Bourbon

[Kimber7man]

Little drink to get me through waiting for the results tonight…

 

[BigNate]

I went looking for the Jimmy Russell 70th only to find out its going to be super allocated here. Yet another I probably won't get to taste.

Left with a Smokewagon toasted.

 

[Duckhunterbrad]

I went looking for the Jimmy Russell 70th only to find out its going to be super allocated here. Yet another I probably won't get to taste.

Left with a Smokewagon toasted.

If you're a toasted fan, look for a Penelope Toasted Rye, very good for the price point.

 

[Reburn]

Last weekend. This particular barrel was quite exceptional.




This weekend.

 

[Buffalotears]

Knob Creek is my go-to. Anything with a little more rye too.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I was getting into bourbon but I guess I'm not great at moderation so I'm getting out of it. The stuff is just so good that it's really hard just to pour a bit, sip it and be done with it for the evening.

 

[displacedtexan]

Last weekend. This particular barrel was quite exceptional.

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Their bottles look so much like a generic TV prop...

But all the half dozen or so I've had were very enjoyable.

 

[Reburn]

Their bottles look so much like a generic TV prop...

But all the half dozen or so I've had were very enjoyable.

The barrell seagrass in regular form and grey label and gold label is hands down one of my top 5 all time favorites.

I find all barrell stuff to be at least above average to great.

 

[displacedtexan]

The barrell seagrass in regular form and grey label and gold label is hands down one of my top 5 all time favorites.

I find all barrell stuff to be at least above average to great.

I've only had the gold Seagrass, it was phenomenal.

I generally prefer darker whiskeys, but yeah, the worst of the barrel of Barrels is a well above average whiskey.

Never judge a bottle by it's label!

 

[Davedeem]

Woodford double oaked makes a great old fashioned. Russell's Reserve 10 is one of my favorite daily drivers.

 

[Duckhunterbrad]

Woodford does an occasional distillery only release that is Double Double Oaked. absolutely phenomenal.

 

[BigNate]

Woodford double oaked makes a great old fashioned. Russell's Reserve 10 is one of my favorite daily drivers.

Have grown to like rye in my old fashioned. Have never even thought of trying a double Oakes in one.

 

[Davedeem]

Have grown to like rye in my old fashioned. Have never even thought of trying a double Oakes in one.

Rye is good too. Watch out for the Elijah Craig Rye gift sets this year. It comes with an amazing spiced old fashioned mix

 

[Kimber7man]

Rye is good too. Watch out for the Elijah Craig Rye gift sets this year. It comes with an amazing spiced old fashioned mix

Thanks, will definitely look for that!

 

[IDVortex]

What is some recommendations for someone who hasn't (ive tried maybe 2 in my life and they tasted like ass) tried bourbon but wants to?

 

[Dukhtr3]

What is some recommendations for someone who hasn't (ive tried maybe 2 in my life and they tasted like ass) tried bourbon but wants to?

I just started a few months ago on my journey. I started with old fashions. Sweeter and knocks the proof down. Just starting to dabble with on the rocks but I still get burn on anything over 100 proof. Drinking neat isn't for me yet but I am a guy who only drinks cold coffee. So I am not sure I will ever like neat.

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[Reburn]

What is some recommendations for someone who hasn't (ive tried maybe 2 in my life and they tasted like ass) tried bourbon but wants to?

Angels envy is always one of my favorites.

James pepper decanter or frank august are solid bourbon profiles that aren't too hard to find or expensive. Some of the Russell's single barrel picks are delicious too.

 

[browning2480]

What is some recommendations for someone who hasn't (ive tried maybe 2 in my life and they tasted like ass) tried bourbon but wants to?

Buffalo Trace, if you can find it. Cheap and a very good whiskey

 

[IDVortex]

Angels envy is always one of my favorites.

James pepper decanter or frank august are solid bourbon profiles that are too hard to find or expensive. Some of the Russell's single barrel picks are delicious too.

I'll have to see if I can find Angels, actually looks good.

Wife is going into town and apparently a local Walmart has Buffalo Trace, that's been one I've read alot of for a starter, so we'll find out tomorrow at my inlaws.

 

[BigNate]

What is some recommendations for someone who hasn't (ive tried maybe 2 in my life and they tasted like ass) tried bourbon but wants to?

This is a tough one to answer without knowing your taste at least a little bit.

Starting out I'd advise 80 proof ish, and probably not a rye or at least high rye as it can come off as more hot/spicy even at lower proof.

Probably try wheated whiskies like Makers Mark, or Benhiems for instance. Try regular Elijah Craig small batch and Woodford Reserve, both are sweeter, have pretty traditional flavors, and aren't expensive.

When first tasting, smell it with your mouth slightly open. It will help you "taste" the smell. Try a tiny splash of water (non-clorinated) added a few minutes before tasting. Swirl the juice in the glass let it sit and breath a little just like wine. Then add a single piece of ice and taste.

You'll find some taste entirely different neat than with water, or ice.
Don't get in a rush. The first drink on a clean palate or after eating, coffee, etc. always tastes different, than after it's been on your palate a few minutes.