The Bourbon Thread!!

[BengalMan]

Bourbon is my drink of choice so I figured I would open up a bourbon thread. I'm especially looking forward to this years Antique Collection from Buffalo Trace. Some of my favorite bourbons include:

Elmer T Lee
Pappy
Basil Haydens
Rock Hill Farms
Woodford Reserve
Eagle Rare 17
George T Stagg

[newcigarz]

I have been drinking a lot of Rye lately. I just put the finish on one of my Bottles of Thomas Handy.

[kayak_rat]

Just bought a bottle tonight to sample. Elijah Craig 18 Year. Reviews seemed good. Not much of a bourbon guy, but hoping to change that.

[BengalMan]

Your in the right place to learn about bourbon then Kayak!

[newcigarz]

Bourbon is my favorite Spirit. I can't wait for the '08 release of Stagg :dr

[BengalMan]

Bourbon is my favorite Spirit. I can't wait for the '08 release of Stagg :dr

Your telling me! I have a bottle each of the Antique Collection on hold for me when they come.

I also just picked up a bottle of Four Roses Mariage and a bottle of their 120th Anniversary, both of which I have yet to crack open and try, but I'm looking forward to.

[Mr.Maduro]

You have some good taste! I just picked up this bottle of Willett's! It’s extremely well balanced and smooth.

I recommend trying it sometime!

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[newcigarz]

You have some good taste! I just picked up this bottle of Willett's! It’s extremely well balanced and smooth.

I recommend trying it sometime!

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Patrick did you get that from SV? It is their e-mail special.

[Mr.Maduro]

Patrick did you get that from SV? It is their e-mail special.

No, I must've deleted that e-mail. How much were they selling it for? I got it in my neighborhood for $38. The place I bought it is also expecting to get some of the special releases coming out next week. ;)

[Volt]

Hmmm

1) EWSB 10 yr old
2) MM
3) 1776

My first Pappy's is on order :)

[BengalMan]

Very cool looking bottle Patrick, never had that before.

Volt, Pappy's are some good bourbons indeed.

[newcigarz]

No, I must've deleted that e-mail. How much were they selling it for? I got it in my neighborhood for $38. The place I bought it is also expecting to get some of the special releases coming out next week. ;)

$31.99

[funnymantrip]

I love me some bourbon, but if given the choice I will always pick the Jim Beam Black.

[jcarlton]

Stranahans Colorado Whiskey


:dr

[Freight Train]

Evan Williams

[zmancbr]

Stranahans Colorado Whiskey


:dr

LOL... I was wondering how long it would take you to post that! :D

[SmokinApe]

I am about half way through a bottle of Elmer T. Lee, I love that stuff... I have a bottle of Woodford lined up after that... I can't help but feel Woodford is a bit overrated but I do enjoy it..

[Tombstone]

Bourbon is my drink of choice so I figured I would open up a bourbon thread. I'm especially looking forward to this years Antique Collection from Buffalo Trace. Some of my favorite bourbons include:

Elmer T Lee
Pappy
Basil Haydens
Rock Hill Farms
Woodford Reserve
Eagle Rare 17
George T Stagg

When does the Antique collection of Buff trace come out?

[SvilleKid]

Blanton's
Conecuh Ridge
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection

Still looking for this years eddition of the Master's collection, but can't find any mention of one anywhere. Would love to find another bottle of the first year's Four Grain.

[JohnnyFlake]

Old Grand Dad 100 Proof
Makers Mark
Knob Creek
Blanton's

All are excellent bourbons IMHO!!!

[shade]

When does the Antique collection of Buff trace come out?

Should be in stores by the end of the month, I believe. :dr

[Neuromancer]

Blanton's and Wild Turkey Rare Breed...

[Heatmiser]

I like almost all liquors but deep down I am truly a bourbon whore. My favorites are:

Old Rip Van Winkle 15
Van Winkle Lot B 12
Old Fitzgerald BIB (1970's)
George T Stagg
Old Taylor BIB (1970's)
William Larue Weller
Wild Turkey Tribute 15

[jcarlton]

LOL... I was wondering how long it would take you to post that! :D

:rolleyes: Why I don't know what you could mean Sir. :rolleyes:



Hi my name is Jamie and I have...whoops wrong forum. :D

[Volt]

I like almost all liquors but deep down I am truly a bourbon whore. My favorites are:

Old Rip Van Winkle 15
Van Winkle Lot B 12
Old Fitzgerald BIB (1970's)
George T Stagg
Old Taylor BIB (1970's)
William Larue Weller
Wild Turkey Tribute 15

Nice selection - none of it cheap though :)

[Scottw]

Bourbon is my drink of choice so I figured I would open up a bourbon thread. I'm especially looking forward to this years Antique Collection from Buffalo Trace. Some of my favorite bourbons include:

Elmer T Lee
Pappy
Basil Haydens
Rock Hill Farms
Woodford Reserve
Eagle Rare 17
George T Stagg

Can't get buffaol trace or eagle rare 17 in NJ which sucks. Do you know if they are going to restrict this release as well?

[BengalMan]

Most likely yes.

There is also a VERY RARE Fire and Ice collection being released this year by Buffalo Trace which if anyone is able to get their hands on, I will gladly make it well worth your while.

[mugwump]

My daily pour is Elijah Craig 12yo but I did buy a bottle of Bulleit this week since it was on sale. With the state run liquor store nonsense here there aren't too many choices.

[BengalMan]

Well, I once again fell into the "rare bourbon hole". I went to the liquor store with the wife to get a bottle of vodka for her (she ended up wanting the Donald Trump vodka because "it has a pretty gold bottle"). Walking up to check out I passed through the bourbon section and saw they had a few bottles of Four Roses Mariage left. Needless to say I picked some up to hang out with my Four Roses 120th in the cabinet. I'll let you all know how it is in a few days.

[stitch]

Bourbon has ALWAYS been me drink of choise,
I just stick with good ol' Evan Williams,

[JohnRider]

Call me a lush, but I always enjoy Knob Creek. It packs a little heat at 100 proof, but it just has that special twang that always brings me back. Other favorites of mine are Bakers, Woodford Reserve, and Eagle Rare.

(And you have not had Rye until you have had Templeton...definitely recommended.)

[BengalMan]

The Eagle has landed today! I just picked up all 5 bottles of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection!!

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[ahc4353]

Woodford Reserve is my choice however not even close to knowing who's who in the Bourbon world as i like single malts.

[Mr.Maduro]

The Eagle has landed today! I just picked up all 5 bottles of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection!!

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Wow!! I'll have to check my local shop!! :al

[newcigarz]

The Eagle has landed today! I just picked up all 5 bottles of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection!!


Very Nice! :tu

[ElkTwin]

When does the Antique collection of Buff trace come out?
It's on the shelves now in Kentucky. You'll see it everywhere within the next 2 weeks.

[Mr.Maduro]

The Eagle has landed today! I just picked up all 5 bottles of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection!!


Well??? Any thoughts on these yet??? My shop told me to check back at the end of this week. :bh

[Tombstone]

Evan WIlliams

[BengalMan]

Well??? Any thoughts on these yet??? My shop told me to check back at the end of this week. :bh

Haven't broken into them yet. I still have bottles of Stagg and Weller from last year left. I think I'll break into the Thomas Handy Rye this weekend though. I'll let you know how it is.

[newcigarz]

Haven't broken into them yet. I still have bottles of Stagg and Weller from last year left. I think I'll break into the Thomas Handy Rye this weekend though. I'll let you know how it is.

I had two bottles of the '07 that were fantastic. I'm down to half a bottle now:al

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[BengalMan]

Had some Thomas Handy last night. I must say, it was very impressive. Looking forward to trying the others.

[MajorCaptSilly]

I concur with Woodford Reserve. This may be sacrilege, but I enjoy it with Diet Dr Pepper!

MCS

[wrench turner 85]

big fan of benchmark, I'm more of an rum drinker but nonthing beats a good bourbon and a cigar

[awsmith4]

I am broke so I went out and got some Evan Williams black and got to say its damn good for the price, even better than my usual cheapy Early Times

[Sanitariumite]

I'm new to the bourbon game. I've only tried Maker's Mark (It was a Halloween party and I was too sauced to taste any of it), Jim Beam (No thanks), and Wild Turkey Rare Breed. The Rare Breed, at 108.2 proof was a bit too strong to sip straight, but mix it with a coke zero and you've got my new favorite mixed drink. What would you recommend for me to try for under $40? I'd like to pick up a bottle on payday next week, and I want to try something new, but I'm in school, paying off a car, and trying to only work 25 hours a week, so it really can't break the bank. Any suggestions?

[BengalMan]

I'm new to the bourbon game. I've only tried Maker's Mark (It was a Halloween party and I was too sauced to taste any of it), Jim Beam (No thanks), and Wild Turkey Rare Breed. The Rare Breed, at 108.2 proof was a bit too strong to sip straight, but mix it with a coke zero and you've got my new favorite mixed drink. What would you recommend for me to try for under $40? I'd like to pick up a bottle on payday next week, and I want to try something new, but I'm in school, paying off a car, and trying to only work 25 hours a week, so it really can't break the bank. Any suggestions?

There are many great bourbons under $40. Below are some of my favorites:

Woodford Reserve
Basil Hayden
Elmer T Lee
Eagle Rare

Let me know what you end up grabbing and what you think of it.

[Sanitariumite]

I know they've got Woodford at the local Liquor store, maybe I'll start off with a bottle of that. I'll definitely report back. I wasn't a fan of whiskey until I tried bourbon, and I'm quite excited about it!

[STYX&STONED]

IMHO there is no better deal for the $ then Bulleit. After that I go for Woodford.

[Sanitariumite]

I think they have Bulleit there too. I'm heading there in a bit, and the price will make my mind as to which I'll be trying tonight. I will most definitely be posting back here with my review.

[tsolomon]

My choice would be Woodford Reserve or Knob Creek. I have a big bottle of Eagle Rare 10 which is good, but I really like the Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1997, it has some of most amazing flavors at a great price. :2

[gabebdog1]

:al drinking some wild turkey kuntucky spirite :al not bad but want something with more carmel notes

[jrw]

I think I'll pour myself another Knob Creek while I'm up. :tu

[Jdbwolverines]

I finally branched away from Knob Creek last time I was at the liquor store and picked up some Woodford. I'm glad I did. Not quite as smooth as Knob, but more in depth and more flavors.

[Sanitariumite]

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Went to the liquor store yesterday, and between the Woodford Reserve and the Bulleit I couldn't decide. I let the $8 difference in price dictate, so I grabbed the bottle of Bulleit. Luckily, at the register they had a few of the 50ml bottles of Woodford so I bought 2 of them. My roommmate grabbed a fifth of Fighting ****. After an extensive tasting ceremony, I've decided I like the Bulleit better with a coke, as it's got a bit more burn. The Woodford had a sweet character, and I thought I tasted some vanilla/caramel (Although with liquor I have virtually no palate. I'm not accustomed enough to the alcohol burn yet to detect more delicate flavors like I can with cigars). I've decided that Woodford Reserve has officially become my new sipping liquor (The only one, I might add, that isn't a tequila), but I didn't like it in the Coke, as the sweetness was lost in the mix. That fighting **** is some savage stuff. It had a serious burn, which I like for mixing in a coke. Next on my try list is Knob Creek, and when I sell my books back at the end of the quarter, I'll grab a bottle of Booker's to bring in the Winter break right. This is really cool, as I've never been a huge whiskey fan, but I'm really starting to enjoy this Bourbon game. Any other recommendations for sub $50 fifths worth trying?

[Ken]

Nice selection - none of it cheap though :)
One great thing about bourbon, besides bleeding from the rolling hills in the bluegrass, is that there is a selection of good bottles for just one $20.

I wish I had more people around me that liked bourbon so we could do blind tastings. :(

[Scottw]

I am broke so I went out and got some Evan Williams black and got to say its damn good for the price, even better than my usual cheapy Early Times

It is pretty Damn good. Throw some of MCS's Dr. Pepper into it.

[JohnnyFlake]

This is really cool, as I've never been a huge whiskey fan, but I'm really starting to enjoy this Bourbon game. Any other recommendations for sub $50 fifths worth trying?

In addition to what I've already mentioned, another great, for about $30 is:

Jameson Irish Whiskey

[tnip23]

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Went to the liquor store yesterday, and between the Woodford Reserve and the Bulleit I couldn't decide. I let the $8 difference in price dictate, so I grabbed the bottle of Bulleit. Luckily, at the register they had a few of the 50ml bottles of Woodford so I bought 2 of them. My roommmate grabbed a fifth of Fighting ****. After an extensive tasting ceremony, I've decided I like the Bulleit better with a coke, as it's got a bit more burn. The Woodford had a sweet character, and I thought I tasted some vanilla/caramel (Although with liquor I have virtually no palate. I'm not accustomed enough to the alcohol burn yet to detect more delicate flavors like I can with cigars). I've decided that Woodford Reserve has officially become my new sipping liquor (The only one, I might add, that isn't a tequila), but I didn't like it in the Coke, as the sweetness was lost in the mix. That fighting **** is some savage stuff. It had a serious burn, which I like for mixing in a coke. Next on my try list is Knob Creek, and when I sell my books back at the end of the quarter, I'll grab a bottle of Booker's to bring in the Winter break right. This is really cool, as I've never been a huge whiskey fan, but I'm really starting to enjoy this Bourbon game. Any other recommendations for sub $50 fifths worth trying?

I really like where your palate is headed. The woodford is a bourbon i would never mix, only sip. The bulleit is not bad for sipping, but not so good i wouldn't feel bad mixing it. Keep the fighting ck for giving to people who just want to get drunk. The knob creek and bookers are excellent to sip, just add one or two ice cubes to cut the high alcohol levels. you are on yet another wonderful slope.:tu

[Ken]

That fighting **** is some savage stuff.
Fighting **** is some rough stuff and right at the same price as Beam. There's a handfull or two that are cheaper and better.

[Jdbwolverines]

Any other recommendations for sub $50 fifths worth trying?

Two cheaper bourbons that are really good for the price are Evan Williams Single Barrel and Buffalo Trace. Both can be had for under $25 a fifth. They are good enough to drink straight and still keep enough to mix if you feel like it. For a bit more ~$40, I'd recommend Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. Harder to find, but a great bourbon. Its aged 13 years, so it is a great whiskey, but still not too old were the price gets astronomical.

[Mark C]

I just cracked open a bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel 1998. I'm usually a rum drinker (this and Booker's are the only bourbon I've got), but this was a darn good bottle of booze. The nose reminded me a little of sum of my rums, was just a little sweet, very smooth (one ice cube), good combination of caramel and wood flavors. I'm a fan.

[auburnfan1980]

Knob Creek pairs best with my fascination for full-bodied maduros! :tu

Jason

[tsolomon]

I just cracked open a bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel 1998. I'm usually a rum drinker (this and Booker's are the only bourbon I've got), but this was a darn good bottle of booze. The nose reminded me a little of sum of my rums, was just a little sweet, very smooth (one ice cube), good combination of caramel and wood flavors. I'm a fan.That's good to know, I just finished a bottle of the 1997 and as soon as it's on sale, I will buy another which will probably be the 98. :D

[awsmith4]

Just picked up some Eagle Rare 10yr at the store, I can't wait to crack into it.

[BengalMan]

Here is a good list of bourbons under $40:

Four Roses Single Barrel
Eagle Rare
Woodford Reserve
Elmer T Lee
Basil Hayden
Buffalo Trace

[nozero]

Makers Mark is my current favorite, but I like these too.
Woodford Reserve
Buffalo Trace
Knob Creek
Bulliet

[awsmith4]

Here is a good list of bourbons under $40:

Four Roses Single Barrel
Eagle Rare
Woodford Reserve
Elmer T Lee
Basil Hayden
Buffalo Trace

I need to find some Elmer T and the Buffalo Trace, I would also add to that list the Russel's Reserve

[SmokinApe]

Elmer T is the stuff...

[Jdbwolverines]

Elmer T is the stuff...

Can anyone give me a quick review of the Elmer T? I've heard good stuff but never tried it. It seems to slightly harder to find around me. I do enjoy almost anything the buffalo trace distillery puts out though I have been wanting to get my hands on some.

[Savvy]

Before I left for the AF I was really starting to get into bourbon. I like Buffalo Trace probably the most out of the different one's I've tried, but I'll admit I haven't had very much. This thread is giving me some good advice in things to try once I'm finally allowed to drink again. :al Couple more weeks...

[cbsmokin]

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Had some last night over ice.

Yummy. :D

[awsmith4]

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Had some last night over ice.

Yummy. :D

Hey Craig can I come over :D

[JohnnyFlake]

Although, a few of theses are not bourbons, I found this to be interesting. I found it while surfing. It's a list of the top ten whiskey's that everyone should try!

I have had #9 and #10 and loved them both! I have not tried any of the others. Have you tried any of these?


#10 - Wild Turkey American Honey. If your throat’s burning and you’re craving something sweet, try this honey-laced bourbon from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Ashley Judd not included.

#9 - Dalwhinnie 15 years old. Scottish single malt, considered one of the “Six Classic Malts,” originating in the Highlands. Treat it respectfully or risk getting your head cut off by a Frenchman with a Japanese sword and faking a Scottish accent. (There can be only one!)

#8 - Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve. Regular Jameson on steroids, metaphorically speaking. Only 1,300 3-liter cases came out for the first vintage, which means you had an easier time getting the first copy of the last Harry Potter book.

#7 – Nikka Yoichi 20 years old. So it’s not from Ireland or Scotland. Japan’s an island, too, and in a 2003 blind taste test, this Asian single malt gave the Gaels one in the eye.

#6 - Suntory Hibiki 30 years old. Yet another entry from the Land of the Rising Sun, this whisky was declared the “World’s Best Blended Whisky” at the 2008 World Whiskies Awards. Boy, first it was cars, now it’s booze?

# 5 - Compass Box Hedonism. Winner of the 2008 “World’s Best Grain Whisky” award from Whisky Magazine. Made in Scotland by an American. Sip it respectfully, watch a Sean Connery Bond film, and chant “USA! USA!”

#4 - Glenrothes 25 years old. Another limited edition single malt, though with 2,400 bottles released upon an unsuspecting world, you may want to ask Glenrothes if they really know what “limited” means. Each bottle of this whisky contains spirits distilled in 1967, 1972, 1977, 1979, and 1980. Guess that’s what’s really going on when you save time in a bottle.

#3 - Blue Hanger 30 years old. The name has nothing to do with Joan Crawford’s closet fetishes and everything to do with an 18th century whisky lover who liked to wear blue. Gee. Suddenly all those frequent customer points seem so hollow, don’t they?

#2 - Glenfiddich 40-year-old. Only 600 bottles were filled from the casks first laid down in 1963. If you have to ask the price, you probably can’t afford it. It’s earned enough gold medals to be served to Michael Phelps.

#1 - George T. Stagg. The pride of Buffalo Trace Distillery of Frankfurt, Kentucky. You can’t go wrong with a Bluegrass state bourbon, and if you’re willing to plunk down the bucks, George T. Stagg deserves a place on your rack.

[Heatmiser]

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Had some last night over ice.

Yummy. :D

PVW20 with ice? YIKES!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

[Heatmiser]

Although, a few of theses are not bourbons, I found this to be interesting. I found it while surfing. It's a list of the top ten whiskey's that everyone should try!

I have had #9 and #10 and loved them both! I have not tried any of the others. Have you tried any of these?


#10 - Wild Turkey American Honey. If your throat’s burning and you’re craving something sweet, try this honey-laced bourbon from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Ashley Judd not included.

#9 - Dalwhinnie 15 years old. Scottish single malt, considered one of the “Six Classic Malts,” originating in the Highlands. Treat it respectfully or risk getting your head cut off by a Frenchman with a Japanese sword and faking a Scottish accent. (There can be only one!)

#8 - Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve. Regular Jameson on steroids, metaphorically speaking. Only 1,300 3-liter cases came out for the first vintage, which means you had an easier time getting the first copy of the last Harry Potter book.

#7 – Nikka Yoichi 20 years old. So it’s not from Ireland or Scotland. Japan’s an island, too, and in a 2003 blind taste test, this Asian single malt gave the Gaels one in the eye.

#6 - Suntory Hibiki 30 years old. Yet another entry from the Land of the Rising Sun, this whisky was declared the “World’s Best Blended Whisky” at the 2008 World Whiskies Awards. Boy, first it was cars, now it’s booze?

# 5 - Compass Box Hedonism. Winner of the 2008 “World’s Best Grain Whisky” award from Whisky Magazine. Made in Scotland by an American. Sip it respectfully, watch a Sean Connery Bond film, and chant “USA! USA!”

#4 - Glenrothes 25 years old. Another limited edition single malt, though with 2,400 bottles released upon an unsuspecting world, you may want to ask Glenrothes if they really know what “limited” means. Each bottle of this whisky contains spirits distilled in 1967, 1972, 1977, 1979, and 1980. Guess that’s what’s really going on when you save time in a bottle.

#3 - Blue Hanger 30 years old. The name has nothing to do with Joan Crawford’s closet fetishes and everything to do with an 18th century whisky lover who liked to wear blue. Gee. Suddenly all those frequent customer points seem so hollow, don’t they?

#2 - Glenfiddich 40-year-old. Only 600 bottles were filled from the casks first laid down in 1963. If you have to ask the price, you probably can’t afford it. It’s earned enough gold medals to be served to Michael Phelps.

#1 - George T. Stagg. The pride of Buffalo Trace Distillery of Frankfurt, Kentucky. You can’t go wrong with a Bluegrass state bourbon, and if you’re willing to plunk down the bucks, George T. Stagg deserves a place on your rack.

Not sure how this list wass put together as it is all over the map. The Dalwhinnie 15 is definitely good but there are plenty of other scotch whiskies at the same price point I would choose over this one. The Compass Box Hedonism is very good and worthy of trying. I don't think it is worthy of the asking price but definitely something interesting to try. The George T Stagg is an exceptional bourbon and one of my favorites. Each year Buffalo Trace releases a new George T Stagg around this time of the year. The sell quick so go buy NOW! It is straight from the barrel, unfiltered (YUMMY) and hovers around 140 proof depending on the year. Others that BT release each year are William Larue Weller (wheated bourbon = YUMMY) and Thomas Handy (straight rye, barrel proof & unfiltered = REAL YUMMY). I would buy all three of these for sure!!!

[cbsmokin]

Hey Craig can I come over :D

Always welcome, bring your Zaya.

PVW20 with ice? YIKES!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

I just can't do it straight.

[glassjapan]

PVW20 with ice? YIKES!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Gotta admit i was thinking the same. :r

Now Stagg, that stuff i'll use a couple drops of spring water or cube. lol

[cbsmokin]

Gotta admit i was thinking the same. :r

Now Stagg, that stuff i'll use a couple drops of spring water or cube. lol

Get as mad as you want, but I am at it again tonight. :al Hey, at least I don't cut my churhill's in half.

[newcigarz]

Neat, neat, neat. That is all. :D

[MithShrike]

For the price I really enjoyed Old Forester. Not bad at all and only a little over $25.

[novasurf]

Now Stagg, that stuff i'll use a couple drops of spring water or cube. Uncut. Unfiltered. C'mon man....no ice. :ss

[Mr.Maduro]

I was able to grab 4 out of the 5 bottles from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (2008) yesterday. The only one I didn't get was the William Laurie Weller. I'll check back with my shop today and the rest of the week to see if it comes in.

[newcigarz]

I was able to grab 4 out of the 5 bottles from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (2008) yesterday. The only one I didn't get was the William Laurie Weller. I'll check back with my shop today and the rest of the week to see if it comes in.

NIce!

[gvarsity]

Two cheaper bourbons that are really good for the price are Evan Williams Single Barrel and Buffalo Trace. Both can be had for under $25 a fifth. They are good enough to drink straight and still keep enough to mix if you feel like it. For a bit more ~$40, I'd recommend Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. Harder to find, but a great bourbon. Its aged 13 years, so it is a great whiskey, but still not too old were the price gets astronomical.

I'm with you and would add Eagle Rare are all great reasonably priced bourbons. I would add for mixing I keep a regular bottle of Evan Williams around. Best Bourbon and Coke I know of. Even better than using the Single Barrel partly because the EWSB & Coke gets to sweet and the nuances are lost anyway. Save the 6-7 bucks and mix the regular. We used take EW in a flask and mix it with & Coke at Hockey games. ahh I need season tickets again. I digress.

[JohnnyFlake]

There is one that I've hesitated to mention, as it is not available in the USA. However, it is excellent, very reasonably priced. A BOTL that I was trading with and did a couple of buys for from Canada, picked up a bottle for me, as well as a bottle of "Havana Club 7". It's a 10 yo "Alberta Springs". At 40%/80 proof, it's a very smooth, very complex, easy going bourbon, and has distinct honey nuances. In fact, I am almost done with my second bottle, and I no longer have the contact that I had. I hope to make a connection with another BOTL from Canada, for a trade, etc.

[perogee]

HHHMMMM, I have seen the 7 on the shelves, but have never tried it. I will have to look the next time I am in the store and perhaps try a bottle.
So far, I have not tried that many bourbons (considering most go $40 plus up here), but my favorite is Buffalo Trace.

[perogee]

And Alberta Springs is the bar standard around these parts :). We tend to go for the Crown Royal if we want something a little higher end for the ol' rye and coke (at least in my little corner of the woods)[and I guess it is technically not a bourbon, it is a rye]

[JohnnyFlake]

HHHMMMM, I have seen the 7 on the shelves, but have never tried it. I will have to look the next time I am in the store and perhaps try a bottle.
So far, I have not tried that many bourbons (considering most go $40 plus up here), but my favorite is Buffalo Trace.

Remember now, the Havana Club 7 is a Rum, not a bourbon! I've heard and read many good thing about the 7, however, for me, it's not very impressive.

[JohnnyFlake]

And Alberta Springs is the bar standard around these parts :). We tend to go for the Crown Royal if we want something a little higher end for the ol' rye and coke (at least in my little corner of the woods)[and I guess it is technically not a bourbon, it is a rye]

Well, I'll tell ya, at least for me, I much prefer Aberta Springs 10 over the standard Crown Royal anytime. Of course, everyone's taste is different. BTW, are there any other, longer aged, versions of Alberta Springs?

[MithShrike]

Anyone have Stagg in their area? I wasn't able to get any this season. :(

[Heatmiser]

Anyone have Stagg in their area? I wasn't able to get any this season. :(

Did you check Sportsmans in Scottsdale? They usually get some. Last year I got mine at the BevMo in Mesa by the Bass Pro Shops store. Maybe check there if you haven't already. Good luck!

[perogee]

Well, I'll tell ya, at least for me, I much prefer Aberta Springs 10 over the standard Crown Royal anytime. Of course, everyone's taste is different. BTW, are there any other, longer aged, versions of Alberta Springs?

I have heard that they have done a 25yr in the past, but have not personally seen any. Definitely something to keep an eye open for.

[BengalMan]

Mith, I can get some Stagg, how many bottles do you want? It's about $68 and change up here in Michigan. PM sent.

[Scottw]

I'm with you and would add Eagle Rare are all great reasonably priced bourbons. I would add for mixing I keep a regular bottle of Evan Williams around. Best Bourbon and Coke I know of. Even
better than using the Single Barrel partly because the EWSB & Coke gets to sweet and the nuances are lost anyway. Save the 6-7 bucks and mix the regular. We used take EW in a flask and mix it with & Coke at Hockey games. ahh I need season tickets again. I digress.


I agree 100 . I can get a fifth of black label EW for $11. It makes a fne Boubon and coke. The EWSB ( I am enjoying one right now) is great on its own.

Did you also know tat in 1964 when LBJ was in office, Bourbon was declared " A distinctive prodct of the US" and was recognized by Congress as "America's Native Spirit".

[gabebdog1]

cosco gots a 3 pack for the holidays booker,bakers ,bayzel haydens for 89.99

[Scottw]

cosco gots a 3 pack for the holidays booker,bakers ,bayzel haydens for 89.99

Not bad, all 750 ml bottles?

[Jdbwolverines]

I'm with you and would add Eagle Rare are all great reasonably priced bourbons. I would add for mixing I keep a regular bottle of Evan Williams around. Best Bourbon and Coke I know of. Even better than using the Single Barrel partly because the EWSB & Coke gets to sweet and the nuances are lost anyway. Save the 6-7 bucks and mix the regular. We used take EW in a flask and mix it with & Coke at Hockey games. ahh I need season tickets again. I digress.

Black Label EW is great for mixing, but I would say Rebel Yell is even better. Better than regular EW and just as cheap or even cheaper. Just harder to find, especially in areas of the country where hockey is played.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/forum/DBvd.php?id=142&task=displaybottling
us bourbon men must stick together ;)

awesome info on this site-

[tech-ninja]

Great thread. This led me to go to my local place and they had three of the Buffalo Trace Antique edition. I got the George Stagg. Got home. That stuff is 141 proof!!! Tastes good though.

Thinking heavily about swinging by tomorrow and picking up the other two kinds.

I paid $50 bucks for mine. Is that about right?

They had the RVW 20 year for $100. didn't get that though

[Heatmiser]

I paid $50 bucks for mine. Is that about right?

They had the RVW 20 year for $100. didn't get that though

$50 is a great price for any of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bottles. Go get the William Larue Weller and the Thomas Handy rye if they still have them. These 3 are must haves. Each is straight from the barrel, barrel proof and unfiltered.

Pass on the Pappy Van Winle 20. $100 isn't that great of a price and you are better off buying the Pappy 15 year. The 20 is over-oaked (to long in the barrel) in my opinion. Just my :2

[BengalMan]

$50 is actually about $15 or so less than MSRP. That's pretty impressive. The Rip 20 is some good stuff, but the 15 is also good, and like Heat said, cheaper.

What other bottles of the AC did they have?

[tech-ninja]

$50 is a great price for any of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bottles. Go get the William Larue Weller and the Thomas Handy rye if they still have them. These 3 are must haves. Each is straight from the barrel, barrel proof and unfiltered.

Pass on the Pappy Van Winle 20. $100 isn't that great of a price and you are better off buying the Pappy 15 year. The 20 is over-oaked (to long in the barrel) in my opinion. Just my :2
Thanks, they said they were out of the pvw 15, but had the.... 12?

I'll probably pick up the other buffalo trace's tomorrow. :D

$50 is actually about $15 or so less than MSRP. That's pretty impressive. The Rip 20 is some good stuff, but the 15 is also good, and like Heat said, cheaper.

What other bottles of the AC did they have?
When I was there they had 2 bottles of stagg, 3 bottles of one that was a rye, and 3 bottles of another one I don't remember. I picked up one of the stagg's.

Thanks for the input guys!

[Mikey202]

Any comments on Four Roses... ordered some and it will be here on Monday.

[Jdbwolverines]

Great thread. This led me to go to my local place and they had three of the Buffalo Trace Antique edition. I got the George Stagg. Got home. That stuff is 141 proof!!! Tastes good though.

Thinking heavily about swinging by tomorrow and picking up the other two kinds.

I paid $50 bucks for mine. Is that about right?

They had the RVW 20 year for $100. didn't get that though

$50 is a great price for the Stagg. I've never seen it under $75 a bottle and it is often over $100. At that price its pry worth buying all that they have. Either drink em yourself, or give em away as gifts. I'm sure most on here will agree, a fine bottle of bourbon makes a great present.

[JohnnyFlake]

Any comments on Four Roses... ordered some and it will be here on Monday.

I happen to like the standard 80 proof Four Roses, from time to time. For me, it's a very light whiskey or Bourbon, that's far too easy to drink! It offers distinct nuances of honey and a consistent light spiciness. It's very drinkable! The Four Roses Single Barrel 86 proof and the 15yo 104 proof Barrel Strength are much different!

[tech-ninja]

Others that BT release each year are William Larue Weller (wheated bourbon = YUMMY) and Thomas Handy (straight rye, barrel proof & unfiltered = REAL YUMMY). I would buy all three of these for sure!!!

Go get the William Larue Weller and the Thomas Handy rye if they still have them. These 3 are must haves. Each is straight from the barrel, barrel proof and unfiltered.

Thanks for the tip! These were the other two they had and I got a bottle of each. :tu

[BengalMan]

Any comments on Four Roses... ordered some and it will be here on Monday.

Four Roses is good stuff. What did you order? Their single barrel is top notch for about $30. I absolutely love their latest LE which is the Mariage. A phenomenal bourbon. The 120th didn't do much for me, going to crack open my 40th here soon and see how that is.

You will get a lot of cinnamon and spice with Four Roses, more cinnamon than almost any other bourbon. It's almost like a dessert drink. Very good.

[Mikey202]

Four Roses is good stuff. What did you order? Their single barrel is top notch for about $30. I absolutely love their latest LE which is the Mariage. A phenomenal bourbon. The 120th didn't do much for me, going to crack open my 40th here soon and see how that is.

You will get a lot of cinnamon and spice with Four Roses, more cinnamon than almost any other bourbon. It's almost like a dessert drink. Very good.

I ordered 2 gift packs for $36 a piece....went to get them and they were back ordered:mad: I think they are the Small Batch bottles.

[tech-ninja]

A vendor of mine sent me a bottle of Jefferson Reserve 15 yr. Got it today. Pretty good. Anybody else ever had it?

[BengalMan]

Can't say that I have.

[BengalMan]

Bump because I love bourbon. :) Had a few glasses of Elmer T Lee from the decanter last night. Love this stuff.

[Heatmiser]

Had a few glasses of Elmer T Lee from the decanter last night. Love this stuff.

Yummmmmmmmmmmm! Good stuff!

[Ken]

Guys, I'm bringing Kentucky Vintage back up. They actually have some higher end bottles though this does the trick. Along with all the flavors we like to talk about, you can actually taste the recipe of this bourbon. Two other guy that were over for poker took a liking to the Ky Vin, too. Goes down easy and not bad on the wallet as well.

http://www.thedrinkshop.com/images/products/main/2882/2882.jpg

[MadAl]

A vendor of mine sent me a bottle of Jefferson Reserve 15 yr. Got it today. Pretty good. Anybody else ever had it?

I have, I have! I like it, it's similar to Woodford, but a little edgier

[newcigarz]

Stagg came in today. One bottle @ 141.8 one @ 144.8

Click for a bigger pic.

http://www.fototime.com/15BCEAF1C224FB8/standard.jpg (http://www.fototime.com/15BCEAF1C224FB8/orig.jpg)

[JohnnyFlake]

Stagg came in today. One bottle @ 141.8 one @ 144.8

Click for a bigger pic.

http://www.fototime.com/15BCEAF1C224FB8/standard.jpg (http://www.fototime.com/15BCEAF1C224FB8/orig.jpg)

I want one, and I want it NOW!!!

[newcigarz]

I want one, and I want it NOW!!!

:gl

[BengalMan]

Stagg came in today. One bottle @ 141.8 one @ 144.8

Click for a bigger pic.

http://www.fototime.com/15BCEAF1C224FB8/standard.jpg (http://www.fototime.com/15BCEAF1C224FB8/orig.jpg)

The 144 is from last year, the 141 is from this year.

[dunng]

Nothing fancy here, just a few to choose from...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/dunng/DSC03354.jpg

[newcigarz]

The 144 is from last year, the 141 is from this year.

Which is very interesting because my store told me there was no '07 to be had and then one shows up.

[Savvy]

Finishing off a bottle of Bulliet that I had. I missed this stuff...

Back to the bourbon world for the next two weeks as I'm home for exodus...then back to drinking shitty beer on base...

[dunng]

Finishing off a bottle of Bulliet that I had. I missed this stuff...
I just found one I had forgotten about! :D

[newcigarz]

Eagle Rare 17 Fall 2008 edition

http://www.fototime.com/48D0C7F43935FBC/standard.jpg

[Mr.Maduro]

Eagle Rare 17 Fall 2008 edition

http://www.fototime.com/48D0C7F43935FBC/standard.jpg

Well..... are you going to just leave us hanging here??? ;)

How is it? I haven't cracked any of my '08s yet. I have to finish off some stock first before cycling (sneaking) new bottles home!

I get a ton of bottles every year for the holidays, but its usually stuff I don't drink much of (like Vodka or wine) and I can't even exchange them because of some State law forbidding returns of alcohol products... :fl

Too bad because I would trade them in for nothin' but bourbon! :al

[Savvy]

Picked up a bottle of Four Roses the other day...thanks a lot thread contributors.

I have that and my bottle of Buffalo Trace to get through now over the holidays. Looking like its going to shape up to be a good one :al

[newcigarz]

Well..... are you going to just leave us hanging here??? ;)



I just got it today Patrick, but I think I will open these other bottles that I also got today first.
If you have not picked this up yet I highly recommend you do. It is IMHO the best value on the market today. At @ $14.99/bottle it tastes better than a lot of more expensive products.

Rittenhouse Rye - Bottled in Bond

http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/product_new.asp?pID=32192

http://www.fototime.com/1E471DDEEFA78A6/standard.jpg


A little info about Bottled in Bond:

To be labeled as "Bottled-in-Bond" or "Bonded," the whiskey must be straight whiskey that is the product of one distillation season and one distiller at one distillery. It must have been stored (i.e., aged) in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years and bottled at 100 (U.S.) proof (50% alcohol by volume). The bottled product's label must identify the distillery (by DSP number) where it was distilled and, if different, where it was bottled.

[BengalMan]

Rittenhouse Rye is some very good stuff, and like you said, for the price, is VERY HARD to beat.

[Mr.Maduro]

At a friend's yesterday, I tried Four Roses Single Barrell as well as Old Forester's Birthday Batch 2007. The Four Roses was ok, but I'll be searching out a bottle of Old Foresters!!:tu

[Cyclone]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n150/cbnat/VAN5.jpg

Had some last night over ice.

Yummy. :D

I really HATE that you live so far away... :D

[Mr.Maduro]

I thought other bourbon lovers would enjoy this as much as I did....

Bourbon's Beauty: An ode to a distinctly American drink
(Newsweek)--In light of the recent 75th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition, it seems appropriate-and not just a little necessary, since we are also in the midst of an especially fraught holiday season-to meditate on America's great contribution to the world of spirits, bourbon whiskey. First produced in the late 18th century in the "Old Bourbon" region of Kentucky, bourbon was recognized in 1964 as "a distinct product of America" by Congress, which also laid out the "Federal Standards of Identity." It must be made of a grain mixture that is at least 51 percent corn, distilled in America at less than 160 proof with nothing added but water, and aged for a minimum of two years in new, charred-oak barrels.
George Washington distilled bourbon at Mount Vernon, Abraham Lincoln's father was a seasonal distillery hand, and Lincoln's General-in-Chief, Ulysses S. Grant, was a dedicated consumer of bourbon.
The novelist Walker Percy wrote an oft-reprinted essay in praise of the stuff, but he was no connoisseur, since, like me, he spent the bulk of his early life in Mississippi, which remained dry until 1966.
Consequently, we were able to avail ourselves only of the brands the local bootlegger had on offer, which, in the case of bourbon, was generally Old Crow- a favorite of Grant, Mark Twain, and our postman, for whom my mother left a bottle in the mailbox every Christmas.
Percy preferred Early Times-in his "Love in the Ruins," the protagonist holes up in an abandoned Howard Johnson's with 15 cases of it, along with three good-looking women and the world's great books-mainly, he said, because at 80 proof he could drink more of it. Percy would likely be amused at today's profusion of artisanal-style "small batch" bourbons, brands like Blanton's Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve, and Eagle Rare. Crafted by "master distillers," they recall bourbon's heyday at the opening of the 20th century, when almost 200 hundred brands of straight bourbon, each with very distinct characteristics, vied for drinkers' approval.
Bourbon's individuality comes from the quality of the oak barrels in which it is aged and the environment in which they are stored, as well as the length of aging and final strength. The resulting range of nuances can be so varied that a tasting vocabulary not unlike that which is ordinarily reserved for fine wine is often used to describe them. Percy happily settled for "the little explosion of Kentucky U.S.A. sunshine in the cavity of the nasophayrnx," but were he alive to drink, say, a 16-year-old A.H.
Hirsh Reserve, he might have also detected, as one critic did, "smoky, floral aromas" and flavors of "fruit and chocolate." Likewise, Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1998 is said to boast aromas of "brown banana, cloves, and glove leather," while 12-year-old W.L. Weller has a "complex and toasty palate" and a "sweet and okay" finish.
A life-long Scotch drinker, I have never shared the tendency of my fellow Southerners toward American whiskey (Percy said drinking Scotch was like looking at a picture of Noel Coward; Faulkner said if forced to choose between Scotch and nothing, he'd take Scotch). But some of the small batch brands have finally made me a believer, and I'm not alone: since 2002, sales of super-premium bourbons (those costing more than $30) have risen by more than 60 percent. My favorite, 20-year-old Pappy van Winkle's Family Reserve, is as suave and rich as a fine brandy-and, at about $100, as expensive. But for less than half the money, I am also happy to sip, neat or on the rocks, Knob Creek or Basil Hayden's-both Jim Beam brands. (I think the real reason I abjured bourbon for so long was that so many drinkers of my generation inevitably mixed it with Coke.)
Though I have come late to drinking bourbon, I have long understood the benefits of cooking with it. Bourbon balls (a mixture of crushed vanilla wafers, chopped pecans, corn syrup, bourbon, powdered sugar, and sometimes cocoa) are a traditional Christmas treat, and my mother always puts a healthy dose of bourbon in her holiday charlotte russe. My friend Robert Carter at Charleston's Peninsula Grill features bourbon-grilled shrimp with creamed-corn sauce, Hoppin John and green-onion hushpuppies on his menu, and at Birmingham's excellent Hot and Hot Fish Club, Chris and Idie Hastings offer up a sublime toddy made with fig-infused bourbon over ice and garnished with a bourbon-soaked fig.
In these trying times, bourbon, with or without the fig, is a wholly American and appropriate indulgence. Percy would approve. Dr. Tom More, his character who took refuge with the Early Times, was doing so because in the "dread latter days of the old violent beloved U.S.A.", pure "wickedness" abounded in "high places" and all hell had broken loose; he was anticipating nothing less than the end of the world. If that scenario sounds scarily familiar, take heart. At the novel's end, not only is the world still in tact, but More has married the best of the three women and is outside on his patio, merrily barbecuing a turkey on Christmas Eve. His accompaniments are the songs of Sinatra and several restorative shots of bourbon. There are worse remedies.

[tech-ninja]

At a friend's yesterday, I tried Four Roses Single Barrell as well as Old Forester's Birthday Batch 2007. The Four Roses was ok, but I'll be searching out a bottle of Old Foresters!!:tu

I got some Four Roses Small Batch for Christmas. Good stuff. Paired very nicely with an 80's ERDM Lonsdale.

I will have to try out the Foresters. :tu

[Mr.Maduro]

Picked up 2 new ones....

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/weller107.jpg

and

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/vanwink12.jpg

I'm having the Old Weller Antique Original 107 Brand and I got to say its the best $22. bourbon I've ever had! What a bargain! The Van Winkle 12 year is actually harder to find that the 20 or 23 year, because its like 1/2 the price of the 20.

BTW... my local shop still has 2 - 2008 George T. Staggs and 1 - 2008 Eagle Rare. They're going for around $75 each +tax.

[JohnnyFlake]

I thought I'd post a picture of the bottles of Bourbon/Whiskey that I have on hand for sipping when I enjoy my cigars and pipes! May be a few others will do the same.

[Scottw]

Eagle Rare 17 Fall 2008 edition

http://www.fototime.com/48D0C7F43935FBC/standard.jpg

YUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!! How is it?

[Scottw]

I thought I'd post a picture of the bottles of Bourbon/Whiskey that I have on hand for sipping when I enjoy my cigars and pipes! May be a few others will do the same.

I found 1 bottle of that Old Fitz at some hole in the wall last winter. When I finished it, i went back for more and they were out. Ihave not seen it since. Are they still producing this?

[Ken]

Old Fitzgerald is still produced unless something recently changed. I couldn't image that brand being discontinued.

[JohnnyFlake]

I found 1 bottle of that Old Fitz at some hole in the wall last winter. When I finished it, i went back for more and they were out. Ihave not seen it since. Are they still producing this?

That old Fitz 12yo is some very good stuff. I reach for it often!

[newcigarz]

YUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!! How is it?

Sorry 17 is below the legal age of consent. I'm waiting until this bottle is 18 :r

[CoroHo]

I'm not much of a bourbon guy but I really like George Dickel Barrel Select. Wow.

[BengalMan]

I think I'm going to go with some Sazerac Rye tonight. The Party Source has a special barrel select version of it that is very good.

[floydp]

Its nice to see so many folks at CA that find enjoyment in some of this life's best value and quality products. "Bourbon". When sitting back and enjoying a cigar with friends I find myself pouring Gentlemen Jack in my glass more than anything else. Its not the best by any means but I simply love the smoothness of it.

Like everything else we all have our favorites. Rare Breed,Buf Trace, Knob Creek,Elijah Craig,EW single barrel among others are staples in these parts. Booker's and Pappy 15 year old when I got the dough for em.

A toast to yens bourbon hoes.

[awsmith4]

Its nice to see so many folks at CA that find enjoyment in some of this life's best value and quality products. "Bourbon". When sitting back and enjoying a cigar with friends I find myself pouring Gentlemen Jack in my glass more than anything else. Its not the best by any means but I simply love the smoothness of it.

Like everything else we all have our favorites. Rare Breed,Buf Trace, Knob Creek,Elijah Craig,EW single barrel among others are staples in these parts. Booker's and Pappy 15 year old when I got the dough for em.

A toast to yens bourbon hoes.

And a toast to you!


I have noticed a few people mention Elijah Craig, I will have to put it on the list for next run

[floydp]

And a toast to you!


I have noticed a few people mention Elijah Craig, I will have to put it on the list for next run

Don't think you'll be sorry. 12 year old bourbon at a great price.

[AngryBill]

Gotta love this years batch of Stagg. 144.8 proof.

[JohnnyFlake]

Gotta love this years batch of Stagg. 144.8 proof.

Now that's got to be an ass-kicker!!!

That's getting close to the maximum legal limit, for human consumption, which I believe is 160 proof!

[BengalMan]

Now that's got to be an ass-kicker!!!

That's getting close to the maximum legal limit, for human consumption, which I believe is 160 proof!

Nah, Everclear is 192 proof. We used to use 11 bottles per trash can of harry buffalo in college. :)

[AngryBill]

But the Stagg Barrel Select is very smooth. Haven't had the '08 yet, but love the '07 which was 144.4 (at work, so not sure)

[newcigarz]

Gotta love this years batch of Stagg. 144.8 proof.

* 2002: 137.6 proof/68.8% ABV
* 2003 142.7 proof/71.35% ABV
* 2004: 129 proof/64.5% ABV
* Spring 2005 Lot A: Kentucky release, 130.9 proof/65.45% ABV
* Spring 2005 Lot B: non-Kentucky release, 131.8 proof/65.9% ABV
* Fall 2005 141.2 proof/70.6% ABV
* 2006 140.6 proof/70.3% ABV
* 2007 144.8 proof/72.4% ABV
* 2008: 141.8/70.9% ABV

[BengalMan]

Wow, went to 10 liquor stores in KY this week, and not a single one had Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond, much less any Rittenhouse at all. Very unfortunate for me....

[Mr.Maduro]

I cracked this one open last night. Really nice presentation commemorating the end of prohibition. The bourbon was decent, nothing to go crazy over. But a pretty cool set nonetheless. Pretty hard to find around these parts, but there's always eBay ;) The Old Forester Birthday Batch is a way better bourbon if you can find that one.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/forester.jpg


-Old Forester Bourbon 75th Anniversary Gift Set
-375 ml Bottle -100 Proof
This Gift set Commemorates the 75th Year anniversary of the repeal of prohibition. The bottle is a copy of the original bottle sold before prohibition, when George Garvin Brown made it available in glass bottles before Prohibition.
When Prohibition took effect in 1920, George was ready. Old Forester applied for and was granted a government license to continue distributing whisky for medicinal purpose-one of only six whiskies to receive this special dispensation.
December 5, 2008 marks the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition.
The set includes :
375 ml bottle of whiskey
Etched Bourbon Glass
Copy of the Amendment to the Constitution which repealed the sale of Alcohol in the United States
It also tells you how to Register your Personal Bottle of Old Forester

[Mikey202]

You have some good taste! I just picked up this bottle of Willett's! It’s extremely well balanced and smooth.

I recommend trying it sometime!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/willett.jpg

I just picked me up a bottle of this last night. It is really good. I'm not real good yet on describing tasting notes yet , it was smooth.

[Ken]

Don't think you'll be sorry. 12 year old bourbon at a great price.
EC is a great bargain.

Wow, went to 10 liquor stores in KY this week, and not a single one had Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond, much less any Rittenhouse at all. Very unfortunate for me....
did you make it to a Liquor Barn? Regular stores would be packed with Bourbon itself, so they can not carry a large variety. Now if LB did not have it on the shelf I'd be shocked. I'll try to make it out and see if they're there.

[BengalMan]

EC is a great bargain.


did you make it to a Liquor Barn? Regular stores would be packed with Bourbon itself, so they can not carry a large variety. Now if LB did not have it on the shelf I'd be shocked. I'll try to make it out and see if they're there.

Actually went to all the Liquor Barn's as they are a big account of mine, none of em have it. If you happen to come across any of these bottles, pick me up like 3 of them (they're only like $13). I struck out all over KY.

[newcigarz]

Wow, went to 10 liquor stores in KY this week, and not a single one had Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond, much less any Rittenhouse at all. Very unfortunate for me....

Too bad SV still has it but they don't ship to KY.


http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/product_new.asp?pID=32192

[BengalMan]

Too bad SV still has it but they don't ship to KY.


http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/product_new.asp?pID=32192

I live in Ohio. I saw that they had it a while back, but figured I could find it locally instead of having to pay the price of almost a bottle and a half to ship them.

[Parshooter]

BengalMan, I assume Rittenhouse is not available in Ohio. Here you go, but again, you'll have to pay shipping
http://www.hitimewine.net/istar.asp?a=3&dept=01&class=07&subclass=01&sortby=&numperpage=30&pos=120

[Nick]

Been Drinking Jim Beam Black. It's a good POOR man's bourbon.

[JohnnyFlake]

Been Drinking Jim Beam Black. It's a good POOR man's bourbon.

If you think that stuff is good, and at a fair price, you need to try Jim Beam Straight Rye and/or Four Roses straight bourbon. IMHO, they are far better and at the same basic prices!

[Nick]

Jim Beam Straight Rye is the White Label right. I will definitely try the Four Roses.

[awsmith4]

Jim Beam Straight Rye is the White Label right. I will definitely try the Four Roses.

I believe its the yellow label, but i may be wrong

[Parshooter]

I believe its the yellow label, but i may be wrong

The rye is yellow label. The white label is the cheap-****. Don't know how much Beam costs, but for only about $24, you should try Bulleit.

[JohnnyFlake]

Jim Beam Straight Rye is the White Label right. I will definitely try the Four Roses.

No, Jim Beam Straight Rye, is the Yellow Label, and of course it says "Straight Rye" on the label. Four Roses is a truly great, very drinkable Whiskey, which is very much underrated!

[Nick]

The yellow label is the one I wanted to try also but I couldn't find any and I didn't feel like going to bevmo. I'll try it next time.

[BengalMan]

Anyone in the Mid-West planning on going to Whiskey Fest in Chicago on April 1st? Going to be a helluva time, I'm definitely looking forward to it! It'd be nice to meet up with a couple inmates to drink and smoke all day and night.

[Scottw]

Its nice to see so many folks at CA that find enjoyment in some of this life's best value and quality products. "Bourbon". When sitting back and enjoying a cigar with friends I find myself pouring Gentlemen Jack in my glass more than anything else. Its not the best by any means but I simply love the smoothness of it.

Like everything else we all have our favorites. Rare Breed,Buf Trace, Knob Creek,Elijah Craig,EW single barrel among others are staples in these parts. Booker's and Pappy 15 year old when I got the dough for em.

A toast to yens bourbon hoes.

EW Single Barrel is a staple for me in the liquor cabinet. If there are any BOTL's local to the NY/NJ area who truly love whisky, got www.whiskyguild.com and go to the link for the whisky classic. My friend Jeff has been doing this for years and it is a great time. i have no affiliaton with this club excet for being a member and receive no compensation from it just so everyone knows. It is an outstanding time.

[cbsmokin]

I joined a Bourbon forum, others have been mentioned, but not this one.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/index.php

[cbsmokin]

I really HATE that you live so far away... :D

I can send you the empty bottle. I finished it over the weekend. Liquor store was out as well. I have to keep looking.

[newcigarz]

Just picked up another bottle of Stagg.

It is so strong, but dangerously drinkable.

[BengalMan]

Stagg is great stuff. Ice cube or two and your good to go. Just don't drink too much, bad things can happen that you don't remember, trust me.

[awsmith4]

While I was in SC on Tuesday I found Buffalo Trace at the store. We can't get it here in GA so I was pumped. I really enjoyed it and now i'm gonna have to drive back and get more :D

[newcigarz]

While I was in SC on Tuesday I found Buffalo Trace at the store. We can't get it here in GA so I was pumped. I really enjoyed it and now i'm gonna have to drive back and get more :D

Buffalo Trace is great Bourbon.

[tech-ninja]

While I was in SC on Tuesday I found Buffalo Trace at the store. We can't get it here in GA so I was pumped. I really enjoyed it and now i'm gonna have to drive back and get more :D

I still have your Stagg, bud. Sorry I can't get down to colo on Tuesday's. Where did you get the BT? The Green's on Piney Grove has a great selection of stuff.

[ir13]

I still have your Stagg, bud. Sorry I can't get down to colo on Tuesday's. Where did you get the BT? The Green's on Piney Grove has a great selection of stuff.

He picked it up at Sam's Fine Wine & Spirits in Lexington.

[awsmith4]

I still have your Stagg, bud. Sorry I can't get down to colo on Tuesday's. Where did you get the BT? The Green's on Piney Grove has a great selection of stuff.

No problem at all Stewart its almost as long a drive for you to colo as me. We'll meet up soon, plus it gives me an excuse to herf :tu

[tech-ninja]

No problem at all Stewart its almost as long a drive for you to colo as me. We'll meet up soon, plus it gives me an excuse to herf :tu

I hear that!! :ss :ss

[Powers]

i've been known to shake Jim Beam's hand on more than one occasion

[Jimbo14]

Favorite Bourbon?

Makers Mark and Jim Beam Black

Favorite Whiskey all togeather? Thats easy.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2686173150_b0a2d47554.jpg?v=0

[awsmith4]

I picked up some Elijah Craig 12 today and I am more than pleased, thanks to all that suggested it :tu

Between this and the Buffalo Trace I have found 2 new for my regular rotation, it has been a great bourbon week!

[JohnnyFlake]

For those of you that may be interested, I had put together a listing of what I considered Good/Great Whiskey, at very reasonable pricing. ($25 or less, and $15 or less). I did this about seven or eight months ago, so I believe the pricing is still accurate. Of course, this list is based on my humble opinions! I have, at one time or another, tasted ever one on this list!

This mark *, after a listing, designates a personal favorite:

Great Rye for under $25 a bottle:
Wild Turkey Rye 50.5*

Good Rye for under $15 a bottle:
Jim Beam Rye*
Old Overholt Rye

Great Whiskey for under $25 a bottle:
Maker's Mark Bourbon*
Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon 100 proof*
Old Grand Dad Bourbon 114 proof
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Wild Turkey Bourbon 101 proof
Canadian Club Reserve 10 Year Old Blended Canadian
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old Blended Canadian
W. L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon
W. L. Weller 7 Year Old Bourbon
Four Roses Bourbon, Small Batch*
Crown Royal Canadian Blended
Jameson Irish whiskey
Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Power & Son - Irish whiskey*

Great Whiskey for under $15 a bottle:
Old Fitzgerald Bourbon 100 proof*
Old Fitzgerald 1849 Bourbon 90 proof
Old Forester Bourbon 86 proof – America’s very first bourbon!*
Old Grand Dad Bourbon 86 proof
Jim Beam Choice 5 Year Old Bourbon*
Jim Beam White Label 4 Year Old Bourbon

Good Whiskey for under $15 a bottle:
Early Times Kentucky Whiskey*
Seagrams VO Canadian Blended
Canadian Club 6 Year Old 100 Proof
Pendleton Canadian Blended

[DavenportESQ]

hey guys im new to the Bourbon world. But Stew (tech ninja) got me hooked. I have some recent purchases Four Roses Small Batch, and Basil Haydens. BH is my favorite thus far

[newcigarz]

hey guys im new to the Bourbon world. But Stew (tech ninja) got me hooked. I have some recent purchases Four Roses Small Batch, and Basil Haydens. BH is my favorite thus far

BH is a good one.

[BengalMan]

hey guys im new to the Bourbon world. But Stew (tech ninja) got me hooked. I have some recent purchases Four Roses Small Batch, and Basil Haydens. BH is my favorite thus far

Two good choices. Also check out Elmer T Lee, Eagle Rare, and Buffalo Trace. All great bourbons at a reasonable price.

[JohnnyFlake]

I have decided to clean out some of my Bourbon Stash, as I will never be able to dink them all in my life time, and I am always looking to try, new to me, Bourbons & Whiskey as well!

I have the following for sale, and will be posting more from time to time. PM me if you have any interest.

I’ll be happy to post additional pictures if requested.

Jim Beam 10yo Kentucky Straight Bourbon/Whiskey – 750ml, 40% alc/vol, 80 proof.

This is a Collector Decanter, featuring a reproduction of a painting by J. Lockhart. They are impossible to find in any retail setting. I believe these were produced in the 1970’s. This bottle is in mint condition and is sealed, never opened.

It’s almost impossible to find any reviews on this 10yo Jim Beam, as it was only used in their various Collectible Decanter Series. All I can say, is that it is far superior to the standard Jim Beam and even the 5yo Jim Beam. I have been through two of these over the years and as I recall, the flavor profile is distinctly that of dark fruits, apricot & raisins, just like fruitcake!

My price is $35.00 plus $15 for insured S&H, via USPS, within the Con. USA.

Early Times Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky – 750ml, 43% alc/vol, 86 proof.

This is a Collector’s Bicentennial Limited Edition 1776-1976 Decanter, dedicated to the state of Illinois. They were very limited and are now impossible to find in any retail setting. These were produced in 1975, in preparation for the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration. This bottle is in mint condition and is sealed, never opened.

My price is $35.00 plus $15.00 for insured S&H, via USPS, within the Con. USA.

Seagram’s Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whiskey – 750ml, 40% alc/vol, 80 proof.

When this was my go to whisky, many years ago, I purchased several cases for my cellar. The tax stamp is dated 1969. This bottle is in mint condition and is sealed, never opened. Little needs to be said about how great a whiskey this is. Of course taste is very subjective, and if you are not a fan, that’s understandable, however, this is truly an amazing whiskey, at a truly reasonable price. This bottle is over 40 year old.

My price is $50.00 plus $15.00 for insured S&H, via USPS, within the Con. USA.

[AngryBill]

Just found 2 more bottles of Stagg ... 07 and 08.. They are now in my cellar.. hehe.

[newcigarz]

Just found 2 more bottles of Stagg ... 07 and 08.. They are now in my cellar.. hehe.

Nice Score!

[Jimbo14]

I love smooth bourbons like Markers Mark and Jim beam Black (so I dont really like Wild Turkey).

Is Elijah Craig 12 year a smooth bourbon?

[JohnnyFlake]

I love smooth bourbons like Markers Mark and Jim beam Black (so I dont really like Wild Turkey).

Is Elijah Craig 12 year a smooth bourbon?

I find Elijah Craig to be a bit firm/rough, on the palate. That's just my humble opinion. I could never really enjoy it.

However, If your looking for smooth, I highly recommend the following:

Seagram's Crown Royal
Basil Hayden 8yo
Knob Creek 9yo
Old Forester
Four Roses
W.L. Weller 12yo

[BengalMan]

I agree with most of what Johhny said. In all honesty though, if you really do enjoy Beam and Makers, your likely to enjoy almost anything....

[BengalMan]

So I was in Louisville, KY last night for work and my hotel had the most ridiculous bourbon bar called Jockey Silks. They had over 160 different bourbons to choose from. Everything from Ancient Age to George T Stagg to Pappy Family Reserve. I got to try a couple Pappy's and Van Winkle's that I've had my eye on as well as one of my new favorite small batch bourbons, Jefferson's Reserve. Man is this stuff good! Below is a picture of the bar. Sorry it's not clearer, but I had to go back pretty far from the bar just to fit it all in, lol.

[Mr.Maduro]

So I was in Louisville, KY last night for work and my hotel had the most ridiculous bourbon bar called Jockey Silks. They had over 160 different bourbons to choose from. Everything from Ancient Age to George T Stagg to Pappy Family Reserve. I got to try a couple Pappy's and Van Winkle's that I've had my eye on as well as one of my new favorite small batch bourbons, Jefferson's Reserve. Man is this stuff good! Below is a picture of the bar. Sorry it's not clearer, but I had to go back pretty far from the bar just to fit it all in, lol.

Is that heaven? :dr Wow...that may be worth a trip!! Nice find!
There's a place here in NYC....I forget the name....the Library or something that supposedly has a stock like that.....time to start searchin' ;)

[SvilleKid]

Just wondering if anyone else has tried the NEW Woodford Reserve Master's Collection. Found it in Atlanta this weekend. First I've seen of the "Sweet Mash" edition. Better than last offering, that's for sure. Lives up to the title "sweet" More flavor than the Four Grain, but definitely sharped. Much more bite.

Was good enough I purchased two bottles!

[awsmith4]

Just wondering if anyone else has tried the NEW Woodford Reserve Master's Collection. Found it in Atlanta this weekend. First I've seen of the "Sweet Mash" edition. Better than last offering, that's for sure. Lives up to the title "sweet" More flavor than the Four Grain, but definitely sharped. Much more bite.

Was good enough I purchased two bottles!

I haven't tried it but sounds like I need too. Where in Atlanta did you find it?

[BengalMan]

Just wondering if anyone else has tried the NEW Woodford Reserve Master's Collection. Found it in Atlanta this weekend. First I've seen of the "Sweet Mash" edition. Better than last offering, that's for sure. Lives up to the title "sweet" More flavor than the Four Grain, but definitely sharped. Much more bite.

Was good enough I purchased two bottles!

I tried it and passed on a bottle the $80-$90 price tag just isn't worth it. I really didn't enjoy the sweet mash at all. The wine that they did a while back that was in wine casks is another story, now that's some good stuff.

[BengalMan]

Is that heaven? :dr Wow...that may be worth a trip!! Nice find!
There's a place here in NYC....I forget the name....the Library or something that supposedly has a stock like that.....time to start searchin' ;)

Yeah, they even have the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection behind the bar, $10 a shot. The fact that it was there really surprised me, but the $10 price tag really shocked me, I figured it would be much more given the rarity.

[awsmith4]

Yeah, they even have the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection behind the bar, $10 a shot. The fact that it was there really surprised me, but the $10 price tag really shocked me, I figured it would be much more given the rarity.

Hell I see Knob Creek and such for $9-10 a glass at a lot of places, i would love to see the antique selection offered let alone at those prices.

[Mr.Maduro]

Yeah, they even have the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection behind the bar, $10 a shot. The fact that it was there really surprised me, but the $10 price tag really shocked me, I figured it would be much more given the rarity.

This is the place in NYC. I haven't been there yet, but it looks like a nice place to go to sample different things... (if you're rich) Check out there Whiskey Menu....

http://www.brandylibrary.com/sections2007/home.htm

[BengalMan]

This is the place in NYC. I haven't been there yet, but it looks like a nice place to go to sample different things... (if you're rich) Check out there Whiskey Menu....

http://www.brandylibrary.com/sections2007/home.htm

Very nice selection. Prices are also very expensive on some of them. Another GREAT bourbon that I tried that night that I was very impressed with was Elijah Craig 18. Very good!

[SvilleKid]

I haven't tried it but sounds like I need too. Where in Atlanta did you find it?

Off Camp Creek Road, a large store in front of the Publix, about 2 miles N of I-285 crossing. New, large commercial area. Can't remember the name of the place, and it doesn't show up on my card except as CampCreek World...

Will look for receipt and get back to you.

I am just the opposite, Bengalman!! I didn't care for the Sonoma Cutrer at all. Loved the Four Grain, though. I found the Sonoma at several placed in Gatlingburg in January, even marked down to less than $70 per bottle! Would be a buy for those who liked that vintage, for sure!

[awsmith4]

Off Camp Creek Road, a large store in front of the Publix, about 2 miles N of I-285 crossing. New, large commercial area. Can't remember the name of the place, and it doesn't show up on my card except as CampCreek World...

Will look for receipt and get back to you.

I am just the opposite, Bengalman!! I didn't care for the Sonoma Cutrer at all. Loved the Four Grain, though. I found the Sonoma at several placed in Gatlingburg in January, even marked down to less than $70 per bottle! Would be a buy for those who liked that vintage, for sure!

I know exactly where you are talking about, i will check it out thanks :tu

[Ken]

Not a fan of Eagle Rare. Oh well, there are many to sip on.


So I was in Louisville, KY last night for work and my hotel had the most ridiculous bourbon bar called Jockey Silks.

Unfortunately I haven't been able to sit down in there for a sampling.

[BengalMan]

Just poured a glass of George Stagg, love this stuff...

[Darrell]

I have a bottle of Bourbon that Bobarian gave me for Christmas. How are you supposed to drink this stuff?

[BengalMan]

Bourbon is best drank IMO with one ice cube per shot. I've found that while drinking it straight without ice will give you a great flavor profile, adding an ice cube per ounce really brings the flavors out.

[Darrell]

I don't think it's for me. I had some with some ice. The fire from it almost shut my throat down. :r

[BC-Axeman]

Sounds like you need help, just want to say that I'm here for you, D. :D

[awsmith4]

I picked up some Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr 90proof tonight and its pretty tasty. Tomorrow I think I'll go back and get the 10yr 107proof.

[thebiglebowski]

I picked up some Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr 90proof tonight and its pretty tasty. Tomorrow I think I'll go back and get the 10yr 107proof.

awsmith - any pappy is good stuff. if you can, try the 20 year old. oh my...

still saving up for a bottle of the 23 year old... it's either that or a box of siglo IIIs! :ss

[WildBlueSooner]

I just cant understand some of the bourbon selections in here. Different strokes for different folks. I lived in Central KY for 14 years and have been to almost every distillery in the area. My favorites are:

Four Roses Single Barrel
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
1792 Barrel Select

And I know a few master distillers personally. There are secrets in the bourbon industry!

[JohnnyFlake]

I don't think it's for me. I had some with some ice. The fire from it almost shut my throat down. :r

Try diluting it slightly. Use Spring Water, not tap water, as it has chlorine in it. Buy some spring water, about a buck for a gallon. Place some water in the frig and wait a few hours so it get nice and cold. Mix it at one shot of booze to 1/2 shot of cold Spring Water (no ice).Let it set for a minute or two and then try sipping it. The water will open up the flavors slightly and should dilute the alcohol enough to stop any real bite from it.

If that doesn't work for you, then bourbon may not be your thing. Using more water will only ruin a true bourbon experience.

BTW what is the proof of the bourbon your trying to drink?

[BengalMan]

I just cant understand some of the bourbon selections in here. Different strokes for different folks. I lived in Central KY for 14 years and have been to almost every distillery in the area. My favorites are:

Four Roses Single Barrel
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
1792 Barrel Select

And I know a few master distillers personally. There are secrets in the bourbon industry!

Your right, everyone likes different things. Me personally, I'm not very much a fan of the Evan Williams or the 1792. I think they're ok, but there are plenty others that I'd grab for before those.

[newcigarz]

I just cant understand some of the bourbon selections in here.

I guess I don't understand this statement. Care to expand?:confused:

[JohnnyFlake]

I just cant understand some of the bourbon selections in here. Different strokes for different folks. I lived in Central KY for 14 years and have been to almost every distillery in the area. My favorites are:

Four Roses Single Barrel
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
1792 Barrel Select

And I know a few master distillers personally. There are secrets in the bourbon industry!

Can you clarify what it is that you mean by the above statement?

[WildBlueSooner]

Can you clarify what it is that you mean by the above statement?

I dont know how to make it much clearer. I guess I was just surprised at certain bourbons that were listed and others I did not see pop up too often. And I dont just mean the ones I listed because those were listed a couple times. Not saying it is a bad thing..I think it is great that different people enjoy different bourbons...same thing for cigars! I happen to like most bourbons, just some more than others.

Happy drinking and happy smoking!

[Heatmiser]

I just cant understand some of the bourbon selections in here. Different strokes for different folks. I lived in Central KY for 14 years and have been to almost every distillery in the area. My favorites are:

Four Roses Single Barrel
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
1792 Barrel Select

And I know a few master distillers personally. There are secrets in the bourbon industry!

Different strokes for different folks is exactly what I thought after reading this post. Of his list of favorites, the only one I like is the Four Roses SB, which is quite good. Of course, there is an extensive list of other bourbons I would take over Four Roses.

[newcigarz]

I dont know how to make it much clearer. I guess I was just surprised at certain bourbons that were listed and others I did not see pop up too often.

I don't want to make this into a big thing either. But I am still not sure what you mean by your comment and I don't think it is clear at all.

Which Bourbons in particular suprise you? Eagle Rare, Stagg, Knob Creek, or something else? What surprises you about these or others? their price, their
availability, their taste? And these secrets? If you have insider knowledge about the bourbon industry that's great, but why elude to it here without some expectation of curiousity?

I just feel to throw a statement out there in this thread caused a least two members to say huh? :confused:

[WildBlueSooner]

Ok I guess I am more suprised by what I did not see or see very often to include:

Old Weller
Elijah Craig SB
Hancocks Reserve
Jefferson Reserve
Old Rip Van Winkle
Blantons
Bookers

Also as far as secrets if you drink certain "premium" bourbons next to certain "cheap" bourbons, you will see how eerily similar they taste.

[lightning9191]

Also as far as secrets if you drink certain "premium" bourbons next to certain "cheap" bourbons, you will see how eerily similar they taste.

Any "cheap" bourbons we should try?

[Heatmiser]

Also as far as secrets if you drink certain "premium" bourbons next to certain "cheap" bourbons, you will see how eerily similar they taste.

I always thought that bourbon barrels that fit a particular taste profile are bottled accordingly and that there are a number of different brands that can come from the same stock. Usually the honey barrels would go to the premium brands. Of course this is what I have come to understand but please inform me if this is incorrect...

[BengalMan]

There are plenty of cheap bourbons that are VERY good. They include:

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 - 90 proof
Ancient Ancient Age 10 year old
Very Old Barton 100
Rittenhouse Rye Bottled-in-Bond
Old Fitzgerald 1849
Old Forester 100 proof Signature

Hope this helps.

[newcigarz]

There are plenty of cheap bourbons that are VERY good. They include:

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 - 90 proof
Ancient Ancient Age 10 year old
Very Old Barton 100
Rittenhouse Rye Bottled-in-Bond
Old Fitzgerald 1849
Old Forester 100 proof Signature

Hope this helps.

Yep nobody said expensive = good. Though some products are worth the money IMHO.

[lightning9191]

There are plenty of cheap bourbons that are VERY good. They include:

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 - 90 proof
Ancient Ancient Age 10 year old
Very Old Barton 100
Rittenhouse Rye Bottled-in-Bond
Old Fitzgerald 1849
Old Forester 100 proof Signature

Hope this helps.

Thanx for the suggestions....I'll have to check some of these out:tu.

[WildBlueSooner]

I second the Old Forester! It is "cheap" wink wink

[JohnnyFlake]

Any "cheap" bourbons we should try?

This list I posted earlier in this thread may help with some suggestions:

For those of you that may be interested, I had put together a listing of what I considered Good/Great Whiskey, at very reasonable pricing. ($25 or less, and $15 or less). I did this about seven or eight months ago, so I believe the pricing is still accurate. Of course, this list is based on my humble opinions! I have, at one time or another, tasted ever one on this list!

This mark *, after a listing, designates a personal favorite:

Great Rye for under $25 a bottle:
Wild Turkey Rye 50.5*

Good Rye for under $15 a bottle:
Jim Beam Rye*
Old Overholt Rye

Great Bourbon/Whiskey for under $25 a bottle:
Maker's Mark Bourbon*
Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon 100 proof*
Old Grand Dad Bourbon 114 proof
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Wild Turkey Bourbon 101 proof
Canadian Club Reserve 10 Year Old Blended Canadian
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old Blended Canadian
W. L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon
W. L. Weller 7 Year Old Bourbon
Four Roses Bourbon, Small Batch*
Crown Royal Canadian Blended
Jameson Irish whiskey
Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Power & Son - Irish whiskey*

Great Bourbon/Whiskey for under $15 a bottle:
Old Fitzgerald Bourbon 100 proof*
Old Fitzgerald 1849 Bourbon 90 proof
Old Forester Bourbon 86 proof – America’s very first bourbon!*
Old Grand Dad Bourbon 86 proof
Old Grand Dad Bourbon 100 proof*
Jim Beam Choice 5 Year Old Bourbon*
Jim Beam White Label 4 Year Old Bourbon

Good Bourbon/Whiskey for under $15 a bottle:
Early Times Kentucky Whiskey*
Seagrams VO Canadian Blended
Canadian Club 6 Year Old 100 Proof
Pendleton Canadian Blended
Four RosesBourbon 80 proof
JTS Brown Bourbon 80 proof
Seagram's VO 80 proof

[GreekGodX]

I've been looking for some cheaper, good bourbons to try. Thanks for the list

[newcigarz]

This list I posted earlier in this thread may help with some suggestions:



You really should try to find the Rittenhouse bottled in bond. Best product under $15.00 I have ever had.

[JohnnyFlake]

You really should try to find the Rittenhouse bottled in bond. Best product under $15.00 I have ever had.

As I recall Rittenhouse is a Rye Whisky not a Bourbon. I think I did have it once or twice, the 100 proof bottling, but I don't recall very much about it. That had to be in the late 1980's or early 1990's. I am not sure how many different bottling's there are. I'll have to check it out.

As far as straight Rye's go, it's hard to beat the Van Winkle 13yo Family Reserve but it's a little pricey. I think it sells in the $40+ range but I'm not sure right now. I just opened a bottle yesterday and I still have another sealed bottle left. I had purchased a case back in the late 1980's. It has always been my favorite straight Rye Whiskey.

[WildBlueSooner]

As I recall Rittenhouse is a Rye Whisky not a Bourbon. I think I did have it once or twice, the 100 proof bottling, but I don't recall very much about it. That had to be in the late 1980's or early 1990's. I am not sure how many different bottling's there are. I'll have to check it out.

As far as straight Rye's go, it's hard to beat the Van Winkle 13yo Family Reserve but it's a little pricey. I think it sells in the $40+ range but I'm not sure right now. I just opened a bottle yesterday and I still have another sealed bottle left. I had purchased a case back in the late 1980's. It has always been my favorite straight Rye Whiskey.

Yes...many on this board seem to think several different types of whiskey are bourbon. This wiki article tells what makes a bourbon a bourbon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey

[newcigarz]

As I recall Rittenhouse is a Rye Whisky not a Bourbon.

Yes, I know it is not a Bourbon, the only reason I mentioned it is that you have several Ryes on your list and Rittenhouse was not on it.

Yes...many on this board seem to think several different types of whiskey are bourbon. This wiki article tells what makes a bourbon a bourbon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey


You have a very condescending tone to your posts. Maybe we should all step aside and let you lecture us on Bourbon.:sleep:

[newcigarz]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey

Oh yeah and wikipedia is the first place I would go to learn about Bourbon. They have good info on Cuban cigars too :r

[Heatmiser]

You have a very condescending tone to your posts. Maybe we should all step aside and let you lecture us on Bourbon.:sleep:

:tpd:

[WildBlueSooner]

Ouch!

[newcigarz]

Ouch!

Truth hurts. :rolleyes:

[WildBlueSooner]

My bad gentleman. I will try to be more friendly in my posts. I apologize for sounding like a jerk...I did not mean to come off in such a way. One thing is frustrating though...when you order the house bourbon at a restaurant and the bring you something else..I learned to verify first. :)

[WildBlueSooner]

Truth hurts. :rolleyes:

I have a pain fetish...me likes it! :tu

[newcigarz]

I have a pain fetish...me likes it! :tu

This hurts a little going down, but not much longer after that. Kinda tastes like Old Crow. :r


http://www.fototime.com/15BCEAF1C224FB8/standard.jpg

[WildBlueSooner]

No this hurts....
http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/dbimages/DSC_0490.jpg

Holy hell :fl

[BengalMan]

Tonight's beverage was a glass of Four Roses 120th Anniversary. Great stuff, glad I have a few bottles of it!

[WildBlueSooner]

Tonight's beverage was a glass of Four Roses 120th Anniversary. Great stuff, glad I have a few bottles of it!

Nice...I am jealous. I only had one bottle and it went quick! Good choice!

[Darrell]

No this hurts....
http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/dbimages/DSC_0490.jpg

Holy hell :fl

You think that's bad? Try the Tequila. :pu

[cbsmokin]

I'm sipping on some Noah's Mill single barrel right now. 114.5 proof and I like it quite a bit, more so than other Bourbons in the same price neighborhood.

[awsmith4]

Tonight Stewart (tech-ninja) and I herfed and we also had quite a few good bourbons. We started with Baker's the Elijah Craig 18 at the bar. Then back on the deck I had Elijah 12 and now I'm finishing with some George T. Stagg he graciously picked up for me. It has been a great bourbon and herfing night!

[BengalMan]

I love the Elijah Craig 18, one of my new go to bourbon's along with Jefferson's Reserve

[Genetic Defect]

:hm

[BengalMan]

:hm

Umm, ok.:confused:

[Genetic Defect]

Umm, ok.:confused:

Big Vito thought this thread was a good source of intel ;)

[BengalMan]

Ah gotcha. BengalMan was confused by just an emoticon. :)

[Genetic Defect]

:r. Big vito sometimes writes in code

[WildBlueSooner]

Umm, ok.:confused:

:al

[Guitarman-S.T-]

:al

Code i finally understand ;) :dance:

[BengalMan]

Just got back from The Party Source. Picked up Elijah Craig 18, Russell's Reserve Rye, and a bottle of Reyka vodka. I know this is a bourbon thread, and I started it, lol, but if any of you enjoy the occasional vodka martini or vodka straight up or the wife enjoys vodka, Reyka is THE vodka to get. It's hands down the BEST vodka I've had to date. It's so smooth it's scary. Anyways, I'm off to have a cigar and some Russell's Rye.