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Porch Dweller 05-26-2023 10:59 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13 (Post 2246076)
Interesting, one of the guys I watch on YT says the same about Dickel. Guess I’ll stay away from them for now.

One of the YT channels I follow talked about them a few months back. Their consensus was that the bottlings that are below 100 proof are meh, the ones above are worth it. That's the only reason I grabbed mine; it's 103. I'm glad I did as I quite like it. I'd like to find some of the ones that are 110-115.

icehog3 05-26-2023 11:21 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13 (Post 2246076)
Interesting, one of the guys I watch on YT says the same about Dickel. Guess I’ll stay away from them for now.

For the less than stellar ones, I get a strong taste of Flintstones chewable vitamins. Not great in a bourbon for my palate.

Porch Dweller 05-26-2023 12:58 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Grabbed a few bottles at my favorite B&M. I was hoping to find batch 4 of the K.Luke, which is barrel proof, but they were all sold out. That's good for the owner's, though, as it's their whiskey.

Love the KC, though I haven't had this particular batch as yet. I've not had the Early Times BIB but have heard a lot of good things about it.

https://i.imgur.com/DeKFtIv.jpg

icehog3 05-26-2023 01:39 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Recent 9 year KC picks have been really good, James. Hope this one fits that bill.

Early Times BiB was always my favorite "budget" pour, though that's recently been trumped by Jack Daniels BiB for my palate.

kingcobradude 05-26-2023 04:45 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2245992)
Go grab a bottle and do a side by side, it will help appreciate the uniqueness of the finish from the pick :al

Regular seams weak in comparison

Porch Dweller 05-26-2023 08:13 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
There was some Widow Jane 10-year at my B&M, which I've never tried. I've read a lot of good things about it, but I just have a hard time laying out $85 for a 91 proof bourbon. There are a helluva lot of damned good cask strength bourbons out there for a lot less.

Anyone had any Widow Jane? Is it worth it?

icehog3 05-27-2023 07:56 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I have not, James. A couple bars near me have it for pours, I might give it a try next time I go to one.

Chainsaw13 05-28-2023 05:40 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Ugh! Stopped by Total Wine on the way to my friends cottage, to grab another bottle of Wolcott. Reps from Oregon Spirits where they’re giving out samples. Tried their regular, wheated and rye. Liked them all, but was really surprised by the rye, so snagged a bottle. My bank account hates me. :D

icehog3 05-28-2023 09:23 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Had this pour at a friend's BBQ last night:

https://i.imgur.com/wRRoNLM.jpg

It's as if Miller Brewing Company said. "Let's make Miller Lite Light, and make it extra extra light". Freaking Corona Beer has more substance. Rant over. Came back home and drank something better.

https://i.imgur.com/pdWRqpK.jpg

kingcobradude 05-28-2023 06:37 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 2246130)
Had this pour at a friend's BBQ last night:

https://i.imgur.com/wRRoNLM.jpg

It's as if Miller Brewing Company said. "Let's make Miller Lite Light, and make it extra extra light". Freaking Corona Beer has more substance. Rant over. Came back home and drank something better.

https://i.imgur.com/pdWRqpK.jpg

The basil Hayden is light? Or the other one?

icehog3 05-28-2023 07:13 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by kingcobradude (Post 2246148)
The basil Hayden is light? Or the other one?

The Basil Hayden, Clay. The Copper Sky is not. :)

kingcobradude 05-28-2023 09:35 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I've never tried either one

icehog3 05-29-2023 09:06 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by kingcobradude (Post 2246158)
I've never tried either one

The CS is a single barrel pick, so you won't see that specific one around. With the BH, you ain't missing much. :2

kingcobradude 05-30-2023 12:01 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Enjoying a pour of Buffalo trace this memorial day evening

icehog3 05-30-2023 07:57 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Killed off a single barrel pick of NBC, this one was classic MGP.

https://i.imgur.com/Sv7XAe6.jpg

stearns 05-30-2023 08:42 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Finally got a chance to relax for a few minutes yesterday with Peter, it's been a while so we diversified with some rum and agave as well :al

https://i.postimg.cc/2yw8Gkkg/PXL-20...-181610385.jpg

jledou 05-30-2023 09:06 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller (Post 2246100)
There was some Widow Jane 10-year at my B&M, which I've never tried. I've read a lot of good things about it, but I just have a hard time laying out $85 for a 91 proof bourbon. There are a helluva lot of damned good cask strength bourbons out there for a lot less.

Anyone had any Widow Jane? Is it worth it?

at $85 I find it hard, at Costco prices it is better but yeah a lot of others out there for that price that I would look for first.

Porch Dweller 05-30-2023 11:24 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jledou (Post 2246200)
at $85 I find it hard, at Costco prices it is better but yeah a lot of others out there for that price that I would look for first.

:tu

Beagleone 05-30-2023 10:26 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I found this today. Is it any good?

https://photos.smugmug.com/RandomUpl...ZrSBnNc-XL.jpg

kingcobradude 05-30-2023 10:49 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
People seem to love blantons. I've not had a chance to try it. Going to be doing a little whiskey hunting later in June


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