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NPRCHRISTOS 07-21-2013 07:56 AM

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Just tried JD single barrel. Very smooth and goes well with an Oliva V!! -(P

Col. Kurtz 07-21-2013 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1846670)
Well how was it?

Not buying again. Buy buffalo trace or old weller 107. Much better. I prefer Devil's Cut, 7yo white label, or JB Black, but I prefer JB anyway....

kickerb 08-01-2013 12:03 PM

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Anyone know where I could pick up a bottle of Elijah Craig 18 Year?

Frodo 08-08-2013 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kickerb (Post 1868445)
Anyone know where I could pick up a bottle of Elijah Craig 18 Year?

I read it was being discontinued in favour of a 20yr expression at almost double the price. Pick up the dusties while you can...

proguy747 08-19-2013 08:22 PM

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Tried Stagg JR today.

Stay away. Way to hot and not even close to the real thing. Waste of money

smokin5 08-20-2013 09:55 AM

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Has anyone tried Watkins Select bourbon?
Normally runs about $20/750 ml, but I see Total Wine has it for $28/1.75 l,
so I'm tempted to pick some up.
Little leery, as it's only barrrel-aged 3 years.

If you've had any, what does it compare to?

5newmans 08-20-2013 11:13 AM

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Has anyone tried the new Knob Creek Smoked Maple?
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...pictureid=8061

Sanitariumite 08-20-2013 11:28 AM

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I'm deployed to the beautiful country of Afghanistan right now, and won't be back for another 8 months or so. I've decided to send my wife on a quest for THE bottle of bourbon that's going to be waiting to welcome me home (after she does, of course.) My question to all of you is: if it were you, what would be the bottle you'd choose? This will be my first taste of whiskey in close to a year, and I want something that's worth the wait. Something to blow my mind and tastebuds into a state of sweet bourbon-ey nirvana. So let's hear it, gents. What are your personal recommendations?

smokin5 08-20-2013 01:54 PM

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Bourbon's a subjective item (like cigars), but here's
a list of what was awarded 'gold' at July's
International Wine & Spirit Competition:

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-1...ca-2013-8?op=1

Good a place to start as any. Get one of each & pour a set!

MarkinAZ 08-20-2013 03:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5 (Post 1875510)
Bourbon's a subjective item (like cigars), but here's
a list of what was awarded 'gold' at July's
International Wine & Spirit Competition:

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-1...ca-2013-8?op=1

Good a place to start as any. Get one of each & pour a set!

The Hudson Baby Bourbon and the Hogs 3 Bourbon' look pretty interesting on that web site Eric...

RepoGenetic 08-22-2013 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 5newmans (Post 1875468)
Has anyone tried the new Knob Creek Smoked Maple?
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...pictureid=8061

Haven't seen this one. Would try if it's not priced way higher than their other expressions. (like Woodford does)

Porch Dweller 08-22-2013 04:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanitariumite (Post 1875473)
I'm deployed to the beautiful country of Afghanistan right now, and won't be back for another 8 months or so. I've decided to send my wife on a quest for THE bottle of bourbon that's going to be waiting to welcome me home (after she does, of course.) My question to all of you is: if it were you, what would be the bottle you'd choose? This will be my first taste of whiskey in close to a year, and I want something that's worth the wait. Something to blow my mind and tastebuds into a state of sweet bourbon-ey nirvana. So let's hear it, gents. What are your personal recommendations?

Pappy Van Winkle. Get her started looking now as it'll probably take eight months to find a bottle.

Stay safe, and keep one in the chamber around the locals.

big pete 08-24-2013 12:30 PM

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^^ Spoke to a local store that carries a lot of HTF stuff and they said the next shipment should be around December. Hoping to score a bottle for Xmas

Pick up a bottle of Angels Envy that was finished in Caribbean rum casks. Can't wait to dig into it. Tried a similar blend at the local cigar bar (that they blended themselves at AE) and it was really good. Whiskey up front with a sweet rum finish

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...074530FFC4.jpg

mkarnold1 09-10-2013 09:51 PM

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Just sipped down a couple glasses of the Kirkland brand (Costco) bourbon, and I gotta say it's pretty damn good. If you're only into the fancy bourbons, like 4 roses or bulleit, you may not appreciate it. But for a Knob Creek fan like myself, this stuff rocks. For the record, I love 4 roses and have not tried Bulleit. Price tag on the Costco bourbon is $17 a liter and it's 103 proof. I tried the bourbon with a 2002 LGC mdo#3 which was an amazing smoke and may have improved the beverage it was paired with by virtue of how awesome it was.

SvilleKid 09-10-2013 11:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1876774)
^^ Spoke to a local store that carries a lot of HTF stuff and they said the next shipment should be around December. Hoping to score a bottle for Xmas

Pick up a bottle of Angels Envy that was finished in Caribbean rum casks. Can't wait to dig into it. Tried a similar blend at the local cigar bar (that they blended themselves at AE) and it was really good. Whiskey up front with a sweet rum finish

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...074530FFC4.jpg

Looking to try the Rye shown here. Have the bourbon, and it's very good! They do not sell this in Bama, and when I got mine in Knoxville, they only had the bourbon, and not the rye. Enjoy, and..... Stay Thirsty, My Friend:D!!!

big pete 09-11-2013 12:23 AM

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I think the store I picked it up from may still have a bottle. Let me know if you want me to pick it up for you (think it was around $90-95 after tax).

Blak Smyth 09-16-2013 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1876774)

Woah didn't know they sold a rye! :tu

RepoGenetic 09-16-2013 02:30 PM

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Replenished my supply of Bulliet (reg and rye). Love the stuff.

Tredegar 10-06-2013 07:30 PM

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While in Milwaukee this weekend I went ahead and bought a bottle of Russell's Reserve 10 year old. Nice nose, a bit tough on the tongue but pleasant flavors throughout. For 20 bucks a bottle a pretty good deal. If it were aged a bit more I believe it would be stellar.

MarkinAZ 10-15-2013 10:25 PM

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Enjoying two fingers, well, maybe three fingers of Elmer T Lee neet this evening:dr


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