I respectfully disagree. I've had the 20 and 23 year Pappy and I've had the 12 year Family Reserve and their Rye. The one thing they had in common was they all made me grin like an idiot, and very few bourbons are capable of that. The only ones who have come close to that same feeling of "Eureka!" are the 4 Roses Small Batch Limited 2012, the George T. Stagg, and the Elijah Craig 18. Taste is subjective, but for me Pappy is worth the chase and the price.

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Posted by TheDude

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Posted on 4/6/13 at 11:42 pm to GaryMyMan

I'm gonna have to disagree. I would make that trade. I've had both and I'd rather have one bottle of eagle rare 17 than a bottle of pappy 15. I agree George T Stagg is good but I found the heat to be a bit much. I drink Bookers fairly often and don't find it as hot. Also, I really didn't care for Elijah Craig 18. Not worth the price at all. As you said though, taste is subjective.

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Posted by Zappas Stache

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Posted on 4/6/13 at 11:48 pm to GaryMyMan

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I respectfully disagree. I've had the 20 and 23 year Pappy and I've had the 12 year Family Reserve and their Rye. The one thing they had in common was they all made me grin like an idiot, and very few bourbons are capable of that. The only ones who have come close to that same feeling of "Eureka!" are the 4 Roses Small Batch Limited 2012,

All good but I prefer the pappy Rye over the other pappy's and it is less hyped and more affordable. The 4 roses small batch was too spicy for my tastes but I hear it grows on you.

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