Bourbon!!!!

[DSorenson]

Bourbon is a major thing in out house as well as beer.

I'm jealous. My out house is just filled with sh!t.

 

[Weezy]

You can guess which is the Pappys.

We got couple liters of the, Wellers at the duty free, coming back from Toronto. Fifths were $17 local. Not my fav but good drinking.

 

[hunter_le five]

Wellers 12 and Buffalo Trace have been my go-to mid-priced options as of late. Not the best bourbons by any means, but I would say they are the best value I've tried.


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[BigJack]

I'll second Old Weller 12. I love it. Think I'll go pour myself an ounce now...

 

[DSorenson]

Also, I almost hate to admit it... I like old foresters. A little rough around the edges, but 21 bucks isn't bad.

 

[BadDeacon]

I am surprised that Bulliet hasn't gotten any love yet. They have a great rye also.

Also love me some Pappy & Winkle.

 

[DSorenson]

I am surprised that Bulliet hasn't gotten any love yet. They have a great rye also.

The bulliet rye is pretty amazing, if not just for the fact that it is 95% rye. Anyone who's ever tried to mash and lauter more than 35% rye knows what I'm talking about.

 

[jrowland74]

The bulliet rye is pretty amazing, if not just for the fact that it is 95% rye. Anyone who's ever tried to mash and lauter more than 35% rye knows what I'm talking about.

And thus, it is whiskey, not bourbon. I do want to try it though.

 

[seabass07]

Anyone have any feedback on Angel's Envy? It's new to MN and just noticed how highly rated it is. The small sip I had was extremely smooth and a little different from any other bourbon I've had (probably due to the port barrels). However, this was the last in line of a few tastings, so my palette might have been wacked.

I saw it locally for $38.99 which looks like a great price compared to what I'm seeing online.

IMO, its overrated. It isn't bad, but not worth the extra money.

 

[seabass07]

The bulliet rye is pretty amazing, if not just for the fact that it is 95% rye. Anyone who's ever tried to mash and lauter more than 35% rye knows what I'm talking about.

This is my go to. I love that stuff. Their bourbon is good as well. Right up there with buffalo trace for me. I actually prefer the regular stuff to the bulleit 15yr bourbon.

 

[GodGunsAndAmmo]

I am surprised that Bulliet hasn't gotten any love yet. They have a great rye also.

Also love me some Pappy & Winkle.

Love me some Bullet!

 

[GodGunsAndAmmo]

-Bulliet

 

[-BB-]

Van Winkle 12yr or Blanton's when I'm feeling fancy.
Makers or Woodford when I wanna drink a lot

 

[GodGunsAndAmmo]

Any of y'all been on the Bourbon trail? If so, which distilleries did y'all like the most?

 

[TopherJohn]

IMO, its overrated. It isn't bad, but not worth the extra money.

+1 I don't like the port finish, I think it ruins the bourbon. I do like different barrel finishes on scotch, though, but that is a different conversation.

However, don't let my yuck get in the way of your yum. There are so many quality bourbons out there for every taste. My everyday is Evan Williams or Old Grand Dad Bonded, and I'm sure there are people who hate those as much as I hate Angel's Envy.

 

[headbanger]

Any of y'all been on the Bourbon trail? If so, which distilleries did y'all like the most?

Labrot & Graham
Buffalo Trace
Makers Mark
Wild Turkey

Alltech (Kentucky Ale) has a new distillery in Lexington which is getting good reviews but I haven't been over there yet.

 

[jrowland74]

Alltech and Woodford. Both were good. My wife and her brother went to Four Roses.

 

[GodGunsAndAmmo]

I've only done Jim Beam and Makers. Quality tours, but JB had far more samples

 

[TopherJohn]

Thought y'all might like this picture. From my bar, about an hour ago
For just over $200 you can have one of each.


"I will make it felony to drink small beer. "

 

[TopherJohn]

^ glass. One glass of each.


"I will make it felony to drink small beer. "

 

[TowsonTiger22]

Jealous of that.

I enjoy Buffalo Trace, Jefferson, and I really like the Booker's. Had it on the cruise. They poured heavy, and relatively cheap.

 

[-BB-]

Thought y'all might like this picture. From my bar, about an hour agoView attachment 189390
For just over $200 you can have one of each.


"I will make it felony to drink small beer. "

Damn the whole collection, nice. That's an impressive feat these days. IMHO, the 20yr isn't worth the extra cash. It's good, just not that much better. I'm assuming those would be three fingers neat for 2 bills.

 

[blakelyc]

I very much enjoy the Pappy in all it's forms... My inability to obtain any is really cramping my style.

Sometimes I think I am the only guy in the world who doesn't like Woodford. The double oak is barely better for me. I taste a lot of raw oak in all their products that I just don't care for.

No smooth ambler "old scout" fans out there?

 

[BigJack]

I'm not big on Woodford either.

 

[headbanger]

I'm not big on Woodford either.

Their double-oaked is incredibly good IMO.

 

[TopherJohn]

Damn the whole collection, nice. That's an impressive feat these days. IMHO, the 20yr isn't worth the extra cash. It's good, just not that much better. I'm assuming those would be three fingers neat for 2 bills.

The 20 year is my favorite, more than the 23, which is 50% more for those extra three years.


"I will make it felony to drink small beer. "

 

[TopherJohn]

Their double-oaked is incredibly good IMO.

What does "double-oaked" even mean? That sounds like marketing speak to me.


"I will make it felony to drink small beer. "

 

[headbanger]

What does "double-oaked" even mean? That sounds like marketing speak to me.


"I will make it felony to drink small beer. "

Not really sure nor do I care, all I do know is that it tastes awesome!

 

[DirtyDawg10]

I've recently become a fan of Breckenridge. Some good stuff.

 

[Paps]

Regarding woodfords double oaked, text taken from the description of the youtube video.

"An innovative approach to twice-barreled bourbon creates the rich and colorful flavor of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Uniquely matured in separate charred oak barrels - the second barrel deeply toasted before a light charring - extracts additional amounts of soft, sweet oak character."