I have a quick question: why do hipsters drink bad whisk(e)y? For example, why drink, Beam, Ancient Age, Jamesen. I understand the the monetary aspect. But still, a few bucks more, you can drink, Makers, Evan Williams Single Barrel, etc.
Well, mainly because none of the whisk(e)ies you mention is really bad — not in the way that Coors or PBR or Corona is bad — they’re just adequate, tasty whisk(e)ies, for when you want to kick yourself in the head and like it. EW Single Barrel is a whole ‘nother experience, and largely wasted unless you are prepared to sit in an armchair, quietly savoring life’s rich variety contained in a lo-ball glass.
Would you really use an añejo tequila to make a blended margarita?
I would rather kick down $4.00 bucks more on a 750ml of Bufflo Trace/Evan Williams and get shit-faced instead of beam (white label), Ancient Age (every try BIB Ancient Age 10 year, amazing stuff), and Jameson (base).
Look, I’m not suggesting the chimera above go out and drop a 100 on some Ardbeg or even 70 buck on some pappy 15, but there is simply no excuse (indigence or otherwise) why someone can’t spend 20 bucks (+/- 3 or so) on some damn good (and sometimes great) bourbon.
If you get the Evan Williams, the 2000 vintage is tits, far superior to the 99 and 01.
Another thing: none of my local stores (The Mission, remember?) carry anything made by Evan Williams — not even the baseline, un-aged 1.75L (under $20!) bottles. I have to go to Safeway for that stuff, and the Single Barrel .75L is $25 WITH a Safeway card. Neighborhood stores have Ancient Age 1L for $15, so you are underestimating the price difference. And, again, when I just want to get fucked-up in a flavorful way, it is distracting to think I am wasting the price difference.
BTW, I like Jim Beam Rye quite a lot — also not available in local stores.
Jim Beam Rye is super good for the cost. I mean, it’s no Old Potrero, but still, I don’t think there’s anything that can touch it in the same price range.
Perhaps folks drink Jameson because they find Bourbon sweet and flavored with Faulknerian decay? Talk all the “tech guy” expensive Bourbon smack you want, but leave the Irish whiskey out of it.
I don’t prefer to drink Jameson, I like Powers or even Paddy’s more, and if I can afford it Redbreast. Yet Jameson is often the only Irish whiskey available.
this is right on. also, why do poor people choose to live in such crappy apartments? why don’t they just shell out the extra money and get condos instead?
yea, why do i live in a tiny room for $600 when i could just shell out an extra $400 for an awesome room. never thought about that before. good points everybody.
I’ve only had the Bulleit Rye once, but I didn’t like it that much.. I mean, it wasn’t BAD, it just wasn’t even as good as the Jim Beam Rye, at least to my taste.
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Did someone say goatse?
Goat-girl has a nice figure. Does goat-girl have a bf?
The real horror here is the Jim Beam…
Some people like Jim Beam you whore.
some people drink lighter fluid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5EmCKbWS6c
I don’t much care for the Jim Beam bourbon, but Jim Beam Rye is quite nice, and one hell of a bargain.
I have a quick question: why do hipsters drink bad whisk(e)y? For example, why drink, Beam, Ancient Age, Jamesen. I understand the the monetary aspect. But still, a few bucks more, you can drink, Makers, Evan Williams Single Barrel, etc.
Well, mainly because none of the whisk(e)ies you mention is really bad — not in the way that Coors or PBR or Corona is bad — they’re just adequate, tasty whisk(e)ies, for when you want to kick yourself in the head and like it. EW Single Barrel is a whole ‘nother experience, and largely wasted unless you are prepared to sit in an armchair, quietly savoring life’s rich variety contained in a lo-ball glass.
Would you really use an añejo tequila to make a blended margarita?
I would have a bartender at a cheaper-than-going-to-the-cornerstore-bar make me a margarita with patron. But yes, you are correct sir, as usual.
I would rather kick down $4.00 bucks more on a 750ml of Bufflo Trace/Evan Williams and get shit-faced instead of beam (white label), Ancient Age (every try BIB Ancient Age 10 year, amazing stuff), and Jameson (base).
Look, I’m not suggesting the chimera above go out and drop a 100 on some Ardbeg or even 70 buck on some pappy 15, but there is simply no excuse (indigence or otherwise) why someone can’t spend 20 bucks (+/- 3 or so) on some damn good (and sometimes great) bourbon.
If you get the Evan Williams, the 2000 vintage is tits, far superior to the 99 and 01.
Another thing: none of my local stores (The Mission, remember?) carry anything made by Evan Williams — not even the baseline, un-aged 1.75L (under $20!) bottles. I have to go to Safeway for that stuff, and the Single Barrel .75L is $25 WITH a Safeway card. Neighborhood stores have Ancient Age 1L for $15, so you are underestimating the price difference. And, again, when I just want to get fucked-up in a flavorful way, it is distracting to think I am wasting the price difference.
BTW, I like Jim Beam Rye quite a lot — also not available in local stores.
Jim Beam Rye at BevMo on Bayshore is on sale for $13.99 http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=3588
BevMo on Bayshore is a ways from Mission and 16th, for foot soldiers.
Jim Beam Rye is super good for the cost. I mean, it’s no Old Potrero, but still, I don’t think there’s anything that can touch it in the same price range.
The nice lady at the 26th & Guerrero market has a rather fine booze offering, esp. in comparison to other corner stores.
Perhaps folks drink Jameson because they find Bourbon sweet and flavored with Faulknerian decay? Talk all the “tech guy” expensive Bourbon smack you want, but leave the Irish whiskey out of it.
I don’t prefer to drink Jameson, I like Powers or even Paddy’s more, and if I can afford it Redbreast. Yet Jameson is often the only Irish whiskey available.
Word.
there are so many irish whiskey besides jameson. you mentioned one of the best (redbreast 12 or 15).
if you read carefully, you noticed I mentioned ardbeg (islay scotch).
COMG definitely on the right track here.
You are missing a point that you pointed out.
Hipsters drink bad whiskey for the same reason they drink bad beer and wear bad clothes – they’re broke and too smug to care.
this is right on. also, why do poor people choose to live in such crappy apartments? why don’t they just shell out the extra money and get condos instead?
yea, why do i live in a tiny room for $600 when i could just shell out an extra $400 for an awesome room. never thought about that before. good points everybody.
Now that is a hot look.
If you really want to try a high proof Jim Beam product check this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker%27s
What’s up with the tarantula in her hair?
Ardbeg 10 is $40 at K&L.
Just sayin’.
in terms of price to quality ratio, a very fine dram indeed. however, based on the price points gathered from the comments above…
Jim Beam Rye 750ml regularly available at Safeway.
Totally. And for like $12.
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I think we are getting away from the important question of “Would you do goat girl?” I definitely would. All those who say “aye”, say “aye”.
goat-boy would wear her like a feed bag…
One time I drank SoCo with Allan
Ha! At Molotov’s. I’ll never forget the look on that bartender’s face when he heard Nick P shout that order.
One of the first rants i’ve found amusing in a long time. Thanks everybody.
Mission Mission whiskey tasting session is in order.
hell yes
Concur.
I am in. The Uptown on Capp will being carrying Bulleit Rye soon.
I’ve only had the Bulleit Rye once, but I didn’t like it that much.. I mean, it wasn’t BAD, it just wasn’t even as good as the Jim Beam Rye, at least to my taste.
I endorse this.
Bullitt baby. Great bourbon and quite affordable. Oh, and fuck Irish whiskey.
AY, SO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BUY ME NICER WHISKEY IS MORE THAN WELCOME TO. THANKS, SORRY I AM POOR!
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hahaha, i mean……yeah.