Bourbon Thread - Reviews

[CarolynandBob]

I am in Idaho near Sun Valley.

Stopped at a liquor store to grab a bottle of bourbon while we are here. Saw they had buffalo trace, so I grab it. Price is $22, Damn that is cheap so I go to the register. There they have a few bottles of eagle rare, so I ask the price. $33 I am like shit we pay $74 for that in FL, so I put the trace back and buy the rare. I then asked him if he has Blantons and he says yes. I ask the price and he says $60. They sell that for 159 in FL and 79 in TN.

Would love to buy a bunch of Blantons, but can't take on the plane. Does anyone know a good way to ship the bottles without them breaking?

 

[Music to my Ears]

I am in Idaho near Sun Valley.

Stopped at a liquor store to grab a bottle of bourbon while we are here. Saw they had buffalo trace, so I grab it. Price is $22, Damn that is cheap so I go to the register. There they have a few bottles of eagle rare, so I ask the price. $33 I am like shit we pay $74 for that in FL, so I put the trace back and buy the rare. I then asked him if he has Blantons and he says yes. I ask the price and he says $60. They sell that for 159 in FL and 79 in TN.

Would love to buy a bunch of Blantons, but can't take on the plane. Does anyone know a good way to ship the bottles without them breaking?

Damn, that’s some great pricing! I usually just bubble wrap them and put them in my suitcase. Of course they have to go in baggage, but I’ve never had a problem with them breaking.

 

[CarolynandBob]

Damn, that’s some great pricing! I usually just bubble wrap them and put them in my suitcase. Of course they have to go in baggage, but I’ve never had a problem with them breaking.

Thank you

 

[Done-it-again]

Thank you Sam club.

 

[Moabifam5]

I bought a bottle of Pappy for my 91 yr FIL as well as the book, Pappy Land a few years ago. I'd like to get another one to celebrate his passing but can't find it any where. If anyone has any hook up's, I'd like a bottle of 12 if possible. Thanks...

 

[Done-it-again]

I bought a bottle of Pappy for my 91 yr FIL as well as the book, Pappy Land a few years ago. I'd like to get another one to celebrate his passing but can't find it any where. If anyone has any hook up's, I'd like a bottle of 12 if possible. Thanks...

You can get them, just how much hunting you want to do for a decent price. What is the price range you are looking for?

 

[satellitemike]

OK first off, I am a little late to this party and I've never been a big whiskey guy, but I had some EH Taylor a few months ago and it was excellent!
Second is, I know this is a tough one but where can I get my hands on some EH Taylor in the So CA area?
Third, is there something else out there I should be looking at that would be comparable?

 

[Done-it-again]

OK first off, I am a little late to this party and I've never been a big whiskey guy, but I had some EH Taylor a few months ago and it was excellent!
Second is, I know this is a tough one but where can I get my hands on some EH Taylor in the So CA area?
Third, is there something else out there I should be looking at that would be comparable?

What eh Taylor? Small batch is the base line then single barrel, rye, single barrel proof, 4 grain, keeps going and so does price.

 

[Gramps]

Don't laff............. my dad gave me this in 1990. just found it in the back of a cabinet today. Still in the shrink wrap.

 

[Done-it-again]

Don't laff............. my dad gave me this in 1990. just found it in the back of a cabinet today. Still in the shrink wrap.
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Nice “dusty”. Some of the old stuff are worth $$$

 

[Xring01]

Had some Michters 10 year old the other day…
ddddaaaaaayyyyyyyyyuuuuuuuuummmmm..

Loved it. Seriously, Might be the best bourbon thats ever crossed my lips.

 

[satellitemike]

What eh Taylor? Small batch is the base line then single barrel, rye, single barrel proof, 4 grain, keeps going and so does price.

This is what was left of it after about 2 hours!

 

[Xring01]

This is what was left of it after about 2 hours! View attachment 1239159

Thats my kind of party right there.

 

[satellitemike]

Thats my kind of party right there.

Where can I get my hands on some? A coworker had his friend pick it up somewhere in the San Fernando valley.
I would like to stay on my side of LA if possible.

 

[HBCraig]

I have a small liquor store by me that had some. Tell me exactly what you're after and I can check

Where can I get my hands on some? A coworker had his friend pick it up somewhere in the San Fernando valley.
I would like to stay on my side of LA if possible.

 

[satellitemike]

I have a small liquor store by me that had some. Tell me exactly what you're after and I can check

The bottle above is exactly what I am looking for!
If they have it please let me know, as I GET to go to a coed baby shower this Sat in HB, LOL.

 

[Deangang]

 

[Done-it-again]

@Music to my Ears has a good collection of EH Taylor. I started to give the small batch eh Taylor to friends a long with blatons.
@Deangang has a nice collection going.

 

[satellitemike]

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@Music to my Ears has a good collection of EH Taylor. I started to give the small batch eh Taylor to friends a long with blatons.
@Deangang has a nice collection going.

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OK guys, spill the beans, where you getting it?

@Done-it-again I will be your friend.

 

[HBCraig]

The bottle above is exactly what I am looking for!
If they have it please let me know, as I GET to go to a coed baby shower this Sat in HB, LOL.

I cant see it

It's Michters 10 or the Taylor bottle?

 

[satellitemike]

Im after this,

E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch

www.buffalotracedistillery.com

 

[Done-it-again]

I cant see it

It's Michters 10 or the Taylor bottle?

He’s looking for eh Taylor small batch, but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind a single barrel.

Mitchters 10 is good.

 

[Done-it-again]

OK guys, spill the beans, where you getting it?

@Done-it-again I will be your friend.

You can get them at a lot of places, just getting it at retail is hard. Mine come from Total Wine when they get them at retail and I also got a bottle at the buffalo trace distillery.

 

[HBCraig]

Im after this,

E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch

www.buffalotracedistillery.com

Okay
How much should this be so I have a range.

 

[satellitemike]

Okay
How much should this be so I have a range.

Retail is $40, coworkers friend paid $70, seen online as high as $120

 

[Done-it-again]

Retail is $40, coworkers friend paid $70, seen online as high as $120

I would pay 70, but not much more than that and definitely not near 100.

 

[HBCraig]

I would pay 70, but not much more than that and definitely not near 100.

Noted

 

[Music to my Ears]

I get my EH Taylor and most of my other higher end bourbons at the Pavillions in Newport Coast. The beverage director there is a good friend of mine and she calls me when things come in. They tend to carry quality spirits because of their high end clientele, and when they have what you want, it’s normal retail price. They don’t mark things up.

 

[Music to my Ears]

Just picked up a couple bottles to add to the collection. Looking forward to trying the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel. Anybody here had this before?

 

[Xring01]

Just picked up a couple bottles to add to the collection. Looking forward to trying the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel. Anybody here had this before?
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Lots of home distiller’s use toasted oak, then charring it.

Bourbon barrels are basically built, then a torch is used to char the inside. That char gives bourbon the color/flavor

If you toast the oak at 300-400 degrees for a few hours, then char it,,, you get alot more vanilla/caramel/butter scotch type flavors, in the aging process.. Please ask me how I know.. hint hint.

So I am very interested in your tasting notes of the ECraig… I expect the above referenced flavor notes to appear.

 

[Done-it-again]

Just picked up a couple bottles to add to the collection. Looking forward to trying the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel. Anybody here had this before?
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Yes... Its decent at retail pricing, wouldn't pay a mark up for it. To me it tasted like toasted marshmallows. I'm a BIG fan of most things coming from Heaven Hill Distillery.

You find the Eagle Rare in TX? Not common if you did.

 

[Music to my Ears]

Lots of home distiller’s use toasted oak, then charring it.

Bourbon barrels are basically built, then a torch is used to char the inside. That char gives bourbon the color/flavor

If you toast the oak at 300-400 degrees for a few hours, then char it,,, you get alot more vanilla/caramel/butter scotch type flavors, in the aging process.. Please ask me how I know.. hint hint.

So I am very interested in your tasting notes of the ECraig… I expect the above referenced flavor notes to appear.

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Thanks for the info! I’ll share my thoughts when it gets opened.

 

[Music to my Ears]

Yes... Its decent at retail pricing, wouldn't pay a mark up for it. To me it tasted like toasted marshmallows. I'm a BIG fan of most things coming from Heaven Hill Distillery.

You find the Eagle Rare in TX? Not common if you did.

I was able to get 10 percent off on all three. You’re right, I can’t find Eagle Rare or much of anything from Buffalo Trace in Texas. I picked these up in Cali.

 

[Done-it-again]

I was able to get 10 percent off on all three. You’re right, I can’t find Eagle Rare or much of anything from Buffalo Trace in Texas. I picked these up in Cali.

You can make a pretty good killing selling Eagle Rare in TX..... Texans go ape shit over it.

 

[Done-it-again]

Picked up a couple of bottles.

 

[Music to my Ears]

Tonight is Manhattan tastings with some variations. Trying some different Ryes. Cheers!

 

[Music to my Ears]

And the bitters.

 

[calkid]

Tonight is Manhattan tastings with some variations. Trying some different Ryes. Cheers!
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I always have Elijah Craig around, good to share with friends that are stuck on something "common".

 

[Xring01]

I created this thread to hopefully showcase some great value bourbons, just because you pay a boat load of $$$ doesnt mean its always worth it..

Well fuck me… did I come across one hell of a value bourbon!

Went out on a limb today, bought something I had never had before..

And holy shit… Worth every penny.

Very reminiscent of Michters… but smoother.
Not as complex, but damn its smooth.
Pretty sure this one has lots of rye in it, at least my taste buds are telling me that, but smooth..

Seriously, I think I paid $24.99 at Costco a few hours ago… and loving every minute of it.

 

[Xring01]

Thanks for the info! I’ll share my thoughts when it gets opened.

AND?

 

[Music to my Ears]

AND?

Sadly, I haven’t opened it. Tonight sounds like a good plan though. Please hold for a review later this evening!

 

[Andy B.]

This stuff is smooth for a Rye it's finished in Caribbean rum caskets very tasty!

 

[Andy B.]

It's 71.98 not 24.68 it's 85.00 in most stores this was at Sam's club Vegas.

 

[Music to my Ears]

AND?

So I opened the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel tonight. I would agree with your assessment about the char flavors - there’s a lot going. I think I was expecting a bit more smoky taste, but I’m good with that. It’s a bit hot up front but not bad, just more than I expected from 94 proof. Just my thoughts, but I’m far from a seasoned bourbon taster.

 

[Xring01]

So I opened the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel tonight. I would agree with your assessment about the char flavors - there’s a lot going. I think I was expecting a bit more smoky taste, but I’m good with that. It’s a bit hot up front but not bad, just more than I expected from 94 proof. Just my thoughts, but I’m far from a seasoned bourbon taster.
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Your collection speaks differently.

 

[Done-it-again]

So I opened the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel tonight. I would agree with your assessment about the char flavors - there’s a lot going. I think I was expecting a bit more smoky taste, but I’m good with that. It’s a bit hot up front but not bad, just more than I expected from 94 proof. Just my thoughts, but I’m far from a seasoned bourbon taster.
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I’ve always tasted burnt marshmallows.

 

[Xring01]

I’ve always tasted burnt marshmallows.

Every person has unique taste buds. Literally..

Most can associate flavor profiles on common items and kinda agree, but some literally off that “chart” And taste something totally different..

Its not a right / wrong… its personal perception…

Which is why wine tasting notes can totally confuse some, but others get it…

To make this matter worse,,, tastes buds change over time…

Me… 5 years ago… could eat Thai food made by Thai people and it was spicy, and I loved it… today.. OHHH HELLL NOOO…
Lights me up… no fucking way… but I used to enjoy it????

What the fuck???

 

[Done-it-again]

@Music to my Ears have you tried the new Old Forster King Ranch? It’s only in TX, I picked up 2 bottles, can’t wait to try it.

Old forester is one my favorite distillery’s.

 

[Music to my Ears]

@Music to my Ears have you tried the new Old Forster King Ranch? It’s only in TX, I picked up 2 bottles, can’t wait to try it.

Old forester is one my favorite distillery’s.

I have not. Better put that one on my list!

 

[Music to my Ears]

Quite the line up. Nope, not mine but hoping to end up with one of these bottles. My liquor manager-bourbon hook up friend got these in the store yesterday.