This is a bourbon thread...

I like a good Jim and Coke.

Or if I'm in a foul mood, ill just grab a bottle of Jim Beam White label and drink it strait. (Drinking strait Jim beam and growling at people is a family tradition started by my great grandfather, who was rumored to be the king of all curmudgeons.)

i normal drink beer though. i find it to be a much more joyful drink. :)
 
Jenner 515 said:
I cannot find it locally. I am waiting to find some after having a taste at their distillery tour a year ago.
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I bought a bottle. it tastes like corn sugar and water. fairly smooth corn sugar and water.

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I have decided that Elijah Craig 12 is my favorite bargin brew. (and the good word is they might be starting a single barrel program for it. i.e. consistency is coming.)
 
More Four Roses info:

the particular barrell of Four Roses single barrel I tried is no good. ymmv. Four Roses small batch is apparently much better. I have a bottle. details soon.

BTW Rock Hill farms:
light corn sugar rounded out with ripe apple, pear, and slight citrus notes. very smooth.
 
Tried a few new ones recently, starting with Woodford Reserve, like it very much and smooth, followed by Buffalo Trace, not bad, has a really strong flavor.

Next on the agenda was Bookers this one measured in at 124.7 proof, a hot one for sure too hot in fact to drink to often but enjoyable.

Saved the best for last Pappy Van Winkle 15, this one is my favorite thus far, just beautiful flavor a real winner.

At the end of the day though I still like Knob Creek as my goto bourbon..

Cheers
 
My thoughts on bookers:

Just because it is barrel proof, does not make it good. That is not to say I think it is bad. but there are much better high/barrel proof bourbons out there. though most are not as available, and are getting less so as we speak.
 
Nimick said:
My thoughts on bookers:

Just because it is barrel proof, does not make it good. That is not to say I think it is bad. but there are much better high/barrel proof bourbons out there. though most are not as available, and are getting less so as we speak.
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Why is it that they are becoming rarer as we speak? Is it the ethanol production in this country or something else? Statements like that scare me!!:eek::eek:

Cheers,
Jon
 
I haven't seen anyone mention Blanton's or Black Maple Hill yet... BMH make some beautiful bourbons and ryes. Blanton's is superb value.

That said, I'm always happy to take a wander around the other bottles on my booze shelf! :)
 
Nimick said:
My thoughts on bookers:

Just because it is barrel proof, does not make it good. That is not to say I think it is bad. but there are much better high/barrel proof bourbons out there. though most are not as available, and are getting less so as we speak.
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From what I understand it is one of the better small batch bourbons from the Beam distillery and considered by some as the finest of the small batch bourbons. Personally I prefer Knob Creek.
 
I like Old Grand-Dad or Maker's Mark....both are just fine for sip'n.

Believe it or not, Rebel Yell is actually quite nice too (although the name might put some folks off abit).

For Tennessee whisky I prefer George Dickle white label.
 
bammann45 said:
Hah, I thought I was the only one who value Bookers for the flask when camping -- its brown sugar concentrate...
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Bookers is one of my favorites also, but for hiking I take a small flask of Everclear. Great for wounds, fire starting and other "medicinal" purposes.
 
jonnymac44 said:
Why is it that they are becoming rarer as we speak? Is it the ethanol production in this country or something else? Statements like that scare me!!:eek::eek:

Cheers,
Jon
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Couple reasons. Demand from other countries is growing for one. also, 10-15 years ago, nobody was drinking bourbon. this allowed distilleries a lot of extra barrels to play with and set aside for long term aging. as well as creating a larger wholesale market. which is where custom houses (black maple hill, pappy van winkle) got their bourbon. this has the effect causing those products to go up in price, down in quantity, and (potentially) down in quality.

H2OCutter said:
From what I understand it is one of the better small batch bourbons from the Beam distillery and considered by some as the finest of the small batch bourbons. Personally I prefer Knob Creek.
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I would take George T Stagg, William Larue Weller, or Noah's Mill over Bookers. but that's just me.
 
I recently tried out Bulleit bourbon. It was okay smelled stong tasted okay with an ice cube. It had a strong burn going down and although a maple syrupy color to me it tasted more like a canadian style whiskey only a smidge stronger. I don't know I have to try it again to get more of a definitive taste analysis but I was not impressed with it. I'm by no means a conosoir but this bourbon did not really distinquish itself or leave me with the want for more.

I do like Knobb Creek. I like Evan Williams (I know it is cheaper) but it is very comparable to Jack Daniels. I'm not sure if some of the stuff I like is in the whiskey catogory or bourbon. For instance I like Jamesson and Canadian Club both I believe are whiskey so not sure if they count.

I think I like more of a darker robust tasting bourbon if that makes sense...any thoughts or recommondations?
 
Nimick said:
Couple reasons. Demand from other countries is growing for one. also, 10-15 years ago, nobody was drinking bourbon. this allowed distilleries a lot of extra barrels to play with and set aside for long term aging. as well as creating a larger wholesale market. which is where custom houses (black maple hill, pappy van winkle) got their bourbon. this has the effect causing those products to go up in price, down in quantity, and (potentially) down in quality.



I would take George T Stagg, William Larue Weller, or Noah's Mill over Bookers. but that's just me.
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Thanks for the info Nimick. Merry Christmas!!

Cheers,
Jon

P.S. I know you suggest others, but one of my favorite customers(I manage a tavern) just gave me my yearly bottle of Booker's today, so I'm set for a while!!!:D
 
Diamond Dog said:
I recently tried out Bulleit bourbon. It was okay smelled stong tasted okay with an ice cube. It had a strong burn going down and although a maple syrupy color to me it tasted more like a canadian style whiskey only a smidge stronger. I don't know I have to try it again to get more of a definitive taste analysis but I was not impressed with it. I'm by no means a conosoir but this bourbon did not really distinquish itself or leave me with the want for more.

I do like Knobb Creek. I like Evan Williams (I know it is cheaper) but it is very comparable to Jack Daniels. I'm not sure if some of the stuff I like is in the whiskey catogory or bourbon. For instance I like Jamesson and Canadian Club both I believe are whiskey so not sure if they count.

I think I like more of a darker robust tasting bourbon if that makes sense...any thoughts or recommondations?
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Hey Diamond, I mentioned Bulleit earlier in the thread and think it's a great mid-priced bourbon. You could mix it, but I still think it's pretty tasty straight, or with a splash of water. If you like the flavor of Jack, then maybe Tennessee whiskey is what you're after. Canadian Club is a blended Canadian whiskey (obviously:D), and Jameson is Irish. If you want something robust, but not necessarily like Bulleit or other bourbons, try Jack Daniels single barrel. You might like it!

Merry Christmas,
Jon
 
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Tried Pappy Van Winkle 20 last night alongside the Pappy 15, and I found that I enjoyed the 15 somewhat more. The 20 is good, the age is there, but the 15 was more robust and alive.
 
johnnymac44, reread your post I missed it on the first go round. I drank some more of the bulliet and it is smooth with water. I drank with coke and it was tasty. I will give that single barrel Jack a try thanks!

That Pappy Van Winkle looks good, in the pic it almost has a reddish tint!
 
I opened up a bottle of pappy 15 for christmas. I feel like I should like it better than I do:o. the rye in it hits me in the back of the throat and sets me off from the rest of it.

I also opened a bottle of Jeffersons Reserve, which I found myself preferring, much to my dismay and confusion.

:(
 
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