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10-28-2008, 11:31 PM | #44 |
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Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
I am broke so I went out and got some Evan Williams black and got to say its damn good for the price, even better than my usual cheapy Early Times
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10-30-2008, 11:17 PM | #45 |
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I'm new to the bourbon game. I've only tried Maker's Mark (It was a Halloween party and I was too sauced to taste any of it), Jim Beam (No thanks), and Wild Turkey Rare Breed. The Rare Breed, at 108.2 proof was a bit too strong to sip straight, but mix it with a coke zero and you've got my new favorite mixed drink. What would you recommend for me to try for under $40? I'd like to pick up a bottle on payday next week, and I want to try something new, but I'm in school, paying off a car, and trying to only work 25 hours a week, so it really can't break the bank. Any suggestions?
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10-30-2008, 11:39 PM | #46 | |
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10-30-2008, 11:41 PM | #47 |
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I know they've got Woodford at the local Liquor store, maybe I'll start off with a bottle of that. I'll definitely report back. I wasn't a fan of whiskey until I tried bourbon, and I'm quite excited about it!
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11-05-2008, 04:15 PM | #48 |
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IMHO there is no better deal for the $ then Bulleit. After that I go for Woodford.
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11-05-2008, 04:21 PM | #49 |
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I think they have Bulleit there too. I'm heading there in a bit, and the price will make my mind as to which I'll be trying tonight. I will most definitely be posting back here with my review.
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11-05-2008, 06:16 PM | #50 |
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My choice would be Woodford Reserve or Knob Creek. I have a big bottle of Eagle Rare 10 which is good, but I really like the Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1997, it has some of most amazing flavors at a great price.
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11-05-2008, 10:02 PM | #53 |
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I finally branched away from Knob Creek last time I was at the liquor store and picked up some Woodford. I'm glad I did. Not quite as smooth as Knob, but more in depth and more flavors.
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11-06-2008, 02:12 PM | #54 |
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Went to the liquor store yesterday, and between the Woodford Reserve and the Bulleit I couldn't decide. I let the $8 difference in price dictate, so I grabbed the bottle of Bulleit. Luckily, at the register they had a few of the 50ml bottles of Woodford so I bought 2 of them. My roommmate grabbed a fifth of Fighting ****. After an extensive tasting ceremony, I've decided I like the Bulleit better with a coke, as it's got a bit more burn. The Woodford had a sweet character, and I thought I tasted some vanilla/caramel (Although with liquor I have virtually no palate. I'm not accustomed enough to the alcohol burn yet to detect more delicate flavors like I can with cigars). I've decided that Woodford Reserve has officially become my new sipping liquor (The only one, I might add, that isn't a tequila), but I didn't like it in the Coke, as the sweetness was lost in the mix. That fighting **** is some savage stuff. It had a serious burn, which I like for mixing in a coke. Next on my try list is Knob Creek, and when I sell my books back at the end of the quarter, I'll grab a bottle of Booker's to bring in the Winter break right. This is really cool, as I've never been a huge whiskey fan, but I'm really starting to enjoy this Bourbon game. Any other recommendations for sub $50 fifths worth trying?
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11-06-2008, 02:42 PM | #55 |
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One great thing about bourbon, besides bleeding from the rolling hills in the bluegrass, is that there is a selection of good bottles for just one $20.
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11-06-2008, 02:56 PM | #56 |
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It is pretty Damn good. Throw some of MCS's Dr. Pepper into it.
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11-06-2008, 03:01 PM | #57 | |
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11-06-2008, 03:03 PM | #58 | |
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11-06-2008, 03:26 PM | #59 | |
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11-09-2008, 02:36 AM | #60 |
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Two cheaper bourbons that are really good for the price are Evan Williams Single Barrel and Buffalo Trace. Both can be had for under $25 a fifth. They are good enough to drink straight and still keep enough to mix if you feel like it. For a bit more ~$40, I'd recommend Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. Harder to find, but a great bourbon. Its aged 13 years, so it is a great whiskey, but still not too old were the price gets astronomical.
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