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SvilleKid 01-27-2014 08:24 PM

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Finally finished off the bottle of Troy & Sons Heirloom Moonshine this past weekend. Opened my bottle of Larceny at last night's poker game.

WOW!!!

Great flavor, and a very long finish. Worth finding and buying a bottle!!

SvilleKid 02-02-2014 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid (Post 1928343)
Finally finished off the bottle of Troy & Sons Heirloom Moonshine this past weekend. Opened my bottle of Larceny at last night's poker game.

WOW!!!

Great flavor, and a very long finish. Worth finding and buying a bottle!!

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...psj0ei2arl.jpg

pektel 02-03-2014 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr (Post 1921589)
Got introduced to Eagle Rare last night. Some good stuff.

One of my favorites, though it's the only BT bourbon I've ever tried.

I just gave the last couple glasses-worth away to a good friend who hasn't tried Eagle Rare yet. Wasn't able to make the Super Bowl party he was throwing, so sent it with someone else to give to him as a surprise. hopefully it didn't get drank in transit. :)

big pete 02-03-2014 08:59 PM

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Surprisingly I still haven't tried ER yet. I'll have to crack my bottle once I get over this cold

Whipper Snapper 02-07-2014 12:16 PM

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Thinking of picking up a bottle of corner creek. Any of you try the stuff?

DaBear 02-07-2014 02:20 PM

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Picked up a bottle of Jefferson's Reserve since the darn ABC stores locally don't have Angels Envy, despite it being on the ABC catalog.

mosesbotbol 02-07-2014 02:39 PM

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Anyone into Pig Whistle? Popular in the Boston region.

Col. Kurtz 02-07-2014 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Whipper Snapper (Post 1932258)
Thinking of picking up a bottle of corner creek. Any of you try the stuff?

Yes. I like JB Black Label and Larceny better. Very worth the price here. About $22 if I recall correctly..

SvilleKid 02-07-2014 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Whipper Snapper (Post 1932258)
Thinking of picking up a bottle of corner creek. Any of you try the stuff?

It comes highly recommended by Peter (pnoon) as a good bourbon at a very reasonable price. Not available in Bama that I've found.

big a 02-11-2014 06:48 PM

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http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszpiircb0.jpg
Some new pick ups. The oyo is a local company here in Columbus.

Bleez 02-23-2014 04:55 PM

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Kind've new to the Bourbon game. Drank good beer after work to wind down for years, now trying Bourbon. One or two drinks instead of countless beers...

Just finished my first bottles of Woodford Reserve and Larceny over the past month...Now on to a Henry McKenna Single Barrel. Really smooth as far as I know it. Almost as good as The Four Roses SB I've had on occasion.

Any more suggestions for a rookie?

big pete 02-23-2014 05:49 PM

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I love Angels Envy rye (finished in rum barrels) and their bourbon (finished in port barrels) is also very good.

Scored this bottle of ORVW 10yr yesterday :noon
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...psa166bf4f.jpg

Boz 02-24-2014 03:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bleez (Post 1937285)
Kind've new to the Bourbon game. Drank good beer after work to wind down for years, now trying Bourbon. One or two drinks instead of countless beers...

Just finished my first bottles of Woodford Reserve and Larceny over the past month...Now on to a Henry McKenna Single Barrel. Really smooth as far as I know it. Almost as good as The Four Roses SB I've had on occasion.

Any more suggestions for a rookie?

Woodford is one of my favorites :tu These are good as well,

Eagle Rare
Elijah Craig 12yr
Rowans Creek
Knob Creek
Bulleit

bruceolee 02-24-2014 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1937293)
I love Angels Envy rye (finished in rum barrels) and their bourbon (finished in port barrels) is also very good.

Scored this bottle of ORVW 10yr yesterday :noon
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...psa166bf4f.jpg

you suck! ;)

Bleez 02-24-2014 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Boz (Post 1937559)
Woodford is one of my favorites :tu These are good as well,

Eagle Rare
Elijah Craig 12yr
Rowans Creek
Knob Creek
Bulleit

Notes taken. Thanks W!

Boz 02-24-2014 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bleez (Post 1937639)
Notes taken. Thanks W!

Just a few I enjoy :tu. There are so many out there, I havent even scratched the surface yet.

mikesr1963 02-28-2014 05:09 PM

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I put a bottle of JD single barrel in the freezer the other night and the next day is was so awesome to sip on.

Bleez 03-08-2014 06:33 PM

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Basil Hayden. Holy yummm.

jhedrick83 03-08-2014 06:36 PM

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Gotta love Buffalo Trace!:banger

jsnake 03-08-2014 08:00 PM

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Glad I saw this thread. Been reading through it all. I am not much of a drinker but I do enjoy a nice drink with a good cigar. Usually I only drink when at my local B&M event. Is there a general consensus on what a good bourbon would be to start off with? I want to buy a bottle or two to have on hand for the house. Also trying to get into Rum but I know I like both. Just don't know the difference between them all. Need a starting point and want to avoid anything nasty out there. Thanks!

DaBear 03-16-2014 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jsnake (Post 1941667)
Glad I saw this thread. Been reading through it all. I am not much of a drinker but I do enjoy a nice drink with a good cigar. Usually I only drink when at my local B&M event. Is there a general consensus on what a good bourbon would be to start off with? I want to buy a bottle or two to have on hand for the house. Also trying to get into Rum but I know I like both. Just don't know the difference between them all. Need a starting point and want to avoid anything nasty out there. Thanks!

Woodford is always a good starting point. Great bang for the buck and a good starter bourbon. Maker's is also handy to have around, especially since its so versatile and can be used in a number of mixed drinks.

Brlesq 03-16-2014 04:12 PM

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I've been on a Rye kick this winter. WhistlePig might be my new favorite adult beverage!

jsnake 03-16-2014 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBear (Post 1943808)
Woodford is always a good starting point. Great bang for the buck and a good starter bourbon. Maker's is also handy to have around, especially since its so versatile and can be used in a number of mixed drinks.

I have my name on a barrel of Maker's. Anxiously waiting for it to be ready one of these years so I can buy a bottle from my own barrel.

Robulous78 03-16-2014 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jsnake (Post 1943867)
I have my name on a barrel of Maker's. Anxiously waiting for it to be ready one of these years so I can buy a bottle from my own barrel.

So you are a fan of makers also Jake?

... practically all I drink... :lr

tsolomon 03-17-2014 08:19 AM

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I have been drinking Rye this winter as well, tried both Jefferson and Bulleit so far.

SvilleKid 03-19-2014 08:48 PM

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Finally found these on a trip to Atlanta (airport) today. Will have to wait for tasting until I finish the Larceny I'm currently working on.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...pssg24kvha.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...psjn7vkejr.jpg

Patrick B 03-22-2014 07:11 PM

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Grabbed EH Taylor small batch and the 25th anny Bookers. Both top notch.

Patrick B 03-22-2014 07:19 PM

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And here's a pic of my recently completed cabinet. Big thanks to my buddy Kyle who helped with the construction. Remote control lights, even!

Patrick B 03-22-2014 07:21 PM

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http://i57.tinypic.com/t4ybkm.jpg

Patrick B 03-22-2014 07:22 PM

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Haha that cord has been hidden since that picture!

Porch Dweller 03-22-2014 09:22 PM

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Nice!

Tredegar 03-31-2014 01:21 PM

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Just picked up a bottle of this:

http://www.bourbonblog.com/wp-conten...ottle-shot.png

Awesome stuff. Nice flavor and very affordable. It's made by Wild Turkey so if your local shop doesn't have it you can probably order it easily.

big pete 04-03-2014 01:02 PM

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Random find of the day: Eagle Rare 17. Woot!

big pete 06-06-2014 09:32 PM

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It's been quiet in here. Anyone pick up a bottle of the Four Roses 2014 LE? Struck out here.

Did pick some rocket fuel yesterday
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...44A135F715.jpg

SvilleKid 06-24-2014 05:00 PM

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I picked these up last week traveling thru Knoxville. Got to do a taste test on each beforehand, and decided they both required purchase! The 9 year old is exceptionally smooth, but not as flavorful as the 11 year old one. The older one was not as smooth, but was bursting with flavor!

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...pstmube0kv.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...psm872qpgm.jpg

GreekGodX 06-24-2014 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1967204)
It's been quiet in here. Anyone pick up a bottle of the Four Roses 2014 LE? Struck out here.

Did pick some rocket fuel yesterday
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...44A135F715.jpg

WHATTTTT!!!! I was in KY when this came out and I didn't even get a bottle :( Nice pickup

hova45 06-24-2014 06:36 PM

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Bulleit and woodford and my go to's.

jhedrick83 06-24-2014 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid (Post 1970563)
I picked these up last week traveling thru Knoxville. Got to do a taste test on each beforehand, and decided they both required purchase! The 9 year old is exceptionally smooth, but not as flavorful as the 11 year old one. The older one was not as smooth, but was bursting with flavor!

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...pstmube0kv.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...psm872qpgm.jpg

McScrooge's is awesome.. :tu

big pete 06-24-2014 09:39 PM

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Nice! I'm looking for a bottle of OESO

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX (Post 1970573)
WHATTTTT!!!! I was in KY when this came out and I didn't even get a bottle :( Nice pickup

Think there is a place by my work that may still has a bottle ($60) if you're interested.


Picked these up last week. Probably done buying until the fall/winter

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...AEC437EC8C.jpg

SvilleKid 06-25-2014 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83 (Post 1970587)
McScrooge's is awesome.. :tu

And the nice thing about McScrooge's: Once done there, I can jump on the side road, and 3-5 minutes later, i can be at the Smoky Mtn Brewery in Turkey Creek! And when my wife is with me (as she was this trip), I can have the full beer sampler with my meal, and she can drive us back to Bama! Good booze and good beer, both in close proximity!

Chimneyfish 07-16-2014 07:12 PM

You win some, you lose some.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid (Post 1970563)
I picked these up last week traveling thru Knoxville.
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...pstmube0kv.jpg

Grrrr! few months back i drove around the city looking for the last bottle of 4R Single Barrel in our province. turns out some git swipped it 2 hours prior to my arrival. very annoying.

in better news, our provincal liquor store has finally returned flow of Maker's Mark 47!! that was some good stuff that has been MIA for a few months now

Dude Here 08-24-2014 09:09 AM

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I think it's time to try and revive this thread.

Been getting back into the bourbons lately, picked up a bottle of Four Roses yellow label and a bottle of Larceny. I really like the Four Roses but wow, the Larceny is just awesome. Sweet, smooth, just a bit of bite and a long finish. I'll have to keep an eye out for some more Heaven Hills products.

jhedrick83 08-24-2014 10:22 AM

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I had a parent of a client bring me bottle of Angel's Envy as a thank you. Wow, was I impressed. Great finish! Just a little bit of sweetness.

Barcode 08-25-2014 09:37 AM

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Has anybody tried Jefferson's Ocean yet? I can not find it up here is WA.

JohnnyFlake 08-31-2014 05:02 PM

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Revising the thread is a great idea. I have been into a number of new to me bourbons recently.

I'll mention one now that is very reasonable and surprisingly wonderful. Has anyone else recently tried Jim Beam Black (Double Aged)?

REASON 09-11-2014 05:12 PM

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Got these a while back have yet to try any of them

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/...5f067739_z.jpgIMG_4882 by REASON29, on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5547/...06d79564_z.jpgIMG_4881 by REASON29, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/...4bb6d364_z.jpgIMG_4974 by REASON29, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/...2a756b6e_z.jpgIMG_4885 by REASON29, on Flickr

JohnnyFlake 09-11-2014 05:53 PM

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WOW! WOW! WOW!

Top of the line bourbons.

I have been lucky enough to have sampled them all, several times each.

For what it's worth, IMHO, I favor the Stagg as my No. 1 choice, followed by the 10yo Van Winkle as No. 2

badbriar 09-11-2014 07:29 PM

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[quote=REASON;1986016]Got these a while back have yet to try any of them.

You, sir, have superb taste! Best of the best right there! :tu

REASON 09-11-2014 08:09 PM

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Yeah I have heard that the Stagg is really good, If I could get it here (they just don't ever make it to the shelfs in Canada) I would have tried it long ago but the fact that everyone of these took quite a bit of hunting and hassle to get, especially the Pappy's I'm kinda hoping it is sub hype or it will be difficult for me to track them down in the future. That being said I am on the look out for more Pappy's and Stagg should anyone feel the need to help a guy out by point him in the right direction these coming months.

REASON 09-19-2014 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro (Post 4359)
You have some good taste! I just picked up this bottle of Willett's! It’s extremely well balanced and smooth.

I recommend trying it sometime!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ro/willett.jpg

Wish we had this north of the boarder. Dying to get my hands on some. Very nice


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