Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/index.php)
-   Wine, Beer, and Spirits (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=41)
-   -   The Bourbon Thread!! (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=337)

Gabe215 06-30-2020 07:31 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
https://i.postimg.cc/PxTcL2vz/6-D5-B...B91520-DF0.jpg

stearns 07-01-2020 06:05 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
https://i.postimg.cc/nV9FQZRV/IMG-20200630-195553.jpg

Picked up a bottle of 1792 Bottled in Bond last week, they had it hidden behind the counter but it wasn't marked up like a lot of things in the store. First pour last week thought it was just ok, but a second pour last night was really tasty, more flavorful and "juicy" than the other 1792's I've had. Juicy isn't the right word, but it had an attribute that reminded me of the 1920, almost like as you are taking a sip the air from your glass hits your tongue in a nice way. My favorite 1792 so far (other than maybe the sweet wheat, but I've only had one pour of that amidst many stronger things)

icehog3 07-02-2020 09:27 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
One "soldier" down, next one up!

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

SSDVC 07-04-2020 06:39 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I just want to give a big shout out and thank you to Tony (Beagleone). Sir, thank you for you doing what you did. You are awesome and a true Brother of the Bottle (BOTB)!

icehog3 07-05-2020 11:09 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SSDVC (Post 2201756)
I just want to give a big shout out and thank you to Tony (Beagleone). Sir, thank you for you doing what you did. You are awesome and a true Brother of the Bottle (BOTB)!

Tony is the best! :tu

icehog3 07-05-2020 11:11 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
First bottle of Booker's I ever bought bit the dust last night. Next Ham up! :D

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

Followed it up with some Kentucky bourbon via Tejas. ;)

https://i.imgur.com/bmF8Y74.jpg

SSDVC 07-05-2020 06:53 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Got to try that Dickel BiB. Seems that I prefer it with an ice cube, to settle it down a bit, but it is a very nice drink. I sipped that along with a Partagas from the motherland today. I have had the stick maturing in my humility for several years (as with all my out of state sticks). This too was awesome. Now only if some of this humidity would blow out of here, life would be almost perfect.

stearns 07-06-2020 08:34 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Tony's good peoples :tu

Had a few pours over the weekend, ended with cracking a new bottle of Smoke Wagon Uncut / Unfiltered. Really enjoyed it, hard to get a good profile on the first pour of the bottle but the proof (113.76) is right in my sweet spot :al

Sauer Grapes 07-06-2020 03:21 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2201816)
Tony's good peoples :tu

Had a few pours over the weekend, ended with cracking a new bottle of Smoke Wagon Uncut / Unfiltered. Really enjoyed it, hard to get a good profile on the first pour of the bottle but the proof (113.76) is right in my sweet spot :al

I’ve heard good things about smoke wagon. Good barrels of MGP stuff always hits the spot.

icehog3 07-07-2020 08:45 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
https://i.imgur.com/FzOKQ06.jpg

stearns 07-07-2020 09:07 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Minds just being great again. Cracked a bottle of OE7 last night, really enjoy that stuff

Beagleone 07-07-2020 10:04 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2201906)
Minds just being great again. Cracked a bottle of OE7 last night, really enjoy that stuff

You must be correct as I partook in a dram of OE7 last night as well. -(P

Steve 07-07-2020 10:08 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Love me some Old Ezra!

icehog3 07-07-2020 03:22 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2201906)
Minds just being great again. Cracked a bottle of OE7 last night, really enjoy that stuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beagleone (Post 2201910)
You must be correct as I partook in a dram of OE7 last night as well. -(P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2201911)
Love me some Old Ezra!

So much brain power (and lack of will power?) in the Asylum! :D :al :r

Gabe215 07-10-2020 06:04 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
https://i.postimg.cc/zv48DNDS/1-C201...-A9-E32278.jpg

Can’t wait to crack this one open!

icehog3 07-11-2020 10:26 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 2202127)
https://i.postimg.cc/zv48DNDS/1-C201...-A9-E32278.jpg

Can’t wait to crack this one open!

Definitely my favorite batch to date, Gabe. I am sure you will not be disappointed. :tu

icehog3 07-11-2020 10:27 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Late night pour:

https://i.imgur.com/5yuE64k.jpg

stearns 07-13-2020 09:33 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Took a trip up to WY on Saturday to try to score some stuff we can't get in Denver, heard the stores are getting flooded by CO people but figured I'd try anyways. Did manage to grab the last bottle of OWA from one store, which was really the one thing that I wanted, and got an ECBP B520, Old Tub and an old bottle of Wild Turkey KS. I was up there first thing in the morning, when I eventually got back I checked FB and somebody from CO was up there after me literally taking pictures of the shelf at every store in the town. No wonder the store owners hate CO shoppers. I did get a chuckle out of see the empty OWA slot at the shop I got mine

icehog3 07-13-2020 10:18 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Did you go with Peter, Ben, I know he gets up there for bourbon occasionally?

At the gathering for our friend on Friday, I had a few pours including Old Ezra & (yum) and Heaven's Door (meh).

Got the hankering for OE7 at home again last night.

https://i.imgur.com/xUfhr79.jpg

stearns 07-13-2020 10:37 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
No but I got his list of spots. The only one from his list that's really a secret since it's off the highway on the way up I struck out on, the rest are just the biggest shops in Cheyenne. Funny enough the place that had $700 Lot B and $900 WLW also had the cheapest ECBP ($63) and loads of other decent stuff cheap ($33 ER but I've already bought too many MSRP bottles of that recently). It's clear that all the shops talk about the CO guys, everybody had WSR on the shelves for $40-50 but most other things were MSRP

icehog3 07-13-2020 06:34 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Very nice, Ben, sounds like a fun trip although it's too bad the secret spot was short...

Yeah, I came across a bottle of ECBP B520 for $49 a few days ago. I already have a bottle missing only one pour, but c'mon! It's 49 bucks. :lr

Chainsaw13 07-17-2020 01:38 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
1 Attachment(s)
Ok, I’m not a bourbon connoisseur, aficionado, professional, etc. like some of you. I’ve enjoyed some and have a couple favorites, but I’m a neophyte for sure. Was gifted this bottle today from my coworkers as a going away gift. Just cracked it open and poured a little taste. Damn this is smooth. Definitely doesn’t drink like a 101 proof. Anyone else have experience with this brand?

icehog3 07-17-2020 02:42 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Never grabbed the Yellowstone, Bob. And with my palate now, probably won't buy much under 110 proof. :D

Glad you're digging it, a very thoughtful parting gift.

stearns 07-17-2020 08:48 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Heard a lot of good things! Haven't tried it myself but glad you like it

Steve 07-23-2020 09:35 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
A couple new scores...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...nton's.jpg

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur....%20Taylor.jpg

stearns 07-23-2020 09:38 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Great stuff! That EHT Small Batch is one of my favorites when you can find it anywhere close to MSRP. Might pour myself one tonight :dr

icehog3 07-23-2020 01:11 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Agree with Ben, two nice scores Steve.

Show a picture of the Blanton's on FB and watch the taters start begging. :D

Steve 07-23-2020 01:21 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 2202789)
Agree with Ben, two nice scores Steve.

Show a picture of the Blanton's on FB and watch the taters start begging. :D

:r

stearns 07-23-2020 01:35 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Well Tom, I spoke too soon. Bottle of Kentucky Chew on the way, couldn't pass up the price

icehog3 07-23-2020 03:06 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2202794)
Well Tom, I spoke too soon. Bottle of Kentucky Chew on the way, couldn't pass up the price

Probably one of my Top 2 or 3 batches, Ben. Good score!

Steve 07-24-2020 06:32 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Latest pick-up

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...%20Reserve.jpg

Pretty tasty...

icehog3 07-24-2020 09:16 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2202828)

Is that one of the finished ones, Steve?

Last night's pour. No surprise I'm sure. :lr

https://i.imgur.com/94bl6Bi.jpg

stearns 07-24-2020 09:56 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Should be getting my first bottle of New Riff in today, pick from a private group. Looking forward to giving their stuff a try

Steve 07-24-2020 10:09 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 2202841)
Is that one of the finished ones, Steve?

It's sourced from MGP, then aged and blended at Green Brier. Not usually a fan of this type of bourbon, but this one was given to me by a friend that knew I liked "hotter" (this one is 113 proof) bourbons and it's actually pretty good.

icehog3 07-25-2020 04:13 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2202852)
It's sourced from MGP, then aged and blended at Green Brier. Not usually a fan of this type of bourbon, but this one was given to me by a friend that knew I liked "hotter" (this one is 113 proof) bourbons and it's actually pretty good.

113 proof? I was thinking n 126 and 127 when I got today's additions. ;) :r

https://i.imgur.com/OcmM56i.jpg

Gabe215 07-29-2020 10:39 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I saw EHT for $90 today, is that on par? What should it cost at MSRP? I pass by this place almost daily on my way into work

stearns 07-29-2020 10:49 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
If it is the regular EHT Small Batch MSRP is around $35, I've paid between $35-$45. If you're talking Straight Rye or Single Barrel $90 is a little over but probably worth it, if it's the small batch I'd find something else. I love the small batch but no way I'd pay 2-3x MSRP for it

Brlesq 07-29-2020 11:00 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2203068)
If it is the regular EHT Small Batch MSRP is around $35, I've paid between $35-$45. If you're talking Straight Rye or Single Barrel $90 is a little over but probably worth it, if it's the small batch I'd find something else. I love the small batch but no way I'd pay 2-3x MSRP for it

Same price range here in NY. Its good stuff, but not $90 good.

icehog3 07-29-2020 03:05 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Agree with Ben and Bruce, while many stores around here have it near that price, other (less "gougey") stores have it between $35-49.

Gabe215 07-29-2020 06:17 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
It was $55 for small batch, $90 for single barrel

icehog3 07-30-2020 09:39 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 2203092)
It was $55 for small batch, $90 for single barrel

Small Batch is slightly high, Single Barrel is a steal, I'd grab a couple at that price.

stearns 07-30-2020 09:42 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I'd probably pick up a Single Barrel as well. I've heard hit or miss on them but the hits are home runs

icehog3 07-30-2020 09:50 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2203125)
I'd probably pick up a Single Barrel as well. I've heard hit or miss on them but the hits are home runs

Exactly, certainly worth a shot at $90. :tu

stearns 07-30-2020 10:04 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 2203130)
Exactly, certainly worth a shot at $90. :tu

Sound logic to me :tu

Gabe215 07-30-2020 08:28 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
https://i.postimg.cc/1XsV1qdz/906073...EC161-A0-D.jpg

Went with this purchase. Maybe next week I’ll snag the EHT Single Barrel. Recently had WT 101 for first time since I was 19 and now with a developing taste for bourbon it definitely fell into the under the radar for being labeled red neck whiskey. Looking forward to this- All right All right All right!!

stearns 07-31-2020 05:46 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I'm having a similar turkey revelation recently, after hearing so many people talk about how WT 101 is the most underrated affordable whiskey around I had a pour of it neat and really enjoyed it. I bought a bottle each of Rare Breed and Rare Breed Rye, I think I'm gonna give them a try this weekend. TW here has Rare Breed for $38, couldn't say no

I've also been enjoying my through a bottle of Kentucky Spirit, like a single barrel WT101. About $10-15 more than Rare Breed but I really like it

Steve 07-31-2020 06:25 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
WT 101 has been my go to for a while now. Another one that flies under the radar is Old Grand Dad 114.

My :2, YMMV!

TGIF!!!

stearns 07-31-2020 06:35 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Fred Minnick recently did a good blind taste off for budget bourbons, an interesting list to look over

https://www.fredminnick.com/2020/07/...l-of-16-to-25/

jledou 07-31-2020 08:13 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2203170)
WT 101 has been my go to for a while now. Another one that flies under the radar is Old Grand Dad 114.

My :2, YMMV!

TGIF!!!

Add in Old Forester BiB and those are three staples I always have. The rare breed is another good one. The new rare breed rye sounds interesting but at $65/bottle here it makes me hesitate.

icehog3 07-31-2020 08:52 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Gabe, curious to hear your take on the Rare Breed Barrel Proof.

Is all Rare Breed barrel proof, or is there a "regular" version too?

Killed off a Four Roses Single Barrel last night. Doubt I will be replacing it.

https://i.imgur.com/9DD6WIN.jpg


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:48 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.