The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 44

12-29-2010, 09:47 AM

None of the van Winkle whiskies are bottled in minis. If you want an opportunity to sample various bourbons, you should consider attending the Bourbon Sampler in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is one of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival events and will be held the last Saturday in April 2011. All of the major distilleries are there handing out samples of their bourbons. For more information, go to The Kentucky Bourbon Festival website.

Ken · 12-29-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

You have some good taste! I just picked up this bottle of Willett's! It’s extremely well balanced and smooth.

My wife picked up the liter for me for my birthday and this is one fine bourbon. I had to run out and grab some cheaper favorites to keep me off that bottle. Definitely good juice.

Ken · 12-29-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by akakirby

, I would love to try some but cannot afford to buy a whole bottle, any of you all ever seen them?

Your best bet unfortunately might be a good bourbon/whiskey bar. I cracked open mine last night for the game and it's just freakin' wonderful.

And the best thing about bourbon is you can find something tasty and respectful in your price range.

akakirby · 12-29-2010, 10:07 AM

Thanks guys, I did a lot of searching on the internet and could not find any mini's, oh well, guess I will have to save up for a bottle. I am really enjoying the Makers 46 currently. Think I will pick up Buffalo Trace next as i have heard good things and the price is right!

BengalMan · 12-29-2010, 04:28 PM

Had a nice haul this week. Bottle of Van Winkle 12, 15, and the 107 proof. I can't get enough of the 12.

My favorite right now, unfortunately is the rare bottle of Fred Noe Bookers that I picked up. Such an amazing, and complex bourbon. Too bad I'll likely never come across another...

JohnnyFlake · 12-29-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

Had a nice haul this week. Bottle of Van Winkle 12, 15, and the 107 proof. I can't get enough of the 12.

My favorite right now, unfortunately is the rare bottle of Fred Noe Bookers that I picked up. Such an amazing, and complex bourbon. Too bad I'll likely never come across another...

Can you post a picture of the Fred Noe Bookers?

I'd love to see what it looks like.

warren G. · 12-29-2010, 07:56 PM

the last two bottle, I had to scoop it up :P

akakirby · 12-29-2010, 08:55 PM

anyone have source for the van winkle 12 year or maybe the 15 year? I have some limited viaje releases to trade?

awsmith4 · 12-29-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by warren G.

the last two bottle, I had to scoop it up :P

Nice score!

JohnnyFlake · 12-29-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by akakirby

anyone have source for the van winkle 12 year or maybe the 15 year? I have some limited viaje releases to trade?

What is this, I am not familiar with that name?

warren G. · 12-29-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

my exact reaction... it was the last two bottle.

The SA open the glass case, and I only wanted one. I sat there for a good 2 minute thinking. Then he just hand me the last bottle and I was like why not?!

akakirby · 12-30-2010, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

What is this, I am not familiar with that name?

Its a cigar brand.

e-man67 · 12-30-2010, 07:46 AM

Got some Blantons for Christmas..it's ok..not super impressed. Fav is still Eagle Rare.

ODLS1 · 12-30-2010, 10:57 PM

Having a Weller 12yr pour right now. Weller is so underrated. 12yr, 90prf (wish it was 100), very nice bourbon, for $22 a 750 where I got it. Can't beat it.

The best bourbon I've had to date, definitely over Pappy 15 - William Larue Weller 12yr, barrel proof unfiltered, 126 proof. Amazing. Neat, room temp, no burn and crazy smooth, amazing flavor, then a late warming of the torso. Never had a bourbon like it.

McSmokey · 12-31-2010, 03:43 PM

having a pour of Bakers 7yr 107 proof. Warming up for the celebration to come, I think I will get the Stagg out tonite though I'll be the only one drinking nobody else that will be around can handle it. What's everybody else drinking tonite?

warren G. · 01-01-2011, 08:25 PM

I crack open up my Eagle Rare 17 last night...smell and taste so gooood

McSmokey · 01-03-2011, 04:21 PM

Ordered a bottle of William LaRue Weller and Sazerac 18yr today

01-03-2011, 04:50 PM

I was fortunate enough to obtain a few bottles of 15 yr old Elmer T Lee special release, single barrel bourbon. The regular bottling is quite good. I expect this special release to be exceptional.

potlimit · 01-03-2011, 05:35 PM

Got a sweet gift of Woodford Masters Reserve from somebody as a belated (sep 12th!) birthday present last week lol. Anyone had this, any good?

JohnnyFlake · 01-03-2011, 06:09 PM

What are your 1st, 2nd & 3rd, best "New To You" Bourbons that you tried in 2010?

If you do not have 3, don't sweat it. Just one, or even two, will be fine.

Don't hesitate to elaborate if you'd like!

12-29-2010, 09:47 AM	#861
fricky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! None of the van Winkle whiskies are bottled in minis. If you want an opportunity to sample various bourbons, you should consider attending the Bourbon Sampler in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is one of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival events and will be held the last Saturday in April 2011. All of the major distilleries are there handing out samples of their bourbons. For more information, go to The Kentucky Bourbon Festival website.

12-29-2010, 10:07 AM	#864
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Thanks guys, I did a lot of searching on the internet and could not find any mini's, oh well, guess I will have to save up for a bottle. I am really enjoying the Makers 46 currently. Think I will pick up Buffalo Trace next as i have heard good things and the price is right!

12-29-2010, 04:28 PM	#865
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had a nice haul this week. Bottle of Van Winkle 12, 15, and the 107 proof. I can't get enough of the 12. My favorite right now, unfortunately is the rare bottle of Fred Noe Bookers that I picked up. Such an amazing, and complex bourbon. Too bad I'll likely never come across another...

12-29-2010, 07:56 PM	#867
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! the last two bottle, I had to scoop it up :P __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

12-29-2010, 08:55 PM	#868
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! anyone have source for the van winkle 12 year or maybe the 15 year? I have some limited viaje releases to trade?

12-30-2010, 07:46 AM	#873
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Got some Blantons for Christmas..it's ok..not super impressed. Fav is still Eagle Rare. __________________ Big hairy Ape chuggin whiskey by the barrel full..making ladies cry!

12-30-2010, 10:57 PM	#874
ODLS1 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 226 Trading: (1)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Having a Weller 12yr pour right now. Weller is so underrated. 12yr, 90prf (wish it was 100), very nice bourbon, for $22 a 750 where I got it. Can't beat it. The best bourbon I've had to date, definitely over Pappy 15 - William Larue Weller 12yr, barrel proof unfiltered, 126 proof. Amazing. Neat, room temp, no burn and crazy smooth, amazing flavor, then a late warming of the torso. Never had a bourbon like it.

12-31-2010, 03:43 PM	#875
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! having a pour of Bakers 7yr 107 proof. Warming up for the celebration to come, I think I will get the Stagg out tonite though I'll be the only one drinking nobody else that will be around can handle it. What's everybody else drinking tonite? __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

01-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#876
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I crack open up my Eagle Rare 17 last night...smell and taste so gooood __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

01-03-2011, 04:21 PM	#877
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Ordered a bottle of William LaRue Weller and Sazerac 18yr today __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

01-03-2011, 04:50 PM	#878
fricky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I was fortunate enough to obtain a few bottles of 15 yr old Elmer T Lee special release, single barrel bourbon. The regular bottling is quite good. I expect this special release to be exceptional.

01-03-2011, 05:35 PM	#879
potlimit Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA/NY Posts: 131 Trading: (7)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Got a sweet gift of Woodford Masters Reserve from somebody as a belated (sep 12th!) birthday present last week lol. Anyone had this, any good?

01-03-2011, 06:09 PM	#880
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! What are your 1st, 2nd & 3rd, best "New To You" Bourbons that you tried in 2010? If you do not have 3, don't sweat it. Just one, or even two, will be fine. Don't hesitate to elaborate if you'd like! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!