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After seeing Jim's post about his Jack Daniels 18" score....

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I thought it would be neat to have a place where we could discuss some great beverages.  Yes, I know the difference between Bourbon, Whiskey, and Scotch, but I don't think we're going to have a thread for each, so this will have to suffice.  (Yes, I know some folks feel that any comparisons between these beverages is blasphemy.   Get over it..  LOL)   ;D

I'll start by posting my current favorite.   Bulleit Bourbon.   Nice price, great flavor.  Not "THE BEST", but certainly no slouch. 
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What's your favorite of these three?   I hope to learn more about these great drinks!

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Jim Beam Black Label. Decent at a good price point for me.

aside from the high dollar johnny walker stuff, my favorite whiskey is Jameson followed by bushmill and cutty sark. for a mixed drink/cocktail, I'm partial to a "perfect rob roy".

edited to add-while not a whiskey drink, my favorite cocktail is a dirty martini

I was a Jack Daniels drinker back when I drank. I would take it any way. Straight up, on rocks, with coke. I haven't had a drink in over 5 years.
I was a rep for Johnny Walker at a point in my life, that is some good stuff, had my fair share of blue label and gold label. As good as that was(and free), I always ended up back on Jack.

Wait Art, your form WI? I thought it was Windsor or Canadian Club on that side of the river...
The only brown liquor I have on the rocks is Crown Royal, not bad.

Quote from: mrbill on October 13, 2014, 06:49:29 PM
edited to add-while not a whiskey drink, my favorite cocktail is a dirty martini

Me too Mr. Bill, but lightly dirty.

I like whiskey but my wife is a whiskey fiend, lol. She was the the acting "president" of her old company's whiskey club where she was tasked with buying bottles for consumption every week. We have 60-70 bottles at home from around the world but some of my go-to's are Hibiki 12y, Macallan 12y, & Woodford Reserve. They're stored next to a few kettles 8)

Bulliet is quite good- our local Costco has handles of the Bourbon and Rye for $35. Does yours? I read somewhere that SF consumes 30% of Bulleit production or something. It's a bar staple around here.

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Where I live these are the best values for the money.  And they taste very very good.

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on October 13, 2014, 08:24:51 PM
Bulliet is quite good- our local Costco has handles of the Bourbon and Rye for $35. Does yours? I read somewhere that SF consumes 30% of Bulleit production or something. It's a bar staple around here.

Gummi-
I'm not sure about our local Costco's prices.  The nearest one is a good drive away, so I don't bother to check.

Interesting about SF's Bulleit consumption.   Ironically, it was a family member who lives in SF that first introduced me to the beverage a few years back.

While I'm not much of a drinker anymore I still enjoy a snort or two of Gentleman Jack on a cold winter night.

For scotch I quite like Macallan 12yr clean. Can't afford to try their 18 ... Most anything else I've tried (which admittedly isn't much) in the lower price ranges isn't as smooth and for me, requires on the rocks or better yet, just punt and drink a good beer. But you have to discover what type you like. That determines "what's good." Lowlands, Highlands, Speyside etc.

I also like some Kentucky bourbon, and in my opinion Redemption is a bargain. Either the straight rye or the high rye although of course they are very different.

I'll have to try some of the others mentioned here.

Am I the only Crown Royal man here?

Gentlemen Jack is much smoother than black label Jack. Single Barrel is better than both.

I may have to give Square Barrel a shot.

I go between Crown Royal, Crown Royal Black. When I want a little more kick and I am in a sipping mood I go for Wild Turkey 101, I have bottle of 101, Rare Breed and Russell's reserve 10yr. I know not any high dollar but I like them.

What about for us Vodka drinkers? ;)

Bourbon-Makers Mark
Whiskey-JD
Scotch-Glenfiddich
Rum- Bundaberg
I use to drink my fair share of crown royal when I lived Canada but unfortunately they don't sell it in OZ

i like alot of stuff.

i will focus on the more regular stuff.
bourbon..i like Makers.
Scotch..i like JW black label.  i find the flavor better than both gold or blue..it's more in yo face
i am however drinking a Japanese "scotch" right now.

I'll drink near anything although I'm not a big drinker. When I do drink I prefer a scotch to anything else. My last bottle was Chivas and I have just started a bottle of Grants because that's all I had. When I do need to buy a bottle,  it will be a Johnny Double Black. I like that a lot.

I am always trying something a bit better than what I normally drink and was recently gifted a bottle of Johnny 21 year old. That should go down well. ;)

Quote from: Johnpv on October 15, 2014, 11:18:18 AM
What about for us Vodka drinkers? ;)

Go ahead..   Start another thread...

We dare you!     8)

Pfffft. ....Vodka.....

Quote from: Jocool on October 15, 2014, 01:43:13 PM
Pfffft. ....Vodka.....

With vodka you get the red Bull rebate :D

Man Vodka is where it's at, specially a nice glass of Chopin Vodka on the rocks.  Soooo damn smooth.

I love me some crown and coke. Heard lots about bulleit, still need to try it. I have not tried much else but always looking for suggestions and trying new things.


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Just picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Apparently they only make "one kind" (no trendy flavored stuff, no "ultra special reserved aged-in-100-yr-casks" or whatever). It's reasonably priced and darn tasty if you like KY bourbon.

Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on October 29, 2014, 02:50:44 PM
Just picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Apparently they only make "one kind" (no trendy flavored stuff, no "ultra special reserved aged-in-100-yr-casks" or whatever). It's reasonably priced and darn tasty if you like KY bourbon.

My friend, Buffalo Trace distillery makes LOTS of other bourbons besides Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/content/buffalo-trace-distillery

"Oops"

And I even went to their site and seemingly didn't click around. I guess none of the things up in the nav bar seemed like it? I'm a dork.

It is interesting however, that many of the others are branded differently. Contrast that with say, JD, who makes damn sure to put "Jack Daniels" on everything.

Why wouldn't JD put their same markings on their bottles?...everyone knows who they are. And why mess with a successful venture?

This whisky was just launched here in Canada, so I had to give it a try.

My Dad has been to Scotland many times, and he says that adding just a tiny bit of water, brings out the heart (http://www.whiskyforeveryone.com/whisky_basics/adding_water_or_ice.html) of the whisky. I figure the Scots know best.

When he first told me that, I said it was blasphemy.  Lately, I have been doing just that ... And, I kinda like it.
I find that ice bruises the whisky .... That's right, bruises it. Adding Coke .... Well, you clearly like the taste of Coke over whisky. YMMV

Overall: Not bad. I am not a big fan of any Canadian Club whiskys, but this was tolerable. Maybe a 6.5 out of 10.

Here are a few links discussing this new release:

http://whiskyadvocate.com/whisky/2014/10/06/canadian-club-releases-an-all-rye-grain-whisky/

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1425682/canadian-club-launches-new-100-rye-whisky-in-canada



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Quote from: MacEggs on November 15, 2014, 08:21:44 PM
My Dad has been to Scotland many times, and he says that adding just a tiny bit of water,brings out the heart of the whisky.

Been a Scotch drinker for a good 17 years or so now.  I had never been into drinking the hard stuff till a buddy let me try some of his.  I drank it straight up for years till someone said a drop of water needed to be added.  Literally a drop.  I had my doubts. Did it and had to agree that it changed the taste....opening it up.  I do it all the time now.  If the alcohol content is below 47% or so only a drop is needed.  If above that 47% range it is often labelled "cask strength" and needs more water to bring it into the below 47% range.  Drinking the cask strength Scotch only anesthetizes my taste buds and I taste nothing.  I used to have a collection in the 30 bottle range but for last few years it has been running in the 3-6 bottle range.  What makers are almost always represented?  Bowmore and Highland Park with regular appearances by Talisker, Macallan, Cragganmore and Lagavulin.

Never really got turned on by other kinds of Whiskey be it Canadian or American styles.  The only real exception is Makers Mark Bourbon.....every time I have a little I think, damn that's good.  Sweeter and smoother than any other Bourbon I have tried and tonnes more character.  Is it as good as the best Scotch - no but still very worthy.

My favorite bourbon is Woodford Reserve but it's pretty pricey. My secondaries are Buffalo Trace and Makers Mark which are a bit cheaper. I have had a couple bottles of Makers Mark 46 which is really nice too.

I'm a rum drinker myself but I will sip some good bourbon from time to time. A lot of experts do say adding a little water brings out more flavor. It does make sense that a high alcohol content could numb the taste buds. I'll have to try it but my taste buds may already be too numbed from sipping aged rum neat. The Makers Mark is pretty tasty.

Time to re-visit this topic after .... gasp .... 2 years .....

Here are a couple Canadian whiskys that may not be readily available stateside, but, I must say that they are very nice, indeed.

Their links:

Collingwood (http://www.collingwoodwhisky.com/age-screener/?ReturnURL=/)

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye (https://www.crownroyal.com/canadian-whisky/crown-royal-northern-harvest-rye/)


I recently sampled them, and I recommend them to anyone who enjoys a nice rye whisky.


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Rum. I'm a rum guy, while Kraken is my go to rum I'd prefer not to have any spiced rums. Give me the island rums, Barbancourt 15 (Haitian), Mount Gay (Barbados), Appleton Estate (Jamaica), etc., I have no idea where these islands are but I'm fairly sure they're south of Indiana. Currently drinking Pilar for medicinal purposes.
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Maker's 46
Glenfiddich 15
Lagavulin 16


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I'm a big time Crown guy.

Forty Creek Canadian Whisky is my go too. I do like Collingwood

Alas I find Crown Royal about as good as Labatt's Blue. A skanky swill that is only redeemed by advertising.

I like Maker's Mark and Elijah Craig bourbon. I will try the Bulleit next time I buy a bottle.


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Twenty years ago I had about 25 bottles of single malt Scotch at any one time. The Fiddich bottles are gifts...part of their new second cask line...one is called Rich Oak and the other is a marriage of Sherry, Bourbon and First Use Oak...worthy. The Ballantine 15 being another gift is an example of a good Scotch....as the the saying goes...."there is no bad Whisky, only good Whisky and better Whisky". My personal preference are big Scotchs..Lagavulin, Bowmore and Highland Park. The really big Macallans are now out of my price range....and the young stuff is not that tasty to me. The George Dickel 12 is the best Bourbon I have ever tried and at 30 bucks is the best valued Whisky I have ever had.....this stuff is better than some 100 dollar single malt Scotchs I have had.

What I've found over the past 5-6 years is that Canadian Whisky is going the same route that Scotch & Bourbon has done. Different distilling with different agings in different types of barrels. What I like is that the Canadian Whisky hasn't hit the crazy prices that some of the others have. A few years ago I got some 30 yr old Canadian Rye and paid about 50 bucks for a bottle. I would not have a hope in hell of getting a Scotch or Bourbon for that price.

What I find funny, is that in the US, Canadian whisky outsells Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, Gin... combined.

Quote from: Darko on February 03, 2017, 07:21:30 PM

What I find funny, is that in the US, Canadian whisky outsells Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, Gin... combined.

Source, @Darko?

It was something I read a while ago Lawrence.  I was quite surprised to read that. I'll dig around to see if I can find the story.

Very nice! Never had the George Dickel, I'll be looking for it. I usually drink Makers 46. Basil Hayden Bourbon is a good one also.


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I'm a rum guy myself...as weird as it sounds, either Rum or Gin..and yes I'm a Captain Morgan junkie...Cannonblast is my favorite....other than that, I'll hang with craft beers mostly.

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Quote from: kettlebb on February 04, 2017, 09:14:30 AM
Very nice! Never had the George Dickel, I'll be looking for it. I usually drink Makers 46. Basil Hayden Bourbon is a good one also.


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Dickel white label is my favorite.

Scotch and Irish whiskey are my favs.

I began drinking it when I wanted to drink less but better.

Spey, high, low or Islay. ALLLL GOOD!  But the ones I prefer are:
-Lagavulin (Islay scotch)
-Glenfiddich 12 (Speyside/highland scotch)

I had a distillers edition of Lagavulin 12 yo and that thing had a bite.  As all Islay scotches, it had a great peat flavor. Smokey almost like smoked meat, sausage, bacon lol

As far as Irish, my fav is Jameson Black barrel.  Sweeter notes, almost banana

I only drink my Whiskeys neat.  Sip and chew sip and chew. Lol

They pair great with my maduro, Cameroon or Sumatra cigars. 

Had my first bourbon on a flight to Vegas this past weekend.  It was Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon.  It was surprisingly good.

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I received a bottle of Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Scots Whisky for Christmas.  My brother and I enjoy it periodically, but not an everyday drink for us.

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Quote from: jcnaz on February 07, 2017, 07:30:24 PM
I received a bottle of Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Scots Whisky for Christmas.  My brother and I enjoy it periodically, but not an everyday drink for us.

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Correct once these things become "everyday" or "like water" they lose their aura and importance.  When this occurs, it's time to put it down at that point and pick it up down the line and less often.

If anyone wants to continue drinking daily or more...then stick to beer.  But your physique will suffer (belly). 

No matter what u drink, IPAs, stouts or porters....scotch beats any beer

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I'm not a bourbon drinker but I am in the bourbon capital of the world. The Bourbon Trail in Ky makes for a fantastic weekend but can't hit them all.


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I'm pretty sure that right now, bourbon alone outsells Canadian whisky here in the US, and that wouldn't even count other players in the US whisky market like Jack Daniel's, a Tennessee whisky.

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Quote from: Fo Sizzle My Nizzle on October 13, 2014, 06:45:13 PM
Jim Beam Black Label. Decent at a good price point for me.

Jim beam black is my jam but it's not sold everywhere

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My fav scotch and a great stog.



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This pappy van winkle was very good. Not sure it lived up to the hype. Love bookers. But very high proof...love blantons and buffalo trace
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Blantons with the race horse tops and whillet with the still shape may have the coolest bottles

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My fav scotch and a great stog.



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On the lower end, Buffalo Trace, McHenna Bourbon Whisky Sour Mash, Redemption Rye. On towards more expensive, Glenlivet 12 and Macallan's 12.

I wasn't a big fan of the Booker's I tried, and I am most definitely not a Lagavulin 16 guy.

But if you ask me for a "sweet spot" that stays relatively affordable while still being leagues nicer and smoother than anything in the $20-$30 price range, I'd step up to anything by Michter's.

And it none of that is available I won't turn down some Jack.

Michters Rye 🤤🤜🏽🤛🏽


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I was just gifted with a bottle of Whistle Pig; it's really good!

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I am more of a scotch drinker. My go to brand is Glendronach. I love there peated versions.


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Tonight's indulgences

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I won't lie...I love Kirkland Bourbon...and I just finished off a bottle of their Canadian whiskey.

Quote from: mrgoodbar67 on November 05, 2017, 03:41:28 PM
Michters Rye 🤤🤜🏽🤛🏽


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Agreed - their barrel strength is my favorite!


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Quote from: crowderjd on November 12, 2018, 08:02:50 PM
I won't lie...I love Kirkland Bourbon...and I just finished off a bottle of their Canadian whiskey.

No shame in that!

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I enjoy a beam with just a splash of squirt.. weird I know but it's pretty good!


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Nephew just gifted me with a bottle of
Willett's Pot Still Reserve.

Haven't opened it yet but I tried
some at his place and it was pretty good.

He has a whiskey bar set up with almost 125 brands.
(I don' t have that kind of restraint!)

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Blantons. Yes please. Woodford is very smooth but i prefer the Blantons. Had the whistle pig rye recently which was awesome too. Had some willett bourbon recently which was also really good

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Quote from: YardBurner on November 13, 2018, 11:54:28 AM
Nephew just gifted me with a bottle of
Willett's Pot Still Reserve.

Haven't opened it yet but I tried
some at his place and it was pretty good.

He has a whiskey bar set up with almost 125 brands.
(I don' t have that kind of restraint!)

Yes willetts is very good.  Agree 100 percent

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Quote from: Firemunkee on November 12, 2018, 07:47:50 PM
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JC, I like how you roll!  8)

I am a bourbon guy, through and through. I don't partake as often as I did years ago. EC12 was my go-to for a long while (now it's Small Batch...no age statement). Knob Creek Single Barrel is what I have on hand currently and what I prefer these days with a cube or three. Some of the great brands from 4-5 years ago are just too hard to find these days out here in CA.

Quote from: crowderjd on November 12, 2018, 08:02:50 PM
I won't lie...I love Kirkland Bourbon...and I just finished off a bottle of their Canadian whiskey.

@crowderjd , who makes the Kirkland bourbon and Canadian whiskey?
Curious, because those are not available here in Ontario, Canada.  Thanks.

I occasionally have a sip or 2 of these, or more considering they are empty

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Quote from: crowderjd on November 12, 2018, 08:02:50 PM
I won't lie...I love Kirkland Bourbon...and I just finished off a bottle of their Canadian whiskey.

@crowderjd , who makes the Kirkland bourbon and Canadian whiskey?
Curious, because those are not available here in Ontario, Canada.  Thanks.

https://insiderlouisville.com/economy/retail-business/costcos-private-label-bourbon-wait-say-costco/

@MacEggs Kirkland is Costco's house brand...the legend is that Crown Royal produces the Kirkland Signature Canadian Whiskey and the Bourbon is apparently from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky...Either way, I like both products, especially at their price.  I usually get a nice bottle of whiskey or two for Christmas, but the rest of the year, Kirkland is fine by me.

Buffalo Trace
Elijah Craig
Angels Envy
Monkey Shoulder
Baysel Hayden Rye
Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey

My son gave me a bottle of Jack Daniels number 27 for Christmas.... smoothest whiskey I've ever tasted.


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The Weller CYPB was my latest acquisition. Won the chance to buy it at retail from my state's liquor control lottery.

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Elijah Craig
Gentlemen Jack
Blantons
Booker Noe's (Jim Beam special)



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That's an older bottle of Bookers @Kain.

Good stuff for sure.


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Quote from: Mike in Roseville on January 02, 2020, 07:05:42 PM
That's an older bottle of Bookers @Kain.

Good stuff for sure.


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I think I've had it for about 8 years. The 1st bottle didn't last long 🤤


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I have a few single malt whiskeys these are up there.

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I have two favorite scotches. Both are terrific straight up or with one large ice cube.

Quote from: Radjx003 on February 06, 2020, 07:04:35 AM
I have a few single malt whiskeys these are up there.

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Good lord - how old is that Glenlivet single cask?

I have yet to try this RC6 limited release from Makers Mark

Quote from: JEBIV on February 06, 2020, 08:58:34 AM
I have yet to try this RC6 limited release from Makers Mark

Whoa! With the double-dipped glasses and sweater as well! Joe, I'm curious as to what you think of that one when you finally try it. I've had it and have a few thoughts on it.


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I'd be curious to know your thoughts and @JEBIV 's thoughts as well! I passed on buying a bottle several times. It is now sold out in VA and I am wishing I grabbed one.

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Quote from: JEBIV on February 06, 2020, 08:58:34 AM
I have yet to try this RC6 limited release from Makers Mark

Whoa! With the double-dipped glasses and sweater as well! Joe, I'm curious as to what you think of that one when you finally try it. I've had it and have a few thoughts on it.


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Old school glenfiddich. Plus a treehouse beer which is totallyawesome

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Any tryA Midwinter Nights Dram from High West before? I did some horse trading and I'm picking up it a a bottle of Elijah Craig barrel proof C921 on Thursday. I can't wait to crack them open. (Pictures for attention)

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Curious of your thought on the Elijah

Quote from: Zrschaef on January 18, 2022, 05:20:14 PM
Any tryA Midwinter Nights Dram from High West before? I did some horse trading and I'm picking up it a a bottle of Elijah Craig barrel proof C921 on Thursday. I can't wait to crack them open. (Pictures for attention)

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I haven't tried MWND yet, but I have one waiting for me that a friend picked up. Looking forward to your review of it!

I'm curious to know how you like C921. I've done side by side comparisons with the 3 different batches I have. The differences to me are nuanced, but over all taste very similar. That's just me and my weak palate though. I definitely plan to always have a bottle of it around though. I passed on the batches this year so that I could spend the money on other bottles instead.

Wellers Special Reserve, Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve are my preferred bourbons lately.


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Willet, Penelope barrel strength, Old Grandad, Basil Hayden, and Wild Turkey 101 Rye are my current go to's!

Quote from: acast285 on January 19, 2022, 12:18:17 PM
Willet, Penelope barrel strength, Old Grandad, Basil Hayden, and Wild Turkey 101 Rye are my current go to's!

Which old grandad expression do you prefer? If you haven't tried the BIB or OGD 114 yet I highly recommend them!

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Quote from: Firemunkee on January 19, 2022, 05:47:49 AM

Quote from: Zrschaef on January 18, 2022, 05:20:14 PM
Any tryA Midwinter Nights Dram from High West before? I did some horse trading and I'm picking up it a a bottle of Elijah Craig barrel proof C921 on Thursday. I can't wait to crack them open. (Pictures for attention)

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I haven't tried MWND yet, but I have one waiting for me that a friend picked up. Looking forward to your review of it!

I'm curious to know how you like C921. I've done side by side comparisons with the 3 different batches I have. The differences to me are nuanced, but over all taste very similar. That's just me and my weak palate though. I definitely plan to always have a bottle of it around though. I passed on the batches this year so that I could spend the money on other bottles instead.

I'm hoping I'm able to do some taste testing with them this weekend, I'll definitely let you know how they are.

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Quote from: Zrschaef on January 19, 2022, 04:27:01 PM

Quote from: acast285 on January 19, 2022, 12:18:17 PM
Willet, Penelope barrel strength, Old Grandad, Basil Hayden, and Wild Turkey 101 Rye are my current go to's!

Which old grandad expression do you prefer? If you haven't tried the BIB or OGD 114 yet I highly recommend them!

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Bottled in Bond definitely!

I think I'm starting to realize I have a collecting problem


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Quote from: blu082003 on January 20, 2022, 09:00:41 AM
I think I'm starting to realize I have a collecting problem


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Your collecting looks grate, based on most of the half full bottles maybe it's a drinking problem LOL

quoting a country song by midland "But I got no problem drinkin' at all"
Haha


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Good thing I don't collect bourbon... I'd probably have a bourbon room full of untouched whiskey.  On second thought it would probably be an empty bottle collection lol...


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Quote from: bamakettles on January 20, 2022, 02:51:21 PM
Good thing I don't collect bourbon... I'd probably have a bourbon room full of untouched whiskey.  On second thought it would probably be an empty bottle collection lol...


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It's easy to do, if my wife didn't keep talking sense into me I'd have 10x more lol

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It's definitely a rabbit hole that goes deep. I started collecting probably 5 years ago trying to find some of the rare ones at local shops but now it's much harder around here with the secondary market prices. The diminishing returns isn't worth it to me. (Maybe because my pallet isn't refined enough). I still have quite a few bottles that I've been saving for a special occasion or good company so hopefully I can wait out some of these prices. Cheers.


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Quote from: blu082003 on January 21, 2022, 10:04:13 AM
It's definitely a rabbit hole that goes deep. I started collecting probably 5 years ago trying to find some of the rare ones at local shops but now it's much harder around here with the secondary market prices. The diminishing returns isn't worth it to me. (Maybe because my pallet isn't refined enough). I still have quite a few bottles that I've been saving for a special occasion or good company so hopefully I can wait out some of these prices. Cheers.


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I'm good company, I'll bring my favorite glass !

Thought maybe some of you would appreciate my friends Burbon "closet".  He keeps a spread sheet and all the inventory is alphabetized.  You can see the inventory binder at the bottom of the door.   I'm not a Burbon drinker but I think he has some pretty good stuff.

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Quote from: Cellar2ful on January 21, 2022, 10:38:18 AM
Thought maybe some of you would appreciate my friends Burbon "closet".  He keeps a spread sheet and all the inventory is alphabetized.  You can see the inventory binder at the bottom of the door.   I'm not a Burbon drinker but I think he has some pretty good stuff.

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Jim, can you introduce me to your friend next time i'm in town. Very impressive !

Some good stuff is an understatement lol I don't nearly have as many bottles as that, but I definitely have a spreadsheet because I don't have enough room to keep them in one area lol

Quote from: Cellar2ful on January 21, 2022, 10:38:18 AM
Thought maybe some of you would appreciate my friends Burbon "closet".  He keeps a spread sheet and all the inventory is alphabetized.  You can see the inventory binder at the bottom of the door.   I'm not a Burbon drinker but I think he has some pretty good stuff.

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Wow those are some dream whiskeys and @JEBIV would definitely open a special bottle for you 🥃


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Can't go wrong with some Elijah Craig


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Sampling some of the old forester brand which I like. Especially 1910 and statedman


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Haven't had the 1910 yet but the 1920 is one of my favorites also the old forester rye. Might be the best value out there.


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Quote from: blu082003 on January 28, 2022, 05:04:50 AM
Haven't had the 1910 yet but the 1920 is one of my favorites also the old forester rye. Might be the best value out there.


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Agree with the 1920, I always have a bottle of it on hand!

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Quote from: noreaster on January 28, 2022, 03:28:13 AM
Sampling some of the old forester brand which I like. Especially 1910 and statedman


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I really enjoy the 1920, how does the 1910 and the statesman compare to the 1920?

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1910 and stateman are very smooth. Coming in at 93 and 95 proof respectively...so smooth and easyier drinking v 1920 which is "hotter" or whatever you want to call it due to much higher 115 proof

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Quote from: Firemunkee on January 19, 2022, 05:47:49 AM

Quote from: Zrschaef on January 18, 2022, 05:20:14 PM
Any tryA Midwinter Nights Dram from High West before? I did some horse trading and I'm picking up it a a bottle of Elijah Craig barrel proof C921 on Thursday. I can't wait to crack them open. (Pictures for attention)

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I haven't tried MWND yet, but I have one waiting for me that a friend picked up. Looking forward to your review of it!

I'm curious to know how you like C921. I've done side by side comparisons with the 3 different batches I have. The differences to me are nuanced, but over all taste very similar. That's just me and my weak palate though. I definitely plan to always have a bottle of it around though. I passed on the batches this year so that I could spend the money on other bottles instead.

I cracked open the Midwinter Nights Dram tonight. I've heard that it opens up and becomes more flavorful after the bottles been open awhile and I hope that's the case. Saying I was disappointed with it is an understatement. The nose reminded me exactly of my grandpa's old homemade wine (think strong church wine mixed with kool-aid but in a good way)

Palate: Not a whole lot going on. Similar to a fortified wine, nothing to make you think whisky.

Finish: Grandpa's homemade wine again but with more burn.

I've read alot of reviews about the particular batch I have and was very excited but it was a major let down. Hopefully it opens up more as it oxidizes.

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Finally opened this tonight. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921. It's my first bottle of their barrel proof line and I must admit it's some of the best juice I've had in awhile.

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Quote from: Zrschaef on September 02, 2022, 06:48:25 PM
Finally opened this tonight. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921. It's my first bottle of their barrel proof line and I must admit it's some of the best juice I've had in awhile.

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I've never had the barrel proof but will be on the lookout for it. Elijah is one of my favorites.

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Liked this a lot. Pretty smooth and drinkable

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Tonight's pour, this year's George Dickel BIB 13 year. I've read great things about this whisky. Honestly I'm not sure how I feel about it. Cherry notes, decent amount of oak, and something else I can't put my finger on, cedar maybe or an old musty cedar trunk? It's definitely different. I will for sure try it a few more times. Anyone else try this yet?

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I picked up that bottle the other week. I have similar notes as you, in addition that it was spicier than I expected for a 13yo bourbon. Overall, on paper it is a great value, but in real life it wasn't anything special for me. No regrets buying it (at MSRP) but I will not be restocking this one. I am going to revisit it in a few weeks to see if my feelings have changed.

Quote from: Zrschaef on October 16, 2022, 05:14:22 PM
Tonight's pour, this year's George Dickel BIB 13 year. I've read great things about this whisky. Honestly I'm not sure how I feel about it. Cherry notes, decent amount of oak, and something else I can't put my finger on, cedar maybe or an old musty cedar trunk? It's definitely different. I will for sure try it a few more times. Anyone else try this yet?

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Quote from: Firemunkee on October 16, 2022, 06:00:43 PM
I picked up that bottle the other week. I have similar notes as you, in addition that it was spicier than I expected for a 13yo bourbon. Overall, on paper it is a great value, but in real life it wasn't anything special for me. No regrets buying it (at MSRP) but I will not be restocking this one. I am going to revisit it in a few weeks to see if my feelings have changed.

Quote from: Zrschaef on October 16, 2022, 05:14:22 PM
Tonight's pour, this year's George Dickel BIB 13 year. I've read great things about this whisky. Honestly I'm not sure how I feel about it. Cherry notes, decent amount of oak, and something else I can't put my finger on, cedar maybe or an old musty cedar trunk? It's definitely different. I will for sure try it a few more times. Anyone else try this yet?

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Exactly, I'm hoping a little more air time after opening it will help it out some

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Quote from: Firemunkee on October 16, 2022, 06:00:43 PM
I picked up that bottle the other week. I have similar notes as you, in addition that it was spicier than I expected for a 13yo bourbon. Overall, on paper it is a great value, but in real life it wasn't anything special for me. No regrets buying it (at MSRP) but I will not be restocking this one. I am going to revisit it in a few weeks to see if my feelings have changed.

Quote from: Zrschaef on October 16, 2022, 05:14:22 PM
Tonight's pour, this year's George Dickel BIB 13 year. I've read great things about this whisky. Honestly I'm not sure how I feel about it. Cherry notes, decent amount of oak, and something else I can't put my finger on, cedar maybe or an old musty cedar trunk? It's definitely different. I will for sure try it a few more times. Anyone else try this yet?

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I tried this again last night but I let it get some air time in glass for 20-30 min first. Seemed to help lessen the overly woody funk. I actually enjoyed sipping it this time.

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Henry mckenna 10 years old bottled in bond. Smooth and drinkable. Absolutely. Best in the world....per san fran competition....don't think so...but fine. Well above average. Seeing it on the shelves for $59 a lot more lately. 


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That's a decent price. I remember when they were 39$ and thought it was one of the better kept secrets, but after it won best bourbon it shot up to 100$. haven't done much collecting in a while but it's good to see the price coming down a bit. Every once in a while since it's a single barrel you'll get a special one. Cheers


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I very seldom drink anything stronger than beer, so mine is very much an uneducated opinion. But I do enjoy bourbon and since there is a Distillery (with roots going back to 1768) about 15 minutes from my home I like to buy locally.

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Quote from: Zrschaef on October 16, 2022, 05:14:22 PM
Tonight's pour, this year's George Dickel BIB 13 year. I've read great things about this whisky. Honestly I'm not sure how I feel about it. Cherry notes, decent amount of oak, and something else I can't put my finger on, cedar maybe or an old musty cedar trunk? It's definitely different. I will for sure try it a few more times. Anyone else try this yet?

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I am a fan of BiB. I also like their 8 yr old Bourbon.  Only $29. 

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This is a big step up. 12 yrs makes a huge difference

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An Australian Tasmanian single malt. Smoot and beautiful. Can't wait to get another and try there others


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Got this for a gift. Not bad on xmas morning pancakes

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Quote from: Zrschaef on October 16, 2022, 05:14:22 PM
Tonight's pour, this year's George Dickel BIB 13 year. I've read great things about this whisky. Honestly I'm not sure how I feel about it. Cherry notes, decent amount of oak, and something else I can't put my finger on, cedar maybe or an old musty cedar trunk? It's definitely different. I will for sure try it a few more times. Anyone else try this yet?

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Circus Peanuts....thats the "Something Else" you're trying to figure out

Seriously,  I'm a fan of Dickel BiB but most of the expressions do habe that very distinct taste that many have described as Circus Peanuts or Flintstone Vitamins.   

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I almost always drink bourban but this is smooth and delicious.


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We will have to start referring to joe as ambassador jebiv going forward

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