The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 35

JohnnyFlake · 10-01-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by McSmokey

I'm currently looking for a new bourbon to try... something off the beaten path so to speak any suggestions, favorites you enjoy?

Here are a few that you don't hear about very often, but are actually very, very good. Because of a few friends, and a few bottles I have, I get to try them now and then and I always truly enjoy them.

Old Crow - Great Stuff!
Basil Hayden's
Old Forester
Old Grand Dad 100 proof - I love this!
Alberta Springs

OLS · 10-01-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

Finished the cigar dinner event last night and went over to one of the dinner attendees to continue the bourbon sampling. Here is a picture of what our options were. Needless to say, it was unreal.

BULL$HIT! That's the liquor table at the shack, I'd know it anywhere!

McSmokey · 10-01-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

Well, Justin, I am an oddball, as you know. I stock WIld Turkey, but not many love that too much.
When it comes down to grabbing a bottle of show-stopping sippin whiskey, you would have a hard
time topping Woodford's Reserve. 4 Roses Single Barrel is fine. Eagle Rare is no slouch. I guess
none are off the beaten path, as you characterize it. But maybe that's right about what you wanted.
If not, reading most of this thread is a great activity.

I guess what I'm looking for is something not found normally in my area. Around here you are pretty well limited to Jack, Jim, Evan, Turkey... Woodford would be top of the shelf in most of my stores. Anything more I'll have to get online or wait til my next kinfolk visit in Tenn where bourbon flows out-o-the rocks.

OLS · 10-01-2010, 12:22 PM

Yep, folks love that basil hayden's. As for me drinking Old Crow would freak me out
with old time memories. I thought that stuff was for bootleggers and souses. But it
wouldn't be the biggest surprise for me this week.

That makes it tough, Justin. If Woodford is top shelf (and it generally is) then most of
the other ones I mentioned would also be prohibitive if even available. I believe the
Flake has better reccos for you in that case. I bet you find Old Forrester and maybe even
that Old Crow, lol. Or next time you come up Memphis Way, stop in at Buster's. You will
go all glassy-eyed in that joint.

e-man67 · 10-01-2010, 12:44 PM

I am on an Eagle Rare kick lately...great stuff! Buffalo Trace is also very good.

OLS · 10-01-2010, 01:01 PM

Pulled a few hundred clams out of the vault and I am gonna hit Buster's on the way
home without trying to do anything based on whta I know, and focus entirely on
what I read here today. We'll see where that gets me, lol. i am really looking HARD
at the Stagg, that high proof stuff. I think I will also pick up some Rittenhouse Rye
and maybe some Van Winkle 15 YO. I think I might escape with some change.

e-man67 · 10-01-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

Pulled a few hundred clams out of the vault and I am gonna hit Buster's on the way
home without trying to do anything based on whta I know, and focus entirely on
what I read here today. We'll see where that gets me, lol. i am really looking HARD
at the Stagg, that high proof stuff. I think I will also pick up some Rittenhouse Rye
and maybe some Van Winkle 15 YO. I think I might escape with some change.

Rittenhouse is my favorite Rye..you will like this!

elderboy02 · 10-01-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

Rittenhouse is my favorite Rye..you will like this!

Why have you never given me any?

awsmith4 · 10-01-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by McSmokey

I guess what I'm looking for is something not found normally in my area. Around here you are pretty well limited to Jack, Jim, Evan, Turkey... Woodford would be top of the shelf in most of my stores. Anything more I'll have to get online or wait til my next kinfolk visit in Tenn where bourbon flows out-o-the rocks.

You'll find a decent selection up here as well, gives you a reason to come back and herf with me

McSmokey · 10-01-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

You'll find a decent selection up here as well, gives you a reason to come back and herf with me

I need to!! I love T-town but sometimes you just gotta get away!

LostAbbott · 10-01-2010, 03:24 PM

Rowan Creek
Rowan Creek
Rowan Creek

Get some if you can.

http://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/rowan_creek.php

BengalMan · 10-08-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OLS

BULL$HIT! That's the liquor table at the shack, I'd know it anywhere!

Haha, nope, that was in Louisville, KY. Bourbon Country!

Parshooter · 10-08-2010, 10:20 AM

Is the BTAC out yet???

e-man67 · 10-08-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Why have you never given me any?

You had it! You only drink Coke anyways!

gvarsity · 10-09-2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

Well, Justin, I am an oddball, as you know. I stock WIld Turkey, but not many love that too much.
When it comes down to grabbing a bottle of show-stopping sippin whiskey, you would have a hard
time topping Woodford's Reserve. 4 Roses Single Barrel is fine. Eagle Rare is no slouch. I guess
none are off the beaten path, as you characterize it. But maybe that's right about what you wanted.
If not, reading most of this thread is a great activity.

I havent't read the entire thread but a good one I havent seen mentioned is Evan Williams Single Barrel. Very carmelly. yummy stuff.

smokin5 · 10-09-2010, 08:14 PM

The Evan Williams Single Barrel is especially
good when paired with a Punch Gran Puro.
Check it out!

Bill86 · 10-12-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott

Rowan Creek
Rowan Creek
Rowan Creek

Get some if you can.

http://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/rowan_creek.php

Oh really? hmmm....I'll give it a try.

Matt-N-Ga · 10-12-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSmokey

I need to!! I love T-town but sometimes you just gotta get away!

My wife has family in Tuscaloosa and I'm down there every once in a while. If you find something you really want to try, and can't find it, let me know. I'll pick it up and bring it down when I come. I'll be there for christmas for sure, and it looks like my wife will be there the week before Thanksgiving.

Oh, and Ryi 1 is pretty good and a bit off the wall, but Four Roses single barrel and Buffalo Trace are my go to's right now.

Matt-N-Ga · 10-12-2010, 12:05 PM

Does anyone know when the BTAC is being released this year? We got very little of it here in Ga last year and I'm on the hunt for Stagg and Eagle Rare.

Powers · 10-12-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gvarsity

I havent't read the entire thread but a good one I havent seen mentioned is Evan Williams Single Barrel. Very carmelly. yummy stuff.

I like to save up my college budget and go after nicer bourbons at Christmas, normally they'll throw in a freebie for the same price of a bottle. Last year I a kick @ss flask was paired w/Evan Williams Single Barrel. I thought it was really good (compared to Beam, regular Williams and Wild Turkey) but haven't sampled enough to know where it ranks

10-01-2010, 12:22 PM	#684
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Yep, folks love that basil hayden's. As for me drinking Old Crow would freak me out with old time memories. I thought that stuff was for bootleggers and souses. But it wouldn't be the biggest surprise for me this week. That makes it tough, Justin. If Woodford is top shelf (and it generally is) then most of the other ones I mentioned would also be prohibitive if even available. I believe the Flake has better reccos for you in that case. I bet you find Old Forrester and maybe even that Old Crow, lol. Or next time you come up Memphis Way, stop in at Buster's. You will go all glassy-eyed in that joint.

10-01-2010, 12:44 PM	#685
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I am on an Eagle Rare kick lately...great stuff! Buffalo Trace is also very good. __________________ Big hairy Ape chuggin whiskey by the barrel full..making ladies cry!

10-01-2010, 01:01 PM	#686
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Pulled a few hundred clams out of the vault and I am gonna hit Buster's on the way home without trying to do anything based on whta I know, and focus entirely on what I read here today. We'll see where that gets me, lol. i am really looking HARD at the Stagg, that high proof stuff. I think I will also pick up some Rittenhouse Rye and maybe some Van Winkle 15 YO. I think I might escape with some change.

10-01-2010, 03:24 PM	#691
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Rowan Creek Rowan Creek Rowan Creek Get some if you can. http://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/rowan_creek.php __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-08-2010, 10:20 AM	#693
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Is the BTAC out yet??? __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

10-09-2010, 08:14 PM	#696
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! The Evan Williams Single Barrel is especially good when paired with a Punch Gran Puro. Check it out! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

10-12-2010, 12:05 PM	#699
Matt-N-Ga MattGah Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Acworth, Ga Posts: 316 Trading: (4)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Does anyone know when the BTAC is being released this year? We got very little of it here in Ga last year and I'm on the hunt for Stagg and Eagle Rare.