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Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 5:34 PM
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It seems like a good day for sipping bourbon after work. I haven't decided which bourbons I will be pouring though.
I've bought too many bottles that aren't bad, but just don't stand out, so I'm at a point where I am going to try before I buy a bottle. I tasted some bourbons at a restaurant here in Virginia. I wasn't sitting at the bar, so I have no idea if a given bottle was just opened, only had a few ounces left, had been sitting open for years, etc.
Bourbons tasted for the first time and my first impression:
Booker's (On the sweeter side. I like sweet. I'm a fan.)
Old Ezra 7-year (Decent, but didn't stand out. Wasn't a fan of the first couple of sips, but it grew on me.)
Stagg Jr. (Sweet and bold with a little heat. I'm a big fan.)
High West Campfire (Smoky. Not bad, but not a fan of smoky.)
Bourbon tasted before:
Michter's Sour Mash (Good. Unique flavor. Hard for me to describe. Liked it more this time than the first.)
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 5:50 PM
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My dad drinks michter's, I was drawn to it because the label looks cool, definitely has a unique flavor
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 6:00 PM
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Went to a bar last night for happy hour which included some pricey bourbons and Irish whiskeys. Has Angels Envy and really liked it.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 6:30 PM
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Blanton’s and Michter’s as of late. For the biggest bang for the buck, still a fan of Elijah Craig.
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Winner
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Jul 18, 2023, 7:20 PM
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Winner! Nice spread. I've tried some version of every brand in your photos, except for Rabbit Hole. Rabbit Hole is on my list to taste at the bar. I own some version of most of the brands.
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Re: Winner
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Jul 18, 2023, 10:12 PM
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Never tried Rabbit hole myself, going to fix that Friday, will visit the distillery Friday.Wife and daughter want to relax, I’m going bourbon hunting around Louisville and Indiana.Wish me luck.
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Re: Winner
Jul 19, 2023, 2:42 PM
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Let us know how hunting goes. I would think it would have to be better where you are than in Virginia, where bourbons commonly found in other states are no where to be found.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 8:32 PM
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You just better pray that the electrical inspector don't show up...he might drink it all.  ">
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 9:06 PM
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Fine assortment! Do you remember getting home, or have you made it yet? Hopefully, you're not still in jail! There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing", but I usually don't remember that until the next day or two.! Go Tigers!!!
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Just drink Old Crow and be satisfied with that.***
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Jul 18, 2023, 6:37 PM
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There are no bad bourbons...only better bourbons.***
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Jul 18, 2023, 6:50 PM
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Re: There are no bad bourbons...only better bourbons.***
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Jul 18, 2023, 9:16 PM
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Correct
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 7:25 PM
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I’ve tried a bunch and my three favorite, that still have character with ice are:
Weller Antique 107 (sweet)
Hudson Bright Lights (Balanced)
Four Roses Single Barrel (Spicier)
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 7:26 PM
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Weller Antique is on my list to try.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 8:04 PM
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Do it sooner rather than later Weller Antique 107, every time I take a pull I wonder why it's not my go too.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 10:20 PM
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Weller Antique is one of my favorites, I just can’t get it in Charleston. Have plenty of the special reserve wich is my daily.So many great Bourbons out there, my wife thinks I have way too many.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 8:41 PM
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You need to get your hands on some Evan williams green label.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 8:58 PM
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I try to find value in the $25 to $45 range.
Michters small batch.
Four Roses small batch.
Wild turkey rare breed.
Eagle Rare (hard to find).
George Remus is very good around $55.00.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 9:22 PM
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I’ll add Old Forester 1920 ($60ish)
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 9:31 PM
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Just had the prohibition Weller this weekend for the first time, definitely a good one.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 18, 2023, 9:38 PM
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I'm a fan of Rare Breed. I have a 1.75L Eagle. I'll try George Remus eventually.
I'm putting together a core group of 10-15 bourbons $60 or less for my regular rotation. These must be bourbons that I can get anytime here in Virginia.
I'm considering several, but so far only Uncle Nearest 1856, Old Forester 1920, and Chattanooga 111 are in that rotation. I will most likely be adding Rare Breed, Whistlepig 6-year, and Larceny Barrel Proof to that group. I made an exception for Chattanooga 111 because I can get it anytime through a friend.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jul 19, 2023, 12:46 AM
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Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace, and MM. In that order of preference.
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