Bourbon fans

[Phylodog]

Evan Williams Single Barrel.

If you haven't, you need to.

Thank me later.

 

[BobinNC]

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Phylodpg,

Evan Williams Single Barrel is OK, and a smooth drink, however, try this:

In fact I'm drinking some right now......

Bob

 

[Phylodog]

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I've got one of those on my dresser half full of dimes and two in the cabinet, one untouched and the other 85% gone. Definitely good stuff also but I honestly think this EW is a bit smoother...

 

[drmarc]

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If you got the coin, try some 20 or 23 yr old Pappy Van Winkle..............

 

[Phylodog]

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Here is where my collection stands at the moment. Ain't a one of em I'd turn my nose up at!

 

[Phylodog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: drmarc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you got the coin, try some 20 or 23 yr old Pappy Van Winkle.............. </div></div>

That one's on my list. My sensei has spoken of it...

 

[BobinNC]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phylodog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is where my collection stands at the moment. Ain't a one of em I'd turn my nose up at!

</div></div>


Now that's a fine collection of outstanding Bourbon. Now hold on to all that, and I'll be right over. After all, I'm a fine judge of bad liquor.......

 

[Phylodog]

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If you find yourself up this way be sure to stop by. I keep this stuff readily available for sharing.

 

[Switchblade]

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Damn Cory you're slippin!
No Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, or Wild Turkey American or Kentucky Spirit. I am looking at a 1/3 bottle of that Pappy Van Winckle's that is being saved for when Dave gets back on R & R so we can finish it and smoke some Gurkha Archive 1887's with it.
Sensei got real lucky with his recent buy while travelling too but I'll be danged if I can remember the name of the stuff
The Sazerac that No1 got me is oh so good. Think Bulleit with extra smooth

 

[Shady_Jay]

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Buffalo Trace

 

[Jburt]

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Coming from a young lad who has no experience with Bourbon, how do you guys prefer to drink it?

 

[cav has been]

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No love for single barrel Jack on this site?

 

[RJW]

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Switch,
The find was George T Staggs....made by Buffalo Trace, but only a twice per year limited bottling. The Holy Grail of bourbon, because of availability

 

[gdvan01]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phylodog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is where my collection stands at the moment. Ain't a one of em I'd turn my nose up at!

</div></div>You rotten bugger....

;-)

My youngest brother turned me on to the Blanton's last summer at the beach. It's a little pricey but damned good stuff. I'm still a Maker's man though...

 

[gdvan01]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JBurt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Coming from a young lad who has no experience with Bourbon, how do you guys prefer to drink it? </div></div>Short glass, just a few cubes of ice and let 'er roll. And a cigar.

 

[Phylodog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Switchblade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Damn Cory you're slippin!
No Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, or Wild Turkey American or Kentucky Spirit. </div></div>

Make no mistake it's not a complete collection, just what I have on hand at the moment!

 

[noahmercy]

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Just need to add a bottle of Pritchard's Double Barrel...it's kind of a sleeper.

 

[Switchblade]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JBurt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Coming from a young lad who has no experience with Bourbon, how do you guys prefer to drink it? </div></div>

When I get a new bottle of something I haven't had, I pour about a finger into a rocks or highball glass(because I do not have a good whiskey nose glass). I check the scent to look for the caramels, vanilla's, citrus, spices, oaks, and any other notes I can find. Then I take a good sip letting it coat my toungue, and rolling back. I get the flavors and as it rolls back get the alcohol burn to see just how the proof works for that bottle(107's and up do have some burn) then check the highlights after that. Then I pour it over four cubes in a Highball glass, cut the head of a nice cigar, light it up and enjoy the bourbon and cigar like it should be enjoyed. Pure bliss in the moment!

 

[Spazz.]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pimpgun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No love for single barrel Jack on this site? </div></div>

I sincerely hope you aren't talking about Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey in a KENTUCKY BOURBON thread.

I'm fond of Jim Beam 7 year as a general purpose sipper or drinker. Maker's is great for my income. Ancient Age is passable, but better as a mixer.

 

[cav has been]

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Ignorant me. I thought Bourbon was American whiskey. I did not know it was limited to products of Kaintuck.

 

[Switchblade]

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Bourbon is 51% corn in the mash. Rye, wheat, barley etc usually make up the rest. Aging in charred oak is also mandatory. Bourbon is th eonly liquor that has Laws mandating what it is. JD is different in the filtering and aging process, but Blanton's on the other hand...


Spazz, I cannot look at that sig block without smiling. Maybe it's time for something new

 

[Spazz.]

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I believe that Bourbon can be made in other states, but only Kentucky can make Kentucky Bourbon. Look up the Wikipedia article on Bourbon. It's an interesting read. I have the Jim Beam Old Grand-dad plant within walking distance of where I live, and you can smell downtown's Buffalo Trace all over the city in the spring and fall when they're dealing with their mashes.

Switch, I haven't found another signature that I like better than your quote, but there will come a time to change it.

 

[ArcticLight]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pimpgun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No love for single barrel Jack on this site? </div></div>

Back in 1984 I was rotating out of Ft Devens, MA.

I had a good friend over at 10th group, we hopped in his 240z and met some other guys in a field, bonfire, a beer-ball, and he brought me a bottle of Jack.

The only two things I remember from that night are A) a 16 oz styrenfoam cup that he SAID he mixed coke in with, and B) waking up in the bathroom with a bloody knuckle...


Turns out he didn't mix it, JD makes me sick to even SMELL even today, and he piled 6 of us in the back of a 240Z and my knuckles hit the pavement every time he hit a bump...


Oh gotta love the younger years - JD is for cooking only now.

 

[Shady_Jay]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Switchblade</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JBurt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Coming from a young lad who has no experience with Bourbon, how do you guys prefer to drink it? </div></div>

When I get a new bottle of something I haven't had, I pour about a finger into a rocks or highball glass(because I do not have a good whiskey nose glass). I check the scent to look for the caramels, vanilla's, citrus, spices, oaks, and any other notes I can find. Then I take a good sip letting it coat my toungue, and rolling back. I get the flavors and as it rolls back get the alcohol burn to see just how the proof works for that bottle(107's and up do have some burn) then check the highlights after that. Then I pour it over four cubes in a Highball glass, cut the head of a nice cigar, light it up and enjoy the bourbon and cigar like it should be enjoyed. Pure bliss in the moment! </div></div>

huh.... I just mix it with 7-Up until my left eye stops working or I get the truck stuck.

 

[SnkBit]

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Now this is my group of guys!

 

[sixfiveguy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kick-Ass</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Switchblade</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JBurt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Coming from a young lad who has no experience with Bourbon, how do you guys prefer to drink it? </div></div>

When I get a new bottle of something I haven't had, I pour about a finger into a rocks or highball glass(because I do not have a good whiskey nose glass). I check the scent to look for the caramels, vanilla's, citrus, spices, oaks, and any other notes I can find. Then I take a good sip letting it coat my toungue, and rolling back. I get the flavors and as it rolls back get the alcohol burn to see just how the proof works for that bottle(107's and up do have some burn) then check the highlights after that. Then I pour it over four cubes in a Highball glass, cut the head of a nice cigar, light it up and enjoy the bourbon and cigar like it should be enjoyed. Pure bliss in the moment! </div></div>

huh.... I just mix it with 7-Up until my left eye stops working or I get the truck stuck. </div></div>

That's when the real fun starts!!

 

[Switchblade]

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I cannot drink Jack without getting a serious migraine. All I can figure is it must be the charcoal filtering or something. Bourbon though, well lets just say the bottle is safe if the cigar goes for 1 hour, after that that second pour is soooooo gooooood!

 

[ZLBubba]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phylodog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is where my collection stands at the moment. Ain't a one of em I'd turn my nose up at!

</div></div>

Seriously, you have awesome taste in booze. Next time I'm in Indy, I may give you a call!

 

[Phylodog]

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Please do. Some of the finest people I've met have been through this forum.

 

[cav has been]

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So far, the opinions on this site have lead me to buy Bulliet, Makers Mark, and Woodfords Reserve. Today was a town day and I captured a bottle of Blantons.
I really liked the Bulliet, naturally they don't sell it in Mt. Not too impressed with the Makers, and haven't tried the Woodfords yet....... Anticipation!

 

[aj_brown]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phylodog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you find yourself up this way be sure to stop by. I keep this stuff readily available for sharing. </div></div>

And I spent last night in town after dropping off Tim's 300 Win Mag, I will call you next time.

Alan

 

[Graham]

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We need to organize a Midwestern Bourbon tasting.

I'm tired of driving my Scotches twelve hundred miles to Rifles Only, only to be consumed by the likes of some Louisiana ER Docs.

 

[Fritz24]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pimpgun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So far, the opinions on this site have lead me to buy Bulliet, Makers Mark, and Woodfords Reserve. Today was a town day and I captured a bottle of Blantons.
I really liked the Bulliet, naturally they don't sell it in Mt. Not too impressed with the Makers, and haven't tried the Woodfords yet....... Anticipation! </div></div>

Yes, among the many wonders of the Hide, is the knowlegde of those well schooled in the ways of Bourbon! Gotten many a fine suggestion here!

In fact, I think I'll go fix myself a glass right now as I've been inspired(as if it takes much for that

).

 

[J-Hon]

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I see some Four Roses in that picture Phylodog

Good stuff, and what I'm currently drinking a lot of. The single barrel is amazing, and relatively cheap. Your tastes in bourbon look similar to mine....


If you guys are into Kentucky's finest, might I recommend checking out the KY Bourbon Festival:

http://www.kybourbonfestival.com/

I've been the past two years, after getting hooked up with some girls from the Bardstown area. Now that entire region is one of my favorite places to go visit for a weekend (I'm actually leaving for there tomorrow). Beautiful landscape, exceedingly nice people (their women also aren't exactly ugly), and lots of good fishing/shooting to be done.

For you Indy guys it would probably be about a 5 hour drive or so. Very much worth it, IMO.

 

[operatorj]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We need to organize a Midwestern Bourbon tasting.

I'm tired of driving my Scotches twelve hundred miles to Rifles Only, only to be consumed by the likes of some Louisiana ER Docs.

</div></div>

Sounds like a good idea to me

 

[Phylodog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AJ Brown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
And I spent last night in town after dropping off Tim's 300 Win Mag, I will call you next time.

Alan </div></div>

I hope you do, I'd be more than happy to share and after sitting on your couch a time or two I'd be honored to return the favor and share a pour.

 

[Phylodog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J-Hon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

If you guys are into Kentucky's finest, might I recommend checking out the KY Bourbon Festival</div></div>

It's holding a solid position on my "shit to do" list. As soon as life slows a bit I'll be down there for it for sure. Made a trip don to Bardstown last year with RJW and thoroughly enjoyed that day. We hit the Heaven Hill, Maker's Mark and Jim Beam distilleries. Love the smell of those barrel houses.

 

[ubet]

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Wild turkey rare breed is damned good, love the knob creek though. The best hands down though is platte valley, its not bourbon, its corn whisky in a mason jar, good warm, cold, straight, or mixed.

I see the woodsford around, might have to try it.

 

[kospap]

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yuo guys are in heaven..the best we can get here in Greece s WildTurkey 101 proof (I am hunting down old imported from US bottles, the the current italy made ones)
amf i use to sip down Old grand dad anytime i found it...

I like Rye whiskey (with soda) more. and i have to settle with JimBeam Rye Yellow Label...

 

[Lt. Arclight]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phylodpg,

Evan Williams Single Barrel is OK, and a smooth drink, however, try this:

In fact I'm drinking some right now......

Bob </div></div>

My favorite. Its only 0657, a bit too early. Although you do have to start in the morning to drink all day......

 

[Switchblade]

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Ah, the different blends! Bulleit, Woodford's Reserve, and Jim Beam yellow are all rye blends. Bernheim's and Maker's Mark the wheat blends.
Wheat blends offer a lightness of palate, smooth taste and easy drinking. Ryes offer citrus, a little spice, and do tend to mix a little easier. The typical Corn Bourbon's are so good to sip as one enjoys the moment. While it is almost sacreligious to mix bourbon, I have found a nice summer drink that is very good in the heat.
Pint Glass filled with ice,1/2 Lemon squeezed, 4oz Bulleit, or Woodford's, or JB Rye, Tonic Water. A slight mix, and enjoy! After a day of mowing grass, weedeating, and making sure the land looks presentable it really does go down well

 

[ARCOREY]

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I was sharing a few drinks with my well to do uncle a few years back and really liked the bourbon he was drinking. I was always a Wild Turkey or Early Times(if on the cheap) guy. It was Ancient Age. He said he discovered it in college when he was broke, but now that he could pay more, didn't see the need since he preferred it over some more expensive brands. Been drinking the same cheap stuff every since. It's about $12 for a 750ml around here. Only problem is finding it in a bar. As far as drinking it, I like a little citrus splash in mine on the rocks, maybe Wink, 7UP, or Ginger Ale and lime if I can't get the others. Seems to mellow out the charcoal flavor. Damn, going to have to stop on the way home and get some 7UP now

.

 

[drmarc]

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Now that someone broke the ice on a "mixed" bourbon drink I thought I'd throw this out there for the adventurous.

Try Makers and diet Pepsi on ice, with two lime wedges squeeze the juice into the mix then drop the rinds in, give it a cursory stir and sample.

Before I get hammered by bourbon purists just try it once, if you don't like it then you can come back and call me names......

 

[RJW]

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I drink my bourbon straight or with a little ice. Bottom line is if you are drinking bourbon you are supporting workers here in the US who work at the distilleries. You are also supporting a Tradition of Bourbon making.

Drink and mix it with whatever you want....just keep drinking it.

 

[Phylodog]

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Well if you're gonna twist my arm like that....

 

[RJW]

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Yeah. Like you need any encouragement.

 

[Phylodog]

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[Switchblade]

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Somethin tells me that between RJW, Phylo and a few others there may be another drought on good bourbon this year. Ya'all remember the Knob Creek Drought of '09 right?
I do know me and a certain SGM did our part trying to make another one when it was re released though. Man that was a lot of bourbon and cigars!

 

[Fritz24]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: drmarc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now that someone broke the ice on a "mixed" bourbon drink I thought I'd throw this out there for the adventurous.

Try Makers and diet Pepsi on ice, with two lime wedges squeeze the juice into the mix then drop the rinds in, give it a cursory stir and sample.

Before I get hammered by bourbon purists just try it once, if you don't like it then you can come back and call me names......

</div></div>

I almost made the same post, but feared denouncement as a filthy heretic!! On occasion, I drink much the same mix, and like it just fine when straight-up just isn't what I'm in the mood for. I know, I am a hopeless blasphemer...

 

[GardDog]

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No worries, to each his own. I offended some when I posted that I prefer my Bourbon with ice and water. I drank 101, just over ice, for years. To me, you can appreciate the flavors of the Small Batch Bourbon's more when it is served with ice and aqua frio.