re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread

Posted by Dr Beardface

Here and There

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 7/13/13 at 10:35 pm to theBeard

I've only had it once and it was on the rocks and not in a tasting glass. I wasn't as impressed with it as the 17 and 18 years which were Stitzel Weller stock. The 21 is their own stock. It was good, but I'm not sure it deserves all the hype around it (which I think is largely lasting hype from the others). I probably wouldn't buy it for over $100 but that's what it's mostly fetching.

Posted by FredSecunda

Baton Rouge

Member since May 2005

7188 posts

Posted on 7/14/13 at 10:43 am to theBeard

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Thinking about buying a few more bottles this week. Maybe a bottle of stagg and ER17. Maybe EC 18 yr?

Where are you finding Stagg?

Posted by gmrkr5

Member since Jul 2009

14891 posts

Posted on 7/14/13 at 10:47 am to FredSecunda

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Where are you finding Stagg?

Hell Stagg or ER17. I dont plan on even trying to find either of those til September

Posted by theBeard

Member since Jul 2011

6739 posts

Posted on 7/14/13 at 1:14 pm to FredSecunda

Bourbon exchange. Can't find them in the wild. But I believe I might have an inside trace to a distributer in br. Fingers crossed

Posted by drockw1

Member since Jun 2006

9106 posts

Posted on 7/14/13 at 2:17 pm to theBeard

Got a chance to try the Elijah Craig 12 Barrel Strength last night...

At 134 proof, it's got some heat to it, and one of the darkest colored bourbon's I've seen...but after one cube and a tiny splash of water to open it up, it's excellent. Deepest notes besides the initial oaky flavor were cinnamon & a hint of chocolate.

Worth a shot if you can hunt it down...

Posted by gmrkr5

Member since Jul 2009

14891 posts

Posted on 7/14/13 at 3:37 pm to theBeard

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Bourbon exchange.

true dat

Posted by theBeard

Member since Jul 2011

6739 posts

Posted on 7/14/13 at 8:04 pm to jack6294

I think I am going to pass on the jps21 but if anyone what me to get it for them I can send it your way.

Posted by theBeard

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 7/14/13 at 8:06 pm to drockw1

EC barrel proof was really, really good. Crazy how their barrel proof is 134 and regular is 90.

Posted by proger

Member since Nov 2007

718 posts

Posted on 7/14/13 at 9:50 pm to theBeard

I really like this Jefferson's VSBSB. It has a flavor that reminds of that candy, Bit-O-Honey. Delicious

Posted by jflsufan

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Mar 2013

4434 posts

Posted on 7/14/13 at 10:03 pm to theBeard

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Found a store that can order Jefferson presidential select 21 for August. The retail price is $135 per bottle. Is this worth it?

I say NO. The JPS 21 from this year did not measure up to the JPS 17 or JPS 18. I also though that the JPS 18 did not quite measure up to the JPS 17. IMHO.

Posted by theBeard

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 7/15/13 at 8:52 am to jflsufan

thats what I was thinking on the jps 21. I have a bottle of 18 that i have yet to open yet.

Posted by jflsufan

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Mar 2013

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Posted on 7/15/13 at 10:12 am to theBeard

I picked up a couple of bottles of this in Florida. I have not seen it in Louisiana. Has anyone tried this? I haven't had the chance to crack one open.

This post was edited on 7/15/13 at 10:13 am

Posted by theBeard

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 7/15/13 at 10:26 am to jflsufan

its all over fl, i found it kind of sweet

Posted by TheDude

Member since May 2004

2675 posts

Posted on 7/15/13 at 11:59 am to jflsufan

I've got a bottle. I don't hate it but it is one of the last bottles I reach for and will stay mostly full for a long time.

Too sweet. Tastes more like a liqueur than bourbon.

Posted by gmrkr5

Member since Jul 2009

14891 posts

Posted on 7/15/13 at 12:25 pm to TheDude

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Too sweet. Tastes more like a liqueur than bourbon.

the port barrels is whats adding all the sweetness

Posted by HoLeInOnEr05

Middle of the fairway

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Posted on 7/16/13 at 9:46 am to gmrkr5

Time to pour one out fellas! The great Elmer T Lee passed away this morning

Posted by wickowick

Head of Island

Member since Dec 2006

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Posted on 7/16/13 at 9:50 am to HoLeInOnEr05

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It is with a very heavy heart that we share with you that our beloved Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, 93, passed away this morning, July 16, 2013 after a short illness.