The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 66

cobra03 · 01-27-2013, 10:25 PM

I just picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 year for my ice fishing trip next month. Never had it before but the price was right at $20 a bottle on sale and i wasnt looking for anything crazy. Whats the verdict on it?

Col. Kurtz · 01-28-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra03

I just picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 year for my ice fishing trip next month. Never had it before but the price was right at $20 a bottle on sale and i wasnt looking for anything crazy. Whats the verdict on it?

Probably overkill for an ice fishing trip

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Here is a corollary: hot dogs at home taste like a$$. Hot dogs after walking around the fairgrounds with the kids for hours taste like caviar at the Ritz. You could get away with Fighting kawk.

Kidding aside, I really dig Elijah Craig.

Edit due to filtering of ****

Blak Smyth · 01-29-2013, 05:34 AM

Picked up a bigger bottle of Woodford last night, delayed my Angel's Envy purchase. I wanted something I know I like for this weekend.

Last night I tried some more Elijah Craig 12year and I gotta say it has grown on me a bit.

irratebass · 01-29-2013, 07:58 AM

Really like the Woody Shane and it's our best seller in the shop...I hinted at the wife that I wanted some for my bday

Col. Kurtz · 02-03-2013, 02:18 AM

Not technically a bourbon, but hopefully tasty nonetheless:

Malakai · 02-03-2013, 11:34 AM

Bought 4 roses single barrel the other day and love it. Just picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare single barrel to try. Anyone have any comments on the ER?

pnoon · 02-03-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Malakai

Bought 4 roses single barrel the other day and love it. Just picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare single barrel to try. Anyone have any comments on the ER?

Good value for the $$$.

Malakai · 02-04-2013, 12:30 AM

Had some while watching the Super Bowl tonight. It was pretty good...much better then some others I have had near the price I paid for it.

bruceolee · 02-05-2013, 06:51 PM

Anyone here ever pony up the dough for something like this? 4 roses does it for the individual buyer now and not just for retailers. Jack Daniels also does this but I'm not a huge JD fan not even single barrel but it's still very cool.
I think this is something i'd love to try one of these years. I just have to get Stranahan's or Buffalo Trace to start their own program

http://www.fourrosesbourbon.com/private-barrel-program/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolm...eam-come-true/

forgop · 02-05-2013, 10:00 PM

Anyone know where I might be able to get my hands on a bottle of 2012 Four Roses Small Batch? I picked up a bottle of the Single Barrel but the Small Batch seems to be a bit tougher to come by from retailers that will ship outside of the state anyway.

SvilleKid · 02-05-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Anyone know where I might be able to get my hands on a bottle of 2012 Four Roses Small Batch? I picked up a bottle of the Single Barrel but the Small Batch seems to be a bit tougher to come by from retailers that will ship outside of the state anyway.

I'll check at McScrooges in Knoxville for it tomorrow. I'll let you know what I find.

Blak Smyth · 02-06-2013, 04:54 AM

OLS · 02-06-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Edit due to filtering of ****

Haha, Do you think I really spell a famous store Big Lahts?
Or fear the gubmint looking in on my posts.
Or really know a guy named Albert Kaida?
Or think the world is being taken over by Terroir-ists

Everybody is filtering everything these days. I watch what I type.

forgop · 02-06-2013, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I'll check at McScrooges in Knoxville for it tomorrow. I'll let you know what I find.

I've tracked it down in Denver and Dallas but neither can ship it to me.

DaBear · 02-07-2013, 12:41 PM

Shane, how is the Black Maple Hill? I saw some when I was last back home and was tempted to grab it

Col. Kurtz · 02-08-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

Haha, Do you think I really spell a famous store Big Lahts?
Or fear the gubmint looking in on my posts.
Or really know a guy named Albert Kaida?
Or think the world is being taken over by Terroir-ists

Everybody is filtering everything these days. I watch what I type.

smokin5 · 02-09-2013, 12:53 PM

Heads Up!
Remember the "Traitor Jack" backlash when Jack Daniels
lowered the alcohol content of their whiskey a few years ago?

Well, get ready for the "Makers Mock" campaign!

I got an email today from Makers Mark stating that they are
reducing the alcohol percentage from 45% to 42%. I don't
know about you, but I don't put water in my whiskey, and I
will not support a distiller who does it.

As soon as I see 90 proof Makers Mark replaced with 84 proof
stuff, I will begin my boycott. Too many quality bourbons out
there to pay the same price for a watered-down version.

Anyone with me?

RUNYYFan · 02-09-2013, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

Heads Up!
Remember the "Traitor Jack" backlash when Jack Daniels
lowered the alcohol content of their whiskey a few years ago?

Well, get ready for the "Makers Mock" campaign!

I got an email today from Makers Mark stating that they are
reducing the alcohol percentage from 45% to 42%. I don't
know about you, but I don't put water in my whiskey, and I
will not support a distiller who does it.

As soon as I see 90 proof Makers Mark replaced with 84 proof
stuff, I will begin my boycott. Too many quality bourbons out
there to pay the same price for a watered-down version.

Anyone with me?

Very disappointed to read this. The 90 proof was the reason I purchased Maker's Mark, not the name. For those looking for more information on this, check out this article over at Quartz.

http://qz.com/52478

MarkinAZ · 02-09-2013, 01:28 PM

[quote=smokin5;1793188] As soon as I see 90 proof Makers Mark replaced with 84 proof stuff, I will begin my boycott. Too many quality bourbons out
there to pay the same price for a watered-down version.

Anyone with me?[/quote]

You got it Eric

Col. Kurtz · 02-09-2013, 03:51 PM

Sucks, because I've been meaning to try Maker's again to see if I liked it. Oh well, plenty more good cheap bourbons out there to try. Here's one under $20 that is outstanding:

OGD BIB, very nice. Thanks to Joel, the bourbon asylum turned me on to this one. Thought this alternative still supports Beam...

01-27-2013, 10:25 PM	#1301
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I just picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 year for my ice fishing trip next month. Never had it before but the price was right at $20 a bottle on sale and i wasnt looking for anything crazy. Whats the verdict on it? __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

01-29-2013, 05:34 AM	#1303
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked up a bigger bottle of Woodford last night, delayed my Angel's Envy purchase. I wanted something I know I like for this weekend. Last night I tried some more Elijah Craig 12year and I gotta say it has grown on me a bit. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Really like the Woody Shane and it's our best seller in the shop...I hinted at the wife that I wanted some for my bday __________________

02-03-2013, 02:18 AM	#1305
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Not technically a bourbon, but hopefully tasty nonetheless: __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

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Malakai Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: John Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 795 Trading: (34)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Bought 4 roses single barrel the other day and love it. Just picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare single barrel to try. Anyone have any comments on the ER?

02-04-2013, 12:30 AM	#1308
Malakai Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: John Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 795 Trading: (34)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had some while watching the Super Bowl tonight. It was pretty good...much better then some others I have had near the price I paid for it.

02-05-2013, 06:51 PM	#1309
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Anyone here ever pony up the dough for something like this? 4 roses does it for the individual buyer now and not just for retailers. Jack Daniels also does this but I'm not a huge JD fan not even single barrel but it's still *very* cool. I think this is something i'd love to try one of these years. I just have to get Stranahan's or Buffalo Trace to start their own program http://www.fourrosesbourbon.com/private-barrel-program/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolm...eam-come-true/ __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

02-05-2013, 10:00 PM	#1310
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Anyone know where I might be able to get my hands on a bottle of 2012 Four Roses Small Batch? I picked up a bottle of the Single Barrel but the Small Batch seems to be a bit tougher to come by from retailers that will ship outside of the state anyway.

02-06-2013, 04:54 AM	#1312
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

02-07-2013, 12:41 PM	#1315
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Shane, how is the Black Maple Hill? I saw some when I was last back home and was tempted to grab it

02-09-2013, 12:53 PM	#1317
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Heads Up! Remember the "Traitor Jack" backlash when Jack Daniels lowered the alcohol content of their whiskey a few years ago? Well, get ready for the "Makers Mock" campaign! I got an email today from Makers Mark stating that they are reducing the alcohol percentage from 45% to 42%. I don't know about you, but I don't put water in my whiskey, and I will not support a distiller who does it. As soon as I see 90 proof Makers Mark replaced with 84 proof stuff, I will begin my boycott. Too many quality bourbons out there to pay the same price for a watered-down version. Anyone with me? __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

02-09-2013, 01:28 PM	#1319
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! [quote=smokin5;1793188] As soon as I see 90 proof Makers Mark replaced with 84 proof stuff, I will begin my boycott. Too many quality bourbons out there to pay the same price for a watered-down version. Anyone with me?[/quote] You got it Eric __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

02-09-2013, 03:51 PM	#1320
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Sucks, because I've been meaning to try Maker's again to see if I liked it. Oh well, plenty more good cheap bourbons out there to try. Here's one under $20 that is outstanding: OGD BIB, very nice. Thanks to Joel, the bourbon asylum turned me on to this one. Thought this alternative still supports Beam... __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl