Bourbon

[LCV]

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?

Wild turkey, elijah Craig. I’d start with gentleman jack but it’s ‘technically’ not a bourbon

 

[Buzzy73]

Black label Evan Williams or Ezra Brooks is my go to. I’m just a guy that likes bourbon and doesn’t want to spend a fortune.


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[browning2480]

Black label Evan Williams or Ezra Brooks is my go to. I’m just a guy that likes bourbon and doesn’t want to spend a fortune.


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Same. Ezra is good but I love the Rebel by Lux Row also. If you can find some of there store pick single barrels, they are delicious and cheap for a single barrel wheated Bourbon

 

[IDVortex]

Well, I tried Buffalo Trace tonight. Needless to say, wasn't impressed. Seemed bitter and wasn't smooth for me. (Or more of the after taste was disgusting and not enjoyable)
And yes, I sipped it, not drank it like a coffee.

 

[Steve O]

Well, I tried Buffalo Trace tonight. Needless to say, wasn't impressed. Seemed bitter and wasn't smooth for me. (Or more of the after taste was disgusting and not enjoyable)
And yes, I sipped it, not drank it like a coffee.

You probably should stick to Old Fashioneds for awhile. You can step up the proof of the bourbon in them as you go along. Old Granddad is pretty sweet. I’d try some of that. But if you don’t like the taste of Buffalo Trace, it may be a long road to how…

Also, don’t let any snob give you crap for putting a cube of ice in your bourbon. There is a chemical reaction that completely changes the composition of the alcohol. I love my bourbon over a big clear rock. When trying a new one I typically will get it neat in a Glen Carin glass with another glass with a rock in it to taste the difference and enjoy it fully.

 

[BigNate]

Well, I tried Buffalo Trace tonight. Needless to say, wasn't impressed. Seemed bitter and wasn't smooth for me. (Or more of the after taste was disgusting and not enjoyable)
And yes, I sipped it, not drank it like a coffee.

How did you drink it? Neat, water, ice?

I'm not a big fan of Buffalo Trace myself but don't consider it bitter.

What do you normally drink? Rum, Scotch, vodka, mixed only? What kind of wine? What kind of dessert would you ask for? Do you order a coffee black, cream, sugar, or a foofoo coffee?

Without knowing what taste profile you enjoy, we're all going to offer idea's based on what we like.

One that is low proof, dessert in a glass for me is Alberta Rye Dark Batch. Can't buy it here anymore.

 

[Reburn]

There is a chemical reaction that completely changes the composition of the alcohol.

Snobbery engaged
Yea it changes a XY chromosome to a double X.

 

[Reburn]

Well, I tried Buffalo Trace tonight. Needless to say, wasn't impressed. Seemed bitter and wasn't smooth for me. (Or more of the after taste was disgusting and not enjoyable)
And yes, I sipped it, not drank it like a coffee.

You might just not like bourbon.

I think @BigNate is going down the right path to try and find a flavor profile you like. Im not sure what you would find bitter in buffalo trace. Its fairly sweet. Maybe its the oak on the finish you dont like.

 

[Steve O]

Sunday Night Football special.

@Reburn I’m working hard on a local Weller Blue…still need you on the lookout; I will be in your great state at some point the week of 12/16!

 

[Reburn]

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Sunday Night Football special.

@Reburn I’m working hard on a local Weller Blue…still need you on the lookout; I will be in your great state at some point the week of 12/16!

I'm still on the lookout sir.
Last nights soldier. Never had a bad bottle of high wire.

 

[Fireman03]

 

[tdhanses]

Well, I tried Buffalo Trace tonight. Needless to say, wasn't impressed. Seemed bitter and wasn't smooth for me. (Or more of the after taste was disgusting and not enjoyable)
And yes, I sipped it, not drank it like a coffee.

It’s a good $30 bottle but it’s not amazing.

 

[KenLee]

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?

Drink 6 Budweisers first

 

[Davedeem]

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 feel that wheated bourbons are more approachable for beginners. Start with lower proofs and work up. Try some Makers Mark. Elijah Craig is pretty good too.

 

[Davedeem]

Well, I tried Buffalo Trace tonight. Needless to say, wasn't impressed. Seemed bitter and wasn't smooth for me. (Or more of the after taste was disgusting and not enjoyable)
And yes, I sipped it, not drank it like a coffee.

I'm not surprised lol! So many people love it, but I'll buy Wild Turkey 101 over Buffalo Trace any day of the week.

 

[Zdub02]

I was able to grab a bottle of Blanton's and Eagle Rare last week. Was pretty excited to find both bottles.

 

[IDVortex]

You might just not like bourbon.

I think @BigNate is going down the right path to try and find a flavor profile you like. Im not sure what you would find bitter in buffalo trace. Its fairly sweet. Maybe its the oak on the finish you dont like.

Yup, I may just not like it. I also need to figure out my flavor profile. I'm very much a person who if I don't like the after taste I won't like the drink at all.

Drink 6 Budweisers first

I don't drink trash, and my flag colors are red white blue.

 

[KenLee]

Yup, I may just not like it. I also need to figure out my flavor profile. I'm very much a person who if I don't like the after taste I won't like the drink at all.

I don't drink trash, and my flag colors are red white blue.

Need trash to cover up the nasty bourbon.

 

[Danny Hoey]

Yup, I may just not like it. I also need to figure out my flavor profile. I'm very much a person who if I don't like the after taste I won't like the drink at all.

I don't drink trash, and my flag colors are red white blue.

Makers 46 is pretty chill with good flavor and easy to find.

 

[MacShooter]

George T Stagg, when I can find it