Bourbon

[MacShooter]

George T Stagg, when I can find it

 

[tony]

Anybody try 4 Branches yet?
I ordered 2 bottles, for my dad and the GFs dad for Christmas

 

[ramguy04]

Any ECBP i can get ahold of

 

[voltage]

Some good finds lately.

 

[TactaCamWard]

Wilderness Trail
Eagle Rare

 

[Danny Hoey]

Some good finds lately.

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Penelope Architect is my #1 favorite. Let me know how that Estate Collection is!

 

[Thinkingman]

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

I bought one last year.
Pretty good even though I don't really use the old fashioned syrup.
Latest buys:
Old Grand Dad 117-Good but not great.
Blanton's-Very good but not really worth the hype nor the premium over ER 10.
Heaven Hill BIB-Good but not great.
Larceny Barrel Proof-Very good to excellent. Great sipper. Could use a small sliver of ice to reach it's full potential.

 

[Thinkingman]

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?

Start with a wheated 80 proof.
Larceny, Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare 10yr would be my suggestions.
Pour a small amount and add a tiny sliver of ice and swirl it before you sip.
Enjoy!

 

[dr.mooseknuckles]

may have been posted already, but Bardstown Origins, heavy Wheated Bourbon is great! Drinks much like a Weller and is easier to find!

 

[Kimber7man]

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.

Well, you wouldn't like drinking in my house... grin

 

[Sevens]

Well, you wouldn't like drinking in my house... grin


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Someone did a barrel pick. How was the experience? Were you able to find something unique, or what were you looking for in your pick?

 

[Kimber7man]

Someone did a barrel pick. How was the experience? Were you able to find something unique, or what were you looking for in your pick?

Yep, it was great. Got 7 of my buddies to go along, got to sample 4 barrels and picked one that was a little spicy and different than run of the mill BT. Good lingering flavor on the back end. Will make a great old fashioned too! Toured Pompeii and also the new chilled storage room for their older barrels.

 

[Reburn]

first buffalo trace product that I dont like at all. The other ones vary from good the just OK.
I shared 12 oz out of this bottle with friends.
If this next 2 oz pour is as bad as it was last night the rest might get tossed in the pantry for a coke mixer.
I sure am glad I got it bought at $55 and not stupid secondary prices.
E H Taylor remains my favorite BT product.

 

[Steve O]

may have been posted already, but Bardstown Origins, heavy Wheated Bourbon is great! Drinks much like a Weller and is easier to find!

I cannot recommend a tour of Bardstown Distillery enough. Barrel Thief tour is a hoot, especially at 10 am

They are ultra modern but pay tons of homage to the history of bourbon. Their library room where the high end tours start cannot be described; so much history and literally priceless bottles on display.

The in house bar/restaurant is top notch. My wife knows every time we hit the bourbon trail we will visit Bardstown.

 

[Steve O]

Yep, it was great. Got 7 of my buddies to go along, got to sample 4 barrels and picked one that was a little spicy and different than run of the mill BT. Good lingering flavor on the back end. Will make a great old fashioned too! Toured Pompeii and also the new chilled storage room for their older barrels.




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Did you win that in the Sazerac Select drawing? Or can you just pool some guys together and buy a barrel? I’d love to do a barrel of EHT or Eagle Rare and bottle it barrel proof.

 

[SCHUNTER73]

I’m going to be into some Basil Hayden’s tonight. Found a bottle locally for $31.