Bourbon

[jimh406]

Go to is Wild Turkey 101, I like Rare Breed, but a bit too much in price. I also like Yellowstone, and Wyoming small batch.

If you can find it in your area, I can't .. Old Charter 8-10 etc.

 

[northernalpine]

Northernapline

How’s that Eagle rare? Pretty rare and pretty salty in my neck of the woods. I’ve heard good things though.

It’s sharper/spicier than the usual smoothness of most bourbons. I dig it and would recommend trying it if you’re into that sort of thing

 

[northernalpine]

My current favorites are Blade and Bow, Knob Creek 12 and Barrel Dovetail. Eagle rare rotates through occasionally, so does Elijah Craig.

I’ve had Old RVW and wasn’t impressed. Pappy 15 was excellent as is William L. Weller, neither are worth the cost but was a fun experience.

Blade and Bow is a great bottle, nice call!

 

[Brew1up]

Weller is underrated, probably one of my favorites.

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Several Texas whiskeys in that batch that hold their own. That distilled water jar I’m sure is tasty

 

[30338]

Breckenridge seems pretty good.

 

[MuleyFever]

Blade and Bow is a great bottle, nice call!

Had this at a friend's over Thanksgiving. He had picked up a few different bottles, as he always does when I come up. He had also grabbed a Blanton's Gold, I believe. We both likes the Blade and Bow best. He went back after I left and bought the rest of the Blade and Bow that they had.

My go to is Makers.

 

[northernalpine]

That distilled water jar I’m sure is tasty

That little guy? Don’t worry about him

 

[TAArrowood]

I live in central Ky and have all the major distillers within a 30 min drive... Bullit is about 2 miles from my house.. A friend manages many of the farms that grow the corn for several of the distillers.. They are all very picky when it comes to the corn they use and many will only buy from one selected farm/farmer... It's an interesting business.. Needless to say I've tried most all of them... Some of the better known ones are definitely overrated..

 

[northernalpine]

Several Texas whiskeys in that batch that hold their own.

Texas has some good whiskies coming out over the last few years. There’s a few I keep in the rotation that punch way above their weight class

 

[kpk]

Wild Turkey or Four Roses small batch as a standby. I really like Redwood Empire Pipe Dream and Eagle Rare when I can find them.

 

[prm]

I like Eagle Rare. Curious how it compares to Weller or Blade and Bow.

 

[Steve O]

I like Eagle Rare. Curious how it compares to Weller or Blade and Bow.

Eagle Rare is a sleeper! Better than Weller Green and MUCH better than Blade & Bow…B&B was a one bottle experiment for me.

 

[jimh406]

Just keep in mind that people can like what you don't.

 

[DWarcher]

Weller is underrated, probably one of my favorites.

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That VW 12 year isn't bad either.

 

[northernalpine]

That VW 12 year isn't bad either.

Nice catch. I’ve been lucky enough to score the 12 year a few times from friends in the bourbon industry

 

[Steve O]

That VW 12 year isn't bad either.

Interesting tidbit; Julian Van Winkle, “Pappy” himself, drinks Weller 12 (Black) with a lemon twist as his daily drinker. He definitely has good taste.

 

[tony]

I've never been prouder to be in the company of such distinguished alcoholics.

 

[TAArrowood]

Anyone tried Angel’s Envy or Basel Haden? Two great bourbons. One of my hunting buddies is the great grandson of the Haden in the Basel Haden label.

 

[Cannonball]

Just keep in mind that people can like what you don't.

For sure I hate ER and dont like WSR. I like thick and sweet which seems to be the polar opposite of these,,,

This is my latest favorite

 

[Pokerface]

Old Charter 12 year old, yes I know they don’t make it anymore. I drank it all back in the day, cheers… Joe