The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 47

01-29-2011, 12:34 PM

Hello all,
New to the forum and it looks as if the most important things in life are here,beer,spirits,and cigars.
Bengalman, I grew up in Cincinnati, miss it.
Here in North Carolina you can make 200 gallons of "spirits" a year. I was wondering if there are any makers here that can give me some information on distilling.
Thanks
Michael

warren G. · 01-31-2011, 09:40 PM

bought a bottle not so long ago and I finish it pretty quick. I had to pick up another one...

Barcode · 01-31-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by warren G.

bought a bottle not so long ago and I finish it pretty quick. I had to pick up another one...

I have been wanting to try that just have not been able to find it in WA.

Parshooter · 02-01-2011, 06:52 AM

Opened a bottle of Michter's Straight Rye the other night. I would be happy to have to drink this all the time, great stuff

yourchoice · 02-01-2011, 06:55 AM

Had a pour of Knob Creek last night while smoking an '08 Mag 46. Went together very nicely.

I need to make a run to the store...my bourbon and scotch selection has mysteriously shrunk!

Tredegar · 02-01-2011, 12:17 PM

Made my first bourbon purchase yesterday Elijah Craig 18 year old Single Barrel along with a Partagas Series P No. 2. Great bourbon, great smoke.

Matt-N-Ga · 02-01-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tredegar

Made my first bourbon purchase yesterday Elijah Craig 18 year old Single Barrel along with a Partagas Series P No. 2. Great bourbon, great smoke.

Try the EC 12 yr. Most I have talked with like the 12 better than the 18 and its cheaper...win-win. Either way, you have a great pairing there bro, enjoy.

paris1129 · 02-01-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt-N-Ga

Try the EC 12 yr. Most I have talked with like the 12 better than the 18 and its cheaper...win-win. Either way, you have a great pairing there bro, enjoy.

Really? I actually prefer EC 18 by a wide margin. Either way, they are both good.

warren G. · 02-01-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Barcode

I have been wanting to try that just have not been able to find it in WA.

really great bourbon, and it was around $40 bucks down here.

Frodo · 02-02-2011, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tredegar

Made my first bourbon purchase yesterday Elijah Craig 18 year old Single Barrel along with a Partagas Series P No. 2. Great bourbon, great smoke.

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Originally Posted by Matt-N-Ga

Try the EC 12 yr. Most I have talked with like the 12 better than the 18 and its cheaper...win-win. Either way, you have a great pairing there bro, enjoy.

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Originally Posted by paris1129

Really? I actually prefer EC 18 by a wide margin. Either way, they are both good.

I've had both bottles and they are very different. The 18 is right on the edge - as oaky as a bourbon can get without going too far. The 12 is much more...rounded. Some decent complexity on the 12 and more balance.

76GTFan · 02-08-2011, 01:18 PM

Buffalo Trace just started producing half gallons to my knowledge. That or they are new to GA.

HK3- · 02-09-2011, 11:51 AM

Picked these up last night. Bang for the buck, Prichards Double Barreled is pretty darn good. My only negative is that the finish is a bit tart.

Matt-N-Ga · 02-11-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 76GTFan

Buffalo Trace just started producing half gallons to my knowledge. That or they are new to GA.

They half gallons are new to Georgia. BT and the distributor just recently inked a deal that gives Georgia complete coverage of all the BT production line, including the White Dog Mash 1, which is amazing. If you see it, buy it. It's in 375 ml bottles and is fresh from the still, has an amazing nose and a corn sweetness that is one of a kind.

GreekGodX · 02-13-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Picked these up last night. Bang for the buck, Prichards Double Barreled is pretty darn good. My only negative is that the finish is a bit tart.

I concour on the Prichards

One day I will buy some Pappy's, one day

On a side note had a pour of Elijah Craig 12 yo at a bar the other night, and it was 8 bucks!? I realized when I got the bill I should have forked over the few extra bucks for the 18 yo. Definitely worth it IMO

HK3- · 02-14-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I concour on the Prichards

One day I will buy some Pappy's, one day

On a side note had a pour of Elijah Craig 12 yo at a bar the other night, and it was 8 bucks!? I realized when I got the bill I should have forked over the few extra bucks for the 18 yo. Definitely worth it IMO

I will have to track down and try some of this Elijah Craig.

BigCat · 02-14-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

I will have to track down and try some of this Elijah Craig.

I really like the 12 too. Can't beat $20 for a fifth. I've never had the 18, however.

HK3- · 02-14-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

I really like the 12 too. Can't beat $20 for a fifth. I've never had the 18, however.

Well, for that price I will pick up one of each to compare.

E.J. · 02-18-2011, 02:51 PM

Well, I went to pick up some beer for the weekend....but ended up with these.... 50% bourbon is better than no bourbon for a pic in the bourbon thread....

76GTFan · 02-18-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt-N-Ga

They half gallons are new to Georgia. BT and the distributor just recently inked a deal that gives Georgia complete coverage of all the BT production line, including the White Dog Mash 1, which is amazing. If you see it, buy it. It's in 375 ml bottles and is fresh from the still, has an amazing nose and a corn sweetness that is one of a kind.

Thanks! Yeah I talked to my local shop and he invited me to a private tasting provided by the distributor soon. I am speechless!!

Matt-N-Ga · 02-18-2011, 09:25 PM

What shop do you go to ? I frequent Minks in Marietta, and he also gave me a tasting of it, that's what made me buy it, it's amazing.

01-29-2011, 12:34 PM	#921
Michael629 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Hello all, New to the forum and it looks as if the most important things in life are here,beer,spirits,and cigars. Bengalman, I grew up in Cincinnati, miss it. Here in North Carolina you can make 200 gallons of "spirits" a year. I was wondering if there are any makers here that can give me some information on distilling. Thanks Michael

01-31-2011, 09:40 PM	#922
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! bought a bottle not so long ago and I finish it pretty quick. I had to pick up another one... __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

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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!! Opened a bottle of Michter's Straight Rye the other night. I would be happy to have to drink this all the time, great stuff __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

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yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had a pour of Knob Creek last night while smoking an '08 Mag 46. Went together very nicely. I need to make a run to the store...my bourbon and scotch selection has mysteriously shrunk!

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Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Made my first bourbon purchase yesterday Elijah Craig 18 year old Single Barrel along with a Partagas Series P No. 2. Great bourbon, great smoke.

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76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Buffalo Trace just started producing half gallons to my knowledge. That or they are new to GA.

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HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked these up last night. Bang for the buck, Prichards Double Barreled is pretty darn good. My only negative is that the finish is a bit tart.

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E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Well, I went to pick up some beer for the weekend....but ended up with these.... 50% bourbon is better than no bourbon for a pic in the bourbon thread....

02-18-2011, 09:25 PM	#940
Matt-N-Ga MattGah Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Acworth, Ga Posts: 316 Trading: (4)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! What shop do you go to ? I frequent Minks in Marietta, and he also gave me a tasting of it, that's what made me buy it, it's amazing. __________________ EPIC IV "I just got bit by a donkey"