Cognac v Whisky

[joggerjayne]

I don't get this.

I love Cognac ... (having one now, as it happens).

But when I drink Whisky, it does that Ghaaaaaahh!!! thing in my throat.

But it's just the same strength.

Why is Cognac warming, and Whisky burning ?

[Mick-Talbot]

both nasty, but can just about stomach cognac.
Whisky ..............? :0( not a chance.

[redman41]

You are supposed to swallow JJ ! If it's in your throat you are gargling it like mouthwash ! lol

[joggerjayne]

=0)

[boxtops]

Perhaps you react to the different contents - grape and grain ;-(

[society]

To me cognac always have a sweeter, mellow taste. I'd rather have a cognac than a whiskey anytime.

[paddywak]

What kind of whisky do you drink JJ? a good malt is smooth as mothers milk

[ttfn]

jj - thank you for the reminder. I shall have my first Courvoisier now, your very good health :o)
I have tried to explain cognac as similar to the old readybrek advert, but with the warm glow on the INside. 'Tis like swallowing a thousand glow worms on the coldest night, or like pouring oil on troubled waters, or like your mother's hand on your fevered brow. Cheers.

[joggerjayne]

paddy ...

I don't drink whisky, really.

I keep a selection of single malts and bourbons in for when friends come round ... their husbands seem to enjoy it.

[NazNomad]

Try whiskey instead, much nicer.

[DTCwordfan]

You are obviously drinking Sugar....a really good malt doesn't burn. what are you on? Also cut it with a little water. I enjoy good scotch and I love an XO Cognac, mainly Hennessy as a lot of the others are 'perfumed' for the Oriental taste-buds. Love XO Armagnac and good Calvados - there's a wonderful shop just down from the west door of Rouen Cathedral for those of you who are over there and like "un ballon de Calva"

[joggerjayne]

Near Rouen Cathedral?

I'll pop round in the morning ... !!

=0/

[HowardKennitby]

I have never been a great fan of whisky, probably not tries the good ones. Presently working through bottle of Martel.

[bushbaby_de]

If you're a cognac drinker can you recommend some for me please? Don't like Courvoisier and similar pub-grade stuff but the rest is too pricy to take a random guess and end up with an undrunk £20 bottle. Thanks :)