The Bourbon Thread!!

[SvilleKid]

Finally have the Single Barrel Knob Creek locally. Picked up a bottle. 120 proof. Going to have to sit down while drinking that!!!!

[Bill86]

Nice, 120 proof is right up my alley I'm going to have to give that one a try.

Do let us know what you think though.

[ODLS1]

Been real curious about the KC SB. A lot of bourbon snobs look down on Jim Beam products, (JB, KC, Basil, Bookers, etc). While regular JB sucks, I like KC. It has a different character that I like.

Peer pressured myself into buying another bottle, since it was Derby weekend (along with a few cigars :) ). Drinking it now, Elijah Craig 12yr. Been wanting it for awhile. Good stuff right out of the bottle, especially for the price, under $30 here. Tough to beat for the age and price, although Weller 12yr may have it beat.

[gvarsity]

Picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare single barrel that was cask selected by the local retailer for a one off bottling. Bigger than the regularly Eagle Rare 10yr. Good like the regular Eagle Rare with a little more of everything.

See a number of people mention Bulleit bourbon. I have only tried it once or twice and it didn't stand out particularly but their Rye is outstanding. Delicious sipping rye.

[kydsid]

First time I strolled in here. Like a nice bourbon from time to time. Usually run with KC SB as was anotated above. lol.

My most recent score required the purchase of a litre bottle fo malbu rum to bribe my gf's sister into picking up two bottles. Should have them in hand in two weeks when she comes out this way for a visit. Can't wait.


First Texas Bourbon. :D

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/5402/img0876y.jpg

[tx_tuff]

First time I strolled in here. Like a nice bourbon from time to time. Usually run with KC SB as was anotated above. lol.

My most recent score required the purchase of a litre bottle fo malbu rum to bribe my gf's sister into picking up two bottles. Should have them in hand in two weeks when she comes out this way for a visit. Can't wait.


First Texas Bourbon. :D

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/5402/img0876y.jpg

Be sure and let us know how that Garrison Brothers is. Hopefully in a few years it will be spread through out Texas and not just in the hill country.

[kydsid]

Be sure and let us know how that Garrison Brothers is. Hopefully in a few years it will be spread through out Texas and not just in the hill country.

Well even though I live in Clear Lake the Heights Cigar Lounge is my new home away from home. The owners are cool about BYOB so maybe you can get a sip of it yourself some time. :tu

[tx_tuff]

Well even though I live in Clear Lake the Heights Cigar Lounge is my new home away from home. The owners are cool about BYOB so maybe you can get a sip of it yourself some time. :tu

Yeah they have a very cool vibe there. You should set up a herf!

[kydsid]

Yeah they have a very cool vibe there. You should set up a herf!

Thurs 19th at 4:30 till 8pm at the latest, closing time. ;) Just didn't advertise it here as I got zero interest last time. I won't have the Garrison by then though.

[tx_tuff]

Thurs 19th at 4:30 till 8pm at the latest, closing time. ;) Just didn't advertise it here as I got zero interest last time. I won't have the Garrison by then though.

Mon thru Friday is a no go for me. Next time you are going to be there on a Saturday and I have no kids I will be there. Just shot me a PM.

[Bill86]

Alright I finally picked up a bottle of Old Weller Antique 107. Not bad, pretty hot.....but not bad.

[76GTFan]

Probably been asked before, but can anyone get there hands on some other Buffalo Trace Blends? Only have BT and the White Dog Mash in GA. GA just seems to be out of the loop in the distribution.

[LockOut]

the "new" Knobb sinlge barrel i really good. Got a really nice caramel/citrus too it with a long lasting after taste. Not the burn I expected at 120 either. Picked up a bottle of Bassel Haydens to try recently. will get back to you on that one.

[awsmith4]

Probably been asked before, but can anyone get there hands on some other Buffalo Trace Blends? Only have BT and the White Dog Mash in GA. GA just seems to be out of the loop in the distribution.

Eagle Rare 10yr is here as well as some of the Antique Collection. Matt_N-GA and I found some Sazerac, Weller and Stagg. You need to check Greens in downtown, Tower or Total Wine. They seem to be the only ones in the distribution chain.

[Montano]

the "new" Knobb sinlge barrel i really good. Got a really nice caramel/citrus too it with a long lasting after taste. Not the burn I expected at 120 either. Picked up a bottle of Bassel Haydens to try recently. will get back to you on that one.

I didn't think Basil Hayden was worth the price. Lots of better bourbons out there.

[76GTFan]

I didn't think Basil Hayden was worth the price. Lots of better bourbons out there.

Just doesn't have that good edge like some bourbons. Very smooth though.

[76GTFan]

Eagle Rare 10yr is here as well as some of the Antique Collection. Matt_N-GA and I found some Sazerac, Weller and Stagg. You need to check Greens in downtown, Tower or Total Wine. They seem to be the only ones in the distribution chain.

Yeah I have seen the ER and the Weller. I have even seen the Eagle Rare 17yr. I didn't think that was BT. I would love to get my hands on their single batch sampler.

[ODLS1]

Picked up Very Old Barton 100 proof 6 year. SOLID for $12. Now my go to budget bourbon. I'd say it's up there with some twice its price or more. Not amazing, but a solid bourbon. Nice flavor, finishes a little bland though, which makes you want to drink more to get the flavor back, hah.

[Bill86]

I didn't think Basil Hayden was worth the price. Lots of better bourbons out there.

Agreed, it was worth trying but that's about it.




What BT bourbons are you specifically looking for?

[awsmith4]

Yeah I have seen the ER and the Weller. I have even seen the Eagle Rare 17yr. I didn't think that was BT. I would love to get my hands on their single batch sampler.

The Eagle Rare 17 was the one I was most interested in and couldn't find it. Two years ago I ran into the experimental stuff in SC but this year I called a bunch of stores and no one had received any. You may want to stay on top of Greens and TW in Greenville, not a bad day trip from your neck of the woods.

[Bill86]

I've seen a few Eagle Rare 17's not sure if I just got luckily or no one buys them around here. Never picked one up. I opted for the William Larue Weller and Four Roses 120 Anniversary instead.

[ODLS1]

I've seen a few Eagle Rare 17's not sure if I just got luckily or no one buys them around here. Never picked one up. I opted for the William Larue Weller and Four Roses 120 Anniversary instead.

I've heard the ER17 has been declining the last few years. Not that great anymore. It may be because apparently there was a problem with the logistics of releasing a 17yr every year, so it's been stored in a stainless steel tank for awhile, then bottled when need be. Or so I heard... The WLW is my favorite boubron to date.

[dannysguitar]

Picked up a bottle of Henry Mckenna Single Barrel last night. Never tried it. Any opinions?

[Bill86]

I've heard the ER17 has been declining the last few years. Not that great anymore. It may be because apparently there was a problem with the logistics of releasing a 17yr every year, so it's been stored in a stainless steel tank for awhile, then bottled when need be. Or so I heard... The WLW is my favorite boubron to date.

Mine too, but Four Roses 120 Anniversary is a VERY close second. The notes of vanilla and cinnamon in that :dr

Those were the only 2 bottles I've ever had that I rationed out to last a whole 2, MAYBE 3 weeks.

[OLS]

I guess when I get back from Blowing Rock we will have to get back together for another herf.
I would do it THIS weekend, but I would rather not get a DUI the weekend before a week off of work.
Although technically, that's the week to DO IT. But I want to get a visit with my mother and sister in before I do anything stupid, lol.

[OLS]

I picked up a bottle today, the Evan Williams Single barrel. I looked at the WLW that Bill was talking about but it
basically represented the sum of my beer and liquor budget for the day, so I passed. I need to review the thread
before I buy a bottle, cause I only vaguely remember people saying the EWSB was good enough to take a shot.
I am too well-stocked on Bourbon just now, so it was odd that I bought a bottle. I just should have bought the Zaya rum.
Comments on the EWSB?

[Mr.Maduro]

I looked at the WLW that Bill was talking about but it
basically represented the sum of my beer and liquor budget for the day, so I passed.

Sorry to go off topic, but that line is definitely sig-worthy!! :r

[SvilleKid]

Got this bottle a week or so ago, at a store in Knoxville. Single Barrel, picked out by the store, and exclusive to that store. Cracked the seal last night. Interesting taste profile, definitely worth sippin' from time to time! My first Four Roses, won't be my last.

[JohnnyFlake]

Got this bottle a week or so ago, at a store in Knoxville. Single Barrel, picked out by the store, and exclusive to that store. Cracked the seal last night. Interesting taste profile, definitely worth sippin' from time to time! My first Four Roses, won't be my last.

OH YEA! That is a surprisingly good bourbon. It's super good!!!

[OLS]

4 Roses always sounded like wino whiskey to me, but I bought that "same bottle" last year and it was pretty damn fine.

[ODLS1]

Got this bottle a week or so ago, at a store in Knoxville. Single Barrel, picked out by the store, and exclusive to that store. Cracked the seal last night. Interesting taste profile, definitely worth sippin' from time to time! My first Four Roses, won't be my last.

Nice. The regular FRSBarrel is 50%abv. Good stuff IMO.

[RevSmoke]

the "new" Knobb sinlge barrel i really good. Got a really nice caramel/citrus too it with a long lasting after taste. Not the burn I expected at 120 either. Picked up a bottle of Bassel Haydens to try recently. will get back to you on that one.

I didn't think Basil Hayden was worth the price. Lots of better bourbons out there.

While on vacation I got a bottle of the Basil Hayden as well. I must say, it is a disappointment. I don't know how to describe it, but it wasn't real good neat, not as good as a number of others I enjoy. When a few ice cubes melted in it, it was decent.

It won't be something I will purchase again.

I personally can mix any cheaper whiskey with ginger ale, 7-up, etc... and it really doesn't much matter, to do so with a more expensive libation seems a waste. And if that particular liquor isn't any good unless mixed, then what's the point.

(maybe my taste buds are not refined enough, or are too battered for what libation is poured into a mix, as if it really makes a difference)

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[baddevildog82]

Comments on the EWSB?

I love Evan Williams Single Barrel. The price is right and you get to taste the differences between the annual releases. 99 was one of my favorites, but the others are good as well.

[nexprofit]

picked this up last night, :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/temp2.jpg

Love me some eagle rare. i had the local liquor store special order it.:banger

[Ken]

Can't drink this one, but it was pretty damn cool.

http://usera.ImageCave.com/roughntumble/bourbon/pappycake.jpg


I did receive a bottle of Angels Envy which I find interesting. Though, I don't have any final thoughts on it yet. Low in proof, pretty smooth and quite different. I'm guessing the port barrell finish puts a twist on this bourbon to give it some seperation from the others.

[shark]

Elijah Craig 18 YO, Jefferson's Reserve, Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, in that order of preference. Then again, I'm mainly a beer drinker but I found these bourbons to be very good.

[Matt-N-Ga]

Just picked up a bottle of Parkers Heritage 2011 finished in Cognac barrels. can't wait to try this.

[Aero95]

Not sure if this has been discussed but Woodford will be releasing a rye whiskey in November. I was at Woodford Reserve over the weekend and they said its going to be in a two pack.

[BengalMan]

While on vacation I got a bottle of the Basil Hayden as well. I must say, it is a disappointment. I don't know how to describe it, but it wasn't real good neat, not as good as a number of others I enjoy. When a few ice cubes melted in it, it was decent.

It won't be something I will purchase again.

I personally can mix any cheaper whiskey with ginger ale, 7-up, etc... and it really doesn't much matter, to do so with a more expensive libation seems a waste. And if that particular liquor isn't any good unless mixed, then what's the point.

(maybe my taste buds are not refined enough, or are too battered for what libation is poured into a mix, as if it really makes a difference)

Peace of the Lord be with you.

I personally don't mix bourbon with anything except an occasional ice cube, so to ask the question of if it's not good mixed, what's the point will likely get many answers like mine.

A majority of the bourbons being talked about in this thread are drank neat, or with a cube or two. I agree with part of your statement, if your going to mix it with ginger ale or 7-Up, then yes, do not buy the more expensive bourbons.

As far as not liking it neat, no problem with that at all. Different strokes for different folks. I don't mind Basil Hayden, but it's definitely not at the top of my list, even in the lower priced category.

Nice thing with bourbon is that there are plenty to choose from, many of which are good and not terribly expensive at that.

[BengalMan]

The BTAC I'm sure will be popping up soon. Unfortunately I've backed off the high end bourbons for the time being. I drink through them too fast to afford them, lol. I do want to pick up a bottle or two of some of the Four Roses 120th though. Great stuff. For now, there are plenty of sub $50 bourbons out there for me to enjoy.

[mase]

Over the last 2 or 3 weeks, I have tried the Van Winkle 12 Yr Lot B and Basil Hayden. While I enjoyed the Basil Hayden, I thought the Van Winkle was terrific. Really want to check out the Van Winkle 23 Yr. Must be amazing.

[never_enough]

I haven't had bourbon in six months or so. What a shame since I'm from Kentucky. I think I'm going to go find a bottle of Rock Hill Farms around here. One of my favorites.

[Barcode]

Over the last 2 or 3 weeks, I have tried the Van Winkle 12 Yr Lot B and Basil Hayden. While I enjoyed the Basil Hayden, I thought the Van Winkle was terrific. Really want to check out the Van Winkle 23 Yr. Must be amazing.

I had a Bottle of the 20 year old at my wedding a month ago, still waiting to try the 23 year old.

[SteelCityBoy]

I have had bourbon before but never with a cigar...

Can anyone recommend a decent brand at a decent price that I can enjoy with a good cigar?

[Bill86]

I have had bourbon before but never with a cigar...

Can anyone recommend a decent brand at a decent price that I can enjoy with a good cigar?

Woodford Reserve, $30-$34 a bottle and every bourbon IMHO should be compared to Woodford.

Start there, for it's price point it doesn't get much better.

[GreekGodX]

I have had bourbon before but never with a cigar...

Can anyone recommend a decent brand at a decent price that I can enjoy with a good cigar?

Elmer T. Lee and Elijah Craig

[Barcode]

Bulleit or Knob Creek

[SteelCityBoy]

Thanks for those suggestions. I am a beer nut and used to always drink beer with cigars but find it really screws up both experiences. I want to grab something different this weekend to try with my smokes. I will try and check back with my thoughts.:tu

[never_enough]

My friend just got a bottle of George T. Stagg for his birthday. Consider me jealous.

[Mutombo]

Just ran out of Buffalo Trace over the weekend...and replaced it with another bottle of Buffalo Trace. Fantastic stuff.

[SvilleKid]

Woodford Reserve, $30-$34 a bottle and every bourbon IMHO should be compared to Woodford.

Start there, for it's price point it doesn't get much better.

:tpd::tpd:

Personally, I don't think there is any better advise than this!!!!

This doesn't mean to stop here, and I surely haven't. But, it's a darn good starting point!

[Frodo]

I'm looking forward to getting one or two bottles of George T. Stagg when it comes to Ontario.

[Parshooter]

Got 2 (1 & 1/2 now) bottles of Stagg and 2 bottles of Sazarac :noon
My wife found them in Chicago, no limit on the amount purchased.

[Frodo]

1 bottle of Stagg! My very first!!!:banger

[Bruins Fan]

Love my Jefferson :chr

[Parshooter]

I picked up a couple bottles of Rittenhouse Rye, bottled in bond, 100 proof. Never had it, but for $25 each, can't be all that bad. Gonna have some tonight with some cigars and meatball subs :banger

[Doctorossi]

I picked up a couple bottles of Rittenhouse Rye, bottled in bond, 100 proof. Never had it, but for $25 each, can't be all that bad. Gonna have some tonight with some cigars and meatball subs :banger

It's very solid and fairly similar in flavor to Wild Turkey rye. They're about the same price and, by a couple of points, I'd give the edge to the bird.

[Parshooter]

It's very solid and fairly similar in flavor to Wild Turkey rye. They're about the same price and, by a couple of points, I'd give the edge to the bird.

Never knew that WT made a rye. Will look for that next time I'm at the store. Thanks for the tip.

[Frodo]

I picked up a couple bottles of Rittenhouse Rye, bottled in bond, 100 proof. Never had it, but for $25 each, can't be all that bad. Gonna have some tonight with some cigars and meatball subs :banger

I've had a couple samples of this. Impressed for the price point...

[Parshooter]

I've had a couple samples of this. Impressed for the price point...
Might be comparing apples to oranges, but have you had any of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection ryes? If so, how do they compare?

[Doctorossi]

Never knew that WT made a rye. Will look for that next time I'm at the store.

Do. It's probably my favorite rye in price/performance terms. :tu

[Parshooter]

Well, had about a 1/3 of a bottle of the Rittenhouse last night. It was a little rough right out of the bottle, so I put a little water in and it mellowed nicely. Don't like it as much as the Bulleit rye, which is the same $$$ and available here, but it's not bad, for a change of pace.

[shark]

Could I get some opinions on Eagle Rare? Picked up a bottle of the 10 year old.

[SvilleKid]

Could I get some opinions on Eagle Rare? Picked up a bottle of the 10 year old.

This is a decent bourbon for a very reasonable price. A good choice that should satisfy without breaking your wallet. I've had better (for my taste buds), but at twice the price. But that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy the Rare Eagle, cause I did.

Enjoy!

[Bruins Fan]

I agree with the post above :tu

[Bill86]

Could I get some opinions on Eagle Rare? Picked up a bottle of the 10 year old.

It's not bad. For the price Woodford is better. For a bit more I like Noahs Mill.

I've drank 2 bottles of it, don't find myself wanting a third anytime soon though.

[INT]

My "to get list" is the following:

Marker's 46
Russel's Reserve 10 years
Knob Creek
Benjamin Prichard's double barreled
Crown Reserve

[Frodo]

Could I get some opinions on Eagle Rare? Picked up a bottle of the 10 year old.

It's a lighter bourbon than most others but that is not meant as a criticism - more a stylistic descriptor. Still bolder than wheaters like Maker's Mark or Weller. Not a bourbon that has most enthusiasts raving about it but it's what you think that counts.

[mase]

I had some of the Baker's last night. Pretty smooth and enjoyable.

[Ncpsycho]

Hudson baby bourbon, Made at tuthiltown spirits ny

[Nick]

Picked up a bottle of woodfor reserve today, hopefully i'll get a chance to try it tonight.

[Barcode]

For all of you up here in the Great Northwest, Woodinville Whiskey has put out there first batch of American Whiskey and Bourbon Whiskey. Both are top shelf, stop by the distillery and pick up a bottle or two. :tu

[Nick]

Cracked open the woodford reserve tonight. Its got a great little bite and a nice spicy but somewhat sweet flavor.

[LockOut]

For all of you up here in the Great Northwest, Woodinville Whiskey has put out there first batch of American Whiskey and Bourbon Whiskey. Both are top shelf, stop by the distillery and pick up a bottle or two. :tu



price? can they ship it if we arent local? i love trying mall batch stuff.

[mase]

Got my brother in law the Pappy Van Winkle 20 yr for Christmas. Maybe we'll get to crack it open on Christmas Eve.

[Barcode]

price? can they ship it if we arent local? i love trying mall batch stuff.

40 for 750ml. Don't know if they ship you can check http://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/

[VanMoo]

Has anyone tried the Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project?

[Parshooter]

Has anyone tried the Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project?

Is that the stuff in the little bottle? If so, yes. It was good but I don't think it was worth the money.

[VanMoo]

Thanks for the feedback. (The bottle I saw was 750ml, though I believe the store owner referenced a 375ml bottle as well.) I am fond of the "standard" BT, but the single oak project bottle I saw was nearly 3 times its cost ... so I've not bitten the bullet yet.

[MarkinCA]

On a recommendation from Peter (pnoon), a bottle of Corner Creek:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Pictures001-7.jpg

Just gotta crack it open now:dr Thanks Peter...

[pnoon]

On a recommendation from Peter (pnoon), a bottle of Corner Creek:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Pictures001-7.jpg

Just gotta crack it open now:dr Thanks Peter...




Be sure and let me know how you like it.

[MarkinCA]

Be sure and let me know how you like it.

...:tu

[SvilleKid]

Mark..... Just wondering what the price break was on the Corner Creek? I'll have to keep an eye out for it, so I'm also interested in your take on this one! Thanks

[pnoon]

Mark..... Just wondering what the price break was on the Corner Creek? I'll have to keep an eye out for it, so I'm also interested in your take on this one! Thanks

I paid $23.99, Cliff.

[MarkinCA]

Mark..... Just wondering what the price break was on the Corner Creek? I'll have to keep an eye out for it, so I'm also interested in your take on this one! Thanks

As Peter mentioned above. Same price at BevMo here in the Valencia area...

[SvilleKid]

I paid $23.99, Cliff.

Thanks, Peter! Very, very affordable!!! It'd be nice to find another good sippin' quality bourbon for less than $60!!!!! Few and far between. I've never seen it in Alabama, which means it's not on the state's "approved" list. But I'll be in Tennessee on and off over the next three months, and there are several excellent stores within a couple of miles, so may be able to find it there!!

[pnoon]

Thanks, Peter! Very, very affordable!!! It'd be nice to find another good sippin' quality bourbon for less than $60!!!!! Few and far between. I've never seen it in Alabama, which means it's not on the state's "approved" list. But I'll be in Tennessee on and off over the next three months, and there are several excellent stores within a couple of miles, so may be able to find it there!!

This may help - http://www.cornercreekbourbon.com/about.html

[steve]

Elijah Wood 18 Year single Barrel...so very good!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1518454&postcount=17

[Bill86]

I've been thinking about trying the 18 year....I guess that'll be the next bottle purchase.

I think you mean Elijah Craig 18 year though.

[OLS]

Elijah Wood 18 Year single Barrel...so very good!

I've been thinking about trying the 18 year....I guess that'll be the next bottle purchase.

I think you mean Elijah Craig 18 year though.

I think that's called a Tolkien Slip, lol.

[Bill86]

:r

I was looking at the 18 year Saturday night, but Zaya caught my eyes instead. Kind of on a rum kick lately.

I'm sure I'll get back into bourbon. Set aside a few hundred $$$ for the 2012 WLW, Stagg and Pappy.

[groogs]

Thanks for the feedback. (The bottle I saw was 750ml, though I believe the store owner referenced a 375ml bottle as well.) I am fond of the "standard" BT, but the single oak project bottle I saw was nearly 3 times its cost ... so I've not bitten the bullet yet.

It was my understanding that Buffalo Trace not only used differs seasoning and charing techniques, but the also used different mash bills for the whiskey that filled the barrels. The idea was that no two barrels would be alike. I was also under the impression they were only released in 375ml bottles. If you saw a 750ml bottle I would grab it, because it must be very rare. I haven't tasted them myself so I can't speak from experience but that is what I have read. You can go to the Buffalo Trace web site to get the pedigree on each barrel, but you have to do a review of the bottle you are requesting, so I haven't gone that far yet. I hope that helps.

[Doctorossi]

I like the "Aged In New American Oak" legend on the Corner Creek label. :rolleyes:

Yeah. That's why they let you call it Bourbon, guys. :rlz

[Montano]

I like Bourbon ;)

[awsmith4]

Matt-N-GA pointed out to me that the WL Weller Special Reserve had be marked down to $9.99 a quite a few of our local stores, as a marketing ploy to gain interest. Well it worked for me, I had never tried it but this stuff is really good.

[MarkinCA]

I like Bourbon ;)

So what else is new?:rolleyes:

[Bill86]

Matt-N-GA pointed out to me that the WL Weller Special Reserve had be marked down to $9.99 a quite a few of our local stores, as a marketing ploy to gain interest. Well it worked for me, I had never tried it but this stuff is really good.

Damn $10....stock up :r

It's $20 over here and it's not bad at all.

My brother lives in GA :hm

I think he's getting a phone call soon :D

What stores have this pricing?

[awsmith4]

Damn $10....stock up :r

It's $20 over here and it's not bad at all.

My brother lives in GA :hm

I think he's getting a phone call soon :D

What stores have this pricing?

I did :D

Mink's in Marietta on Delk Road and Michael's also in Marietta on Whitlock Road I know for sure had that pricing last week.

[Bill86]

Much thanks, I'll call in advance.

[mase]

Had a small helping of the 12 yr Van Winkle and then I had a glass of the Basil Hayden 8 yr. Both are pretty good.

[Parshooter]

Had a few Elmer T Lee's last night. Very good bourbon, wish they sold it here in Ohio.

[groogs]

I don't shop at bevmo much these days, but I had a gift card, so I figured I would see what they had. I walked by the bourbon case and there was a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year sitting there. I was suprised to see a bottle on the shelf this long after the release. I grabbed it and ran.:noon

[Montano]

I don't shop at bevmo much these days, but I had a gift card, so I figured I would see what they had. I walked by the bourbon case and there was a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year sitting there. I was suprised to see a bottle on the shelf this long after the release. I grabbed it and ran.:noon

Lucky Bastid !!!!!!

[Ken]

It'd be nice to find another good sippin' quality bourbon for less than $60!!!
There's a ****-ton of them! One I just really enjoy for about $23 is the Four Roses Small Batch. Love the stuff.

[kenstogie]

I am no aficianado of the Bourbon but have had many of the ones mentioned here. Woodford, Eagle Rare, knob creek, makers mark etc and none were bad and I enjoyed them all but my goto is the Evan William Single barrel. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/S4HyVCxRWKI/AAAAAAAAEFA/t87Y1kwVzVI/s800/IMG_0281.JPG

[OLS]

Picked up a bottle of it on my last haul due to various statements made here.
All I need to do is finish about three open bottles of various'es and I can find out
what the fuss is about. :) I have some Rare Breed open and some Basil Hayden.
I think I mostly finished that B.H. at the kart races over Thanksgiving, so it shant
be long.

[SvilleKid]

There's a ****-ton of them! One I just really enjoy for about $23 is the Four Roses Small Batch. Love the stuff.

Yeah, well....... Got to have them available to buy them! Which is a no-go for most any decent bourbon in the state of Alabama! Our ABC board is especially retarded on the stuff they let in. And we are at least 1/3 higher on most costs! Example: I can buy a 375 ml bottle of irish cream at state store for $19.95. In Knoxville this past week, I purchased a 1.75 liter of same brand for $25.

[76GTFan]

Matt-N-GA pointed out to me that the WL Weller Special Reserve had be marked down to $9.99 a quite a few of our local stores, as a marketing ploy to gain interest. Well it worked for me, I had never tried it but this stuff is really good.

I have been buying that regularly for a while now. The 1.75's are 21.99 at my store.:banger

[awsmith4]

I have been buying that regularly for a while now. The 1.75's are 21.99 at my store.:banger

I'll be on the lookout!

[awsmith4]

I have been buying that regularly for a while now. The 1.75's are 21.99 at my store.:banger

I'll be on the lookout!

Not 2 hrs later this is posted on facebook, lol

Sprayberry Bottle Shop
Another great addition from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, W L Weller Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey aged 7 years in Barrels, 90proof, and the best part, check out the price. $9.99 for 750ml and $21.99 for 1.75L.

[Ken]

Yeah, well....... Got to have them available to buy them! .
Ah, yeah! Well as you stated you'll be down in Tenn so you'll have some time to pickup bottles you normally do not have on hand.

[Jonathan Drew]

Great Thread.

Bookers.
Stag.
Knob Creek 9 Reserve (clear sticker).

Best,
JD

[awsmith4]

Not 2 hrs later this is posted on facebook, lol

Sprayberry Bottle Shop
Another great addition from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, W L Weller Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey aged 7 years in Barrels, 90proof, and the best part, check out the price. $9.99 for 750ml and $21.99 for 1.75L.

Went to get the 1.75 and ended up with a bottle of Elmer T. Lee. Never tried it before now but it is very smooth bourbon.

Also at the bar after work before heading to the store I smoked a HU #2 while drinking Woodford

[SvilleKid]

Ah, yeah! Well as you stated you'll be down in Tenn so you'll have some time to pickup bottles you normally do not have on hand.

Oh, definitely!!! Picked up a bottle of Four Roses, Single Barrel, Barrel Strength last week. Bottled for the store I got it at (McScrooge). I've had their Four Roses, Single Barrel (not Barrel Strength) from last year, and it was good also. But they had about 12 bottles of different boozes there for sampling, including the two Four Roses bottled for them. The Barrel Strength had tremendous flavor benefits over the regular strength (which was also good, but seemed muted compared to the Barrel Strength). However, there was a good $30 difference in price!

Not a bourbon, but I also picked up a bottle of Talisker Distiller's Edition from 1992 that was sitting high up on a shelve (above the current 2002 version). Got it for the same price as the 2002!! Also picked up two handles of the real Irish Cream (not that malt beverage crap they pass off at the grocery stores!), plus a 1.75 l bottle of Andrews Long Island Tea mix (for my wife). It was a very successful trip. And the good news, that was just the first week of my wife's 13-week contract, so I'll be back in Knoxville several times over the next 3 months (or more, if her contract is extended). So I'll have several opportunities to refill my cabinet!

[pnoon]

Oh, definitely!!! Picked up a bottle of Four Roses, Single Barrel, Barrel Strength last week. Bottled for the store I got it at (McScrooge). I've had their Four Roses, Single Barrel (not Barrel Strength) from last year, and it was good also. But they had about 12 bottles of different boozes there for sampling, including the two Four Roses bottled for them. The Barrel Strength had tremendous flavor benefits over the regular strength (which was also good, but seemed muted compared to the Barrel Strength). However, there was a good $30 difference in price!

Not a bourbon, but I also picked up a bottle of Talisker Distiller's Edition from 1992 that was sitting high up on a shelve (above the current 2002 version). Got it for the same price as the 2002!! Also picked up two handles of the real Irish Cream (not that malt beverage crap they pass off at the grocery stores!), plus a 1.75 l bottle of Andrews Long Island Tea mix (for my wife). It was a very successful trip. And the good news, that was just the first week of my wife's 13-week contract, so I'll be back in Knoxville several times over the next 3 months (or more, if her contract is extended). So I'll have several opportunities to refill my cabinet!
Don't forget Corner Creek.

[Bill86]

Pretty good selection at McScrooges, prices are decent to a bit high. Better selection and prices in Nashville if you get that chance to drive a few hours away.

Nice score though, the Barrel Strength is good stuff :tu

[awsmith4]

Don't forget Corner Creek.

Saw this at the store as well, I will be picking it up next trip but hoppy beer dominated my purchase :D

[pnoon]

Saw this at the store as well, I will be picking it up next trip but hoppy beer dominated my purchase :D

It would mine as well, Albert. :tu

[SvilleKid]

Don't forget Corner Creek.

Alas, they did not have it! Nor did they have any Stranahan's which I also want to try. They had the Stranahan's last year, but haven't gotten any in lately. There's a liquor superstore on the south side of Atlanta that I'll be going by in the next two months. I feel sure they will have the Corner Creek, probably also the Colorado whiskey (yeah, I know... Also NOT a bourbon, but I figure it's worth a try!)

[GolfNut]

Always been a fan of the small batch and in order:
Booker's
Baker's
Knob Creek

I do have a sealed bottle of Pappy Van Winkles 23year that I'm kind of afraid to open. What if I like it...what if I LOVE it! At around $300/bottle and diminishing supplies it'd suck to get hooked on. lol

[SvilleKid]

Pretty good selection at McScrooges, prices are decent to a bit high. Better selection and prices in Nashville if you get that chance to drive a few hours away.

Nice score though, the Barrel Strength is good stuff :tu

I've got two open bottles of bourbon right now (Conecuh Ridge and Knob Creek single barrel), so I don't want to open the barrel strength Four Roses yet.

It's hard for me to think of McScrooges as on the high price, for no other reason than they are significantly lower than Alabama prices! I'm not disputing your assessment AT ALL! It's just the relative difference that makes it seem cheap to me!! I generally check out Thunder Road (a block from my wife's hotel) for competitiveness. But they have more wine, less beer and liquor than McScrooges.

As to Nashville, I've got a sister that works part time at a store near Lebanon. That gets me a 25% discount, but she is limited on how much she can buy at that discount, so I only tap that source a couple times a year, and then, usually for the higher priced goodies!

[Ken]

Some nights its Blantons and other it's $10 JTS Brown. And this is one of those nights.

[Jonathan Drew]

BOOKERS, Baby ...!
JD

[LockOut]

Found this tucked away in a locked case in the corner of a shop covered in dust. I never even saw it, the gf pointed it out to me knowing i like the pappy stuffs and she had never seen one of these. I think there was a whopping 45 seconds from the time I saw it until the time i paid for it. I still get butterflies thinking i finally got one, and at MSRP.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5802/camerazoom2012021120341.jpg
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http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7605/camerazoom2012021120342.jpg
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/2314/camerazoom2012021120345.jpg


And last with my signed copy of the book.

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[groogs]

Found this tucked away in a locked case in the corner of a shop covered in dust. I never even saw it, the gf pointed it out to me knowing i like the pappy stuffs and she had never seen one of these. I think there was a whopping 45 seconds from the time I saw it until the time i paid for it. I still get butterflies thinking i finally got one, and at MSRP.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5802/camerazoom2012021120341.jpg
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/145/camerazoom2012021120344.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7605/camerazoom2012021120342.jpg
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/2314/camerazoom2012021120345.jpg


And last with my signed copy of the book.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4390/camerazoom2012021120370.jpg

AMAZING!!! I have been considering one at Ebay prices, so to find one at MSRP must be a dream come true. Congrats on the great find.

[Frodo]

Corner Creek for me tonight. Got it on offer so no regrets...

[Doctorossi]

BOOKERS, Baby ...!
JD

:tpd:

[J.Rawls]

Drinking 2011 Thomas Handy,.........spicy awesomeness!

[BnBTobacco]

Bourbon FTW!!! I like bourbon overall in general, but my favorite would have to be Blanton's. A good Maker's Mark is a classic go-to and then when i'm feeling cheap, Evan Williams green or black.... hahaha

[SvilleKid]

I'm working my way through a bottle of Conecuh Creek Bourbon. Have a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength that is pulling hard at me, wanting to be cracked open! Must resist.

[LockOut]

I'm working my way through a bottle of Conecuh Creek Bourbon. Have a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength that is pulling hard at me, wanting to be cracked open! Must resist.

which blend?

[Fia]

Great thread. I just dusted off a bottle of Blantons single barrel. Very enjoyable. Like the knob creek single barrel. Black maple hill was also good. Drooling over the pics of the old Rip Van Winkle 23 yrs!!! :jd

[SvilleKid]

which blend?

Four Roses Single Barrel, barrel strength that was selected by a local Knoxville store, and bottled exclusively for them. They also have exclusive single barrel (but not barrel strength). Both were good (had tasting table), but the barrel strength just knocked me down with the flavor intensity!

I assume by "blend", you meant "recipe". This one is QESQ (20% Rye mashbill/floral yeast. Bottled 10/15/2010. The shop is McScrooge's, in the south part of Knoxville. Great selection of bourbons. BUT... Even better selection of Scotch (for those so inclined!)

[maverickdrinker]

been starting to get into bourbons/scotch. Picked up some Maker's Mark and Elijah Craig 12 year old to start. On my hit list is Blanton's, buffalo trace, Woodford, Evan Williams single barrel

[macsauce13]

My girlfriend got me a fifth of Baysil Hayden's for Valentines Day! I currently have Buffalo Trace, Bulleitt, Wild Turkey 101, Baysil Haydens, and a little Blanton's left.

I LOVVEEEE me some bourbon!

[awsmith4]

Bought some new bourbons

Old Charter - very light but smooth and at $9.99 the price is right

Breckenridge - a little hot but really good, glad I picked it up

[SvilleKid]

I've got several options tomorrow at Knoxville store. I noticed on my recon run yesterday that they have Clear Creek. However, they want $33.95 for a 750 ml bottle! Way more than Peter is able to get this for! They have Old Forester Birthday Bourbon for about the same price. Several nicer other brands that are single barrel for $49 and $59.

Will have to make some hard choices tomorrow (on way back to Bama). But, WILL be leaving with at least two bottles of something (one each of two different bourbons)

[Theo Cincy]

What a great find.

[maverickdrinker]

picked up some eagle's rare 10 to try tonight. So far, so good.

[groogs]

Does anyone know where I can get a bottle of Parkers Heritage Golden Anniversary? I can only find it one place online and their price is a little high.

[Altra]

So Bulleit was my first and I must say I liked it. Based on reading this thread I picked these up just now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/altramagnus/photo.jpg

Not sure which to crack open first :noon

Shawn

[lenguamor]

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/dirtyrottenbastard27/hudson-baby-bourbon-whiskey.jpg

Hudson Baby from NY; best bourbon I've had in some time. My favorite has always been Booker's, but this may actually be better.

And their rye is even better; not even a hint of a bite, just pure enjoyment.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/dirtyrottenbastard27/HUD0040204.jpg

[MarkinCA]

Hudson Baby from NY; best bourbon I've had in some time. My favorite has always been Booker's, but this may actually be better.

And their rye is even better; not even a hint of a bite, just pure enjoyment...

Nice pick-ups Joe. Both look very tasty:tu

[MarkinCA]

Does anyone know where I can get a bottle of Parkers Heritage Golden Anniversary? I can only find it one place online and their price is a little high.

Did you locate any Grant?

[groogs]

Did you locate any Grant?



No luck so far, but I am still on the hunt.:tu

[Zeuceone]

Picked up Makers Markers Mark.

[MurphysLaw]

I had the Hudson baby bourbon and rye as well, I agree with Joe the Rye was definitely better. I really want to grab a bottle of Woodford Reserve, had some while out with some buddies a couple weeks ago, really great stuff.

[groogs]

Just picked up the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. I will probably crack it open this weekend. I really enjoy the regular Woodford, so I have been looking forward to this one.

[SvilleKid]

Just picked up the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. I will probably crack it open this weekend. I really enjoy the regular Woodford, so I have been looking forward to this one.


I'll have to look for this!!!!!

[LostAbbott]

Picked up some Knob and Woodford yesterday at the duty free... $26 for 1L of Knob and $36 for the Woodford. Drinking a Knob and ginger right now. I found this stuff Island ginger beer in Canada and it is fantastic in a B&G...

[Bill86]

Just picked up the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. I will probably crack it open this weekend. I really enjoy the regular Woodford, so I have been looking forward to this one.

I never heard about this....I must try it.

I guess another liquor store run is in order.

[Boz]

Just picked up the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. I will probably crack it open this weekend. I really enjoy the regular Woodford, so I have been looking forward to this one.

I love the regular Woodford. Definitely going to look for this Double Oaked.

[MarkinCA]

Picked up Makers Markers Mark.

Say that 5x fast Gabe:D

[Zeuceone]

Say that 5x fast Gabe:D

Haha I thought I deleted one of those.

[Ncpsycho]

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/dirtyrottenbastard27/hudson-baby-bourbon-whiskey.jpg

Hudson Baby from NY; best bourbon I've had in some time. My favorite has always been Booker's, but this may actually be better.

And their rye is even better; not even a hint of a bite, just pure enjoyment.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/dirtyrottenbastard27/HUD0040204.jpg

I love hudson try their moonshine

[groogs]

The Double Oaked just came out this month so if you can't find it locally it should still be making its way around the US.

[SvilleKid]

I've been a fan of three of the five Woodford Reserve Master's Collection. I never saw 2011's offerings, which I now find out were not bourbon's at all, but were two different Rye whiskeys. I'll have to check around for them next time I'm in Georgia or Tennessee (Alabama's ABC board does not have them on their "allow" list, so they never make it to us cheap, Jack D swilling rednecks!

[Nick]

Picked up a bottle of elijah craig 18 yr. It is fantastic! Its smoth, round, bold, and complex. Very good stuff.

[SvilleKid]

Scored two (three, actually) that I've been looking for. These came into McScrooged in Knoxville today. Glad I was in town to grab one of each.

The Woodford Reserve Double Oak and the two-bottle Woodford Master's Collection from 2011; two different Rye whiskeys in one package.

[Bill86]

Damn Cliff, Nice score :tu

I saw those ryes a few months back, was tempting but I didn't have any reviews or feedback on them at the time.

Let me know what you think on both of those, the Double Oak is on the buylist for sure.

[SvilleKid]

I had to charge the Rye, won't really have the money for them til next week. But I was afraid if I passed up on them, I would not find them again! Neither of these are (and probably will never be) available in Bama, so I pretty much have to grab these special items any time I find them! It will probably be a month before I finish the two bourbons I have open, so it will be a while til I try these to give a review! That doesn't mean I wont' buy seconds if I find them and have the money! Not many Woodfords I've tried that I didn't love!!

[Bill86]

That is very true, you make an excellent point. Perhaps if I see the Ryes again they will get Purchased.

[fricky]

Is anyone going to the Bourbon Sampler at the end of this month in Bardstown, Kentucky? All of the major distilleries are represented. It is a great opportunity to taste samples of currently available bourbon and meet some of the Master Distillers. It is also a great opportunity to meet other bourbon enthusiasts.

[fricky]

This year, the private group of which I am a member will be visiting Buffalo Trace Distillery, Four Roses Distillery, Heaven Hill Distillery, and Kentucky Bourbon Distillers to taste and select our own barrels of bourbon. Last year we selected 4 barrels. The selection process is quite interesting and fun.

[never_enough]

Sounds awesome. Have a fun and safe trip.

[never_enough]

I will be visiting a distillery in Nantucket this summer that makes a bourbon. Called Nor'Easter Bourbon. Being from KY, I think bourbon made outside of KY is blasphemy :r

Going to see whats its like though.

Edit: Some quick research says its might be distilled at heaven hill and aged two years in KY, then aged two more years on Nantucket. Hmmm

[Yojimbo]

Edit: Some quick research says its might be distilled at heaven hill and aged two years in KY, then aged two more years on Nantucket. Hmmm

I used to live at the end of Barton Rd, the street leading into Haven Hill. I loved waking up to that smell.

[never_enough]

I use to live in KY too. Not going to lie, I miss it.

[SvilleKid]

I finished the bottle of bourbon I've been working down. I decided tonight to open the Woodford Reserve Double Oak I picked up last week.

People, this is NOT your everyday Woodford!!!! I'm drinking it straight-up, which is my normal method of sippin bourbon. Initial taste on my lips and front of tonge was much sweeter than I would have guessed. Then, as the whiskey flows back, it developed a sting and bite on the back of my mouth like it is 100+ proof (90 proof). The double oak finish on this bourbon manifest itself with an expected smoky taste that is much closer to the smoky peat taste of good scotch! This bourbon goes through half a dozen changes on each sip. While I don't usually use ice or water, I'd think this bourbon would be even more complex if a single cube of ice was added. I'd buy this one again, if I run across it.

[never_enough]

Thanks for the review. Will look for it when I am back in KY in May.

[VTDragon]

I ran across this in a Vermont liquor store and am a big fan.
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2665/cabinfever.jpg
It is sweet, but not overly so. Over ice it has a VERY smooth, very drinkable quality that just seems to beg for one more sip.
Their web site is http://www.cabinfeverspirits.com/

[pnoon]

Just picked up a 1.75L of Eagle Rare 10 year old for $37.99.
I feel like I stole it. :lv

[SvilleKid]

Just picked up a 1.75L of Eagle Rare 10 year old for $37.99.
I feel like I stole it. :lv

Not bad at all, Peter! That is the last bourbon I purchased, but in the 750ml bottle. Think I paid around $30. Wish I had a your cheap prices down here!!!

[pnoon]

Not bad at all, Peter! That is the last bourbon I purchased, but in the 750ml bottle. Think I paid around $30. Wish I had a your cheap prices down here!!!

At Xmas, I bought a 750ml for $27. When I saw the 1.75 for $39.99, it was a no brainer. (I had a 5% off coupon which lowered the price to $37.99)

[Parshooter]

I finished the bottle of bourbon I've been working down. I decided tonight to open the Woodford Reserve Double Oak I picked up last week.

People, this is NOT your everyday Woodford!!!! I'm drinking it straight-up, which is my normal method of sippin bourbon. Initial taste on my lips and front of tonge was much sweeter than I would have guessed. Then, as the whiskey flows back, it developed a sting and bite on the back of my mouth like it is 100+ proof (90 proof). The double oak finish on this bourbon manifest itself with an expected smoky taste that is much closer to the smoky peat taste of good scotch! This bourbon goes through half a dozen changes on each sip. While I don't usually use ice or water, I'd think this bourbon would be even more complex if a single cube of ice was added. I'd buy this one again, if I run across it.

I had a tiny sample of this last week. You are spot on. I usually drink my bourbon neat, but this would benefit from a little water to open it up and mellow it out some. Gonna have to look for this soon.

[BigAsh]

I finished the bottle of bourbon I've been working down. I decided tonight to open the Woodford Reserve Double Oak I picked up last week.

People, this is NOT your everyday Woodford!!!! I'm drinking it straight-up, which is my normal method of sippin bourbon. Initial taste on my lips and front of tonge was much sweeter than I would have guessed. Then, as the whiskey flows back, it developed a sting and bite on the back of my mouth like it is 100+ proof (90 proof). The double oak finish on this bourbon manifest itself with an expected smoky taste that is much closer to the smoky peat taste of good scotch! This bourbon goes through half a dozen changes on each sip. While I don't usually use ice or water, I'd think this bourbon would be even more complex if a single cube of ice was added. I'd buy this one again, if I run across it.


Nice review....big fan of WR....never saw the double oak, but i'll be on the "prowl" for it!

[SvilleKid]

Nice review....big fan of WR....never saw the double oak, but i'll be on the "prowl" for it!

Headed to cabinet to get a glass of the Double Oaked now!

[macsauce13]

I use to live in KY too. Not going to lie, I miss it.

Im from KY, living in OH for school. I used to spend WAY too much time in the Liquor Barn just ogling all the different bottles!

[MarkinCA]

Poured myself 2 fingers of Corner Creek Bourbon tonight and floated a nice size ice cube in it. I think that added a bit more sweetness and smoothness to this brand. Drinking it neet, the bourbon has more depth and density. Really enjoying this bourbon. Thanks again to Peter (Pnoon) for turning me on to this brand:tu

Im from KY, living in OH for school. I used to spend WAY too much time in the Liquor Barn just ogling all the different bottles!

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4037/4590495797_9d68239841_z.jpg

[pnoon]

Poured myself 2 fingers of Corner Creek Bourbon tonight and floated a nice size ice cube in it. I think that added a bit more sweetness and smoothness to this brand. Drinking it neet, the bourbon has more depth and density. Really enjoying this bourbon. Thanks again to Peter (Pnoon) for turning me on to this brand:tu


My pleasure, Mark. Corner Creek is a sleeper for sure.

[awsmith4]

My pleasure, Mark. Corner Creek is a sleeper for sure.

Based on your recommendation I picked some up earlier this month for my Dad's birthday. Fantastic bourbon that we all enjoyed thoroughly and I will be buying it again.

[pnoon]

Based on your recommendation I picked some up earlier this month for my Dad's birthday. Fantastic bourbon that we all enjoyed thoroughly and I will be buying it again.

That's great to hear, Albert. Glad you and your Dad enjoyed it.

[BigAsh]

Officially NOT going to look in this thread anymore....now I gotta find Corner Creek....

:D