The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 74

Porch Dweller · 12-14-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceolee

Couldn't agree more! The last bottle I had was 68% ABV and after cutting the first dram and after that I didn't cut anymore. Really great stuff but you've got to be careful 2-3 glasses and you're getting pretty close to blitzed in some cases. I guess it depends on what you call a glass. I usually pour doubles and sip so I'm done after 2.

That's about what I do, pour doubles and sip. But I'll usually switch to something else after one.

Col. Kurtz · 12-14-2013, 03:54 PM

Pouring old weller 107. IMO this is a very underrated wheater. Beautiful dark appearance. I'd love to get my hands on some 12yo to try. Darn N.C. being an ABC state....

maverickdrinker · 12-15-2013, 09:54 PM

got lucky today.....

big pete · 12-15-2013, 10:15 PM

Nice!

proguy747 · 12-16-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by maverickdrinker

got lucky today.....

Robitussin like taste fresh out of the bottle. Decant for a month and it is a total different bourbon. really opens up.

Lockspur · 12-16-2013, 02:23 PM

A friend of mine let me try some Knob Creek…and I was pleasantly surprised. So I picked up a bottle of Basil Hayden (at the recommendation of a friend), and I'm quite enjoying it. I'm a complete newbie to it. Any recommendations?

I never ventured down this road primarily due to the "burns" I got from scotch…and I just lumped all whiskey/bourbon/scotches into the same boat…and skipped them. Shame on me.

Anyhoo. Carry on.

Porch Dweller · 12-16-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur

A friend of mine let me try some Knob Creek…and I was pleasantly surprised. So I picked up a bottle of Basil Hayden (at the recommendation of a friend), and I'm quite enjoying it. I'm a complete newbie to it. Any recommendations?

I never ventured down this road primarily due to the "burns" I got from scotch…and I just lumped all whiskey/bourbon/scotches into the same boat…and skipped them. Shame on me.

Anyhoo. Carry on.

My "cheap, everyday" bourbon - Evan Williams, especially the Single Barrel. A great bourbon at a great price.
My "mid-range, glass on the weekends" bourbon - Woodford Reserve
My "special occasion" bourbon - Pappy van Winkle, of which I've only ever had one bottle.

CamoFlogged · 12-16-2013, 02:42 PM

Hey Scotty, there are a few good suggestions in this thread but a good place to start would be Woodford Reserve. Not the Double Oak or whatever, just the straight stuff.

Although I prefer my bourbon neat, you might try throwing just 1 or 2 ice cubes in the glass and let them do their thing until melted. It will lower the temp just a bit of the bourbon which some feel you get less alcohol burn from. It also dilutes the drink just a bit but not too much to ruin the taste.

Pretty soon you will be getting on the wait list for Pappy's.

You are probably going to get a ton of suggestions though but Woodford is a pretty safe bet IMHO.

Lockspur · 12-16-2013, 02:51 PM

Sweet! Thanks for the advice. The Spec's by me is a new store, so they don't have crap in stock. They DO have Hendricks gin, though. My other fav.

I'll venture out to a better store and see what they have.

CamoFlogged · 12-17-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur

I'll venture out to a better store and see what they have.

Done venturing yet?

Whipper Snapper · 12-17-2013, 10:07 PM

So I've been enjoying the bourbon as of late. Might have to consult this thread and posters some more...

Lockspur · 12-19-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CamoFlogged

Done venturing yet?

Not yet. Some life crap got in the way. Will probably do some venturing this Saturday.

CamoFlogged · 12-19-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur

Not yet. Some life crap got in the way. Will probably do some venturing this Saturday.

I hate when life gets in the way of bourbon.

Lockspur · 12-21-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CamoFlogged

I hate when life gets in the way of bourbon.

Didn't venture...due to holiday traffic...but I went back to the place by my house and they have Bulleit 750ml on sale for $20. Pretty tasty.

RWhisenand · 12-21-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur

Didn't venture...due to holiday traffic...but I went back to the place by my house and they have Bulleit 750ml on sale for $20. Pretty tasty.

Pretty good stuff, I like it. At $20 it's a fair price too.

Col. Kurtz · 12-21-2013, 08:38 PM

Pouring some E'dub single barrel and reminiscing montano. You are still missed pal!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...hlight=Montano

Porch Dweller · 12-22-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

Pretty good stuff, I like it. At $20 it's a fair price too.

Whipper Snapper · 12-22-2013, 07:04 PM

Wifey picked me up some russell reserve 10 year for a christmas present. Yup, I like bourbon!

mastershogun · 12-22-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Pouring old weller 107. IMO this is a very underrated wheater. Beautiful dark appearance. I'd love to get my hands on some 12yo to try. Darn N.C. being an ABC state....

107 is a great bourbon.

Just picked up a 1.75L of Weller 12 today.

brylee · 12-23-2013, 09:20 AM

Just received a present in the mail: russell reserve 10 year and 2 la gloria cubana cigars...life is good!

12-14-2013, 03:54 PM	#1462
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Pouring old weller 107. IMO this is a very underrated wheater. Beautiful dark appearance. I'd love to get my hands on some 12yo to try. Darn N.C. being an ABC state.... __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

12-15-2013, 09:54 PM	#1463
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12-15-2013, 10:15 PM	#1464
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,277 Trading: (20)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice!

12-16-2013, 02:23 PM	#1466
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,409 Trading: (31)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! A friend of mine let me try some Knob Creek…and I was pleasantly surprised. So I picked up a bottle of Basil Hayden (at the recommendation of a friend), and I'm quite enjoying it. I'm a complete newbie to it. Any recommendations? I never ventured down this road primarily due to the "burns" I got from scotch…and I just lumped all whiskey/bourbon/scotches into the same boat…and skipped them. Shame on me. Anyhoo. Carry on. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-16-2013, 02:42 PM	#1468
CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Hey Scotty, there are a few good suggestions in this thread but a good place to start would be Woodford Reserve. Not the Double Oak or whatever, just the straight stuff. Although I prefer my bourbon neat, you might try throwing just 1 or 2 ice cubes in the glass and let them do their thing until melted. It will lower the temp just a bit of the bourbon which some feel you get less alcohol burn from. It also dilutes the drink just a bit but not too much to ruin the taste. Pretty soon you will be getting on the wait list for Pappy's. You are probably going to get a ton of suggestions though but Woodford is a pretty safe bet IMHO.

12-16-2013, 02:51 PM	#1469
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,409 Trading: (31)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Sweet! Thanks for the advice. The Spec's by me is a new store, so they don't have crap in stock. They DO have Hendricks gin, though. My other fav. I'll venture out to a better store and see what they have. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-17-2013, 10:07 PM	#1471
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! So I've been enjoying the bourbon as of late. Might have to consult this thread and posters some more... __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.

12-21-2013, 08:38 PM	#1476
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Pouring some E'dub single barrel and reminiscing montano. You are still missed pal! http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...hlight=Montano __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

12-22-2013, 07:04 PM	#1478
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Wifey picked me up some russell reserve 10 year for a christmas present. Yup, I like bourbon! __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.

12-23-2013, 09:20 AM	#1480
brylee Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Lexington, OH Posts: 32 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just received a present in the mail: russell reserve 10 year and 2 la gloria cubana cigars...life is good!