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re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread

Posted on 12/31/12 at 3:33 pm to
Posted by cantfindausablename
Member since Mar 2009
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Posted on 12/31/12 at 3:33 pm to
I like 1792. I drink it on the rocks all the time but I don't ever mix bourbon.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 12/31/12 at 4:04 pm to
any body ever try the bottle of Jefferson's that is a small hatch brewed for Dorignacs???
Posted by drockw1
Member since Jun 2006
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Posted on 12/31/12 at 4:30 pm to
Hadn't tried it, though I've seen a lot of stores with a "special edition" of some bourbon made for them...

I imagine it tastes similar to the rest of the small batch...

Only had the 18-year, though I'm sure Jefferson's small batch is good as well...

Got a bottle of the Knob 9-year single barrel reserve as a gift last night, looking forward to trying that and seeing how it matches up with the Four Roses single barrel...
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 12/31/12 at 5:09 pm to
actually bought the 4 Roses Small Batch today. Reviews seem good and it came with a flask

quote:

A marriage of four different bourbons, ranging from 11 to 17 years old. This, to me, is benchmark Four Roses: subtly complex, vibrant, yet fully matured, with well-defined flavors of bramble, dry citrus, soft creamy vanilla, caramel, marzipan, allspice, a hint of cinnamon, and subtle cedar-aged cigar tobacco. Soft, clean, polished oak finish. A very versatile bourbon! Your decision shouldn’t be whether to buy it, but rather how much water to add. —John Hansell
Posted by colorchangintiger
Dan Carlin
Member since Nov 2005
30979 posts
Posted on 12/31/12 at 5:24 pm to
Got my 2nd bottle of Buffalo Trace today. Not as smooth as Eagle Rare, but 5% more alcohol!
Posted by MOT
Member since Jul 2006
27755 posts
Posted on 12/31/12 at 5:29 pm to
quote:

Got my 2nd bottle of Buffalo Trace today

I narrowed my choices to this and 1792, and went with the 1792.

But I can honestly say I can't describe anything like this from the previous post:

quote:

subtly complex, vibrant, yet fully matured, with well-defined flavors of bramble, dry citrus, soft creamy vanilla, caramel, marzipan, allspice, a hint of cinnamon, and subtle cedar-aged cigar tobacco. Soft, clean, polished oak finish


Is it just me or does it take time? I've always been a mixer but have recently started looking more high end, drinking on the rocks, or with a little water, etc.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41583 posts
Posted on 12/31/12 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

Is it just me or does it take time?


ill probably taste 1 of those flavors. will drink it with water
Posted by MOT
Member since Jul 2006
27755 posts
Posted on 12/31/12 at 5:44 pm to
Even with the descriptions of some of the posters here, I'm like
I'm still at the point of "this really burns" or "this is pretty sweet, I can drink it easier than others".
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
58626 posts
Posted on 12/31/12 at 5:59 pm to
Elmer T. Lee for this guy tonight

Boozing, watching tigers play, and gonna grill steaks later for me and the Mrs.
Posted by cantfindausablename
Member since Mar 2009
144 posts
Posted on 1/1/13 at 12:35 am to
I ended up drinking about a half of a bottle of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. I'm not positive which release it is but I think it is the forth or fifth. It was the 134.5 proof release barrel proof uncut and unfiltered. It was the only thing that made the game bearable.

So new rule crappy offensive play calling calls for at least a 120 proof bourbon.
Posted by drockw1
Member since Jun 2006
9100 posts
Posted on 1/1/13 at 2:29 pm to
Damn, I'll bet that bottle makes Booker's taste like Basil Hayden...

Did you cut it with a splash of water, or just go rocks with it?
Posted by cantfindausablename
Member since Mar 2009
144 posts
Posted on 1/2/13 at 10:06 am to
Just rocks. I let it settle a bit on the rocks before diving in. But if you really want some heat try the George T Stagg it has been running over 140 proof the last few releases.
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
14881 posts
Posted on 1/2/13 at 10:13 am to
quote:

Got my 2nd bottle of Buffalo Trace today. Not as smooth as Eagle Rare, but 5% more alcohol!


I actually like Buffalo Trace alot. Finished the last of mine last night...
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
58626 posts
Posted on 1/2/13 at 10:16 am to
Buffalo is my everyday go to
Posted by ThisWayChad
Member since Nov 2009
2531 posts
Posted on 1/2/13 at 10:36 am to
For the Baton Rouge folks:

Where do you buy your bourbon most of the time?

Of the places I have been to, it seems that Churchills has the best selection, followed by Cubans, then some of the Calandros stores, and Churchills and Cubans are a few dollars more expensive than Calandros on the products I have looked at...
Posted by wiltznucs
Apollo Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2005
8960 posts
Posted on 1/2/13 at 10:40 am to
quote:

I ended up drinking about a half of a bottle of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. I'm not positive which release it is but I think it is the forth or fifth. It was the 134.5 proof release barrel proof uncut and unfiltered. It was the only thing that made the game bearable.


I've had the single barrel at 100 proof and would argue its among the best bourbons I've had. At 134.5 it could be a bit rough..
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45786 posts
Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:42 pm to
From Garden and Gun magazine... article



Barrels of aging Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.
Posted by timbo
Red Stick, La.
Member since Dec 2011
7283 posts
Posted on 1/3/13 at 11:49 pm to
I haven't been to Churchill's in ages. I usually buy liquor at Martin Wine Cellar or Cuban Liquors. Martin has good prices, nice selection, Cuban is a little more expensive but they carry more whisky and bourbon.
Posted by drockw1
Member since Jun 2006
9100 posts
Posted on 1/4/13 at 1:41 am to
Wick...thanks for that...

Only problem is that the article will only make it that much tougher to get next year...guessing the 23 will go for $1,000...

Side note...opened the Knob single barrel tonight: 120 proof, just enough bite without being harsh while still bringing a strong flavor profile...very good sippin' whiskey...
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
58626 posts
Posted on 1/4/13 at 7:56 am to
quote:

Only problem is that the article will only make it that much tougher to get next year...guessing the 23 will go for $1,000...
I will nevvver in my life pay that much for bourbon. Hell, I couldn't make myself pull the trigger on $90 JP18.
This post was edited on 1/4/13 at 7:57 am
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