The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 53

mase · 10-11-2011, 07:25 PM

Over the last 2 or 3 weeks, I have tried the Van Winkle 12 Yr Lot B and Basil Hayden. While I enjoyed the Basil Hayden, I thought the Van Winkle was terrific. Really want to check out the Van Winkle 23 Yr. Must be amazing.

never_enough · 10-11-2011, 09:46 PM

I haven't had bourbon in six months or so. What a shame since I'm from Kentucky. I think I'm going to go find a bottle of Rock Hill Farms around here. One of my favorites.

Barcode · 10-12-2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mase

Over the last 2 or 3 weeks, I have tried the Van Winkle 12 Yr Lot B and Basil Hayden. While I enjoyed the Basil Hayden, I thought the Van Winkle was terrific. Really want to check out the Van Winkle 23 Yr. Must be amazing.

I had a Bottle of the 20 year old at my wedding a month ago, still waiting to try the 23 year old.

SteelCityBoy · 10-12-2011, 10:46 AM

I have had bourbon before but never with a cigar...

Can anyone recommend a decent brand at a decent price that I can enjoy with a good cigar?

Bill86 · 10-12-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

I have had bourbon before but never with a cigar...

Can anyone recommend a decent brand at a decent price that I can enjoy with a good cigar?

Woodford Reserve, $30-$34 a bottle and every bourbon IMHO should be compared to Woodford.

Start there, for it's price point it doesn't get much better.

GreekGodX · 10-12-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

I have had bourbon before but never with a cigar...

Can anyone recommend a decent brand at a decent price that I can enjoy with a good cigar?

Elmer T. Lee and Elijah Craig

Barcode · 10-12-2011, 06:42 PM

Bulleit or Knob Creek

SteelCityBoy · 10-12-2011, 08:51 PM

Thanks for those suggestions. I am a beer nut and used to always drink beer with cigars but find it really screws up both experiences. I want to grab something different this weekend to try with my smokes. I will try and check back with my thoughts.

never_enough · 10-16-2011, 10:23 PM

My friend just got a bottle of George T. Stagg for his birthday. Consider me jealous.

11-10-2011, 05:34 PM

Just ran out of Buffalo Trace over the weekend...and replaced it with another bottle of Buffalo Trace. Fantastic stuff.

SvilleKid · 11-10-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Woodford Reserve, $30-$34 a bottle and every bourbon IMHO should be compared to Woodford.

Start there, for it's price point it doesn't get much better.

Personally, I don't think there is any better advise than this!!!!

This doesn't mean to stop here, and I surely haven't. But, it's a darn good starting point!

Frodo · 11-11-2011, 01:15 AM

I'm looking forward to getting one or two bottles of George T. Stagg when it comes to Ontario.

Parshooter · 11-18-2011, 12:03 PM

Got 2 (1 & 1/2 now) bottles of Stagg and 2 bottles of Sazarac

My wife found them in Chicago, no limit on the amount purchased.

Frodo · 11-26-2011, 05:03 PM

1 bottle of Stagg! My very first!!!

Bruins Fan · 11-26-2011, 05:34 PM

Love my Jefferson

Parshooter · 12-08-2011, 07:28 AM

I picked up a couple bottles of Rittenhouse Rye, bottled in bond, 100 proof. Never had it, but for $25 each, can't be all that bad. Gonna have some tonight with some cigars and meatball subs

Doctorossi · 12-08-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

I picked up a couple bottles of Rittenhouse Rye, bottled in bond, 100 proof. Never had it, but for $25 each, can't be all that bad. Gonna have some tonight with some cigars and meatball subs

It's very solid and fairly similar in flavor to Wild Turkey rye. They're about the same price and, by a couple of points, I'd give the edge to the bird.

Parshooter · 12-08-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

It's very solid and fairly similar in flavor to Wild Turkey rye. They're about the same price and, by a couple of points, I'd give the edge to the bird.

Never knew that WT made a rye. Will look for that next time I'm at the store. Thanks for the tip.

Frodo · 12-08-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

I picked up a couple bottles of Rittenhouse Rye, bottled in bond, 100 proof. Never had it, but for $25 each, can't be all that bad. Gonna have some tonight with some cigars and meatball subs

I've had a couple samples of this. Impressed for the price point...

Parshooter · 12-08-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Frodo

I've had a couple samples of this. Impressed for the price point...

Might be comparing apples to oranges, but have you had any of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection ryes? If so, how do they compare?

10-11-2011, 07:25 PM	#1041
mase Undead Recruiter Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: The city that works....against you Posts: 845 Trading: (9)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Over the last 2 or 3 weeks, I have tried the Van Winkle 12 Yr Lot B and Basil Hayden. While I enjoyed the Basil Hayden, I thought the Van Winkle was terrific. Really want to check out the Van Winkle 23 Yr. Must be amazing.

10-11-2011, 09:46 PM	#1042
never_enough Never Satisfied Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Robert Location: MA Posts: 650 Trading: (6)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I haven't had bourbon in six months or so. What a shame since I'm from Kentucky. I think I'm going to go find a bottle of Rock Hill Farms around here. One of my favorites.

10-12-2011, 10:46 AM	#1044
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I have had bourbon before but never with a cigar... Can anyone recommend a decent brand at a decent price that I can enjoy with a good cigar? __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

10-12-2011, 06:42 PM	#1047
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Bulleit or Knob Creek

10-12-2011, 08:51 PM	#1048
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Thanks for those suggestions. I am a beer nut and used to always drink beer with cigars but find it really screws up both experiences. I want to grab something different this weekend to try with my smokes. I will try and check back with my thoughts. __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

10-16-2011, 10:23 PM	#1049
never_enough Never Satisfied Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Robert Location: MA Posts: 650 Trading: (6)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! My friend just got a bottle of George T. Stagg for his birthday. Consider me jealous.

11-10-2011, 05:34 PM	#1050
Mutombo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just ran out of Buffalo Trace over the weekend...and replaced it with another bottle of Buffalo Trace. Fantastic stuff.

11-11-2011, 01:15 AM	#1052
Frodo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 410 Trading: (4)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I'm looking forward to getting one or two bottles of George T. Stagg when it comes to Ontario.

11-18-2011, 12:03 PM	#1053
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!! Got 2 (1 & 1/2 now) bottles of Stagg and 2 bottles of Sazarac My wife found them in Chicago, no limit on the amount purchased. __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

11-26-2011, 05:03 PM	#1054
Frodo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 410 Trading: (4)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! 1 bottle of Stagg! My very first!!!

11-26-2011, 05:34 PM	#1055
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Love my Jefferson __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

12-08-2011, 07:28 AM	#1056
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!! I picked up a couple bottles of Rittenhouse Rye, bottled in bond, 100 proof. Never had it, but for $25 each, can't be all that bad. Gonna have some tonight with some cigars and meatball subs __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.