The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 163

Porch Dweller · 05-26-2023, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Interesting, one of the guys I watch on YT says the same about Dickel. Guess I’ll stay away from them for now.

One of the YT channels I follow talked about them a few months back. Their consensus was that the bottlings that are below 100 proof are meh, the ones above are worth it. That's the only reason I grabbed mine; it's 103. I'm glad I did as I quite like it. I'd like to find some of the ones that are 110-115.

icehog3 · 05-26-2023, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Interesting, one of the guys I watch on YT says the same about Dickel. Guess I’ll stay away from them for now.

For the less than stellar ones, I get a strong taste of Flintstones chewable vitamins. Not great in a bourbon for my palate.

Porch Dweller · 05-26-2023, 12:58 PM

Grabbed a few bottles at my favorite B&M. I was hoping to find batch 4 of the K.Luke, which is barrel proof, but they were all sold out. That's good for the owner's, though, as it's their whiskey.

Love the KC, though I haven't had this particular batch as yet. I've not had the Early Times BIB but have heard a lot of good things about it.

icehog3 · 05-26-2023, 01:39 PM

Recent 9 year KC picks have been really good, James. Hope this one fits that bill.

Early Times BiB was always my favorite "budget" pour, though that's recently been trumped by Jack Daniels BiB for my palate.

kingcobradude · 05-26-2023, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Go grab a bottle and do a side by side, it will help appreciate the uniqueness of the finish from the pick

Regular seams weak in comparison

Porch Dweller · 05-26-2023, 08:13 PM

There was some Widow Jane 10-year at my B&M, which I've never tried. I've read a lot of good things about it, but I just have a hard time laying out $85 for a 91 proof bourbon. There are a helluva lot of damned good cask strength bourbons out there for a lot less.

Anyone had any Widow Jane? Is it worth it?

icehog3 · 05-27-2023, 07:56 AM

I have not, James. A couple bars near me have it for pours, I might give it a try next time I go to one.

Chainsaw13 · 05-28-2023, 05:40 AM

Ugh! Stopped by Total Wine on the way to my friends cottage, to grab another bottle of Wolcott. Reps from Oregon Spirits where they’re giving out samples. Tried their regular, wheated and rye. Liked them all, but was really surprised by the rye, so snagged a bottle. My bank account hates me.

icehog3 · 05-28-2023, 09:23 AM

Had this pour at a friend's BBQ last night:

It's as if Miller Brewing Company said. "Let's make Miller Lite Light, and make it extra extra light". Freaking Corona Beer has more substance. Rant over. Came back home and drank something better.

kingcobradude · 05-28-2023, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Had this pour at a friend's BBQ last night:

It's as if Miller Brewing Company said. "Let's make Miller Lite Light, and make it extra extra light". Freaking Corona Beer has more substance. Rant over. Came back home and drank something better.

The basil Hayden is light? Or the other one?

icehog3 · 05-28-2023, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

The basil Hayden is light? Or the other one?

The Basil Hayden, Clay. The Copper Sky is not.

kingcobradude · 05-28-2023, 09:35 PM

I've never tried either one

icehog3 · 05-29-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

I've never tried either one

The CS is a single barrel pick, so you won't see that specific one around. With the BH, you ain't missing much.

kingcobradude · 05-30-2023, 12:01 AM

Enjoying a pour of Buffalo trace this memorial day evening

icehog3 · 05-30-2023, 07:57 AM

Killed off a single barrel pick of NBC, this one was classic MGP.

stearns · 05-30-2023, 08:42 AM

Finally got a chance to relax for a few minutes yesterday with Peter, it's been a while so we diversified with some rum and agave as well

jledou · 05-30-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

There was some Widow Jane 10-year at my B&M, which I've never tried. I've read a lot of good things about it, but I just have a hard time laying out $85 for a 91 proof bourbon. There are a helluva lot of damned good cask strength bourbons out there for a lot less.

Anyone had any Widow Jane? Is it worth it?

at $85 I find it hard, at Costco prices it is better but yeah a lot of others out there for that price that I would look for first.

Porch Dweller · 05-30-2023, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jledou

at $85 I find it hard, at Costco prices it is better but yeah a lot of others out there for that price that I would look for first.

Beagleone · 05-30-2023, 10:26 PM

I found this today. Is it any good?

kingcobradude · 05-30-2023, 10:49 PM

People seem to love blantons. I've not had a chance to try it. Going to be doing a little whiskey hunting later in June

05-26-2023, 12:58 PM	#3243
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,377 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Grabbed a few bottles at my favorite B&M. I was hoping to find batch 4 of the K.Luke, which is barrel proof, but they were all sold out. That's good for the owner's, though, as it's their whiskey. Love the KC, though I haven't had this particular batch as yet. I've not had the Early Times BIB but have heard a lot of good things about it. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

05-26-2023, 01:39 PM	#3244
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Recent 9 year KC picks have been really good, James. Hope this one fits that bill. Early Times BiB was always my favorite "budget" pour, though that's recently been trumped by Jack Daniels BiB for my palate. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-26-2023, 08:13 PM	#3246
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,377 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! There was some Widow Jane 10-year at my B&M, which I've never tried. I've read a lot of good things about it, but I just have a hard time laying out $85 for a 91 proof bourbon. There are a helluva lot of damned good cask strength bourbons out there for a lot less. Anyone had any Widow Jane? Is it worth it? __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

05-27-2023, 07:56 AM	#3247
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I have not, James. A couple bars near me have it for pours, I might give it a try next time I go to one. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-28-2023, 05:40 AM	#3248
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,175 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Ugh! Stopped by Total Wine on the way to my friends cottage, to grab another bottle of Wolcott. Reps from Oregon Spirits where they’re giving out samples. Tried their regular, wheated and rye. Liked them all, but was really surprised by the rye, so snagged a bottle. My bank account hates me. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

05-28-2023, 09:23 AM	#3249
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had this pour at a friend's BBQ last night: It's as if Miller Brewing Company said. "Let's make Miller Lite Light, and make it extra extra light". Freaking Corona Beer has more substance. Rant over. Came back home and drank something better. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-28-2023, 09:35 PM	#3252
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I've never tried either one

05-30-2023, 12:01 AM	#3254
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Enjoying a pour of Buffalo trace this memorial day evening

05-30-2023, 07:57 AM	#3255
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Killed off a single barrel pick of NBC, this one was classic MGP. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-30-2023, 08:42 AM	#3256
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,381 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Finally got a chance to relax for a few minutes yesterday with Peter, it's been a while so we diversified with some rum and agave as well __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

05-30-2023, 10:26 PM	#3259
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I found this today. Is it any good? __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

05-30-2023, 10:49 PM	#3260
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! People seem to love blantons. I've not had a chance to try it. Going to be doing a little whiskey hunting later in June