While on vacation down south over the holidays I tried finding a bottle of Blantons. Nothing at the stores I tried in KY, TN or AL. I found one bottle in a hole in the wall near ATL, they wanted over $100 and I refused to pay that. I did pick up some Henry Mckenna 10 that I will crack open soon. I have one bottle of Buffalo Trace that is very good, Elijah Craig and JD Single barrel are some of my favorites.
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There are a number of Kentucky Bourbons that I like. Among them are Bookers, Stagg Jr and my favorite, Buffalo Trace. I prefer sipping mine neat at room temp.
Absalom
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That is rather strange.
We always have plenty. Oregon being a controlled state, an advantage is that I can go to the liquor commission website and find out which stores have how many bottles of which whiskey. It takes the fun out of the hunt for a collector, but has saved me a lot of gas
.But anyways, right now Blanton’s is available in 187 liquor stores in Oregon, which is pretty much all except some liquor corners in small town- and rural markets.
DWalt
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I had a memorable evening of free JD at the JD distillery about 10 years ago, and sampled about everything JD offered at that time. And that is the last time I have ever consumed any whiskey. I pretty much stick to Fleischmann's gin (and tonic with a tad of grenadine).
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For mixing, Jack Daniels Black Label or Jim Beam.
For sipping I like either Rebel Yell
or Wild Turkey. Wild Turkey (bourbon - Wikipedia)
For sipping I like either Rebel Yell
or Wild Turkey. Wild Turkey (bourbon - Wikipedia)
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Woodford is my favorite, but Eagle Rare and Bullitt are both very good, especially at the price point.
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I’ll give a few of my opinions here on what I like. As others have said Woodford Reserve is a great choice for short money. Same as the Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack and their single barrel version. Those two are far better than the plain old original version. If your into flavors, then the Jack Daniels Honey is incredibly smooth and tasty over a little ice. Another old favorite for a good price is Jameson Irish.
You really don’t have to pay big money to enjoy it. I’ve had whiskeys in the $900-$1400 per bottle range, (I never paid) and they were good but not that good for that kind of money.
You really don’t have to pay big money to enjoy it. I’ve had whiskeys in the $900-$1400 per bottle range, (I never paid) and they were good but not that good for that kind of money.
Gang I decided on the George Dickel 12 year.
Going to taste it at midnight when my whiskey stones should be cold.
Good choice, Dickel's stuff is every bit as good and in some cases better than it's giant neighbor 20 miles south.
Again may I suggest their Barrel Select if you can find it. They don't make much of it. Living in Tennessee has it's advantages if you like a good shot of whisk.
Its always been Knob Creek for me. But I've also been accused of being a hill billy. Here lately they came out with Smoked Maple flavor which was pretty tasty during this little cold spell. I took the hill billy moniker as a compliment.
Beruisis
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I'll ask the experts. Someone gifted my college age daughter a bottle of 1792 bourbon. I've been trying to weasel it out of her being she doesn't like bourbon. An obvious genetic defect from her mother's side. Any good?
BTW Jameson's is pretty darn smooth!
BTW Jameson's is pretty darn smooth!
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Absalom
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Gang I decided on the George Dickel 12 year.
Going to taste it at midnight when my whiskey stones should be cold.
Excellent choice, although I don’t like to sip whiskey cold. Or rather whisky; Dickel is one of the few American distilleries to spell it British-style without the e
Yes. A classic Kentucky bourbon. The Barton 1792 distillery in Bardstown, right in the heart of bourbon country, puts out some great stuff. They also give great tours. Your daughter probably has the Small Batch, the standard bottling. I’ve currently got one of their Full Proof bottles open, at 125 proof, which was a new release year before last.
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Evan Williams / Ezra Brooks / Rebel Yell / Woodford Reserve
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The bottle she has is the picture on the right.Excellent choice, although I don’t like to sip whiskey cold. Or rather whisky; Dickel is one of the few American distilleries to spell it British-style without the e
Yes. A classic Kentucky bourbon. The Barton 1792 distillery in Bardstown, right in the heart of bourbon country, puts out some great stuff. They also give great tours. Your daughter probably has the Small Batch, the standard bottling. I’ve currently got one of their Full Proof bottles open, at 125 proof, which was a new release year before last.
Beauetienne
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I prefer Kentucky spirits, but would never turned down a taste of a fine Tennessee bourbon.
I believe that Jim Beam Black Label is an outstanding whisky at it's price point. It's my regular go to.
I also believe that one of the most special tastes in the bourbon world comes from bottles of Bib and Tucker.
I believe that Jim Beam Black Label is an outstanding whisky at it's price point. It's my regular go to.
I also believe that one of the most special tastes in the bourbon world comes from bottles of Bib and Tucker.
Rosco Shooter
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Jack Daniels on the rocks is my go to beverage. For a real treat, try Jack Daniels Frank Sinatra Select over ice with a splash of water.
Gulfecho
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Basil Haden on the rocks if I haven't missed anyone else mention it. Bourbon small batch. In fact I just might have me a small glass as I am currently enjoy a good cigar. Thanks for the reminder!
Absalom
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Barton's 1792 bourbon bottles all look the same, except for the small print above the large numbers 1792. If your daughter's bottle says "small batch" there, it's the standard version. Alternately, it could say "single barrel", "sweet wheat", or "high rye". If it says "full proof" like on my bottle in the photo, extinguish your cigar before opening and add water before drinking, or hold on to your hat
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^ full proof, kind of like shooting a 44 mag?
Excellent choice, although I don’t like to sip whiskey cold. Or rather whisky; Dickel is one of the few American distilleries to spell it British-style without the e
Yes. A classic Kentucky bourbon. The Barton 1792 distillery in Bardstown, right in the heart of bourbon country, puts out some great stuff. They also give great tours. Your daughter probably has the Small Batch, the standard bottling. I’ve currently got one of their Full Proof bottles open, at 125 proof, which was a new release year before last.
The whiskey stones did work. The Dickel 12 is 47% so I added a dash of water and the stones, which cooled the dram but did not make it cold.
Nice toffee and caramel notes on the nose. The palate is a bit sweet with some pleasing astringency. Clean and smooth finish with some herbal notes. I quite like it.
