There are many kinds of whiskey:

Rye: These are usually canadian in origin, and use rye grains in distilling. They are characterized by a smooth, easygoing flavor. Crown Royal is foremost in this category. Usually, these are taken on the rocks or mixed.

Bourbon: True examples of these are distilled only in Bourbon County, Kentucky. These are distilled from corn, usually. Most are characterized by a sweet taste. Maker's Mark is an example of Bourbon. These are either mixed, taken in shots, or on the rocks.

Scotch: This whiskey (whisky) is distilled, not suprisingly, in Scotland. The distinguishing ingredient, aside from wheat and barley grains, is peat, which gives Scotch a striking, crisp taste. Glenlivet or Johnny Walker are examples of Scotch Whisky. Scotch is almost always best when taken neat (by itself), with a splash of distilled water to bring out the flavor.

There are a few minor divisions here and there, mainly having to do with reserves and malts, but they're generally subvariants of these larger categories.

Mmmm, whisky.

I find bourbon vile. I hate Maker's Mark.

Samantha Koortyn

I find bourbon vile. I hate Maker's Mark.

You're kind of a sub human then :(

:ohwell

Put bourbon in my hand and I can drink it like its my job but if you put a beer in my hand and i'll barf everywhere. Well most beers anyway, I like Killians and Honey Brown.

Beer doesn't get me drunk anymore. It has to be beer and something else, or just something else. I guess its the alcohol volume. Takes me forever to drink enough to matter. I like beer, but its really more for a "lay back and relax" thing, these days.

My favorites are: Newcastle Brown, Murphy's Irish Stout, Rogue's Dead Guy Pale Ale, Sapporo Lager, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat Hefeweizen, Paulaner Hacker-Pschorr Weisse Dark Hefeweizen, and Red Stripe Lager.

As for bourbon, its my weapon of choice when it comes to drinking. I either shoot it or take it on the rocks. I've long since stopped mixing, mostly because I drink fairly nice bourbons.

My favorites are: Conecuh Ridge, Maker's Mark, Gentleman Jack (not technically a bourbon though), Knob Creek, and Jim Beam

Conecuh Ridge is about the most unique bourbon I've ever had. It's expensive at $35 for a fifth, but if you can ever find it, it's worth it.

Haha the only two out of that list that I've ever had are Maker's Mark and Jim Beam. Jim Beam is definately the bourbon of choice when it comes time for my drinkin.

Jim Beam is my "going somewhere and having a good time" bourbon.

Its really not all that special. Its smooth enough, evenly flavored, and is otherwise no frills. As cheap as it is, its good for buying a fifth every other weekend or so, and splitting it with friends.

Maker's Mark is a bit nicer. s'Il got me a 1.75 liter bottle for Christmas, which was an awesome present :)

I love beer. Especially bad, cheap beer. Milwaukee's Best is my drink of choice.

I can drink liquor too, just not very much of it. I made it to 10 shots of Beam with Charley once. Then conceded defeat.

Ask Charley if you really want to know. He loves telling that story. and the following weekend story as well.