Darker Vs Lighter?

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  1. kgord

    kgord Active Member

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    Do you prefer darker or lighter colored whiskeys? As for me, I think that darker whisky, has likely been aged longer, and I love the deeper truer flavor. Do you have a preference in terms of your whiskey? What do you like?
     
  2. rz3300

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    Well it really just depends on my overall mood, but I do think that I have a preference for the darker stuff, if taste is the goal. If taste is not involved than I could hardly care.
     
  3. Shine_Spirit

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    When it comes to this aspect (darker or lighter), I really don't like the extremes... So, I prefer something that is in the middle of both because it's more pleasant for me. ;)
     
  4. kgord

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    I like dark rum, dark brown sugar, dark beer. I do also like amber beer. I think whisky is one of those things, sometimes dark is good, sometimes light sometimes middle of the road or rye, but generally I think darker is better.
     
  5. Zero

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    It depends on my mood and the situation, but overall i prefer lighter color over the darker one, since the taste is not as strong and it's easier to drink a few glasses.
     
  6. xyrene

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    I also prefer clear spirits over the dark ones, just because I was used to drinking gin and gin and juice. Clear spirits are also more commonly seen in parties than the dark ones.
     
  7. kgord

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    I think amber is really good when it comes to beers and also liquors, but as I mentioned, I really do prefer darks, as I just think they have a better flavor. It is a matter of personal preference however.
     
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    I kind of think that the type of place or event that I am at makes a different. I used to not think so, but now I am getting a little curious.
     
  9. FolkArtist

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    They say that today's whiskeys have more sophistication about them than yesterday's -so it has more flavor. I think the barley-based whiskys(scotch)(aged in used barrels) are lighter than those that tend to be very corn-heavy which are bourbons. The dark colours of the whiskey comes from the wood inside the barrel- so the darker the whiskey the more it came in contact with the oak.
     
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  10. DavidLee

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    Simply, Darker!
    I'm often on dark beer..not unless I'm tasting new-waters
     
  11. tony

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    When it gets to whiskey I prefer the darker colored whiskey. Somehow I look at the darker whiskey as the richer brands, which probably has more nutrients.
     
  12. arachnophobik

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    I prefer darker as it has this taste that lingers in my tongue for quite a while after. Although I don't mind taking light whiskey too. I usually find myself drinking light during hot weather here. But I love drinking dark whenever the air is cold and I'm right beside my father's chimney. It's gives a good alone vibe.
     
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    I think that we've been conditioned to think that 'darker' is always better - from chocolate to whisky, and I also prefer the darker whiskies over their lighter counterparts. The taste is so much more refined, in my opinion.
     
  14. tony

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    Another thing with darker Whiskey they look more expensive in my view. Some of them may even have a bit of medicinal properties especially if it has any slight bitter taste.
     
  15. DavidLee

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    I can only imagine.. One kinda great way I've had fun by my whisky.. way-back.. 'by-the-chimney'
     
  16. Zero

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    This is an interesting angle since i wasn't aware of this, i'll definitely try to add them.
     

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