Birthday Bourbon and Cigar

RatherUneek · 12-01-2010, 09:03 AM

Hey guys I'm pretty new around here but today is my birthday and I was planning on celebrating tonight with some bourbon and a cigar. I am normally a Jim Beam drinker but haven't been exposed to much else and want to try something different. I had some Woodford Reserve the other day and really liked it and the liquor store near me carries Buffalo Trace which I have heard good things about in the Bourbon Thread. Which one do you guys prefer? As far as the cigar goes I am a newbie but have never had a RyJ let me down yet so I will probably get the most expensive one I can find at my local B&M but I am open to suggestions. Thanks guys.

Doctorossi · 12-01-2010, 09:05 AM

Personally, I prefer the Woodford, but I'm all for trying something new (to you), so I say go for the Trace.

Happy birthday!

kelmac07 · 12-01-2010, 09:18 AM

Happy B-Day!!

Bill86 · 12-01-2010, 09:21 AM

They are both good bourbons. I consider, as most people probably do, Woodford Reserve as THE staple bourbon in which all other bourbons are compared to. That said I've had over 30 bourbons and love trying new ones.

I tried to get off cheap, wild turkey 101

Eleven · 12-01-2010, 09:23 AM

Some of the best bourbon I have ever had was Bookers. Had one small glass with ice and the rest was used to make Old Fashioneds....

I think I even smoked some cigars that night, but I can't be sure.

Subvet642 · 12-01-2010, 09:30 AM

My favorite bourbon has to be Bulleit.

Doctorossi · 12-01-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eleven

Some of the best bourbon I have ever had was Bookers.

My favorite. Can't go with you on the ice, but otherwise...

12-01-2010, 09:54 AM

Happy Birthday, Rich and welcome! My favorite go-to bourbon is Knob Creek....especially when I'm having a cigar. As far as the cigar, just because it's the most expensive doesn't mean it's the best. What's the name of your local B&M?

RatherUneek · 12-01-2010, 10:04 AM

Auburnfan, I knew someone would comment on my remark. I had a Habana Reserve on Thanksgiving so I might go with that again. My local B&M is Town & Country Cigars in Euless or Arlington Cigar Company. I saw a RyJ in a silver tube last time I was there maybe I will give that a try. Thanks for the replies guys and keep em coming if anyone else has suggestions. Thanks for all the Birthday wishes as well guys.

kaisersozei · 12-01-2010, 10:11 AM

Town & Country, huh? Ditch the RyJ--I'd recommend grabbing a Taboo Twist or Taboo HSG. If Rob & Patrick are around, tell them we all said "Hey!"

McSmokey · 12-01-2010, 10:16 AM

You can't go wrong with Buffalo Trace. Others I would recommend are Eagle Rare Single Barrel, Russell Reserve, Rare Breed, and Bookers

smokin5 · 12-01-2010, 10:25 AM

Evan Williams Single Barrel & a Punch Gran Puro - great flavor pairing!

My 'everyday' bourbon is Makers Mark - also pairs well with a number of smokes from medium to medium-full flavors, especially maduros & corojos.

And Happy smokin Birthday!!

RatherUneek · 12-01-2010, 10:31 AM

Have you heard of the place Gerard? I have been there only a few times so I don't know anyone by name. It's a really cool place especially with the full bar in back. I was trying to stick with a sure thing since it was a special occasion. Although I probably need to try somthing else sittng in my humidor. I've had a few bad experiences trying new things so I admit I have only been smoking RyJ lately because it hasn't let me down. I need to get back into my experimenting mode. Looks like Buffalo Trace takes the lead.

kaisersozei · 12-01-2010, 10:51 AM

Rich, Rob is proprietor (I think?) at Town & Country. A few years ago he started selling Taboo Cigars as his house blend. He's a member here as well as at our previous forum home, does a lot of business with folks.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/member.php?u=375

Great guy, great cigars. You're lucky to be in the area!

CasaDooley · 12-01-2010, 11:15 AM

HBD Rich! RyJ + Woodford = A Good Night!

RatherUneek · 12-01-2010, 11:23 AM

WOW Gerard I had no idea. I'm glad you told me. I will seriously consider trying one. If I don't smoke it tonight I will definitely smoke it in the near future. Town & County has become my new hangout spot. Awesome concept, a cigar shop first and a bar and lounge second. Alot of other shops charge membership fees for these conveniences.

12-01-2010, 02:08 PM

If you get a chance try Pappy Van Winkle 15 year old bourbon. It is outstanding. The others in the van Winkle line are also quite good. They include: Old Rip van Winkle 10 yr (I prefer the 107 proof), Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 yr (often referred to as Lot "B"), Pappy van Winkle 20 yr, and Pappy van Winkle 23 yr. The older ones are still Stitzel Weller bourbon.

Bill86 · 12-01-2010, 02:12 PM

Shoot if you can get your hands on Pappy 15 buy as much as you can afford. I never can seem to score a bottle of that.

12-01-2010, 02:47 PM

Or

12-01-2010, 09:03 AM	#1
RatherUneek Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Rich Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 69 Trading: (2)	Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Hey guys I'm pretty new around here but today is my birthday and I was planning on celebrating tonight with some bourbon and a cigar. I am normally a Jim Beam drinker but haven't been exposed to much else and want to try something different. I had some Woodford Reserve the other day and really liked it and the liquor store near me carries Buffalo Trace which I have heard good things about in the Bourbon Thread. Which one do you guys prefer? As far as the cigar goes I am a newbie but have never had a RyJ let me down yet so I will probably get the most expensive one I can find at my local B&M but I am open to suggestions. Thanks guys.

12-01-2010, 09:05 AM	#2
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Personally, I prefer the Woodford, but I'm all for trying something new (to you), so I say go for the Trace. Happy birthday! __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

12-01-2010, 09:18 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Happy B-Day!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-01-2010, 09:21 AM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar They are both good bourbons. I consider, as most people probably do, Woodford Reserve as THE staple bourbon in which all other bourbons are compared to. That said I've had over 30 bourbons and love trying new ones. I tried to get off cheap, wild turkey 101

12-01-2010, 09:23 AM	#5
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Some of the best bourbon I have ever had was Bookers. Had one small glass with ice and the rest was used to make Old Fashioneds.... I think I even smoked some cigars that night, but I can't be sure. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

12-01-2010, 09:30 AM	#6
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar My favorite bourbon has to be Bulleit. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

12-01-2010, 09:54 AM	#8
auburnfan1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Happy Birthday, Rich and welcome! My favorite go-to bourbon is Knob Creek....especially when I'm having a cigar. As far as the cigar, just because it's the most expensive doesn't mean it's the best. What's the name of your local B&M?

12-01-2010, 10:04 AM	#9
RatherUneek Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Rich Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 69 Trading: (2)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Auburnfan, I knew someone would comment on my remark. I had a Habana Reserve on Thanksgiving so I might go with that again. My local B&M is Town & Country Cigars in Euless or Arlington Cigar Company. I saw a RyJ in a silver tube last time I was there maybe I will give that a try. Thanks for the replies guys and keep em coming if anyone else has suggestions. Thanks for all the Birthday wishes as well guys.

12-01-2010, 10:11 AM	#10
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Town & Country, huh? Ditch the RyJ--I'd recommend grabbing a Taboo Twist or Taboo HSG. If Rob & Patrick are around, tell them we all said "Hey!" __________________

12-01-2010, 10:16 AM	#11
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar You can't go wrong with Buffalo Trace. Others I would recommend are Eagle Rare Single Barrel, Russell Reserve, Rare Breed, and Bookers __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

12-01-2010, 10:25 AM	#12
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Evan Williams Single Barrel & a Punch Gran Puro - great flavor pairing! My 'everyday' bourbon is Makers Mark - also pairs well with a number of smokes from medium to medium-full flavors, especially maduros & corojos. And Happy smokin Birthday!! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

12-01-2010, 10:31 AM	#13
RatherUneek Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Rich Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 69 Trading: (2)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Have you heard of the place Gerard? I have been there only a few times so I don't know anyone by name. It's a really cool place especially with the full bar in back. I was trying to stick with a sure thing since it was a special occasion. Although I probably need to try somthing else sittng in my humidor. I've had a few bad experiences trying new things so I admit I have only been smoking RyJ lately because it hasn't let me down. I need to get back into my experimenting mode. Looks like Buffalo Trace takes the lead.

12-01-2010, 10:51 AM	#14
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Rich, Rob is proprietor (I think?) at Town & Country. A few years ago he started selling Taboo Cigars as his house blend. He's a member here as well as at our previous forum home, does a lot of business with folks. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/member.php?u=375 Great guy, great cigars. You're lucky to be in the area! __________________

12-01-2010, 11:15 AM	#15
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar HBD Rich! RyJ + Woodford = A Good Night! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

12-01-2010, 11:23 AM	#16
RatherUneek Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Rich Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 69 Trading: (2)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar WOW Gerard I had no idea. I'm glad you told me. I will seriously consider trying one. If I don't smoke it tonight I will definitely smoke it in the near future. Town & County has become my new hangout spot. Awesome concept, a cigar shop first and a bar and lounge second. Alot of other shops charge membership fees for these conveniences.

12-01-2010, 02:08 PM	#17
fricky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar If you get a chance try Pappy Van Winkle 15 year old bourbon. It is outstanding. The others in the van Winkle line are also quite good. They include: Old Rip van Winkle 10 yr (I prefer the 107 proof), Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 yr (often referred to as Lot "B"), Pappy van Winkle 20 yr, and Pappy van Winkle 23 yr. The older ones are still Stitzel Weller bourbon.

12-01-2010, 02:12 PM	#18
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Birthday Bourbon and Cigar Shoot if you can get your hands on Pappy 15 buy as much as you can afford. I never can seem to score a bottle of that.

12-01-2010, 02:47 PM	#19
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