The finest bourbon I have tasted. Yet.

[soylent green]

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.
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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.

[MakersTeleMark]

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.]

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.

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.

[cinnepa]

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.

[Crass3000]

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.

[Crass3000]

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.

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,

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.

[soylent green]

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.

My go to in that price range is Colonel E.H. Taylor. Spice and Cinnamon and a little fire. $40
IMO better than the real smooth Woodford. Also, Eagle Rare is hard to beat in the same price range.

[soylent green]

Stran's sucks,
Like what you like, don't rest on blogs. Don't judge a ski on a topsheet, or do.

Agreed, and I like ice in my bourbon.

[Cruiser]

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.

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.

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[grskier]

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.

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Yes, and some of the most consistent bourbon bottle to bottle...

[ColoMike]

Try Masterson's rye. Thank me later.

Thanks for the tip. Will keep my eyes open for it. Russell's Reserve also makes a pretty good rye.

[cinnepa]

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.

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thanks, will look for the original single barrel today.

[Benny Profane]

So, has anybody tried the Elijah 20, which replaced the 18 that started this thread? What's a bottle going for?

[mt_wilson]

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.

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...

[mt_wilson]

How about these "orphan barrels" I've been seeing... Anyone try? 20yr is $75 and 25 $150 if I remember correctly

[Art Shirk]

Someone dropped this on my desk yesterday. It's booze.

Havent cracked it yet, but anyone have a particular penchant for this?

[Cruiser]

I actually work for the distributor,

SWS? What do you do for those guys?

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...

[reckless toboggan]

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.

[Tippster]

Someone dropped this on my desk yesterday. It's booze.

Havent cracked it yet, but anyone have a particular penchant for this?

I like Japanese whiskies.

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...

Tastes more like Canadian whiskey to me rather than a USA Rye.

[soylent green]

Someone dropped this on my desk yesterday. It's booze.

Havent cracked it yet, but anyone have a particular penchant for this?

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.

[chatton18]

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.

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.

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.

[Art Shirk]

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.

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.

[butterscotch]

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.

I feel the same way, even though it's closer to $30/bottle here.

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).

[cinnepa]

ended up with woodford reserve for my first purchase into the bourbon field. pretty happy with it.

[ColoMike]

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.

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...

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.

[Tippster]

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.