There is no shame in adding water if needed. At one time most of the distillers sold their own water from their source can search for "Weller Water" as an example. Will also find old distillery branded small water pitchers at flea markets and such.
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Try Templeton rye, it's the good stuff and very smooth.Thank you everyone. I'll look for some of the recommendations but I'm sure a lot won't be available in my AO. And some are going to be way over my budget. Some I've already tried. I liked the flavor of Angels Envy but it had a fair bite. Same with Bulleit, Buffalo Trace, & Makers Mark. Tasts great but a bite at the end. I really liked Four Roses but again don't like the bite at the end. Beam & Basil Hayden have the smooth finish I'm looking for but not the spice flavor.
I really wish I could get airplane bottles to try more but my AO bans online liquor sales. I have to buy local.
How is the 1910 compared to the 1920?I really like Evan Williams single barrel for an everyday. Rowans Creek is another exceptional pour. Just tried New Riff Single Barrel and was very impressed. Probably my favorite at the moment is Old Forrester 1910. Its a double oak and hold up really well to a little ice. I preffer it to Woodfords double oaked.
I have not had the 1920 yet so i cannot say myself. A freind of mine has and has said it is good but slightly less caramel and toffee in the body. Sounds like a reason to buy another bottleHow is the 1910 compared to the 1920?
You got that right!!Any Bourbon will do, keeps Covid and „side effects“ in check![]()
Ok. Since I can't seem to find the earlier burbon thread I want you burbon snobs to recommend me a burbon to try given these parameters.
I like how smooth Basil Hayden is but I really like the flavor of Four Roses & Bulleit. I'm looking for something spicy but very smooth. Preferably under $60.
What say you?
Thanks.
You're right. I bought some - it is nice. Thanks for the suggestion.I have a lot of friends who are Bourbon drinkers. This one is universally loved.
Love the double oaked.Woodford Reserve double oaked is $60 and my favorite. It is better than other $60 bourbons I have tried. But as with all consumables, it will depend on your taste buds.
The last bottle of Pappy;s I had I sold for about $500. I got 3, drank 2, and figured Id let the 3rd go.Just when I thought I totally struck out on allocates bottles this season, I stopped by a small place I frequent and was offered these when I picked up a bottle of Scotch. Paid about $20 over MSRP for each, but still much lower than what I know they go for on the secondary market.
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If you like the 10, the 15 will knock your socks off. It's worth the extra coin and I'm a cheap SOB.This gets my vote, for a special time red breast 10 is an excellent Irish whisky
Was wondering when someone was going to mention Garrison Bros. I know it isn't "Kentucky" bourbon like most bourbon snobs claim. It is a taste that grows on you. My father didn't care too much for it because it isn't "Kentucky" and its only aged 3-4 years because of Texas' climate so he claimed it wasn't as good. He only had a small glassful though. Whereas my buddies who didn't think it'd be good for the same reason really enjoy it. It could have been because we were up there bottling it and they give you a shot every hour and have John Daly (Arnold Palmer + bourbon) sitting out to drink all day while you work. Bonus that we were there on a day when they were barrel dumping to transfer it to another barrel to age another year and we were allowed to grab a cup and get it straight from the barrel.McKenzie out of NY is probably my favorite - they do a wheated as well. Garrison out of TX 2nd favorite, super unique, big corn nose with a sort of dry caramel.
Never seen a 10 year, but the 12 and 15 are great. 21 is really special but so is the price.If you like the 10, the 15 will knock your socks off. It's worth the extra coin and I'm a cheap SOB.
My fault. 12 year is pretty good. 15 year is great.Never seen a 10 year, but the 12 and 15 are great. 21 is really special but so is the price.
The Old Rip is tasty, great purchases there!Just when I thought I totally struck out on allocates bottles this season, I stopped by a small place I frequent and was offered these when I picked up a bottle of Scotch. Paid about $20 over MSRP for each, but still much lower than what I know they go for on the secondary market.
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Does it come with liquor or is it just the decanter / glasses?
Just picked out Blade & Bow at random last weekend and I agree it's solid. Woodford is typically my "go to" with Mitchers (Green label - not sure what version) but I've found these three in the $40-60 range punch above their weightOne of the best Bourbon i have had but have not heard it on here yet is Blade and Bow. It is made at the Stitzel- Weller plant in Louisville Kentucky. That is where Pappy Van Winkle was made. It is hard to find outside of Kentucky so i pick up a few bottles every time i go back to Kentucky . If i run out Old grand Dad or Makers Mark will do.