The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 48

Barcode · 02-19-2011, 02:19 AM

OK here is the question, does anyone know what type of cigar is being smoked on the Pappy Van Winkles Label?

HK3- · 02-21-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Barcode

OK here is the question, does anyone know what type of cigar is being smoked on the Pappy Van Winkles Label?

Just from looking at it... no way to tell. Maybe with a phone call or some googling an answer can possibly be found.

warren G. · 02-23-2011, 04:19 PM

gotta stop visiting my favorite store, just bought a bottle 2010 WLW

Lucky_Hippo · 02-24-2011, 10:42 AM

Just started easing into the bourbons pool a few weeks ago. I see a fast and slippery slope ahead and I have to thank who ever it was that suggested the ice cubes with the Woodford Reserve (Maybe Bangelman?). I tasted a glass neat and although nice, wasn't hitting my taste profiles and I couldn't grab the maple/sweetness I've read from others. Second glass was over two cubes of ice and man what a colorful difference. The complete spectrum changed to lip smackingly tasty.

Some very good suggestions in these pages. I've started a list of bottles to grab and you will all be recieving your portion of the bill to help compensate for my new found hobby very soon.

SvilleKid · 02-24-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Just started easing into the bourbons pool a few weeks ago. I see a fast and slippery slope ahead and I have to thank who ever it was that suggested the ice cubes with the Woodford Reserve (Maybe Bangelman?). I tasted a glass neat and although nice, wasn't hitting my taste profiles and I couldn't grab the maple/sweetness I've read from others. Second glass was over two cubes of ice and man what a colorful difference. The complete spectrum changed to lip smackingly tasty.

Some very good suggestions in these pages. I've started a list of bottles to grab and you will all be recieving your portion of the bill to help compensate for my new found hobby very soon.

Just a word to those that might be new to bourbons. Once you open a sealed bottle of bourbon, it starts a slow process of oxidation. This speeds up the less there is in the bottle (more room for air). The bourbon won't "go bad", in the sense that wine can turn to vinegar, it will lose flavors over time. Once it's down to 1/3 or less, may be time to have some friends over, and enjoy the remainder! So, try to finish up one bottle before opening another, or don't have too many different bottles open at one time.

Just food for thought for anyone new to this slope!!

Lucky_Hippo · 02-25-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Just a word to those that might be new to bourbons. Once you open a sealed bottle of bourbon, it starts a slow process of oxidation. This speeds up the less there is in the bottle (more room for air). The bourbon won't "go bad", in the sense that wine can turn to vinegar, it will lose flavors over time. Once it's down to 1/3 or less, may be time to have some friends over, and enjoy the remainder! So, try to finish up one bottle before opening another, or don't have too many different bottles open at one time.

Just food for thought for anyone new to this slope!!

Thanks for the heads up. At this time, I've been buying small bottles that I can finish in a week or two until I figure out what direction my taste are going to take me.

HK3- · 03-21-2011, 09:11 AM

Over the weekend at the VCM herf we sampled both the 20 and 23 year Pappy back to back to compare the difference. It was pretty significant. Some mentioned that they make a 25 year pappy. Anyone ever had the chance to sample that one yet? I'm on a mission to find a bottle now.

Aero95 · 03-22-2011, 02:17 PM

Great thread! My wife just surprised me with a weekend trip to the bourbon trail in April. I have chosen Four Roses, Buffalo Trace, Woodford, and if we have time Wild Turkey. All I have to do now is find a good restaurant in the Lexington area.

yourchoice · 03-25-2011, 05:48 PM

FINALLY Buffalo Trace is available in NJ. Picked a bottle up today after work for $23.99 +tax. I'll finally be able to try this often discussed bourbon.

What's strange is they have distributed their antique collection here for a long while. Why NJ didn't/couldn't get BT, I have no idea.

warren G. · 03-27-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

FINALLY Buffalo Trace is available in NJ. Picked a bottle up today after work for $23.99 +tax. I'll finally be able to try this often discussed bourbon.

What's strange is they have distributed their antique collection here for a long while. Why NJ didn't/couldn't get BT, I have no idea.

That is pretty strange. I love BT, pretty versatile. Nice enough to sip and it's pretty good in an Old-Fashioned

ODLS1 · 03-27-2011, 01:32 AM

Eh, BT is alright, overpriced IMO. You can get better for the price.

yourchoice · 03-27-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ODLS1

Eh, BT is alright, overpriced IMO. You can get better for the price.

What do you prefer over it at that price point? I tried it the other night and thought it was good, but not great. At the price point, I like EWSB better, and Eagle Rare is very good too, but a touch more $.

ODLS1 · 03-27-2011, 02:47 PM

Weller Antique 107 comes to mind. If BT is about $23, the WA107 should be about $20. If you run across Weller 12 yr, get it. It's only $22 around here when it comes out.

BigCat · 03-27-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

What do you prefer over it at that price point? I tried it the other night and thought it was good, but not great. At the price point, I like EWSB better, and Eagle Rare is very good too, but a touch more $.

I'd rather have Elijah Craig 12 at a slightly lower price. I think it has more flavor and body. I agree BT is good, but not great. EC is better to my palate.

yourchoice · 03-27-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ODLS1

Weller Antique 107 comes to mind. If BT is about $23, the WA107 should be about $20. If you run across Weller 12 yr, get it. It's only $22 around here when it comes out.

I actually did pick up a bottle of Weller 107 a month or more ago. I agree it is pretty good for the price, I forgot that one! I'll keep my eye open for the 12 yr.

I'm reserving my judgement on BT until I have it a few more times. Once isn't enough, but I wasn't overly impressed the first time.

yourchoice · 03-27-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

I'd rather have Elijah Craig 12 at a slightly lower price. I think it has more flavor and body. I agree BT is good, but not great. EC is better to my palate.

Haven't tried EC yet...I'll have to put it on my short list. Thanks!

ODLS1 · 03-27-2011, 03:10 PM

I also agree with the EC12.

RevSmoke · 03-27-2011, 03:29 PM

Last bottle of Buffalo Trace I got was $19.95. What is better at that price point?

I also got a bottle of Eagle Rare, but that was $20.95, another very nice one.

Have not found the Elijah Craig locally.

Matt-N-Ga · 03-27-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Last bottle of Buffalo Trace I got was $19.95. What is better at that price point?

I also got a bottle of Eagle Rare, but that was $20.95, another very nice one.

Have not found the Elijah Craig locally.

A close price point is the Evan Williams Single Barrel. Amazing stuff, and only 23.95 around GA, similarly elsewhere I'm sure.

Fishbeadtwo · 03-29-2011, 09:40 PM

been hitting the Rebel yell lately.....

02-19-2011, 02:19 AM	#941
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! OK here is the question, does anyone know what type of cigar is being smoked on the Pappy Van Winkles Label?

02-23-2011, 04:19 PM	#943
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! gotta stop visiting my favorite store, just bought a bottle 2010 WLW __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

02-24-2011, 10:42 AM	#944
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just started easing into the bourbons pool a few weeks ago. I see a fast and slippery slope ahead and I have to thank who ever it was that suggested the ice cubes with the Woodford Reserve (Maybe Bangelman?). I tasted a glass neat and although nice, wasn't hitting my taste profiles and I couldn't grab the maple/sweetness I've read from others. Second glass was over two cubes of ice and man what a colorful difference. The complete spectrum changed to lip smackingly tasty. Some very good suggestions in these pages. I've started a list of bottles to grab and you will all be recieving your portion of the bill to help compensate for my new found hobby very soon. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

03-21-2011, 09:11 AM	#947
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!! Over the weekend at the VCM herf we sampled both the 20 and 23 year Pappy back to back to compare the difference. It was pretty significant. Some mentioned that they make a 25 year pappy. Anyone ever had the chance to sample that one yet? I'm on a mission to find a bottle now.

03-22-2011, 02:17 PM	#948
Aero95 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Loveland Ohio Posts: 295 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Great thread! My wife just surprised me with a weekend trip to the bourbon trail in April. I have chosen Four Roses, Buffalo Trace, Woodford, and if we have time Wild Turkey. All I have to do now is find a good restaurant in the Lexington area. __________________ "If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go." -- Mark Twain

03-25-2011, 05:48 PM	#949
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! FINALLY Buffalo Trace is available in NJ. Picked a bottle up today after work for $23.99 +tax. I'll finally be able to try this often discussed bourbon. What's strange is they have distributed their antique collection here for a long while. Why NJ didn't/couldn't get BT, I have no idea.

03-27-2011, 01:32 AM	#951
ODLS1 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 226 Trading: (1)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Eh, BT is alright, overpriced IMO. You can get better for the price.

03-27-2011, 02:47 PM	#953
ODLS1 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 226 Trading: (1)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Weller Antique 107 comes to mind. If BT is about $23, the WA107 should be about $20. If you run across Weller 12 yr, get it. It's only $22 around here when it comes out.

03-27-2011, 03:10 PM	#957
ODLS1 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 226 Trading: (1)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I also agree with the EC12.

03-27-2011, 03:29 PM	#958
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Last bottle of Buffalo Trace I got was $19.95. What is better at that price point? I also got a bottle of Eagle Rare, but that was $20.95, another very nice one. Have not found the Elijah Craig locally. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-29-2011, 09:40 PM	#960
Fishbeadtwo Another nut j0b Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: Washington, the state Posts: 1,175 Trading: (9)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! been hitting the Rebel yell lately..... __________________ This white coat is a little tight...?