The finest bourbon I have tasted. Yet.

**Cruiser** · 12-13-2011, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Brock Landers

I know jack shit about bourbon...but apparently my father has been drinking it for years since Ive been gone. He likes Woodford Reserve and Basil Hayden...any thoughts on these as a gift? Are they quality drinks? Anything I should know about either one? Whats a bottle going to run me?

Sounds like he prefers a smooth style of whiskey. If you want to get him a different one but in the same style category then maybe you should consider Blantons. It'll run a few bucks more than the Basil Haydens but it's mighty darned good and it'll be the style he likes. If you want to get out for a bit less cash then go for an Eagle Rare 10yr single barrel. It's done in that smooth rounded style too.

**Pegleg** · 12-13-2011, 02:23 PM

Cruiser: Where does Pappy fall in the spectrum of bourbons as you see it? I'm a fan of Basil Haydens and Blantons as well, so I guess I like smooth bourbons.

**Cruiser** · 12-13-2011, 02:53 PM

They're on the smooth side of the spectrum since the grain bill includes some wheat as opposed to rye (with the exception of the 13yo rye). But the 13, 15, and 23 are bottled at higher proof than typical whiskeys so it helps to break them with a touch of cool water to temper their boozy burn. In retrospect that might be one of the reasons I like the 20yr so well. It drinks really well right straight up.

**ColoMike** · 12-18-2011, 09:24 PM

Cruiser, that Evan Williams single barrel your shop pulled is a nice choice! Super smooth and very drinkable!

**grskier** · 12-18-2011, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Brock Landers

I know jack shit about bourbon...but apparently my father has been drinking it for years since Ive been gone. He likes Woodford Reserve and Basil Hayden...any thoughts on these as a gift? Are they quality drinks? Anything I should know about either one? Whats a bottle going to run me?

My two favorites!

~$35 for the Woodford, $55 for the Basil...

**ColoMike** · 12-18-2011, 09:40 PM

Have both. Both very tasty and can't argue with you. Cruiser's Evan Williams single barrel is better. Price is below $30 too.

**Chugachjed** · 12-19-2011, 01:21 AM

I just enjoyed a wee dram of Makers Mark 46, tasty. Pretty dry and definitely more robust than their original offering. For $9 more its probably worth it. It was next to Eagle Rare for $1 more hadn't had either so next time it'll be ER. I asked the liquor monger at the counter about the Alaska Outlaw Whiskey, and her reply no shit was "well you can't go wrong with whiskey" if they didn't have the best selection in town I wouldn't go back... Ever.

**Cruiser** · 12-19-2011, 08:34 AM

Thanks Mike! I'm with you. That particular barrel was a real peach. Significantly more depth and complexity than we see in most 10yo product.

**JimmyCarter** · 12-19-2011, 08:33 PM

Anyone tried the Buffalo Trace 'Experimental' stuff? ('93)

Picked up a bottle for my booze elitist brother. Overpriced novelty or good stuff?

**Rontele** · 12-22-2011, 03:07 PM

This care package showed up today

Pappy 23
Pappy 20
George T. Stagg 19 year unfiltered barrel proof
WL Weller 19 year
Eagle Rare 10
Buffalo Trace

Too bad none of it is mine.

**lionelhutz** · 12-22-2011, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Rontele

This care package showed up today

Pappy 23
Pappy 20
George T. Stagg 19 year unfiltered barrel proof
WL Weller 19 year
Eagle Rare 10
Buffalo Trace

Too bad none of it is mine.

I'm coming over. Oh wait. It's not yours. I'm going to whomevers house that is headed to.

**butterscotch** · 12-22-2011, 04:50 PM

^^^ Yeah, I was feeling good about my whiskey quiver until I saw that.

**Meadow Skipper** · 12-22-2011, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Rontele

This care package showed up today

Pappy 23
Pappy 20
George T. Stagg 19 year unfiltered barrel proof
WL Weller 19 year
Eagle Rare 10
Buffalo Trace

FKNA awesome!

Originally Posted by Rontele

Too bad none of it is mine.

Oh. Fuck, never mind.

**NashBoarder** · 12-22-2011, 11:22 PM

Had a great day at work so I treated myself tonight at the bar. Had Pappy 23 and 20 tonight. Both were incredible, but I prefer the 20.

Bobby Stainless · 12-24-2011, 08:15 PM

Grabbed a bottle of JR Presidential Select.

**AbsolutStoli** · 12-25-2011, 04:11 AM

picked up a bottle of evan williams single barrel as a gift for my roommate. looking forward to tasting it when she cracks it open. i was split between that and the 4 roses small batch, but the 4 roses was more expensive and im on a budget.

we just got a little barrel of something at the restaurant, but im not sure who the maker is. i might have to go in on monday and do a mini tasting. there's a couple of good bourbons on the list but im not sure which i liked more, the basil hayden's or the stranahans.

**Pegleg** · 12-26-2011, 12:33 PM

The wife, bless her, ran with my cocktail obsession of late and got me bottles of the following for Christmas to help round out the liquor cabinet:
- Carpano Antica Formula
- Meletti Amaro
- Averna Sambuca
- Fernet Branca
- Leopold Bros. Cherry Liquor
- Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Made Manhattans last night with 2 parts Rittenhouse Bonded, 1 part Carpano Anitca, orange bitters and a Luxardo cherry. Now that's living.

**irul&ublo** · 12-30-2011, 01:32 PM

Not bourbon, but just bought a bottle of Rittenhouse 100 proof bottled in bond rye. $22 at K&L. Gonna make me a couple of old fashioneds tonight.

**lionelhutz** · 12-30-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by irul&ublo

Not bourbon, but just bought a bottle of Rittenhouse 100 proof bottled in bond rye. $22 at K&L. Gonna make me a couple of old fashioneds tonight.

FUCK YEA YOU ARE!!!

**bushman** · 12-30-2011, 05:39 PM

Last night my sons best friend came to our casa for a night of drinking as it will his last time here until he graduates from the Naval Academy in May. A bottle of Knob Creek went fast. Found a berth for him and he was out stone cold at 0600 when I got up to do chores. Damm they grow up fast.

**irul&ublo** · 12-31-2011, 12:00 AM

TR on the Rittenhouse:

Opened late tonight. Over a couple of ice cubes. Initially, alcohol heat, which fades to a smoky, maple toned vanilla wood goodness. Not smooth like an aged bourbon. Has some herby undertones. Next time no ice, just a little splash of water.

**Benny Profane** · 12-31-2011, 09:09 AM

Ha. Funny thing. Walked over to my landlord's last night to deliver the rent check, and, salt of the earth kinda guy he is, he whips out a bottle of Crown Royal, which his neighbor and I help to destroy with him. Not bad, not bad at all. Happy New Year!

**Pegleg** · 01-06-2012, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by irul&ublo

TR on the Rittenhouse:

Opened late tonight. Over a couple of ice cubes. Initially, alcohol heat, which fades to a smoky, maple toned vanilla wood goodness. Not smooth like an aged bourbon. Has some herby undertones. Next time no ice, just a little splash of water.

FWIW, I find that Rittenhouse is better in cocktails than sipped straight. It's too hot and lean straight (for my taste), but those characteristics play perfectly in an old fashioned, manhattan, boulevardier, etc. If I'm sipping, it's probably bourbon (Basil Hayden's if I'm feeling flush, Buffalo Trace if not).

**RootSkier** · 01-10-2012, 06:21 PM

Fuck yeah, this thread has inspired me. I have been drinking Bulleit bourbon, and I just got bottle of the rye and a bottle of Rittenhouse yesterday. Currently drinking a gigantic old fashioned.

This is better for me than beer, right?

**akokskis** · 01-10-2012, 06:56 PM

^^ Been loving the Bulleit rye lately.. any others that I should try out??

Also, just picked up some whiskey stones on Groupon... Good call or am I a fool?

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