Bourbon

1.21GW · February 04, 2014, 10:23:45 AM

Quote from: 1.21GW on January 22, 2014, 08:15:37 AM
1. Unforgiven and Elijah Craig 12 yr (which has been mentioned a bunch on this thread). Nice, even flavor and a good inexpensive starter for me since it cuts well with a splash of soda or ginger.

2. The Magnificent Seven and Widow Jane 7 yr. WJ is from a Brooklyn-based distillery (but process goes through Kentucky and the Catskills). Was very good---smooth and a tiny bit peppery/spicy. I recommend it if you can find it. http://www.widowjanespirits.com/

Last night:

3. Tombstone and Eagle Rare 10 yr. Bought on recommendation of this thread. Very nice. Pretty smooth, a tad sweet. And a little oaky; not sure what exactly the adjective is but I'm calling it oaky. Anyway, would buy again.

yamifixer · February 10, 2014, 09:06:41 AM

Over the weekend had some Woodford Double Oaked (yummy) and had some alone time with some 17 year Eagle Rare.

Caught wind of a Pappy Von Winkle/Buffalo Trace tasting locally that The wife and I are just giddy about.

DRKWNG · February 11, 2014, 06:15:20 AM

That Woodford Double Oak has an almost old world whiskey taste to it.

DesmoDiva · February 11, 2014, 06:54:21 AM

Not bourbon, but I gave B a bottle of this for xmas:

It's very interesting.

Do we have a whisky thread?

1.21GW · February 17, 2014, 08:02:10 PM

Quote from: 1.21GW on February 04, 2014, 10:23:45 AM
1. Unforgiven and Elijah Craig 12 yr (which has been mentioned a bunch on this thread). Nice, even flavor and a good inexpensive starter for me since it cuts well with a splash of soda or ginger.

2. The Magnificent Seven and Widow Jane 7 yr. WJ is from a Brooklyn-based distillery (but process goes through Kentucky and the Catskills). Was very good---smooth and a tiny bit peppery/spicy. I recommend it if you can find it. http://www.widowjanespirits.com/

3. Tombstone and Eagle Rare 10 yr. Bought on recommendation of this thread. Very nice. Pretty smooth, a tad sweet. And a little oaky; not sure what exactly the adjective is but I'm calling it oaky. Anyway, would buy again.

Tonight:

4. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and High West Whiskey Bourye. Blend of bourbon and rye whiskey. Slightly sweet but not too much. Soft, too. I have been drinking pure bourbons so this was a nice rye / bourbon mix. http://www.highwest.com/spirits/bourye

Randimus Maximus · February 17, 2014, 09:12:22 PM

Quote from: 1.21GW on February 17, 2014, 08:02:10 PM
Tonight:

4. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and High West Whiskey Bourye. Blend of bourbon and rye whiskey. Slightly sweet but not too much. Soft, too. I have been drinking pure bourbons so this was a nice rye / bourbon mix. http://www.highwest.com/spirits/bourye

I tried to go to that distillery in November, but they were closed for two weeks.

I think it was the calm before the storm, kinda deal.

I've heard good things about the stuff, however.

ZLTFUL · February 19, 2014, 01:53:56 PM

Quote from: DesmoDiva on February 11, 2014, 06:54:21 AM
Not bourbon, but I gave B a bottle of this for xmas:

It's very interesting.

Do we have a whisky thread?

One of my personal favorites...that and then the Balvenie New Wood.

DesmoDiva · February 22, 2014, 01:53:22 PM

Picked up a bottle of Widow Jane.

Thanks for 1.21GW for bringing it to my attention.

Needle99 · February 22, 2014, 02:52:24 PM

When I visit the US next I iwll need to find a bourbon bar somewhere I can sample a few different than normal bourbons...
Can take a few bottles back to Aus of the best ones...

This thread will be a good reference for ones to try....

kopfjÃ¤ger · February 22, 2014, 04:42:07 PM

Quote from: Needle99 on February 22, 2014, 02:52:24 PM
When I visit the US next I iwll need to find a bourbon bar somewhere I can sample a few different than normal bourbons...
Can take a few bottles back to Aus of the best ones...

This thread will be a good reference for ones to try....

http://gobourbon.com/americas-55-best-bourbon-bars/

LMT · February 22, 2014, 04:47:53 PM

Quote from: kopfjÃ¤ger on February 22, 2014, 04:42:07 PM

http://gobourbon.com/americas-55-best-bourbon-bars/

I have been to all the ones listed for Seattle. There are few more good bourbon/whiskey bars here.

Needle99 · February 22, 2014, 04:55:02 PM

Thanks for the Link...

As I will be in Seattle for a few nights, I will need to pick just 1...
Preferably one that is wife friendly ;-)

1.21GW · February 27, 2014, 06:47:57 AM

Quote from: 1.21GW on February 17, 2014, 08:02:10 PM
1. Unforgiven and Elijah Craig 12 yr (which has been mentioned a bunch on this thread). Nice, even flavor and a good inexpensive starter for me since it cuts well with a splash of soda or ginger.

2. The Magnificent Seven and Widow Jane 7 yr. WJ is from a Brooklyn-based distillery (but process goes through Kentucky and the Catskills). Was very good---smooth and a tiny bit peppery/spicy. I recommend it if you can find it. http://www.widowjanespirits.com/

3. Tombstone and Eagle Rare 10 yr. Bought on recommendation of this thread. Very nice. Pretty smooth, a tad sweet. And a little oaky; not sure what exactly the adjective is but I'm calling it oaky. Anyway, would buy again.

4. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and High West Whiskey Bourye. Blend of bourbon and rye whiskey. Slightly sweet but not too much. Soft, too. I have been drinking pure bourbons so this was a nice rye / bourbon mix. http://www.highwest.com/spirits/bourye

This week was:

5. The Searchers and Hudson Whiskey Baby Bourbon. Was recommended to me by a bunch of folks, so I gave it a try (@ $45 for 375ml, a little pricey). Smooth and a bit sweet. Flavor was more complex than other bourbons I've been trying. I liked it, but I think the complexity may need to grow on me as I finish the bottle. Anyway, I recommend you try if you get a chance, since it has a uniqueness that is not like the others on my Westerns list.

http://hudsonwhiskey.com/whiskeys/baby-bourbon/

DRKWNG · March 05, 2014, 02:12:10 PM

Bought a bottle of this today.

1.21GW · March 07, 2014, 09:32:09 AM

Quote from: 1.21GW on February 27, 2014, 06:47:57 AM
1. Unforgiven and Elijah Craig 12 yr (which has been mentioned a bunch on this thread). Nice, even flavor and a good inexpensive starter for me since it cuts well with a splash of soda or ginger.

2. The Magnificent Seven and Widow Jane 7 yr. WJ is from a Brooklyn-based distillery (but process goes through Kentucky and the Catskills). Was very good---smooth and a tiny bit peppery/spicy. I recommend it if you can find it. http://www.widowjanespirits.com/

3. Tombstone and Eagle Rare 10 yr. Bought on recommendation of this thread. Very nice. Pretty smooth, a tad sweet. And a little oaky; not sure what exactly the adjective is but I'm calling it oaky. Anyway, would buy again.

4. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and High West Whiskey Bourye. Blend of bourbon and rye whiskey. Slightly sweet but not too much. Soft, too. I have been drinking pure bourbons so this was a nice rye / bourbon mix. http://www.highwest.com/spirits/bourye

5. The Searchers and Hudson Whiskey Baby Bourbon. Was recommended to me by a bunch of folks, so I gave it a try (@ $45 for 375ml, a little pricey). Smooth and a bit sweet. Flavor was more complex than other bourbons I've been trying. I liked it, but I think the complexity may need to grow on me as I finish the bottle. Anyway, I recommend you try if you get a chance, since it has a uniqueness that is not like the others on my Westerns list.

This week:

6. The Outlaw Josey Wales and Breuckelen 77 Whiskey. Been drinking mostly bourbons (as you can see), so was nice to try something with more rye. Really really like this one. Less complexity than most of the bourbons, especially the NY ones (which tend to have an earthy taste IMO), but easy to drink and a nice flavor. As an aside: I've also had Breuckelen's gin, which I recommend and is very different from most gins I drink---it's a slight bit 'buttery' and fuller than typical gins like Hendricks.

http://brkdistilling.com/products/

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