Official Bourbon Thread
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The contents. I can’t explain it. I have heard nothing but good things about this bourbon. People have different palates and this just doesn’t fit mine.
I agree. Had one bottle that I was given as a gift and it was terrible. Way over priced too. Glad I didn’t buy it myself.
If anyone is interested but apparently there is a bourbon and beer fest in Bowling Green October 23 at the hot rod stadium
A guy in our ff league gave me a bottle of Eagle Rare today at the draft. I brought chicken salad. Seems fair. 
You ever do blind taste tests? Had my wife pour wild Turkey 101, four Roses small batch select, and EH Taylor BIB in glencairn glasses. Crazy but I picked 101, then Taylor , and select last. I was convinced the Select was going to be the 101 because it smelled so strong. EH Taylor almost no aroma.
That’s a very nice get-away place to eat/drink… Good call!
I have been down the “high” road of designer bourbons… After it all I have come to this…. If a distiller/brewer/winery is willing to put their name on the product then that’s likely to be good enough for me… So I buy and look for what put them there… For the most part… Not a fan of < 90 proof… It’s my sweet spot
… Not a fan of < 90 proof… It’s my sweet spot
Just picked up a Russell’s Reserve 10 yr for 23.99 at Kroger. Also got a WT 101 and a Bulleit Rye. Should hold me for a while.
I would be interested in your thoughts on the differences between the Russell’s and WT 101. Are they extremely noticeable?
I will do a little taste test and let you know. The Russell’s is 10 yr old and the Wt is 6 I believe. But it’s 101 proof. I will get back to you.
The basil toasted is what you’d expect from an 80 proof. Just too light for me.
Ok I just did a taste test. Now I am old and I truly think my taste buds are changing/failing but here goes. RR at 10 years has a deeper richer color. Both are high rye. I tried them neat and then with a couple drops of water. The only thing I can taste is spiciness. No vanilla or caramel. I like the RR flavor better but I like them both. I usually have them on the rocks or with a bit of water. I might try again later but this tasting only showed that I like RR better. No clue what they taste like. Hope it helps.
You might try making your own flavor infused simple syrup for your old/new fashioned. It's really easy and adds a very interesting element.
Take 1 cup of lightly boiling water add in 1 cup of white sugar and stir until dissolved. Using a potato pealer, remove the peal of 1 orange (try to avoid getting any of the white part). Steep the peal into the still hot sugar/water mix for 30-45 minutes. Remove the peal and refrigerate the remaining liquid in an air tight container like a mason jar. It will keep for a few weeks. You can also make it more interesting by substituting some light brown sugar for the white.
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Got a bottle of Makers 101 and Elijah Craig Rye for Christmas. Will try both during the bowl game.
My girlfriend gave me a bottle of 14 year old Calumet for Christmas. Batch size was just 95 barrels.
Picked up a Wilderness Trail store pick the other day. Very good. Wife got me a bottle of Booker’s Bardstown batch for Christmas. Haven’t opened it yet. I’m sure I won’t let it sit long.
Got a bottle of Baker 7 y/o single batch. Not bad but not as smooth as other bourbons
Just got a bottle of one of my favorites. Noah’s Mill. Stuff is awesome.
Got a Larceny Barrel Proof last week but haven't opened it yet. I took the word of the store owner.
Hey guys a friend of mine has a bunch of commemorative Makers Mark bottles that are Kentucky themed. Some of them are signed. Trying to help her sell them and I’m not sure how to go about it. They’re pretty cool. One of them is a UK legends bottle with Rupps Runts on it. It’s signed by Tommy Kron, Thad Jaracz, Larry Conley, Bill Samuels, Louie Dampier, and Nick N______ (can’t make it out).
Obviously these bottles are filled with bourbon and I do not want to get her in trouble selling liquor. Anyone have an idea how I can send help her sell them.
Obviously these bottles are filled with bourbon and I do not want to get her in trouble selling liquor. Anyone have an idea how I can send help her sell them.