The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 49

smokin5 · 03-29-2011, 10:12 PM

Has anyone tried the Costco Kirkland Bourbon yet?
Just read about it today. 7 years old, 103 proof,
about $20/liter. Rumor has it it's Jim Beam made.

chippewastud79 · 04-02-2011, 09:49 PM

Just started on some Elijah Craig. Bought some for bbq sauce the other week and cracked it for some drinks tonight. Very nice, especially for $20

Patrick B · 04-02-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

Has anyone tried the Costco Kirkland Bourbon yet?
Just read about it today. 7 years old, 103 proof,
about $20/liter. Rumor has it it's Jim Beam made.

a twitter buddy said it was ok....

BengalMan · 04-06-2011, 01:11 PM

Just picked up a bottle of extremely limited first run Angel's Envy which is made by famed distiller Lincoln Henderson. Going to crack it open and have a little later this week, will let you know how it is. Info can be found here:
http://www.bbqandbourbon.com/2011/03...emium-bourbon/

replicant_argent · 04-06-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

Has anyone tried the Costco Kirkland Bourbon yet?
Just read about it today. 7 years old, 103 proof,
about $20/liter. Rumor has it it's Jim Beam made.

Bought it. Had a sip or 2 neat. Good flavors, a little hot, I need to try it with a splash to see how it opens up, and then maybe with a cube before passing judgment overall. A little raisin-y aroma, and oak and vanilla to me, with a sniff as I look at the bottle for you.
So far, I think it will be well worth the 20 bucks.

It is distilled and bottled by "The Clear Spring Distilling Co. Clermont frankfort KY."

04-06-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Bought it. Had a sip or 2 neat. Good flavors, a little hot, I need to try it with a splash to see how it opens up, and then maybe with a cube before passing judgment overall. A little raisin-y aroma, and oak and vanilla to me, with a sniff as I look at the bottle for you.
So far, I think it will be well worth the 20 bucks.

It is distilled and bottled by "The Clear Spring Distilling Co. Clermont frankfort KY."

Just did a quick search...that's the Jim Beam Distillery, apparently.

replicant_argent · 04-06-2011, 02:02 PM

It is also where the aliens landed.

Aero95 · 04-06-2011, 02:38 PM

Just got a few bottles of A.H. Hirsch 16 and trying to decide if I want to open a bottle up or not right now.

04-06-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

It is also where the aliens landed.

shemp · 04-06-2011, 04:16 PM

bought the kirkland borboun, and for $20.00 it is very nice. Over a cube is the best i think, but even neet it is decent. It is much better than many other equivelant low end burbouns out there. I would put it on a playing field with buffalo trace or makers.

Frodo · 04-07-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aero95

Just got a few bottles of A.H. Hirsch 16 and trying to decide if I want to open a bottle up or not right now.

WOW! A peice of American distilling history no doubt. Wish I could get some for a reasonable price although I think those days are gone...

macsauce13 · 04-07-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by aero95

All I have to do now is find a good restaurant in the Lexington area.

Check out:

Malones
Sal's

smokin5 · 04-07-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shemp

bought the kirkland borboun, and for $20.00 it is very nice. Over a cube is the best i think, but even neet it is decent. It is much better than many other equivelant low end burbouns out there. I would put it on a playing field with buffalo trace or makers.

I've been curious about picking up some of this.
But since my Costco's selling Makers Mark ("Mother's Milk")
for $29/1.75 Liter, I haven't seen a reason yet.

Ken · 04-07-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Been wondering about the Willett. Nice bottle. My sister's store in Tennessee has it in, and I have been thinking about getting her to hold me a bottle. Think I'll tell her to go ahead.

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Originally Posted by 76GTFan

Well here goes. Couldn't resist trying.

What say you two? It comes in a nice looking package but the juice stands up to the image on my taste buds.

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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?

Have you had Weller Special Reserve or 4 Roses Small Batch? Both are pretty darn good especially at their price; WSR $13-16 & 4RSB $22ish. I've been drinking more of the Weller SR because it's good and the price is just hard to pass up for what you get.

SvilleKid · 04-07-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken

What say you two? It comes in a nice looking package but the juice stands up to the image on my taste buds.

Have you had Weller Special Reserve or 4 Roses Small Batch? Both are pretty darn good especially at their price; WSR $13-16 & 4RSB $22ish. I've been drinking more of the Weller SR because it's good and the price is just hard to pass up for what you get.

Ken

I haven't opened the bottle yet. I've got four different bottles of bourbon open already. I need to finish at least two of them off before I open any new bottles.

I've had Weller's (had a glass a week ago), as well as 4 roses. Don't currently have any in my collection. Nothing against either of these, I just don't currently have the room!!

Bill86 · 04-07-2011, 10:27 PM

I was wondering about the Weller Special Reserve, it seemed too cheap. $17 at my local means probably 14-15 in the city. I didn't buy it. I might have to try it though. I love the William Larue Weller 67.4%

134.8 proof

Barcode · 04-08-2011, 12:53 AM

Just picked up a bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel will have to try it this weekend.

Frodo · 04-08-2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I was wondering about the Weller Special Reserve, it seemed too cheap. $17 at my local means probably 14-15 in the city. I didn't buy it. I might have to try it though. I love the William Larue Weller 67.4%

134.8 proof

If this is the 107 proof bottling, I loved it a while back. Unbelievable value for the coin. Wish we could still get it up here...

BengalMan · 04-08-2011, 10:59 AM

The Weller 107 is a fantastic bourbon. There are many amazing value bourbons out there, don't let price fool you.

Barcode, the Knob Creek Single Barrel is a nice upgrade from the standard Knob for sure.

Ken · 04-08-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I haven't opened the bottle yet. I've got four different bottles of bourbon open already. I need to finish at least two of them off before I open any new bottles.

Ha, doesn't look like a bad problemat all. The only issue I had with my Willett was that it was a 1.75l and it just didn't last as long as I'd hoped. Hope you enjoy yours.

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I was wondering about the Weller Special Reserve, it seemed too cheap.

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

There are many amazing value bourbons out there, don't let price fool you.

Yep, you can't always judge a bourbon by the sticker. The WSR is good stuff. I even prefer it over the Antique 107. I enjoy the taste of the 4 Roses SB compared to the Single Barrell, which sames me money. There's a lot of value to being a bourbon drinker.

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BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just picked up a bottle of extremely limited first run Angel's Envy which is made by famed distiller Lincoln Henderson. Going to crack it open and have a little later this week, will let you know how it is. Info can be found here: http://www.bbqandbourbon.com/2011/03...emium-bourbon/

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Aero95 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Loveland Ohio Posts: 295 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just got a few bottles of A.H. Hirsch 16 and trying to decide if I want to open a bottle up or not right now. __________________ "If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go." -- Mark Twain

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shemp Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: clark Location: Alpine ,CA Posts: 252 Trading: (0)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! bought the kirkland borboun, and for $20.00 it is very nice. Over a cube is the best i think, but even neet it is decent. It is much better than many other equivelant low end burbouns out there. I would put it on a playing field with buffalo trace or makers.

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Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I was wondering about the Weller Special Reserve, it seemed too cheap. $17 at my local means probably 14-15 in the city. I didn't buy it. I might have to try it though. I love the William Larue Weller 67.4% 134.8 proof

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Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just picked up a bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel will have to try it this weekend.

04-08-2011, 10:59 AM	#979
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! The Weller 107 is a fantastic bourbon. There are many amazing value bourbons out there, don't let price fool you. Barcode, the Knob Creek Single Barrel is a nice upgrade from the standard Knob for sure.