Bourbon Thread - Reviews

[was thatguy]

Please don’t lynch me...I still have my single barrel bourbons.
BUT...I’ve now been schooled in the ways of good scotch....
It’s next level.

 

[Xring01]

Please don’t lynch me...I still have my single barrel bourbons.
BUT...I’ve now been schooled in the ways of good scotch....
It’s next level.

Your stupid

You cant make Scotch without a USED bourbon barrel

Therefore its backwash.

Throw that shit out and get back to tje good stuff.

 

[was thatguy]

Your stupid

You cant make Scotch without a USED bourbon barrel

Therefore its backwash.

Throw that shit out and get back to tje good stuff.

That seems harsh.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

That seems harsh.

Tell him you are a mortgage broker.

 

[was thatguy]

Tell him you are a mortgage broker.

Naw, poor guy can’t even run a pellet grill right...

 

[Xring01]

That seems harsh.

Its a BOURBON THREAD…. Not a Scotch thread…. See where I am headed…

AND I am just having fun….

To each there own, If he likes Scotch, then he can drink all the scotch he wants.

I dont drink scotch or gin… other than that, I am a whore.

But thats me.

OWE….
I am thinking of having a Bourbon Tasting event at my house in Murrieta in the near future…

I will supply some good grub… take a look at the river recipes threads, and we can figure out what to cook..

But I am thinking… that I host. Supply some grub…
all that show up, bring a bottle of bourbon to “TASTE”…

Maybe do a blind taste test…

This will happen sooner rather than later, if it happens.

 

[was thatguy]

Its a BOURBON THREAD…. Not a Scotch thread…. See where I am headed…

AND I am just having fun….

To each there own, If he likes Scotch, then he can drink all the scotch he wants.

I dont drink scotch or gin… other than that, I am a whore.

But thats me.

OWE….
I am thinking of having a Bourbon Tasting event at my house in Murrieta in the near future…

I will supply some good grub… take a look at the river recipes threads, and we can figure out what to cook..

But I am thinking… that I host. Supply some grub…
all that show up, bring a bottle of bourbon to “TASTE”…

Maybe do a blind taste test…

This will happen sooner rather than later, if it happens.

I accept your blind taste challenge.

 

[Xring01]

I accept your blind taste challenge.

AWE, so you local enough to Murrieta…
Glad to hear it….
It will be a pleasure to put a face to these posts….

 

[was thatguy]

AWE, so you local enough to Murrieta…
Glad to hear it….
It will be a pleasure to put a face to these posts….

I’m local to anywhere...that’s kind of my thing.
But be warned, nearly everyone that meets me is disappointed...a lot.

 

[Done-it-again]

Tonight’s tasting. This should be fun!

The Elijah barrel proof all day from Sunday.
That B21 batch is spicy like a rye. Also look for any batch in 18,19. Those have great deep rich flavor.

 

[Done-it-again]

Its a BOURBON THREAD…. Not a Scotch thread…. See where I am headed…

AND I am just having fun….

To each there own, If he likes Scotch, then he can drink all the scotch he wants.

I dont drink scotch or gin… other than that, I am a whore.

But thats me.

OWE….
I am thinking of having a Bourbon Tasting event at my house in Murrieta in the near future…

I will supply some good grub… take a look at the river recipes threads, and we can figure out what to cook..

But I am thinking… that I host. Supply some grub…
all that show up, bring a bottle of bourbon to “TASTE”…

Maybe do a blind taste test…

This will happen sooner rather than later, if it happens.

I’m game.

 

[Xring01]

Owe, Its my lucky day.
Wow…
Extremely smooth, maybe to smooth.

Hints of cinnamon, good caramel/vanilla, great oak flavor,

Holy shit, this is a contender…

 

[TPC]

Blantons.
A guy walked in to The Joint & bought a shot of it for everyone at the bar.

My favorite now. Fantastic stuff. Never tasted anything so smooth and full of flavor.

Bar owner Neil says none available through the distributor. Can’t buy it retail off sale to pour it on sale either in Cali.

 

[Xring01]

I used to buy Blantons for $39.99 when no one knew what it was.
Xmas, I would 4-5 bottles as gifts, because everyone who knew me, knew it was the best value bourbon.

Today… fuck… local store wants $249.99 for a bottle… laughing my ass off….

Blantons is a great bourbon, but not at that price… I will put the bottle of Russells above side by side in a blind taste test.

Again, thats my opinion.

 

[CarolynandBob]

I used to buy Blantons for $39.99 when no one knew what it was.
Xmas, I would 4-5 bottles as gifts, because everyone who knew me, knew it was the best value bourbon.

Today… fuck… local store wants $249.99 for a bottle… laughing my ass off….

Blantons is a great bourbon, but not at that price… I will put the bottle of Russells above side by side in a blind taste test.

Again, thats my opinion.

I was able to buy 5 bottles of Blantons last summer near my Tennessee home. $99 a bottle. I just need LNS to complete the set. I have drank one bottle. I hope my source is still good when I return in the spring.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Owe, Its my lucky day.
Wow…
Extremely smooth, maybe to smooth.

Hints of cinnamon, good caramel/vanilla, great oak flavor,

Holy shit, this is a contender…

View attachment 1067885

Stop posing this shit before it goes up in price too

 

[Done-it-again]

Blantons.
A guy walked in to The Joint & bought a shot of it for everyone at the bar.

My favorite now. Fantastic stuff. Never tasted anything so smooth and full of flavor.

Bar owner Neil says none available through the distributor. Can’t buy it retail off sale to pour it on sale either in Cali.

Here you go. Atlanta’s duty free shop last week.

 

[Done-it-again]

I was able to buy 5 bottles of Blantons last summer near my Tennessee home. $99 a bottle. I just need LNS to complete the set. I have drank one bottle. I hope my source is still good when I return in the spring.

Make sure you have both “N” “N:”

 

[Done-it-again]

Owe, Its my lucky day.
Wow…
Extremely smooth, maybe to smooth.

Hints of cinnamon, good caramel/vanilla, great oak flavor,

Holy shit, this is a contender…

View attachment 1067885

Russell’s is always a descent drink for a low cost. I didn’t care for the single barrel though.

I’m trying to find the 13 yr. I heard from an acquaintance that is good. Just very pricy.

 

[CarolynandBob]

Make sure you have both “N” “N:”

Yep. I have a pic on my phone of the one I have.

 

[TPC]

In Cali bar owners have to buy through distributors. They can’t “front door” it from the retail store.
Whole different tax structure.

One sip and Blantons had me.
Maybe good it’s hard to get around these parts.

 

[CarolynandBob]

Had Blantons last night. Also tried Angels Envy. Pretty good for half the cost of the blantons.

 

[Done-it-again]

In Cali bar owners have to buy through distributors. They can’t “front door” it from the retail store.
Whole different tax structure.

One sip and Blantons had me.
Maybe good it’s hard to get around these parts.

If you like Blantons that much. Look for a bottle of Handcock Reserve, same mash bill. Wasn’t hard to find a year ago. But if you come across it (retail price) don’t pass it up.

 

[Done-it-again]

This has to be pretty good..... lol
My father picked me up one, will see!

 

[Xring01]

This has to be pretty good..... lol
My father picked me up one, will see!

View attachment 1070194

I think they should change the label…
Rittenhouse XXX…. Lets see who gets it…

 

[HitIt]

Well..... bye.

 

[Done-it-again]

View attachment 1070752

you can buy those empty bottles on Craigslist. Lol.

Now throw some Buffalo trace in there.

 

[HitIt]

you can buy those empty bottles on Craigslist. Lol.

Now throw some Buffalo trace in there.

I just checked ebay. People are paying $150 for the empties. Holy crap. I am selling this thing. I am definitely more of a drinker than a collector. This bottle was from 2007 before the price went nuts.

 

[Badchoices03]

Has anyone tried this? I got this for a Christmas present, haven't tapped into it yet. Just curious?

 

[Xring01]

Has anyone tried this? I got this for a Christmas present, haven't tapped into it yet. Just curious?
View attachment 1072870

Nope, but I am expecting a proper review of it….

 

[Badchoices03]

Well, I just got another bottle for Christmas, now I have to figure out which one I want to open for this weekends camping trip...or maybe both???

 

[Done-it-again]

Michter's all the way...

Haven’t had a Dickel that i liked.........

 

[6 balls]

We really enjoy Michter’s Bourbon! I have not tried the American Whiskey or the Rye.

 

[69hondo]

 

[ChevelleSB406]

I am still hunting my Jack Daniels Coy Hill to no avail, but in October on my trip to the UK, I was able to get a Booker's from duty free which used to be a regular on my wall, but for many years has been difficult to come by at retail price. I am done with work for the year on Friday and plan to start with this guy the moment the laptop shuts.

 

[Done-it-again]

Much much needed. For 2 reasons. It’s the best thing to fight covid and eases the stress.

For me Old forester and Heaven Hill make the best bourbon/Whisky

 

[Loo Dog]

View attachment 1073636

Basil is a staple for me. Normal stuff, need to sample the Toast.

 

[Done-it-again]

Christmas dram.

Highest proof I’ve had. Really good, dark rich Carmel, cinnamon, peppermint.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

I was able to find a bottle of Metallica's Whiskey "Blackened". so good,I highly recommend it.

 

[River Dirt 2]

No review yet, anyone tried this yet?

 

[Gramps]

How long will bourbon stay good in a unopened bottle?

 

[Done-it-again]

How long will bourbon stay good in a unopened bottle?

Unopened and the cork is still good. Forever, is not like wine and it turns to vinegar.

These are called dustys. So what do you have that’s not opened?

 

[Gramps]

got this a few months ago

 

[Done-it-again]

got this a few months ago
View attachment 1076856

Hot damn.

Keep it, drink it. Better yet sell it to me. Lol

 

[Gramps]

Hot damn.

Keep it, drink it. Better yet sell it to me. Lol

I've been told it's worth a few $$$

 

[Done-it-again]

I've been told it's worth a few $$$

Yep. Certain batches are worth more than others. But still $4-800

 

[Gramps]

How do you tell the age/batch??? Here is what's on the bottle

 

[Done-it-again]

How do you tell the age/batch??? Here is what's on the bottle
View attachment 1076862 View attachment 1076863

Search the proof. The 130.4 was 2020 year release.

 

[Gramps]

$1300!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CRAZY

2020 George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Indulge in the remarkable 2020 George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a highly sought-after bourbon known for its bold and complex flavors.

www.nestorliquor.com

 

[Deangang]

got this a few months ago
View attachment 1076856

That’s my favorite . Enjoy