The Bourbon Thread!!

[stearns]

Based on the absurd range of bottles at reasonable prices and the fact that they never take inventory/ship to anywhere, I'm going to assume it's a sham site. Fun to look through and day dream about though!

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by stearns

Based on the absurd range of bottles at reasonable prices and the fact that they never take inventory/ship to anywhere, I'm going to assume it's a sham site. Fun to look through and day dream about though!

Yeah, when I saw Pappy 10, 15, 20 and 23 year all in stock at decent secondary prices, I kinda thought the same, Ben.

[4WheelVFR]

Scored my first bottle of Buffalo Trace tonight. $30 with my LEO discount after tax....seemed reasonable to me.

[icehog3]

Good deal, Ray.

[stearns]

Weller SR handle, old forester rye and EH Taylor last night

Found some bottles of Old Forester 1910 and 1920 for $55 each, deciding on if I want to go pick either up this afternoon, the 1920 sounds interesting

[8lug]

I've been going old school lately. Wild Turkey 101

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by stearns

Weller SR handle, old forester rye and EH Taylor last night

Found some bottles of Old Forester 1910 and 1920 for $55 each, deciding on if I want to go pick either up this afternoon, the 1920 sounds interesting

Is that the "Prohibition Style", Ben?

Yesterday's pick up and pour:

[stearns]

20 is prohibition style, 10 is "old fine whiskey." Have you had either? The 10 sounds more interesting (double barrel aged) but the higher proof on the 20 apparently brings out some really great flavors, and I feel like I probably shouldn't buy both

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by stearns

20 is prohibition style, 10 is "old fine whiskey." Have you had either? The 10 sounds more interesting (double barrel aged) but the higher proof on the 20 apparently brings out some really great flavors, and I feel like I probably shouldn't buy both

I have not. The 1920 peaks my interest and is on the short list to pick up.

[gettysburgfreak]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

What's your price point for a bottle? I'm in Michigan too, just south of Detroit. I'll check my couple local places to see if they have it.

Thank you. I went across into Windsor today and managed to score a bottle of Weller Select Reserve but unfortunately they were out of the 107 and 12. I would love to keep it as close to MSRP as possible but would consider a little bit over.

[stearns]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I have not. The 1920 peaks my interest and is on the short list to pick up.

Picked one up on Tuesday as well as a few store pick bottles (BT, Elijah Craig and Knob Creek), once I crack it I'll let you know how it tastes

On Wednesday had pours of a BT store pick, then weller 107 followed by sazerac rye. It was a nice group of whiskeys

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by stearns

Picked one up on Tuesday, once I crack it I'll let you know how it tastes

Thanks Ben.

Last night, back to the well....

[stearns]

How is that cask strength rye? I heard a couple people online say they wish they could get it, I found it a few places here but the price was a little higher than I wanted to pay

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by stearns

How is that cask strength rye? I heard a couple people online say they wish they could get it, I found it a few places here but the price was a little higher than I wanted to pay

It's wonderful, nice flavor and some good heat. Couple stores stocked with it here, at $69 which I believe is the MSRP? How much by you?

[stearns]

Same, somewhere in the $70-75 range. I'll keep that in mind, I'm mainly sticking with bourbon for now other than a few cheaper rye pickups. Whiskey has been my go to liquor for years but only recently did I start actually paying attention to what I drank, so I'm trying to build my knowledge base up and pay closer attention to mash bills and ages and other stuff to really dial in on what I prefer, or at least have a better idea of what to pour when I'm in the mood for a certain profile

[icehog3]

I'm pretty much in the same position, Ben, maybe a bit behind you in the grand scheme of things. I am a big fan of the cayenne heat I get from some higher proof ryes though.

[The camaro show]

Tom what’s your opinion on wheated whiskey?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by The camaro show

Tom what’s your opinion on wheated whiskey?

Honestly, Chayse, I haven't had enough experience with it to have a valid opinion. A pour here and there at a herf, I don't remember...so maybe that says something ?

[The camaro show]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Honestly, Chayse, I haven't had enough experience with it to have a valid opinion. A pour here and there at a herf, I don't remember...so maybe that says something ?

Your my bourbon expert lol, I like it but like my buffalo trace the best. I always heard it was sweeter but I have yet to find that. Definitely different though!

[stearns]

Went to a new-to-me cigar bar on Saturday, not the best bourbon selection but I did have a pour of Russel's 10 and the Russel's Rye 6. I think the 10 was as vanilla as I have ever tasted in a bourbon, really enjoyed it. The 6 was good as well but not as stand outish

Originally Posted by The camaro show

Tom what’s your opinion on wheated whiskey?

Haven't had the most experience with wheateds either other than a few types of Weller, which I'm a huge fan of and of course plenty of makers mark over the years. I've heard good things about Larceny as well, that one is on my list to try next time I see it out