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icehog3 08-03-2021 09:12 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by longknocker (Post 2221390)
Found A New Bourbon At Costco To Try:
https://i.imgur.com/RJyhigxl.jpg

Have you cracked it yet, Greg? Curious to hear your thoughts.

Couple bottle kills this weekend.

https://i.imgur.com/ty2DiJu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rXGVMO3.jpg

stearns 08-03-2021 11:03 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Nice bottles all around! Never tried Longbranch myself but heard it's a solid choice, especially if you can get it for a couple bucks off retail (hopefully Costco helped you there). I've heard it described as "like Wild Turkey's Gentleman's Jack"

Good kills Tom, I haven't been drinking much new recently because I'm trying to work on population control as well, getting close to the point where all bottles under half full are the ones I don't want to kill off, got through about 5 but in that time I acquired more like 10, there's no winning :sl

I did get a fun new set of tasting glasses, washed em but haven't broken them in yet, hopefully I can work some magic tonight

longknocker 08-03-2021 12:00 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2221416)
Nice bottles all around! Never tried Longbranch myself but heard it's a solid choice, especially if you can get it for a couple bucks off retail (hopefully Costco helped you there). I've heard it described as "like Wild Turkey's Gentleman's Jack"

Good kills Tom, I haven't been drinking much new recently because I'm trying to work on population control as well, getting close to the point where all bottles under half full are the ones I don't want to kill off, got through about 5 but in that time I acquired more like 10, there's no winning :sl

I did get a fun new set of tasting glasses, washed em but haven't broken them in yet, hopefully I can work some magic tonight

Exactly What The Costco Salesman Said, Ben!:D. Admiral: It's Best Neat; I Could Really Taste A Little Mesquite (Love This!), Vanilla, & Caramel. When Mixed With Ice, It Definitely Diluted The Flavors. I Think The Price Was Around $40 With Tax. Less Than 100 Proof, So Probably Not You Two Inmates Favorite, But Definitely A Good Sipper! You Should Try It!:tu

stearns 08-03-2021 12:05 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Great price! Glad you like it

Don't rule out Tom, he posted a picture of himself drinking <89 proof just last week elsewhere in this forum :D

icehog3 08-03-2021 03:31 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I need that Hancock in barrel stength, Ben! :r

Glad you liked the Longbranch, Greg, thatnks to you and Ben for some insight.

I am going to throw out all my empties from the beginning of the pandemic, I should take a picture first. :r

stearns 08-03-2021 03:42 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
You have room for empties? You need more fulls :al

jledou 08-03-2021 03:43 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Longbranch to me was a bourbon's attempt to get to a Scotch-like peat like taste. For me it didn't overpower and was a unique and interesting bourbon. Not a large mover around here so we can often find it for under $40.

icehog3 08-03-2021 03:44 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2221439)
You have room for empties? You need more fulls :al

I absolutely don't, and I'll absolutely buy more. :lr

longknocker 08-04-2021 09:14 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by jledou (Post 2221441)
Longbranch to me was a bourbon's attempt to get to a Scotch-like peat like taste. For me it didn't overpower and was a unique and interesting bourbon. Not a large mover around here so we can often find it for under $40.

Do You Drink It Neat, Jay?

jledou 08-04-2021 09:48 AM

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I do Greg.

longknocker 08-04-2021 03:31 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by jledou (Post 2221465)
I do Greg.

Amazing How The Flavor Profile Diminishes With Added Ice. I Still Like It Cold, Though, & The Whiskey Rocks Don't Seem To Do The Trick.

Jbailey 08-04-2021 04:14 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker (Post 2221472)
Amazing How The Flavor Profile Diminishes With Added Ice. I Still Like It Cold, Though, & The Whiskey Rocks Don't Seem To Do The Trick.

I use to add a few drops of cold water into my Scotch and maybe a small piece of crushed ice in my bourbon.

longknocker 08-04-2021 04:26 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by Jbailey (Post 2221475)
I use to add a few drops of cold water into my Scotch and maybe a small piece of crushed ice in my bourbon.

:tu

jledou 08-04-2021 06:34 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker (Post 2221472)
Amazing How The Flavor Profile Diminishes With Added Ice. I Still Like It Cold, Though, & The Whiskey Rocks Don't Seem To Do The Trick.

I was the same way, ice and let it melt down. Then slowly it was put the ice in and let it cool, drink it before the ice really melted. Then it moved to less ice, maybe a cube and slowly it became neat. The thing that also helped me transition was smaller and smaller sips. The flavor is still there but the breath taking burn was not.

And then Tom and Ben get you interested in barrel proof and :gary

longknocker 08-05-2021 06:51 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jledou (Post 2221483)
I was the same way, ice and let it melt down. Then slowly it was put the ice in and let it cool, drink it before the ice really melted. Then it moved to less ice, maybe a cube and slowly it became neat. The thing that also helped me transition was smaller and smaller sips. The flavor is still there but the breath taking burn was not.

And then Tom and Ben get you interested in barrel proof and :gary

Definitely! Bookers Was Strong, But Smooth!:tu

icehog3 08-05-2021 01:32 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by jledou (Post 2221483)
And then Tom and Ben get you interested in barrel proof and :gary

;s :banger -(P

Some SiB Knob Creek Rye last night. I really prefer the Cask Strength Rye they release every year over this single barrel. I have another single barrel I'll try after this is done, and if it's the same, I'll only buy the CS Rye if I buy any at all.

https://i.imgur.com/VOTsCWq.jpg

Porch Dweller 08-07-2021 07:33 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I finally cracked open the Nulu last night. I really enjoy it...at it's price point. Any higher and I'd look for other drinks.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...181b2642_z.jpg

icehog3 08-07-2021 08:35 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
https://i.imgur.com/SknewPb.jpg

I just enjoy this more and more as time goes by. If Binny's does another barrel pick I will pick up another.

Mikepd 08-08-2021 05:16 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Anyone have any input on Bookers 2019-04 ‘Beaten Biscuits’? I’ve heard it compared to a cinnamon bomb but was wondering if anyone here has tried it? I got an offer for a bottle but wasn’t sure if it’s worth picking up.

icehog3 08-09-2021 08:26 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by Mikepd (Post 2221657)
Anyone have any input on Bookers 2019-04 ‘Beaten Biscuits’? I’ve heard it compared to a cinnamon bomb but was wondering if anyone here has tried it? I got an offer for a bottle but wasn’t sure if it’s worth picking up.

https://i.imgur.com/UuM7pAC.jpg

2019 was a good year for Booker's, and I dig the Biscuits. I would definitely put a few drops of water in, it really brings out the flavors in Booker's batches. But if you can get it close to MSRP, I definitely would (and have).


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