The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 40

McSmokey · 11-13-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

I cracked mine open last night. It is very good, but man is it potent. It didn't help that I followed it with a pour of Knob Creek and a touch of Woodford Reserve! By itself, I really liked WR, but of the three last night, it was my least favorite. The higher ABV of the other two may have contributed to that.

It is definitely potent I let my second pour breathe about 10 minutes and it opened up a lot.

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I checked it out and decided to join to. I have the same handle over there.

It's actually sad I joined and my computer quits on me. For some reason my iPhone has an issue with the site so I am having to wait til I fix my desktop to get back on.

McSmokey · 11-16-2010, 02:30 PM

Picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare 10yr last night gonna have a pour of it after supper I think. Also going to to check out 2 more stores in town. One I used to be a regular at and the other I have never been to before so maybe I'll find something else new.

Doctorossi · 11-16-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

It is very good, but man is it potent. It didn't help that I followed it with a pour of Knob Creek and a touch of Woodford Reserve! By itself, I really liked WR, but of the three last night, it was my least favorite. The higher ABV of the other two may have contributed to that.

Try them in a different order- you might be surprised by how differently they come across to you.

IMO, Woodford is the best of those three by a country mile, but that's another matter.

McSmokey · 11-18-2010, 07:21 AM

Had a pour of the Eagle Rare 10yr last night. The nose and the taste were both fairly sweet almost creamy but the finish had a strong oak taste and was kind of bitter.

11-18-2010, 02:50 PM

Oh man I love me some Eagle Rare 10 yr! But I think I found a new favorite a couple weeks ago, Russell Reserve 10 yr. That stuff was a flavor bomb for me, I love it! And it's about the same price as the Eagle Rare.

11-18-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by McSmokey

Had a pour of the Eagle Rare 10yr last night. The nose and the taste were both fairly sweet almost creamy but the finish had a strong oak taste and was kind of bitter.

Justin,

Just outta curiosity, what are you gonna pop open to drown your sorrows in next Friday??

McSmokey · 11-18-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by auburnfan1980

Justin,

Just outta curiosity, what are you gonna pop open to drown your sorrows in next Friday??

"IF" it comes to that. Wild Turkey 101. Otherwise in honor of our victory I'll be trying something new.

e-man67 · 11-18-2010, 08:11 PM

drinking a glass of Buffalo Trace as we speak accompanied with an 01 Party 898 NV...good.

Barcode · 11-19-2010, 01:22 AM

The wife just told me I have a bottle of Pappy's 20year old comming tomorrow.

McSmokey · 11-19-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Barcode

The wife just told me I have a bottle of Pappy's 20year old comming tomorrow.

<== Jealous

As of yet Pappy is one of those I have been unable to find. Congrats to you sir

Barcode · 11-19-2010, 08:42 AM

Thanks Justin, I have not yet tried the 20 year old I have tried the 12 and 15 tho and they were both GREAT.

McSmokey · 11-22-2010, 08:48 PM

Picked up and had a pour of Russell Reserve 90 on Saturday think I'll have another one tonight

JohnnyFlake · 11-22-2010, 09:52 PM

I just found a bottle of Pappy 20 today but did not buy it. A new "Total Wine" opened up, not too far from me and the price is $115. That seems high to me but I am really not sure what the going price is for Pappy 20 now days.

Bill86 · 11-22-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Barcode

The wife just told me I have a bottle of Pappy's 20year old comming tomorrow.

NICE

I haven't had any of the Pappys. I REALLY REALLY want to try the 15 year. I hear it's the best of the Pappys.

ODLS1 · 11-23-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

I just found a bottle of Pappy 20 today but did not buy it. A new "Total Wine" opened up, not too far from me and the price is $115. That seems high to me but I am really not sure what the going price is for Pappy 20 now days.

That's pretty much how much it is here. It's weird how certain bottles of bourbon are cheaper outside of KY, like the BTAC.

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Originally Posted by Bill86

NICE

I haven't had any of the Pappys. I REALLY REALLY want to try the 15 year. I hear it's the best of the Pappys.

I've only had the 15 and it is fantastic. Hard as hell to get here, and I work at a liquor store (managers snag them all up

). The Van Winkle 12yr is also fantastic, and the Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr 107 proof is awesome for the price, about $30.

I just picked up another 750 of the Weller 12yr. Great stuff for the price (about $22 here), but it only comes out a few times a year. I love all things Weller.

Barcode · 11-23-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

I just found a bottle of Pappy 20 today but did not buy it. A new "Total Wine" opened up, not too far from me and the price is $115. That seems high to me but I am really not sure what the going price is for Pappy 20 now days.

I paid 102.00 for the bottle here in WA state.

Ferrari5180 · 11-23-2010, 04:08 PM

Just picked me up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12. This will be my first time trying bourbon, I hope all goes well

I usually drink scotch, so at least I got a head start.

dannysguitar · 11-23-2010, 05:46 PM

Buffalo Trace for me tonight fellas!

Doctorossi · 11-23-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

Just picked me up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12. This will be my first time trying bourbon, I hope all goes well

I usually drink scotch, so at least I got a head start.

That's a smack in the face for a first bourbon. Just be aware that it's about as unsubtle as they get.

Ferrari5180 · 11-24-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

That's a smack in the face for a first bourbon. Just be aware that it's about as unsubtle as they get.

Heard nothing but good things about this bottle. On another note, I'm used to drinking scotch, so not a total newbie here. I usually do a lot of research when it comes to buying drams. After all, it all comes down to personal individual preference and taste.

11-16-2010, 02:30 PM	#782
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare 10yr last night gonna have a pour of it after supper I think. Also going to to check out 2 more stores in town. One I used to be a regular at and the other I have never been to before so maybe I'll find something else new. __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

11-18-2010, 07:21 AM	#784
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had a pour of the Eagle Rare 10yr last night. The nose and the taste were both fairly sweet almost creamy but the finish had a strong oak taste and was kind of bitter. __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

11-18-2010, 02:50 PM	#785
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Oh man I love me some Eagle Rare 10 yr! But I think I found a new favorite a couple weeks ago, Russell Reserve 10 yr. That stuff was a flavor bomb for me, I love it! And it's about the same price as the Eagle Rare.

11-18-2010, 08:11 PM	#788
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! drinking a glass of Buffalo Trace as we speak accompanied with an 01 Party 898 NV...good. __________________ Big hairy Ape chuggin whiskey by the barrel full..making ladies cry!

11-19-2010, 01:22 AM	#789
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! The wife just told me I have a bottle of Pappy's 20year old comming tomorrow.

11-19-2010, 08:42 AM	#791
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Thanks Justin, I have not yet tried the 20 year old I have tried the 12 and 15 tho and they were both GREAT.

11-22-2010, 08:48 PM	#792
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked up and had a pour of Russell Reserve 90 on Saturday think I'll have another one tonight __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

11-22-2010, 09:52 PM	#793
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I just found a bottle of Pappy 20 today but did not buy it. A new "Total Wine" opened up, not too far from me and the price is $115. That seems high to me but I am really not sure what the going price is for Pappy 20 now days. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

11-23-2010, 04:08 PM	#797
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just picked me up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12. This will be my first time trying bourbon, I hope all goes well I usually drink scotch, so at least I got a head start.

11-23-2010, 05:46 PM	#798
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Buffalo Trace for me tonight fellas! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*