What whiskey do you use for whiskey sour?

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1. What whiskey do you use for whiskey sour?
2. Does Whiskey Sour have a lot of sugar?
3. Is whiskey sour mix the same as sweet and sour?
4. What is the best 80 proof bourbon?
5. What is the best bourbon under $30?

What whiskey do you use for whiskey sour?

Bourbon is probably the top choice for classic whiskey sours. Old Forester is a powerful bourbon; you're sure not to lose its flavor in a cocktail. Heavy on corn notes like cornmeal and cornbread, it is the cocoa, hot chocolate, and cinnamon that make this shine.

Does Whiskey Sour have a lot of sugar?

Whiskey Sours date back to the 1860s and were a common drink among sailors who drank spirits when water was in short supply. ... The only problem with these powdered or bottled sour mixes is that they come with a whole lot of sugar.

Is whiskey sour mix the same as sweet and sour?

Of course Sour Mix, Sweet & Sour Mix, Whiskey Sour Mix, Daiquiri Mix, and even Margarita Mix (for the most part) are all essentially the same thing. With very few exceptions, all of the commercially available products are little more than a bucket of chemicals pretending to be "quality" products.

What is the best 80 proof bourbon?

Top 10 Smoothest Bourbon Whiskeys

• Bernheim Original 07 Year Old. ...
• Redemption Wheated Bourbon. ...
• Maker's Mark 46. Rating: 80/100. ...
• Basil Hayden's Artfully Aged. Rating: 79/100. ...
• W.L. Weller Special Reserve. Rating: 80/100. ...
• Maker's Mark. Rating: 74/100. ...
• Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack. Rating: 71/100. ...
• Bulleit Bourbon (40%) Rating: 75/100.

What is the best bourbon under $30?

Here are nine of the best bourbons under $30.

• Early Times Bottled-in-Bond. ...
• Elijah Craig Small Batch. ...
• Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond. ...
• Four Roses Yellow Label. ...
• Larceny Small Batch Kentucky Straight. ...
• Old Forester 86 Proof. ...
• Old Grand-Dad 114 Barrel Proof. ...
• Maker's Mark.