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McSmokey 11-13-2010 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 1060970)
I cracked mine open last night. It is very good, but man is it potent. It didn't help that I followed it with a pour of Knob Creek and a touch of Woodford Reserve! By itself, I really liked WR, but of the three last night, it was my least favorite. The higher ABV of the other two may have contributed to that. :)

It is definitely potent I let my second pour breathe about 10 minutes and it opened up a lot.


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Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 1060970)
I checked it out and decided to join to. I have the same handle over there.

It's actually sad I joined and my computer quits on me. For some reason my iPhone has an issue with the site so I am having to wait til I fix my desktop to get back on.

McSmokey 11-16-2010 01:30 PM

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Picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare 10yr last night gonna have a pour of it after supper I think. Also going to to check out 2 more stores in town. One I used to be a regular at and the other I have never been to before so maybe I'll find something else new.

Doctorossi 11-16-2010 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 1060970)
It is very good, but man is it potent. It didn't help that I followed it with a pour of Knob Creek and a touch of Woodford Reserve! By itself, I really liked WR, but of the three last night, it was my least favorite. The higher ABV of the other two may have contributed to that.

Try them in a different order- you might be surprised by how differently they come across to you.

IMO, Woodford is the best of those three by a country mile, but that's another matter. :D

McSmokey 11-18-2010 06:21 AM

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Had a pour of the Eagle Rare 10yr last night. The nose and the taste were both fairly sweet almost creamy but the finish had a strong oak taste and was kind of bitter.

tx_tuff 11-18-2010 01:50 PM

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Oh man I love me some Eagle Rare 10 yr! But I think I found a new favorite a couple weeks ago, Russell Reserve 10 yr. That stuff was a flavor bomb for me, I love it! And it's about the same price as the Eagle Rare.

auburnfan1980 11-18-2010 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by McSmokey (Post 1065812)
Had a pour of the Eagle Rare 10yr last night. The nose and the taste were both fairly sweet almost creamy but the finish had a strong oak taste and was kind of bitter.

Justin,

Just outta curiosity, what are you gonna pop open to drown your sorrows in next Friday?? :r

McSmokey 11-18-2010 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by auburnfan1980 (Post 1066504)
Justin,

Just outta curiosity, what are you gonna pop open to drown your sorrows in next Friday?? :r

"IF" it comes to that. Wild Turkey 101. Otherwise in honor of our victory I'll be trying something new. :D

e-man67 11-18-2010 07:11 PM

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drinking a glass of Buffalo Trace as we speak accompanied with an 01 Party 898 NV...good.

Barcode 11-19-2010 12:22 AM

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The wife just told me I have a bottle of Pappy's 20year old comming tomorrow.

McSmokey 11-19-2010 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Barcode (Post 1066944)
The wife just told me I have a bottle of Pappy's 20year old comming tomorrow.

<== Jealous

As of yet Pappy is one of those I have been unable to find. Congrats to you sir :tu

Barcode 11-19-2010 07:42 AM

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Thanks Justin, I have not yet tried the 20 year old I have tried the 12 and 15 tho and they were both GREAT. :banger

McSmokey 11-22-2010 07:48 PM

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Picked up and had a pour of Russell Reserve 90 on Saturday think I'll have another one tonight

JohnnyFlake 11-22-2010 08:52 PM

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I just found a bottle of Pappy 20 today but did not buy it. A new "Total Wine" opened up, not too far from me and the price is $115. That seems high to me but I am really not sure what the going price is for Pappy 20 now days.

Bill86 11-22-2010 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Barcode (Post 1066944)
The wife just told me I have a bottle of Pappy's 20year old comming tomorrow.

NICE

I haven't had any of the Pappys. I REALLY REALLY want to try the 15 year. I hear it's the best of the Pappys.

ODLS1 11-22-2010 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake (Post 1070842)
I just found a bottle of Pappy 20 today but did not buy it. A new "Total Wine" opened up, not too far from me and the price is $115. That seems high to me but I am really not sure what the going price is for Pappy 20 now days.

That's pretty much how much it is here. It's weird how certain bottles of bourbon are cheaper outside of KY, like the BTAC.

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Originally Posted by Bill86 (Post 1070874)
NICE

I haven't had any of the Pappys. I REALLY REALLY want to try the 15 year. I hear it's the best of the Pappys.

I've only had the 15 and it is fantastic. Hard as hell to get here, and I work at a liquor store (managers snag them all up :su ). The Van Winkle 12yr is also fantastic, and the Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr 107 proof is awesome for the price, about $30.

I just picked up another 750 of the Weller 12yr. Great stuff for the price (about $22 here), but it only comes out a few times a year. I love all things Weller.

Barcode 11-23-2010 12:17 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake (Post 1070842)
I just found a bottle of Pappy 20 today but did not buy it. A new "Total Wine" opened up, not too far from me and the price is $115. That seems high to me but I am really not sure what the going price is for Pappy 20 now days.


I paid 102.00 for the bottle here in WA state.

Ferrari5180 11-23-2010 03:08 PM

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Just picked me up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12. This will be my first time trying bourbon, I hope all goes well :) I usually drink scotch, so at least I got a head start.

dannysguitar 11-23-2010 04:46 PM

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Buffalo Trace for me tonight fellas!

Doctorossi 11-23-2010 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180 (Post 1071621)
Just picked me up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12. This will be my first time trying bourbon, I hope all goes well :) I usually drink scotch, so at least I got a head start.

That's a smack in the face for a first bourbon. Just be aware that it's about as unsubtle as they get.

Ferrari5180 11-24-2010 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi (Post 1071877)
That's a smack in the face for a first bourbon. Just be aware that it's about as unsubtle as they get.

Heard nothing but good things about this bottle. On another note, I'm used to drinking scotch, so not a total newbie here. I usually do a lot of research when it comes to buying drams. After all, it all comes down to personal individual preference and taste.


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