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colorchangintiger 
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| The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 6:51 pm)
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There are some really terrific bourbons out there that most people overlook. In many cases they are old brands that the manufacturers sell but don't support. Some offer a chance to taste something a little different, others are among the best bourbons you can buy, and all are great values. While a few have limited distribution, many are hiding in plain sight at your neighborhood whiskey monger.
Pretty good suggestions for the budget conscience or if you're just looking for a new house bourbon.
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Cosmo 
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 6:54 pm to colorchangintiger)
Evan Black has been my house mixer bourbon for years
And agree Beam Black is very good at $20 a fifth.
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wiltznucs 
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 6:56 pm to colorchangintiger)
Picked up a bottle of the new Elijah Craig Barrel Proof this afternoon... 
Agree on Beam Black, very underrated...
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udtiger
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 7:55 pm to colorchangintiger)
Big fan of EW Black.
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Matisyeezy 
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:02 pm to colorchangintiger)
I judge myself for not having tried Weller 12 yet. I've been meaning to and for some reason it just continues to slip my mind. It's my on my to-do list for March.
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fleaux
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:07 pm to Matisyeezy)
Weller is some good stuff
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fleaux
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:09 pm to fleaux)
And if youre really on a budget Benchmark cant be beat
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LSU Tiger Bob
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:33 pm to colorchangintiger)
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Old Grand-Dad, discussed here on Monday, is one of the few high-rye bourbons and definitely the least expensive one. Its bonded expression has long been the best-selling bonded bourbon in the country. The bond usually sells for about $20,
Chuck turned me on to this one several years ago. I always have a bottle in my bunker.
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fleaux
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:41 pm to LSU Tiger Bob)
Can you find bonded whisky anymore?
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LSU Tiger Bob
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:46 pm to fleaux)
The 100 Octane Old Grand Dad label says Bonded. Don't think it is in the true sense of the word. 
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wiltznucs
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 6:48 am to fleaux)
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Can you find bonded whisky anymore?
EH Taylor...
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fleaux
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 6:53 am to wiltznucs)
actually never heard of that one
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CITWTT
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 7:07 am to colorchangintiger)
NM.
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 7:13 am to CITWTT)
Ancient Age may be the best value in bourbon.
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fleaux
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 7:29 am to LSUBoo)
Honestly anything that says straight bourbon on it is gonna have that same flavor , its the blended whiskys that get pretty nasty. I'd rather drink the cheapest straight bourbon than Seagrams 7
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wiltznucs
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 7:45 am to fleaux)
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actually never heard of that one
Amazing bourbon...
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Lloyd Christmas
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 9:54 am to LSUBoo)
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Ancient Age may be the best value in bourbon
Yep, its 3 yr old Blantons
Ancient Ancient Age is better if you can find it
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:08 am to Lloyd Christmas)
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Yep, its 3 yr old Blantons
I want a flow chart or a list of bourbons that use the same mash bill.
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Lloyd Christmas
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:37 am to GaryMyMan)
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I want a flow chart or a list of bourbons that use the same mash bill.
BT Mashbill #1 (low rye) Benchmark, Old Charter, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, George T Stagg
BT Mashbill #2 (high rye) Ancient Age, Elmer T Lee, Rock Hill Farms, Hancock Reserve, Blantons
BT Mashbill(wheated) #3 Wellers and Van Winkles
Obviously, its not especially true for some of the older bourbons like Pappy, as they are blends of bourbons they have acquired through the years. But think its the plan moving foward. Todays weller will be tomorrows van winkle.
Most of the brands depend on age and location in the warehouse, which will affect flavor.
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| re: The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight (Posted on 4/21/13 at 6:40 pm to Lloyd Christmas)
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BT Mashbill #1 (low rye) Benchmark, Old Charter, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, George T Stagg
BT Mashbill #2 (high rye) Ancient Age, Elmer T Lee, Rock Hill Farms, Hancock Reserve, Blantons
BT Mashbill(wheated) #3 Wellers and Van Winkles
I vaguely remembered this thread and bought Ancient Age today as a possible cheaper alternative to Charter. Would prefer the low rye ones I think. Are any of those from Mashbill #1 cheaper than Charter?
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