Question for bourbon drinkers

[Anonymous]

Would people who are into bourbon ever order it with (Diet) Coke? Like do they ever order a Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, or Buffalo Trace & (Diet) Coke or is that not really a thing amongst the aficionados? I think even on the rocks is sort of a faux pas—neat is the proper way, right?—so I am assuming with (Diet) Coke is like sacrilege. Just curious. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would people who are into bourbon ever order it with (Diet) Coke? Like do they ever order a Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, or Buffalo Trace & (Diet) Coke or is that not really a thing amongst the aficionados? I think even on the rocks is sort of a faux pas—neat is the proper way, right?—so I am assuming with (Diet) Coke is like sacrilege. Just curious. Thanks!

I know those bourbons I listed are really mainstream but I'm asking as if you're out with a group at an average pub or at someone's home who probably doesn't stock obscure more expensive stuff. I also figure you never mix the more expensive hard to find bourbon while maybe the $30 bottle stuff is fine to mix?

[Anonymous]

No. We would not mix good bourbon with diet coke, which is shit on its own. We probably wouldn't dilute good bourbon with any soda

Are you hosting a gathering OP? If so, then I guess have a few sodas on hand.

but otherwise, no

[Anonymous]

I’d order Jack or crown royal and Diet Coke

[Anonymous]

I don't mix bourbon with anything.

[Anonymous]

I suppose some people like a bourbon and Coke. Some like bourbon with ice. Or bourbon and branch. To each her own. But I take it straight as do most bourbon drinkers I know. Good to have options available if you are hosting. Have fun!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I suppose some people like a bourbon and Coke. Some like bourbon with ice. Or bourbon and branch. To each her own. But I take it straight as do most bourbon drinkers I know. Good to have options available if you are hosting. Have fun!

You walk around a party or pub with 1oz or 2oz of neat bourbon...in a rocks glass? That seems like such a insignificant amount of liquid to walk around the room with, if that makes sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d order Jack or crown royal and Diet Coke

Is Jack & Coke still a thing? I know it was a popular drink in the 90s. Same for Captain & Coke. But tastes have evolved in 30 years, I assume.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d order Jack or crown royal and Diet Coke

Is Jack & Coke still a thing? I know it was a popular drink in the 90s. Same for Captain & Coke. But tastes have evolved in 30 years, I assume.

If you tip, barkeepers don't care

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I suppose some people like a bourbon and Coke. Some like bourbon with ice. Or bourbon and branch. To each her own. But I take it straight as do most bourbon drinkers I know. Good to have options available if you are hosting. Have fun!

You walk around a party or pub with 1oz or 2oz of neat bourbon...in a rocks glass? That seems like such a insignificant amount of liquid to walk around the room with, if that makes sense.

NP. I do. I drink it neat. I sip it not gulp it down.

[Anonymous]

The bourbons you listed are decent and I wouldn’t mix them. Like PP mentioned people mix Jack, Jim, Crown royal…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I suppose some people like a bourbon and Coke. Some like bourbon with ice. Or bourbon and branch. To each her own. But I take it straight as do most bourbon drinkers I know. Good to have options available if you are hosting. Have fun!

You walk around a party or pub with 1oz or 2oz of neat bourbon...in a rocks glass? That seems like such a insignificant amount of liquid to walk around the room with, if that makes sense.

I hear what you’re saying but yes, that’s what I do.

[Anonymous]

I like ice. Bourbon, rocks.

That said there’s nothing wrong with a mixed drink if that’s your thing. I do it sometimes for the caffeine. But yeah I would mix anything better than Makers/Bulleit level. Kind of a waste to do so.

[Anonymous]

Rail or Jim Beam with diet coke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I suppose some people like a bourbon and Coke. Some like bourbon with ice. Or bourbon and branch. To each her own. But I take it straight as do most bourbon drinkers I know. Good to have options available if you are hosting. Have fun!

You walk around a party or pub with 1oz or 2oz of neat bourbon...in a rocks glass? That seems like such an insignificant amount of liquid to walk around the room with, if that makes sense.

No, that doesn’t make sense. What are you getting at?