The finest bourbon I have tasted. Yet.

[cinnepa]

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.

sammy hagar jumped on the rum....

http://www.sammysbeachbarrum.com/

[alpinevibes]

I've dabbled in a few decent bourbons around $50-100, but never really been hooked by it. A buddy threw a bid of $200 on a bottle of Eagle Rare 17year ($675) at an non-profit fundraising auction recently and won. It's been enjoyed by a few of us in a rather crude manner for the quality of the product... I can't imagine ever spending that much, but it is damn good.

[grskier]

I've dabbled in a few decent bourbons around $50-100, but never really been hooked by it. A buddy threw a bid of $200 on a bottle of Eagle Rare 17year ($675) at an non-profit fundraising auction recently and won. It's been enjoyed by a few of us in a rather crude manner for the quality of the product... I can't imagine ever spending that much, but it is damn good.

I'd take a glass of that. One of the finest iterations of mash bill 1.

My collection of unicorns has dwindled, but my stash has increased overall... will have to take a shot of it tonight.

[SumJongGuy]

Went to my cousin's wedding in Louisville around 1995. Came home with a case of Maker's Mark. Couldn't get it in Texas where I was living at that time. Now it's pretty much everywhere, but doesn't taste nearly as good as it did back then purchased locally.

[JimmyCarter]

Oops.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/22/u...bardstown.html


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[DBdude]

whiskey river take my mind

[Skistack]

Oh the humanity!


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[CantDog]

Was at Jack Rose last night--only come to DC once every few years so haven't been in a long time. Had some excellent drinks--some 1986 8yr Wild Turkey 101, Henry McKenna BiB from just before the fire in 96. Both amazing, I'll be hunting on the secondary now. Makes me wish I hadn't opened some of the newer limited bottles I have so I could use them as trade bait.

Finished the night off with some old Ardbeg, which was very good but also annihalated my palate for the night. Wonderful night, and glad I am not closer because I would kill my wallet.

[OregonDead]

This inspired my 1792 purchase last night. Guy at the store said it's been his go to bottle lately.

Oops.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/22/u...bardstown.html


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[LegoSkier]

That is a tragedy for sure! Wonder if there will be some drunk ass trout in the adjacent stream.

Went and did a tasting at JP Trodden in Woodenville this weekend (https://www.jptrodden.com/the-bourbon). Pretty good stuff. Bought a bottle of the black label. The cask strength was a bit much. The red label was great but too pricey for me and I was looking for a good all around Old Fashioned/Manhatten base so the black label fit the bill. Also if you go there, next door is DeStephano Winery which conveniently makes a set of really good Vermouths.

[dtown]

My wife is taking a road trip with the kiddos, going to be in the Lexington area for a day. Any recommendations on a place for her to stop and pick up a nice bottle for a buddy’s 40th? Looking for something you can’t buy in a normal liquor store in CO and I don’t know much about bourbon. Did a google search and feels a bit overwhelming to pick one out considering my lack of knowledge.


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[Viva]

Any chance you hit Louisville during the trip? I highly recommend Angel's Envy. A few blocks away is the Jim Beam store, and they have a lot of stuff not normally available in stores, like the Signature Craft. Old Forrester just opened up a tasting room there, too.

Don't know Lexington very well, even though I've worked with the university a bit.

[dtown]

Any chance you hit Louisville during the trip? I highly recommend Angel's Envy. A few blocks away is the Jim Beam store, and they have a lot of stuff not normally available in stores, like the Signature Craft. Old Forrester just opened up a tasting room there, too.

Don't know Lexington very well, even though I've worked with the university a bit.

Nope, she’s coming from Cincinnati


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[Viva]

You're in Cincinnati? Been here for close to two years.

[dtown]

You're in Cincinnati? Been here for close to two years.

Nope, Chicago but my wife is going from the Cinncy area to the Lexington area


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[evasive_MT]

Just picked this up.

[OregonDead]

Nice bump. Reminds me I need a new bottle. I drank the last of my OGD last night.

[grskier]

Time to go knock on a few office doors at the local liquor joints.

[Meanfruit]

That looks nice. 3 hours, time for a review?

[Slopetime]

Just picked this up.

THAT is some quality hootch.

[evasive_MT]

THAT is some quality hootch.

I’m more of a Scotch drinker, but I got the heads up that our local shop had them under the counter for $35, limit 2. That’s half the cost of a decent Scotch, so I figured what the hell. Looking forward to trying it.

[Slopetime]

I’m more of a Scotch drinker, but I got the heads up that our local shop had them under the counter for $35, limit 2. That’s half the cost of a decent Scotch, so I figured what the hell. Looking forward to trying it.

Going to be a milder, slightly sweeter flavor than a typical scotch. That 12 yr old Weller is a grail item for some. If the Weller doesn't do it for you try a rye bourbon like Bulleit green Label for starters ($35 or so at most places). The ryes definitely could make you feel more at home in a more price friendly neighborhood.

I had my first hangover @ 16 from really cheap scotch, Budweiser and weed, and it's scarred me for life with scotches.

I like some of em, but find I need the ones that approach a wheated bourbon in flavor and nose. Scotches finished in bourbon or sherry barrels tend to work for me.

[evasive_MT]

Going to be a milder, slightly sweeter flavor than a typical scotch. That 12 yr old Weller is a grail item for some. If the Weller doesn't do it for you try a rye bourbon like Bulleit green Label for starters ($35 or so at most places). The ryes definitely could make you feel more at home in a more price friendly neighborhood.

I had my first hangover @ 16 from really cheap scotch, Budweiser and weed, and it's scarred me for life with scotches.

I like some of em, but find I need the ones that approach a wheated bourbon in flavor and nose. Scotches finished in bourbon or sherry barrels tend to work for me.

Thanks. I’m not new to bourbon, but not a connoisseur either. My go-to is Wild Rye’s Five Drops, since it supports a Montana distiller (who’s also a friend). And it’s pretty good. Given the reputation and the price, I figured I couldn’t go wrong with the Weller.

I’ve found that my palate appreciates the money spent on Scotch more than on bourbon. I’m more discriminating and sensitive to flavor notes. While I like them all, I’m happiest with the Islay malts.

I have a bottle of Copper Fox single malt. It’s an interesting whiskey, distilled in Virginia from their own floor-malted barley.

[cravenmorhead]

I haven't been able to find any Weller in ages, much less the 12.

Had some Law's Double Char Rye recently, which I've really enjoyed. Basically a scotch drinker's rye, which describes my tastes on the nose.

[Slopetime]

Thanks. I’m not new to bourbon, but not a connoisseur either. My go-to is Wild Rye’s Five Drops, since it supports a Montana distiller (who’s also a friend). And it’s pretty good. Given the reputation and the price, I figured I couldn’t go wrong with the Weller.

I’ve found that my palate appreciates the money spent on Scotch more than on bourbon. I’m more discriminating and sensitive to flavor notes. While I like them all, I’m happiest with the Islay malts.

I have a bottle of Copper Fox single malt. It’s an interesting whiskey, distilled in Virginia from their own floor-malted barley.

I'm always interested what scotch drinkers think of bourbons. How about a post drink review.