Oh, and the Weller and Pappy 12 are pretty close cousins...
Both being nice wheaters.
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Oh, and the Weller and Pappy 12 are pretty close cousins...
Both being nice wheaters.
Definitely NOT Kentucky. Kentucky is like the dream state for booze - up to a few years ago you had no tax and now all the outlets counter the measly 6% tax with discounts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crass3000
Living in Cincinnati I never once bought booze in Ohio when you have glorious Costco sized temples of booze across the river like this magical place:
Thepartysource.com
^^ I was always a fan of cork and bottle. Its been a few years since Ive been around though.
Another solid booze house. I guess it always depended on what bridge you took across the river that determined where you were getting your cheap hooch.Quote:
Originally Posted by swerve
Yeah, I believe that 2 years ago the 15y switched over to the Buffalo Trace stock from the Stitzel Weller stuff. So now only the 20y, 23y, and the rye are coming from Stitzel Weller barrels.Quote:
Originally Posted by grskier
Also, the way I understand it Julian Van Winkle selects individual barrels from stock that was distilled to his specifications for the Pappy 12. What doesn't meet his taste criteria for that blend is used for other things, one of which has been the Weller 12.
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Willet(?) Rye. Don't know if it's in this thread, but, I like it.
God bless 9 maple. And Scotland, too.
Yah he's on the Facebook Whiskey/Bourbon group I'm on. He seems to be treated as though his word is the last on the subject.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Have to say that I am liking Templeton Rye very, very much. Agree with Cruiser re the Noah's Mill too.
Cruiser is there any Weller 12yr in Denver metro these day? Haven't seen any.
It's been a couple of months since we were able to buy it so I'd guess it would be difficult to track down. Some smaller store probably has a few dusty bottles hanging around but I seriously doubt any of the big shops will. Last year we were buying liters of it for like $17 wholesale on inventory reduction but the word is out and now we can even get 750s at regular price.
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I made a trip to my Not So LLS today and got some advice from Cruiser. I'll report back on the bottle of Noah's Mill after the weekend. Thx Cruiser!
Cruiser, when do you guys typically see your BMH come in?
It's been sporadic at best over the last couple of years. A small distributor represents them in Co and the allocation they receive for the state isn't anywhere near enough to keep up with demand. So we'll typically only be offered 3 bottles out of each shipment they receive (and we sell a good bit of bourbon). As you can imagine, those 3 go fairly quickly. I'm sure that's the case at most Co shops that are on the list to receive some of it. Other states are undoubtedly different, but I'd be surprised if cases of it were just sitting around in anyone's stock room these days.
Good to see you sg! Hope that puts a smile on your face.
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Bourbon blogs are a dime a dozen. I just found this one while I was looking up the Maple Hill. Its a must read if you live in Coloraddy.
http://redwhiteandbourbon.com/
I especially like the Craft Whiskey reviews and TR's.
Thanks for linking that soylent. Interesting read about Tincup. I was eager to give them a shot, but now not so much. I was under the impression, like many it seems, that it was actually distilled in CO. Guy gives a good run down of how that is not the case. OTOH, I've tried some of Feisty Spirits offerings and found them enjoyable. Well, actually only tried the blue corn and rye on the morning of a chicken slaughter, but it tasted damn good. Stranahan's seems to be hit or miss with me, but I'd like to give more CO distillers a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by soylent green
ColoMike - I'm on a rye kick lately myself. Templeton being one of them. Along with Rittenhouse which was mentioned earlier, Michter's, and Bulleit. Been keeping those on hand and looking to expand and try more.
Try Masterson's rye. Thank me later.Quote:
Originally Posted by stapes
I thought that information about TinCup was interesting too. I have decided that TinCup is kinda meh. His opinion on some of the other whiskeys is interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by stapes
What was interesting was there were no taste notes at all. What I can tell you from an experienced palate is that Stran's sucks, and I'm loving the tincup. Maybe me, maybe not, but give it a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by stapes
It's a very welcome edition, and I could give a flying fuck where its origins are from, or if it has Jersey connections.
Like what you like, don't rest on blogs. Don't judge a ski on a topsheet, or do.
ok, newbie here who wants to get in the game, first time buyer. am i looking makers 46, woodford reserve, something else? only reason i say those is because of ads i've seen in my golf mags. i need direction.
So I've heard Pappy comes out two times a year (or is that not right?). November and when? When are the antique (or whatever they are called) released? I know I got one when Van Winkle was released. Are all the others released at the same time? I want more. All I got was Thomas H Sazerzac. I got a pretty good hook up but I need to know when to ask. They gave me a 4pack of Black Note today and told me just to ask for what I want. I give them brewery only releases so they hook me up.
They say to ask the guys at the store and start from the bottom so you can see what more you get for your buck. Makers 46 isn't all that good but I've heard Woodford is good but no personal experience. I would go for the Woodford of the two. Makers 46 isn't anything special but it might be a good start. I would start on the lower end that is harder to see and then work up. You will find what you like and what you don't and that stuff is cheaper and not bad stuff. Once you find what you like then go to the higher end stuff,Quote:
Originally Posted by cinnepa
That's what I was told and anybody will tell you. Sometimes you might not like the top shelf. Figure out what you like in the cheap stuff and then go up. A good one I really like that is cheap is Bulleit. Its pretty cheap and a lot of people say it is their go to for cheap stuff. I don't like the rye but the other is nice for the price. Probably my go to cheap whisky. Really available to. You can find it anywhere. I really recommend it and it is half the price of Makers 46 and I think its better. Just not the rye though, just the regular. It's really a godly one for the price.
My go to in that price range is Colonel E.H. Taylor. Spice and Cinnamon and a little fire. $40Quote:
Originally Posted by cinnepa
IMO better than the real smooth Woodford. Also, Eagle Rare is hard to beat in the same price range.
Agreed, and I like ice in my bourbon.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
I'd encourage you to track down a bottle of Blantons and see what it does for you. No point in grubbing around with the riffraff. Just head straight to the good stuff then you'll know whether or not bourbon is for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by cinnepa
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Yes, and some of the most consistent bourbon bottle to bottle...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruiser
Thanks for the tip. Will keep my eyes open for it. Russell's Reserve also makes a pretty good rye.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
thanks, will look for the original single barrel today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruiser
So, has anybody tried the Elijah 20, which replaced the 18 that started this thread? What's a bottle going for?
It's actually 21 now, and yes I have a bottle sitting on my shelf. Really really good, pretty spendy tho... About $150. Honestly I haven't tasted many other bourbons in the age range, so can't compare to a pappy 20+. But, it's a really nice bottle, fills the room with lovely aromas when you open it. I actually work for the distributor, we're sold out and won't be getting more... So if you want a bottle get it soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benny Profane
I actually would recommend the Parker's heritage 7ed over the Elijah 21, just my preference. Parker's is a 10yr single barrel hand selected by Parker Beam (master distiller at HH) and really phenomenal whisky! I finally got my hands on a bottle of Elijah Craig 12yr barrel strength, great value at about $45 and 130+° I think it's the first non chill filtered bourbon I have tried, unless stag is also, but man it's good!!!
For rye, I'll say it again... RITTENHOUSE so good and only 25$. Russell's reserve 6yr rye is pretty good,but their 10yr bourbon is far superior IMO. Leopold bros Maryland rye is phenomenal also, but only released around holidays for now (this is changing with their new distillery opening soon). Anyone try whistle pig? Really different from other ryes I've tried, definitely good but not sure how I feel... Maybe it's the 100% rye that's throwing me off...
How about these "orphan barrels" I've been seeing... Anyone try? 20yr is $75 and 25 $150 if I remember correctly
Someone dropped this on my desk yesterday. It's booze.
Havent cracked it yet, but anyone have a particular penchant for this?
http://img.thewhiskyexchange.com/270/japan_hak1.jpg
SWS? What do you do for those guys?Quote:
Originally Posted by mt_wilson
Feedback has been kind of mixed on the orphan 20y. Dunno about the 25 though. By the numbers they strike me as being good values but the proof is in the pudding as they say...
My dyslexia has me reading this thread title as "The finest bottom I've tasted. Yet."
maybe now that I've said it, it will stop happening. nothing else to add...carry on.
I like Japanese whiskies.Quote:
Originally Posted by commonlaw
Tastes more like Canadian whiskey to me rather than a USA Rye.Quote:
Originally Posted by mt_wilson
I'm not a scotch aficionado, but my wife liked it OK. I thought it had hints of tinfoil and Pine Sol with a nice asbestos finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by commonlaw
Only japanese whisky i've had is hibiki. It had excellent balance and mouthfeel but might lacked the peaty full on flavor of a singlemalt scotch. At $50/bottle I dont think its a bad buy.Quote:
Originally Posted by soylent green
On the cheap bourbon side, my go to right now is evan williams single barrel. Aged 12 years, $25/bottle, good enough to drink straight, but cheap enough to not feel shitty about watering it down with some ice or ginger.
Solid endorsement, here. A co worker who is big into his scotch said, similar to chatton, that it lacked the aggressiveness of a peatier quaff. Which means I can likely take the bottle down this weekend without feeling like an occidental muskeg.Quote:
Originally Posted by soylent green
I feel the same way, even though it's closer to $30/bottle here.Quote:
Originally Posted by chatton18
I picked up a bottle of Breckenridge Bourbon recently and I'm very glad I did.
On the japanese whiskey front, I tried a Shinshu Mars something or other (single cask spanish oak?) recently. It was scotchy and I liked it (that's as in depth as I get about whiskey).
ended up with woodford reserve for my first purchase into the bourbon field. pretty happy with it.
I agree with you regarding Whistle Pig. Tastes mediciney (pretty sure not a word) to me. Will keep my eyes open for the Leopold MD rye. I would expect my LLS to have it this fall. Rittenhouse is very good and is the winner based on price. Templeton is still my favorite though.Quote:
Originally Posted by mt_wilson
Saying a Scotch is supposed to taste "peaty" is like saying all French red wine needs to be barnyard musty (garrigue).
Japanese scotches taste like Scottish Speysides - mellow and round. I'm okay with that, since I prefer a Macallan to a Laphroig.