All things Bourbon

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wilmwolf
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In reply to Daviewolf83 • 10:03a, 3/17/22
That's a good son. My loved ones always say they don't want to buy me bourbon because they don't know what to get because I have so much. I tell them that there is no wrong answer, if you buy me bourbon, I will appreciate it. Even if it's from the bottom shelf, I'll find a use for it.
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1:48p, 3/25/22
Just happened to pick up an IW Harper 15 yr today. I got the next to last bottle. First time I have seen one in over a year.
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3:32p, 3/25/22
Stumbled into a bottle of Elmer T Lee yesterday. I haven't found a bottle in almost 4 years.
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In reply to READ • 3:42p, 3/25/22
READ said:
Stumbled into a bottle of Elmer T Lee yesterday. I haven't found a bottle in almost 4 years.

Where did you find it?
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In reply to barnburner • 4:18p, 3/25/22
barnburner said:
Just happened to pick up an IW Harper 15 yr today. I got the next to last bottle. First time I have seen one in over a year.


People bag on this one because of the low proof and high price, but I think it's delicious. It has a flavor profile like a lot of the old dusty bourbons I've had from the 80s and 90s. Kinda earthy and funky, which I really enjoy.
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4:24p, 3/25/22
There are not a ton of 15 year olds out there and I enjoy the fuller flavors from time to time. There is no one best bourbon and for me it is the variety of having something different.
In fact; it's almost cocktail hour!!
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4:25p, 3/25/22
I've only ever had one bottle of ETL, and I was so disappointed in it that I've never really even looked for another. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, and I've had it many times at my buddies at it was always good, but I worked so hard to find that $40 bottle at retail and had such high expectations because of how hard it was to find, that I was disappointed that it didn't blow me away. Honestly, I've experienced that multiple times with hard to find bottles, and it's gotten me to the point that I don't even really want to hunt things anymore. You spend so much time, effort, and money on things, and you expect them to be amazing, and it's bound to be a let down.
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In reply to barnburner • 4:27p, 3/25/22
barnburner said:
There are not a ton of 15 year olds out there and I enjoy the fuller flavors from time to time. There is no one best bourbon and for me it is the variety of having something different.
In fact; it's almost cocktail hour!!


Exactly, these days when so many companies are pumping out 4-5-6 year old stuff, whenever I have an opportunity to buy or try something with 15 years in a barrel, I'm going to do it.
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1:48p, 3/26/22
Picked up a Belle Meade Reserve 108.3 Proof in Onslow County yesterday... didn't know if that was considered a good score or not though.
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In reply to TheStorm • 3:13p, 3/26/22
They're good. In the old days they used to have a lot of older MGP stock in the 10-12 year range which was excellent, but that's long gone, so it's younger stuff now. If you like high rye, high proof offerings, it definitely will do the trick.
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10:14p, 3/26/22
I'm on the Henry McKenna 10 tonight following the baseball win. If this were the only bourbon I had for the rest of my life, I wouldn't complain. It's a shame it got scarce and more expensive after winning a dumb award.
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In reply to TheStorm • 5:40p, 3/27/22
TheStorm said:
Picked up a Belle Meade Reserve 108.3 Proof in Onslow County yesterday... didn't know if that was considered a good score or not though.
She's always one you can bring to the dance!
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In reply to barnburner • 4:20p, 3/30/22
barnburner said:
TheStorm said:
Picked up a Belle Meade Reserve 108.3 Proof in Onslow County yesterday... didn't know if that was considered a good score or not though.
She's always one you can bring to the dance!
She didn't last very long unfortunately. Might have to go back and look to see if her sister is available.

I got 2 nights out of her though.
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1:22p, 3/31/22
Hard to get Woodford DO so I tried Noble Oak for half the price. It was OK and for $30 probably worth it but they use Sherry Barrels for aging. Just FYI.
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In reply to TheStorm • 1:23p, 3/31/22
TheStorm said:
barnburner said:
TheStorm said:
Picked up a Belle Meade Reserve 108.3 Proof in Onslow County yesterday... didn't know if that was considered a good score or not though.
She's always one you can bring to the dance!
She didn't last very long unfortunately. Might have to go back and look to see if her sister is available.

I got 2 nights out of her though.


I really like that bottle and easy to find.
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7:55p, 3/31/22
One of my local stores in southern Onslow has multiple bottles of both Old Elk's sitting on the shelf right now... I remember wilm80 speaking fondly of the "Wheated" version on here previously and it was very hard for me not to pick it up this afternoon.

Unfortunately, the wife was with me and I decided it would be better to go back when I'm "unencumbered".
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In reply to TheStorm • 8:25p, 3/31/22
Wise move.
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9:18a, 4/1/22
I really enjoy the Old Elk Wheated Bourbon. The Wheated Whiskey is a little thinner, but also good. They are going to be putting out a limited release Double Wheated in the next couple of months that I believe will be a blend of both, but details haven't been released yet on exactly what "double Wheated" means.
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6:34p, 4/1/22
Well, I went back and picked it up.

Was. Not. Cheap.

Sipping on it now. No ice.
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In reply to RvaWolf • 9:08p, 4/1/22
RvaWolf said:
I really enjoy the Old Elk Wheated Bourbon. The Wheated Whiskey is a little thinner, but also good. They are going to be putting out a limited release Double Wheated in the next couple of months that I believe will be a blend of both, but details haven't been released yet on exactly what "double Wheated" means.


I thought the wheat whiskey was just ok. I've tried a bunch of wheat whiskeys, and they always seem a little thin. Interested at the double wheated though, I'm sure I'll pick one up.
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In reply to TheStorm • 9:36p, 4/1/22
TheStorm said:
Well, I went back and picked it up.

Was. Not. Cheap.

Sipping on it now. No ice.


Sounds pretty neat.
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11:39a, 4/2/22
Made me go look. The version I picked up is "Wheated Bourbon Straight Bourbon Whiskey" 92 Proof.
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2:34p, 4/2/22
Hunted all over Atlanta the past month to put this together to donate to a charity auction next month.
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11:48a, 4/5/22
What's a couple of mid priced bourbon's for an amateur to start with?
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In reply to Lagniappe • 12:34p, 4/5/22
Lagniappe said:
What's a couple of mid priced bourbon's for an amateur to start with?

If drinking neat, then I'd recommend Four Roses Small Batch... Larceny... Elijah Craig.
There are lots out there and tastes vary, but those are the ones (along with Eagle Rare) that I remember starting with, years back -- and I still enjoy them today.
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12:47p, 4/5/22
Picked up a McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 (80 Proof) yesterday and since it had been a long time since I've last seen it around here, a Bulleit (90 Proof) as well.
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In reply to AlleyPack • 2:08p, 4/5/22
AlleyPack said:
Lagniappe said:
What's a couple of mid priced bourbon's for an amateur to start with?

If drinking neat, then I'd recommend Four Roses Small Batch... Larceny... Elijah Craig.
There are lots out there and tastes vary, but those are the ones (along with Eagle Rare) that I remember starting with, years back -- and I still enjoy them today.


All good suggestions. It's hard to know what constitutes mid priced these days, but I'd throw in basil Hayden and wild turkey long branch. Two lower proof offerings that beginners seem to enjoy.
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3:15p, 4/15/22
Now that it's spring, let's post some of our favorite bourbon drinks for spring and summer.

My favorite is a variation in what I think is a bourbon cherry bomb.

Your favorite mixing bourbon, frozen or fresh cherries, lemon juice, maple syrup on ice.

1. Add the cherries first.
2. Add two to three fingers of bourbon
3. Muddle
4. Add lemon juice. Two good squeezes.
5. Add maple syrup to taste
6. Stir and add ice.

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In reply to JumboPack • 3:38p, 4/15/22
That looks great
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In reply to JumboPack • 4:04p, 4/15/22
Interesting!
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In reply to JumboPack • 4:16p, 4/15/22
I'm sure it's a refreshing drink and I appreciate your post. Personally, I'm not a fan of infused bourbons, nor cherries, so that would be a hard pass for me.

I did just pour a 46 and open a jar of Weeping Mary's Ghost Pepper peanuts for a little pre-dinner snack.
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In reply to Bell Tower Grey • 4:50p, 4/15/22
No problem. Ghost pepper peanuts with a bourbon sounds like a good year round mix!
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9:28p, 4/15/22
Happen to be in NYC this weekend and found a bottle of Bakers.
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12:55p, 4/18/22
and also got a Knob Creek 15 year as well. Will probably be oaky but will enjoy a pour soon.
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4:17p, 4/18/22
Interesting news from Belle Meade.

http://chasingneat.com/2022/03/27/belle-meade-bourbon-is-being-discontinued-from-national-markets/?fbclid=IwAR2F1AY5U6Tf5JrVfvx9j1mMtok9oOwcj1tJ-oN-e5eV_j3FckPDfkUwWq0

Might have to stash some bottles of Reserve.
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