The finest bourbon I have tasted. Yet.

[stapes]

Did a tasting flight of BT, weller SR, rip 10 and pvw 12 the other night at neighborhood watering hole. Was fun. That 12 was pretty damn good. Did an additional pour of it and the 10. Decided it was good idea to go home and pour some OWA 107 for comparison purposes of course. Next morning was rough.

[Meadow Skipper]

Did a tasting flight of BT, weller SR, rip 10 and pvw 12 the other night at neighborhood watering hole. Was fun. That 12 was pretty damn good. Did an additional pour of it and the 10. Decided it was good idea to go home and pour some OWA 107 for comparison purposes of course. Next morning was rough.

Nice tasting menu, it sounds like a great time - the next day excepted - but after two drinks I find my critical acumen shot to shit.

[Todd Zander]

not the finest but who am i to complain?

[Meanfruit]

My love of whisky began in my late teens with low tier Canadian varieties. The bottom of that barrel (options abound) leaves something to be desired, and it's a journey I don't really want to repeat with another spirit. Thankfully there are lots of good inexpensive Canadian whiskys out there that I can and do enjoy when the need arises. I like to complement that selection with a top tier Canadian, a decent (to me) Scotch, and now a respectable bourbon.

There doesn't seem to be a lot of options in Canada, but I'd like to find a good bourbon for cocktails, so that will probably be my next purchase. EW Black label, Buffalo Trace, and Bulleit are the least expensive options on that front. There are some EH Taylor options comparable in price to this bottle, but I'll worry about that later.

This could become an expensive hobby/habit.

Depending on your region, you may be able to try Okanagan Spirits. They have a nice "bourbon", as well as a single, and a blended whiskey. The base is, naturally being in orchard country, apple. Plus, depending on season, special blends. Back to back against Eagle Rare, the hopped whiskey is a revelation.

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[soylent green]

Meanwhile the apocalypse begins. If you find this stuff in the states buy it now. The shelves in Japan are empty already.

https://kotaku.com/japan-is-running-...sky-1826032552

[Dantheman]

Got a bottle of Black Feather from friends as a birthday gift. Delicious.

[Powder Ho]

Walked into the LLS after work and they had Sragg Jr. on the shelf. Every time I asked the owner to order some she'd laugh and say she couldn't get it. What a great surprise. I know some think it's over rated, but I like it.

[Meadow Skipper]

My LLS has had Stagg jr on the shelf constantly for a few months now, which I think is great. Priced pretty reasonably too. I like to add a small splash and let it rest for a few, seems to turn the heat down and let the flavors come forward.

[TNKen]

Not bourbon, but Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey is a good cheap sub.

[Powder Ho]

My LLS has had Stagg jr on the shelf constantly for a few months now, which I think is great. Priced pretty reasonably too. I like to add a small splash and let it rest for a few, seems to turn the heat down and let the flavors come forward.

I put a single ice cube in the glass and wait until it melts.
If I'm just having one or two after dinner I really enjoy Stagg.

[Meadow Skipper]

I put a single ice cube in the glass and wait until it melts.
If I'm just having one or two after dinner I really enjoy Stagg.

Perfect, especially during these hot months.

[Powder Ho]

Anticipation.

[Cruiser]

Next time I open this one I'll have to finish it off. We bought this one right at the end of the golden age of the barrel programs (when they were abundant and often generously discounted) and you could still order their single barrels uncut. Right as rain at 55.9%.

[Meadow Skipper]

^Looks great. My favorite is OBSK, OESK runs a close second. Those old 55+% barrels look awful sweet.

[CantDog]

Next time I open this one I'll have to finish it off. We bought this one right at the end of the golden age of the barrel programs (when they were abundant and often generously discounted) and you could still order their single barrels uncut. Right as rain at 55.9%.

Whenever I see a 10+ year private select I buy it. Sipping on a 11yr 2mo OESF at 57.6%. Great stuff.

[Meadow Skipper]

"It's just a shady industry." This was an interesting watch. Not so much that it was news to me, but that it's a mainstream news story now:
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/the-li...-1251268675699

I'm ready for the bourbon/rye craze to be over. Everyone - move to rum.

[lifelinksplit]

The old grandad 114 is making its way into my rotation, really like it and since bookers price jumped to retarded status it's nice to have something reasonably priced.

[wicked_sick]

Depending on your region, you may be able to try Okanagan Spirits. They have a nice "bourbon", as well as a single, and a blended whiskey. The base is, naturally being in orchard country, apple. Plus, depending on season, special blends. Back to back against Eagle Rare, the hopped whiskey is a revelation.

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I like their rye a lot, though it's not my first choice for the price. Their Absinthe is really fucking good too.

I'll be sure to stop by the tasting room and sample the other whisky offerings next time I'm in the area. Thanks for reminding me!

There's a special release of spirits not typically available in my area happening next week. Any recommendations? http://bcliquorstores.com/sites/defa.../summerwhisky/

[Bobby Stainless]

Turns out Bob Dylan is opening a distillery here in Nashville.

[detrusor]

Will the labels be unreadable gibberish?


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[Bobby Stainless]

I think Johnny is in the basement mixin it up.

[irul&ublo]

Tangled Up In Booze

[ghosthop]

I'm ready for the bourbon/rye craze to be over. Everyone - move to rum.

Everything is crazy right now. Soon to be Tequila shortage, Japanese Whiskey shortage and through the fucking roof if you're into that sort of thing, last year's wine harvest was one of the worst in decades all over the world.

Rum/Rhum is certainly on the up and up. If you wanna be hip, throw a tiki party this summer.

[TNKen]

Kiddo got me a bottle of Willet for padre's day. Nothing good to report. Not sure how, but it tastes flat. Ice doesn't even help. Your opinion may differ.

Picked up a bottle of Bullit Barrel Strength which was excellent.

[Grange]

Rum/Rhum is certainly on the up and up. If you wanna be hip, throw a tiki party this summer.

I was in Cuba last month and picked a 3 year rum and 7 year Havana Club rum. The 7 year is delicious, and much better than a 10 year Bicardi. That said I still prefer my whiskeys. I could see bourbon drinkers moving to rum though as bourbon seems to be a sweeter whiskey.