

[bcsco]

Here’s two over ice of Elijah Craig to you...

[Paul Heinzman]

Sales of bourbons such as Jack Daniels

Jack Daniels is magnificent, but it's not bourbon.

[Tijeras_Slim]

It’s tough to find a good straight rye.

The last Maryland distiller, Pikesville Supreme, closed in the 70’s.

Now it’s this stuff from Kentucky.

[SVTCobra03]

[jiggyboy]

It’s not clear whether in hard economic times drinkers are looking for comfort in the bottom of a glass of Wild Turkey, or whether Americans long enamored with vodka, rum and tequila have rediscovered one of the nation’s oldest spirits.

A small percentage can be attributed to farmers and/or the farmer's neighbors brewing their own and comparing it to the "real" stuff. So I've heard *hic*.

[Dems_R_Losers]

People are tired of sissy drinks.

As a Kentucky girl, I have always drunk bourbon. It's a heck of a conversation starter at a bar or party. I'm on an Elijah Craig kick right now, though there is a brand called Russell's Reserve that is great, but we can't always get it at our Soviet State Store in Pennsylvania.

[Dems_R_Losers]

I went to a Fannie Mae dinner in 1997 and saw Angelo Mozilo sitting at the same table with Chris Dodd.

Everyone in Washington knew Angelo. You couldn't miss him, with his Italian and made suits and his perma-tan.

[The_Reader_David]

Lagavulin for me.

If I have to drink bourbon, I’ll go with Knob Creek, but I’m a single malt scotch man, myself.

[GQuagmire]

Maker’s Mark on the rocks,with a quick splash of ginger ale on top and squeeze a lemon wedge in as well..........Why am I drooling all of a sudden?

[Liberty Valance]

[ottbmare]

It’s barbaric to ruin a fine bourbon by adding trash to it. Just drink it. Woodford Reserve is a bit of heaven on a brisk winter day.

[penelopesire]

Friday night, I stopped in at the neighborhood liquor store and the parking lot was FULL! We do have a big rodeo going on..but I was still stunned at how many folks were buying liquor. Thinking of buying some liquor stocks Monday morning....lol

[tanknetter]

George Washington had a working still at Mount Vernon.

Mt. Vernon rebuilt Washington's distillery a couple years back. It's not part of Mt. Vernon proper, but several miles down the road co-located with the Grist Mill (which is a VERY neat place to see in operation).

I went there last year ... they'd apparently messed up their first batch and were giving the distilling process another try. Having been to other distilleries (Makers Mark in KY for instance), the Mt.Vernon/Washington's Distillery is definitely "period" in nature.

I like Makers for mixing, but otherwise prefer Knob Creek, Jefferson's Reserve and Buffalo Trace.

[dforest]

More likely, Obama’s fault. Get loaded while you watch your country be taken over by the dictator.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Late bourbon ping. I was busy entertaining family in town to attend the drowning my new grand-daughter this weekend.

Jim: Tried the Elijah Craig (12) and wasn’t impressed. I’ll try the EC-18 next.