Bourbon & Rye

[Chin Diesel]

Blanton's is under 100 proof, so maybe seek out some other bourbons that have some age at about that proof. The 9 year Knob Creek (especially any Single Barrels) might be a good one. Blanton's and Eagle Rare are too hard to find now. Too much demand and allocated. My favorite mid proof bourbon right now is probably Four Roses Small Batch Select. Highly recommend it.

Love the Four Roses Small Batch and Single Barrels.

Great booze at that price point. Easy sipping without being boring.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Love the Four Roses Small Batch and Single Barrels.

Great booze at that price point. Easy sipping without being boring.

Most reliable bourbon along with Knob Creek single barrel and wild turkey stuff like rare breed. Small Batch Select is really good stuff.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Was kind of surprised but I went into a local store and was able to just buy Eagle Rare on the shelf. It was $50 instead of the $36 I used to pay.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Was recently gifted a bottle of this. Haven't popped it open yet, but it looks promising.

Woodinville Bourbon Review [In Depth] The Whiskey Shelf

The Whiskey Shelf uncovers what one of Washington State's craft bourbons has to offer in this Woodinville Bourbon review.

www.thewhiskeyshelf.com

 

[HuskyHawk]

Was recently gifted a bottle of this. Haven't popped it open yet, but it looks promising.

Woodinville Bourbon Review [In Depth] The Whiskey Shelf

The Whiskey Shelf uncovers what one of Washington State's craft bourbons has to offer in this Woodinville Bourbon review.

www.thewhiskeyshelf.com

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Weird review from that guy (not many have had licorice?), but it sounds like it should be pretty decent. 4+ years in full sized barrels is usually going to get over that hurdle.

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Review | Bottle Raiders

whiskeyraiders.com

 

[Chin Diesel]

Weird review from that guy (not many have had licorice?), but it sounds like it should be pretty decent. 4+ years in full sized barrels is usually going to get over that hurdle.

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Review | Bottle Raiders

whiskeyraiders.com

Here's another review. Nothing earth shattering but I'll give it a try or three.

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon

Review and tasting notes for Woodinville Straight Bourbon.

www.breakingbourbon.com

 

[HuskyHawk]

Here's another review. Nothing earth shattering but I'll give it a try or three.

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon

Review and tasting notes for Woodinville Straight Bourbon.

www.breakingbourbon.com

It's not going to be bad. If you want bad, get some Balcones Rye. Good Lord, I thought the Mad River bourbon was bad. I mix the Balcones Rye with red wine to make it drinkable. It would probably take the rust off my iron railings on the front steps.

 

[NC_Uconn_Fan]

My favorite under $30 (NC price) bourbon in 1792 small batch, just tasty. I also enjoy Eagle Rare, Four Roses single barrel, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Makers Mark Cask strength and Michters small batch. Nothing really surprising here.

Bourbon is pretty much the only alcohol I drink now, enjoy it neat and often. Lol.

 

[Deepelm]

My favorite under $30 (NC price) bourbon in 1792 small batch, just tasty. I also enjoy Eagle Rare, Four Roses single barrel, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Makers Mark Cask strength and Michters small batch. Nothing really surprising here.

Bourbon is pretty much the only alcohol I drink now, enjoy it neat and often. Lol.

Charlotte area?

 

[NC_Uconn_Fan]

Charlotte area?

Yes.

 

[Deepelm]

Yes.

Huntersville here.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Finally picked this up.

 

[storrsroars]

Anyone ever taste this? It's among bottles of a new dog client. Never saw nor heard of "aged at sea".

 

[HuskyHawk]

Anyone ever taste this? It's among bottles of a new dog client. Never saw nor heard of "aged at sea".


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The aging at sea is utter nonsense. It’s overpriced but still is pretty good.

 

[HobokenHusky]

Just tried some wild turkey “Kentucky spirit” and tasted it up against Blantons and two different maker’s limited and I liked it the best of the bunch.

Also bought the Barrell batch 31 and it’s great, thanks to all the Barrell heads

 

[HCCForever]

Just tried some wild turkey “Kentucky spirit” and tasted it up against Blantons and two different maker’s limited and I liked it the best of the bunch.

Also bought the Barrell batch 31 and it’s great, thanks to all the Barrell heads

I will have to check that out. Blantons is my favorite for now but I can only get it in selected bars in Central FL.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Anyone ever taste this? It's among bottles of a new dog client. Never saw nor heard of "aged at sea".


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The aging at sea is utter nonsense. It’s overpriced but still is pretty good.

+1 on this feedback. I've had it once or twice. Neat bottle to have on hand to start a conversation. It's plenty to good to serve to friends neat or on the rocks.

I've been out at sea across the pond a few times. I don't ever remember being out there staring at the ocean blue in all directions, taking a deep breath and thinking, yeah, this will make for a better bourbon.

 

[Deepelm]

Another banger from EC and the annual barrel proof releases.

 

[Fishy]

Finally picked this up.
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And?

 

[HuskyHawk]

And?

It's really quite rich and flavorful. Probably best with an ice cube or bit of water. There's a lot going on, so I need to give it another go.

 

[Drumguy]

The aging at sea is utter nonsense. It’s overpriced but still is pretty good.

Yes most likely purely marketing - they maintain that the wave motion allow more whiskey to come in contact with the barrel. Fun to read where the ship went.

That said, I just bought the Jefferson Ocean wheated bourbon (new release) which I've been sipping on and really enoying!

 

[Drumguy]

Sorry, didn't know (duh) there was a bourbon thread, been enjoying the scotch thread since it started!

Anyone try the Weller Antique 107? I just overspent for a bottle but I probably won't open until Christmas so appreciate any tasting thoughts.

 

[Chuck]

Just picked up a bottle of Barrel Seagrass on sale for $69. I like the Dovetail a bit better, but at that price it made sense to pick up a bottle for when I finish my current one.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Sorry, didn't know (duh) there was a bourbon thread, been enjoying the scotch thread since it started!

Anyone try the Weller Antique 107? I just overspent for a bottle but I probably won't open until Christmas so appreciate any tasting thoughts.

Some people absolutely love it. I don‘t, comes across as a cinnamon bomb to me. I’ve had the regular and a few store picks. But I know others who have it as their favorite bourbon. Hopefully you like it but don’t crave it, because the taters made it too hard to get now.

 

[Deepelm]

This should be a good one