Hangovers: Whiskey vs Bourbon

[lethalselbow]

I'm a big bourbon fan and can drink copious amounts of it and not wake up with a hangover. Will probably still be drunk, but no hangover.

However, if I was to do 2-3 glasses of whiskey I'll wake up with a huge hangover. And if i was to drink as much whiskey as i do bourbon, in a good night, I'd be sick for days.

It's highly likely I'm just a soft-****, but if anybody else has any knowledge on the difference between the two liquids and can help my descent into alcoholic abuse of both liquids, I'd be most grateful.

Anyone else got issues with these liquids or any other type of alcohols??

 

[Gilbert_Hodge]

Hahaha great thread.

I tend to find that no matter what I drink, I will still end up with a hangover. However, if I get a solid sleep that night there's a good chance the hangover will minimal.

I like to drink myself stupid with beer whilst out as it is a cheap option, but when drinking at a party or with a few mates at home I take the Bourbon option.

 

[Mojo]

I munted in my bed once.

 

[lethalselbow]

I munted in my bed once.

lol

What the hell is munted? Is that chucked or do you mean mounted?

 

[Roberiquez]

Carlton Cold = bad hangover (I hear its all the preservatives...)

I'd rather drink heaps of water before going to bed pissed (and getting up to go to the loo 2-3 times) then wakeup in the morning with a dry-as mouth and a killer hangover.

BTW, it could be preservatives in the other drinks that do it too.

I know that any and every champagne under >$25 gives me a hangover even while drinking a small amount of it.

 

[Faithful Hawk]

Carlton Cold = bad hangover (I hear its all the preservatives...)

I'd rather drink heaps of water before going to bed pissed (and getting up to go to the loo 2-3 times) then wakeup in the morning with a dry-as mouth and a killer hangover.

BTW, it could be preservatives in the other drinks that do it too.

I know that any and every champagne under >$25 gives me a hangover even while drinking a small amount of it.

I think you have it. I find when I drink any of the mid range beers Carlton Cold, TED's, etc.. I always wake up with a huge headache. If I stick with premium beers which have little or no preservatives I am usually fine or just a little weary in the morning. The same goes with spirits/wine I would guess??

 

[The BIG X]

Come on Mojo - explain yourself!!!!!!!

 

[Mojo]

It means throw up. Milk and alcohol mixed is a bad idea.

 

[MuzzHawk]

There are certainly different ingredients in the two.
Bourbon whiskey is mainly made from predominately corn and is a stronger bold taste, usually sweeter.
Scotch can be made a number of ways, but has a hotter taste, and is made mainly from malt.
Single malt being the best. Your everyday ones are usually a blend of various malts, and a grain component (mainly corn).

You may find that your hangover is caused by the malt, which is the main difference between the two. You may have a level of intolerance to it or maltose.

 

[lethalselbow]

There are certainly different ingredients in the two.
Bourbon whiskey is mainly made from predominately corn and is a stronger bold taste, usually sweeter.
Scotch can be made a number of ways, but has a hotter taste, and is made mainly from malt.
Single malt being the best. Your everyday ones are usually a blend of various malts, and a grain component (mainly corn).

You may find that your hangover is caused by the malt, which is the main difference between the two. You may have a level of intolerance to it or maltose.

Impressive & interesting theory. Thanks. Will try to find a way of testing it out.

Have got a few decent single malts. Good thing about my issue, is they are taking their time in being consumed and I'm appreciating the odd glass. However, I yearn for more than one...

 

[Hawks1523]

I think premierships give you the worst hangover.