The Bourbon Thread!!

[smokin5]

Has anyone tried the Costco Kirkland Bourbon yet?
Just read about it today. 7 years old, 103 proof,
about $20/liter. Rumor has it it's Jim Beam made.

[chippewastud79]

Just started on some Elijah Craig. Bought some for bbq sauce the other week and cracked it for some drinks tonight. Very nice, especially for $20

[Patrick B]

Originally Posted by smokin5

Has anyone tried the Costco Kirkland Bourbon yet?
Just read about it today. 7 years old, 103 proof,
about $20/liter. Rumor has it it's Jim Beam made.

a twitter buddy said it was ok....

[BengalMan]

Just picked up a bottle of extremely limited first run Angel's Envy which is made by famed distiller Lincoln Henderson. Going to crack it open and have a little later this week, will let you know how it is. Info can be found here:
http://www.bbqandbourbon.com/2011/03...emium-bourbon/

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by smokin5

Has anyone tried the Costco Kirkland Bourbon yet?
Just read about it today. 7 years old, 103 proof,
about $20/liter. Rumor has it it's Jim Beam made.

Bought it. Had a sip or 2 neat. Good flavors, a little hot, I need to try it with a splash to see how it opens up, and then maybe with a cube before passing judgment overall. A little raisin-y aroma, and oak and vanilla to me, with a sniff as I look at the bottle for you.
So far, I think it will be well worth the 20 bucks.

It is distilled and bottled by "The Clear Spring Distilling Co. Clermont frankfort KY."

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Bought it. Had a sip or 2 neat. Good flavors, a little hot, I need to try it with a splash to see how it opens up, and then maybe with a cube before passing judgment overall. A little raisin-y aroma, and oak and vanilla to me, with a sniff as I look at the bottle for you.
So far, I think it will be well worth the 20 bucks.

It is distilled and bottled by "The Clear Spring Distilling Co. Clermont frankfort KY."

Just did a quick search...that's the Jim Beam Distillery, apparently.

[replicant_argent]

It is also where the aliens landed.

[Aero95]

Just got a few bottles of A.H. Hirsch 16 and trying to decide if I want to open a bottle up or not right now.

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

It is also where the aliens landed.

[shemp]

bought the kirkland borboun, and for $20.00 it is very nice. Over a cube is the best i think, but even neet it is decent. It is much better than many other equivelant low end burbouns out there. I would put it on a playing field with buffalo trace or makers.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by aero95

Just got a few bottles of A.H. Hirsch 16 and trying to decide if I want to open a bottle up or not right now.

WOW! A peice of American distilling history no doubt. Wish I could get some for a reasonable price although I think those days are gone...

[macsauce13]

Originally Posted by aero95

All I have to do now is find a good restaurant in the Lexington area.

Check out:

Malones
Sal's

[smokin5]

Originally Posted by shemp

bought the kirkland borboun, and for $20.00 it is very nice. Over a cube is the best i think, but even neet it is decent. It is much better than many other equivelant low end burbouns out there. I would put it on a playing field with buffalo trace or makers.

I've been curious about picking up some of this.
But since my Costco's selling Makers Mark ("Mother's Milk")
for $29/1.75 Liter, I haven't seen a reason yet.

[Ken]

What say you two? It comes in a nice looking package but the juice stands up to the image on my taste buds.

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Last bottle of Buffalo Trace I got was $19.95. What is better at that price point?

Have you had Weller Special Reserve or 4 Roses Small Batch? Both are pretty darn good especially at their price; WSR $13-16 & 4RSB $22ish. I've been drinking more of the Weller SR because it's good and the price is just hard to pass up for what you get.

[SvilleKid]

Originally Posted by Ken

What say you two? It comes in a nice looking package but the juice stands up to the image on my taste buds.


Have you had Weller Special Reserve or 4 Roses Small Batch? Both are pretty darn good especially at their price; WSR $13-16 & 4RSB $22ish. I've been drinking more of the Weller SR because it's good and the price is just hard to pass up for what you get.

Ken

I haven't opened the bottle yet. I've got four different bottles of bourbon open already. I need to finish at least two of them off before I open any new bottles.

I've had Weller's (had a glass a week ago), as well as 4 roses. Don't currently have any in my collection. Nothing against either of these, I just don't currently have the room!!

[Bill86]

I was wondering about the Weller Special Reserve, it seemed too cheap. $17 at my local means probably 14-15 in the city. I didn't buy it. I might have to try it though. I love the William Larue Weller 67.4% 134.8 proof

[Barcode]

Just picked up a bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel will have to try it this weekend.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by Bill86

I was wondering about the Weller Special Reserve, it seemed too cheap. $17 at my local means probably 14-15 in the city. I didn't buy it. I might have to try it though. I love the William Larue Weller 67.4% 134.8 proof

If this is the 107 proof bottling, I loved it a while back. Unbelievable value for the coin. Wish we could still get it up here...

[BengalMan]

The Weller 107 is a fantastic bourbon. There are many amazing value bourbons out there, don't let price fool you.

Barcode, the Knob Creek Single Barrel is a nice upgrade from the standard Knob for sure.

[Ken]

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I haven't opened the bottle yet. I've got four different bottles of bourbon open already. I need to finish at least two of them off before I open any new bottles.

Ha, doesn't look like a bad problemat all. The only issue I had with my Willett was that it was a 1.75l and it just didn't last as long as I'd hoped. Hope you enjoy yours.

Yep, you can't always judge a bourbon by the sticker. The WSR is good stuff. I even prefer it over the Antique 107. I enjoy the taste of the 4 Roses SB compared to the Single Barrell, which sames me money. There's a lot of value to being a bourbon drinker.