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Old Forrester... Damn good with a coke if needed

Blantons.. Awesome Quality stuff!( known to be one of the original small batch single barrels')

and have only wanted to try the others still!!


Just picked up some Wild Turkey Rare Breed.. Wow.. Strong.. Potent.. but a HUGE kick of fruit sweetness that caught me off gaurd. Along with that and an extreme amount of caramel, All in all Worth a shot ;)

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Neat.

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I've tried drinking it neat, just too damn strong. I put just a small amount of water in it, NEVER ice.

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Last night I had a couple glasses. One of Elijah Craig 18, one of Jefferson's Reserve, and one of the regular Jefferson's. Good stuff.

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Those are all fine drinks...today I will probably have some Woodford Reserve!

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Basil Haydens for me :tu

Last night had some Wild Turkey Rare Breed.... Good stuff, really "Mellow" in flavor for being so strong, but well worth the 30$+ for a Straight from a Barrel Bourbon IMO

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One of the most under appreciated bourbons out there. For the money, I think it stands up well to Buffalo Trace's specialty bottles.

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This i agree with!

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Drinking Stagg tonight while smoking a Monte Especial, very enjoyable!

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Booo!!!

;)

Tomorrow the band has another gig in iowa so.. Tonight.. i just may have to join ya with a relaxing smoke/ glass :wo

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Currently enjoying some Van Winkle 12 yr. I'll take this over the Pappy 20 yr any day of the week! Great stuff at 1/2 the price!!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...yr90pLabel.jpg

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Please someone tell me what this means in EWSB bourbon talk.
Having my first talk of Pendlton tonight, not sure if it is a bourbon or not. Thanks for the help.

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Pendlton is a Canadian whiskey I believe...I had it one time a while ago. Isnt EWSB a discontinued bourbon?

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Only 4 days left until the biggest bourbon day of the year, the Kentucky Derby! Can't wait for it, anyone else in the area going?

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EWSB - Evans Williams Single Barrel.....very good stuff for usually under $20 to boot. Was in a blind bourbon tasting and a whole lot of folks picked it higher than bottles more than double it's price.

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Only tried teh 20 year.... Liquid crack. I'll have to try the 12 year old stuff. And the 25 for comparison :)

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Thanks for that link...helps out a bourbon newb like myself.

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New Link

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...042801546.html

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Nice thanks. Did the Washington Post buy bourbon stock or something?

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I almost always drink mine with ice. Though the 1st glass is poured neat so I can taste the bourbon before I add the ice.

For Derby I went on the cheap and grabbed a bottle of Old Crow. I've been told it is very good chilled.

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You'll probably have to get it pretty cold! :D

I am kidding, I haven't had it in years and have no idea how it is... let us know...

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Just cracked my bottle of Eagle Rare 17. Pretty smooth.

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I think you need some help brother....8:18am and your hittin the bourbon...:al

:r

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It is Kentucky Derby Day. :fu2

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what about last week, what was the excuse then?

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Old Crow will work in a pinch, but it's a bit rough!

Next time, for about the same money get some Early Times. It's very smooth and easy to drink. For a buck or two more, go with Old Grandad, true great for very cheap money!

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Was it a tuesday? that would work too. :dance:

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It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

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Had more of this stuff yesteday for the Derby!! Really good stuff for $50.:tu

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...yr90pLabel.jpg

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Wow, what a weekend at Derby! Lots of Woodford, Early Times Mint Julip (blah!), beers, and more Woodford was drank and many great Oliva cigars were smoked! Oh, and by the way, I hit the Derby winner on a $5 bet for $250! All in all a great weekend!

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Sounds like a good time! Congrats on the pick. I hope to make it one of these years.

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Cant stand all this derby talk = driving me CRAZY!
So... i must relax with a Julep ;)

Love those things when it comes to drinks im Classic... Sidecar/Mint Julep or Straight up bourbon and im happy as hell-

Cheers!

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I have to say I was surprised at how easy it seemed to drink. I really didn't drink much straight, so I'll open back up in a couple of days. But right at this moment I'm going to say that it was easy to drink over ice and wasn't in-your-face powerfull.

I don't want to get too ahead of myself before I can actually sit down to a glass and say something like; I'd prefer a glass of Old Crow over Eagle Rare (and a few others).

Old Grandad wasn't too bad at all the last time I drank it. I believe it was the orange label.

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Went into The Party Source today to pick up the Gentleman Jack for the Nub Live event in Columbus tomorrow and stopped by the bourbon section and what do I see? Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond 100, FINALLY! Picked up 3 bottles of it. It's been a while since I've had this stuff, I still stand by it's one of the best rye's out there, and under $20 to boot. Just gotta find it and you'll be good!

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Nice find!
I need to get some, to bad I gotta pay to have it shipped though. :mad:

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Just cracked my bottle of Sazerac from the '08 Antique collection. I don't know, I guess I should stick to Bourbon.

But before I do, I have a question....

How does this compare to other Ryes out there? Which other one should I give a chance?

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Van Winkle 13yo Family Reserve - There is none better IMHO!!!

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Just enjoyed a nice glass of Four Roses Single Barrel on the rocks!

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:dr:dr:dr:dr:dr

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If you don't like the Sazerac, send it my way :D

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That is very Gooooood Stuff!!!

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Bump...cause I am getting ready to drink some bourbon barrel aged beer

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Just so you all know, Jefferson's Reserve will soon be releasing their Presidential Select that is a 17 yr old. It should be available in the 1st week or two of June.

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I am going out on a limb and assuming that this is pretty good stuff... What's the MSRP?

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Gonna be about $75 or so.

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I'm not "experienced" enough yet in bourbons to appreciate this Jefferson's Reserve Presidential Select but I had some Baker's over the weekend and it was very tasty. Very nice finish and Smooth!!

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I will be looking out for that Jefferson's. It is a little out of my normal price range but I might have to splurge :tu

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Who's going to be the first to make this?

http://bourbonbuzz.com/2009/05/26/ba...m-is-a-winner/

Bacon Bourbon Ice Cream Is A Winner!
This recipe is from the Bacon Takedown in NYC. Mike O’Neil won the first place Audience Award for his Bacon Bourbon Ice Cream.
Mike O’Neill’s Bacon Bourbon Ice Cream
1/2 lb bacon, sliced 1/4″ thick
1 cup brown sugar plus more to coat bacon
3 tablespoons butter
2 3/4 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 egg yolks
1/4 cup “good” Bourbon (Mike used Knob Creek)
Lay the bacon strips on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Sprinkle enough brown sugar to cover each strip. Bake for 5-7 minutes at 350 degrees until the sugar starts to melt, about 5-7 minutes. Flip bacon slices and drag through the fat/sugar. Sprinkle with more brown sugar and bake for another 7-10 minutes until crisp. Place bacon on a wire rack until cool and chill completely in refrigerator.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add 1 1/2 cups of the half-and-half, 1 cup brown sugar and salt and just bring to a boil. Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl and add a spoonful of the hot half-and-half mixture while whisking to temper. Repeat process a few more times. Add the egg yolk mixture to the half-and-half mixture in the pot and stir thoroughly. Add the Bourbon, and continue cooking until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, stirring constantly. Strain into 1 1/4 cups of cold half-and-half. Whisk thoroughly, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 6-8 hours (or overnight).
Chop the bacon strips into small pieces. Churn into ice cream following your ice cream maker’s direction, and add the bacon in the last minute of churning. Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and freeze a few hours before serving.

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Any review on this??? I almost bought some when I saw it once but just didn't know what it would be like, so any input would be much appreciated.