Why is there no Bourbon thread?

[Demar]

I've been drinking a lot of Larceny lately. It's pretty good, don't tell anyone so the price doesn't go up.

[John Croucher]

If I stand on My Roof I can see Bourbon County, Kentucky.  In the mean time I will drink Jim Beam and keep My feet on the ground.

[oldbike54]

 Wewoka David's "Twice filtered magical elixir"

 Dusty

[Bulldog9]

QUOTE:  Lemoncello is for white trash Italians.... So said the "Don" of my family.... 

I will just pretend I really did not read that ignorant comment on this forum....and, it's spelled "LIMONCELLO"

You can pretend all you want, was said tongue in cheek, and repeating my great uncle Vincent who came from Italy as a teenager with his parents and 6 siblings. He was full of all kinds of such colorful statements. He and my Irish grandfather (who married his sister) went to war together in WW2 and always had the most colorful of arguments. No offense intended.

[Scout63]

+1 for Noah’s Mill. Weller 12 is my unicorn.

[larrys]

Bulliett bourbon for me. I like their rye, too.
Larry

[Bulldog9]

I've been drinking a lot of Larceny lately. It's pretty good, don't tell anyone so the price doesn't go up.

Nice selections. I see Larceny all the time but have never tried it. Blantons is one of my favorites, but is impossible to find and too $$$ for regular consumption.

Michters Bourbon or Rye have been my go to the last few years. Their Sour mash and American Whiskey offerings are not to my tasting. I also find that the 'cheap' offering from Whistle Pig called "PiggyBack" is very nice.

Going to pick up some Larceny this week.

[JJ]

You can pretend all you want, was said tongue in cheek, and repeating my great uncle Vincent who came from Italy as a teenager with his parents and 6 siblings. He was full of all kinds of such colorful statements. He and my Irish grandfather (who married his sister) went to war together in WW2 and always had the most colorful of arguments. No offense intended.

Noted and thanks...

[Huzo]

My last post can also be applied to Huzos' post about "Is this how they'll do it".

Speaking of the “Last Post..”

[Ncdan]

Well I get it now so take me drunk I’m home hears my Car and my keys are in the driveway 🤪

[Dilliw]

Bourbon?  I like Bourbon :)

High Rye- Bulleit holds up to ice real well, and is priced well enough for mixing.  I also make my own high rye bourbon using 2:1 Mellow Corn and Old Forester Rye.  Four Roses Small Batch is an upgrade when drinking neat.

Traditional low rye- I've always liked the Heaven Hill products like Larceny and Elijah Craig.

Wheater- I've tried most of them (including Pappy 18) and while I'm not a very big fan Maker's 46 is interesting. 

High Heat.  Old Forester 1920 and WT Rare Breed are neck and neck in the 115 proof range and that's about as high as I can go neat. 

[Cam3512]

Basil Haydens “Dark Rye” is delicious. 

Too delicious, the bottles disappear quickly.  I’ll bring some to Moto Grappa next week.

[Bulldog9]

Basil Haydens “Dark Rye” is delicious. 

Too delicious, the bottles disappear quickly.  I’ll bring some to Moto Grappa next week.

Hoping to get to my source this weekend, but plan to bring some Edradour (Scotch Whiskey) to the Grappa.

[LowRyter]

Everyone here swoons over Buffalo Trace.  I don't know, never had it.

Anyway, I was at the local package getting my usual economy Scotch and saw a specially boxed three pack.  Two other bourbons + the Trace. Apparently these were preordered sets, in which the bottles would be engraved two days after initial delivery.  I suppose one could commemorate an event or inscribe it with someone's name? 

Anyone heard of this.  Me, I usually stick to Scotch.

[gerryp]

Basil Haydens “Dark Rye” is delicious. 

Too delicious, the bottles disappear quickly.  I’ll bring some to Moto Grappa next week.

BH is one of my favorite bourbons but I've never seen the "Dark Rye".

Working on a bottle of Noah's Mill right now.

Not sure what I'll bring up to the National.

Gerry

[kingoffleece]

I like Scotch and Irish, too but that's another thread.

Gerry, dark rye from BH is mixed a rye/port mix.  it's good but on the sweet side for sure.  Noah's Mill?  Spot on, sir, SPOT ON.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Everyone here swoons over Buffalo Trace.  I don't know, never had it.

Anyway, I was at the local package getting my usual economy Scotch and saw a specially boxed three pack.  Two other bourbons + the Trace. Apparently these were preordered sets, in which the bottles would be engraved two days after initial delivery.  I suppose one could commemorate an event or inscribe it with someone's name? 

Anyone heard of this.  Me, I usually stick to Scotch.

Buffalo trace is loaded with history. They also make Blanton's and Eagle Rare. Ancient rick houses. They don't rotate the barrels, so there is quite a difference between the lower and upper stacks. They don't advertise it, but Buffalo Trace is mostly 9 years old. It gives a mellow flavor with signature caramel notes. Inexpensive to boot ( Guzzi Content) when you can find it. 

[Cam3512]

I like Scotch and Irish, too but that's another thread.

Gerry, dark rye from BH is mixed a rye/sherry mix.  it's good but on the sweet side for sure.  Noah's Mill?  Spot on, sir, SPOT ON.

I didn’t even realize that?  Just thought it was swapped from beer barrels, like Jameson Caskmate Stout - also good!

[LowRyter]

Buffalo trace is loaded with history. They also make Blanton's and Eagle Rare. Ancient rick houses. They don't rotate the barrels, so there is quite a difference between the lower and upper stacks. They don't advertise it, but Buffalo Trace is mostly 9 years old. It gives a mellow flavor with signature caramel notes. Inexpensive to boot ( Guzzi Content) when you can find it. 

Oklahoma content too.

[kingoffleece]

I corrected my post above.  The Dark Rye is rye and port, not sherry.  And, two kinds of rye.  BH and a Canadian rye blended with port.

[Bulldog9]

One of my favorites and buy whenever I find it.....

[gerryp]

One of my favorites and buy whenever I find it.....

Well if we all bring a sample  up our favs to the national we can have quite a taste testing experience.

Gerry

[9fingers]

I've got a bottle of Bookers but the 126 proof scares me......spilled a bit on an old table and it peeled the varnish off. But one can add a teaspoon of water if need be. I do love Wild Turkey Rare Breed, the 116 proof recent batch.....very good. My overall fave is still Blantons and Hirsch Hi Rye Bourbon 8 year Old a close 2nd. Both hard to find these days. Four Roses Single Barrel is usually excellent as well and their Small Batch is one of the best buys, in my book, at about $32 a bottle here in NJ. I always have 14 bottles open at a time so can go with whatever suits the taste buds/mood. Oh, and James E Pepper 1776 is also a really good hi rye bourbon for under $30, another best buy, along with Buffalo Trace. I don't care for wheated bourbons like Makers Mark or Larceny, though the Larceny does get better 6 months or a year after it has been opened. Letting the cheaper ones breath does wonders for them. One more! Jeffersons Very Old is super smooth and quite delicious.....one of my Winter go to bourbons.
Scott

[Chuck in Indiana]

I don't care for wheated bourbons like Makers Mark or Larceny, though the Larceny does get better 6 months or a year after it has been opened.

I've found that, also..wonder why?

[HDGoose]

Well if we all bring a sample  up our favs to the national we can have quite a taste testing experience.

Gerry

I used to bring the cigars to the rallies/meets in the SE. But that was another life ago it seems.

[Demar]

I corrected my post above.  The Dark Rye is rye and port, not sherry.  And, two kinds of rye.  BH and a Canadian rye blender with port.

Oh man do I love port...... but that's another thread. 

[kingoffleece]

I've heard many podcasts from the master distillers who make the real high proof bourbon.  Most suggest the end user add a bit of water to taste and they also mentioned that they typically don't consume their high proof stuff neat.

[SIR REAL ED]

Bourbob, bourbot, bourbon, scotch........ phewie!

People of sospiticated taste and refinement drink Malt Duck!

read em and weep boys! 

[SIR REAL ED]

You can pretend all you want, was said tongue in cheek, and repeating my great uncle Vincent who came from Italy as a teenager with his parents and 6 siblings. He was full of all kinds of such colorful statements. He and my Irish grandfather (who married his sister) went to war together in WW2 and always had the most colorful of arguments. No offense intended.

Amen!  I miss those old guys who would give you Hell at the drop of a hat when they thought you needed it, but also give you the shirt off their back or their last dollar.  Seems the one thing they all had in common was a great sense of humor since they lived thru hard times and did not suffer crybabies gladly who thought current times were tough.  They all knew that busting their ass was the key to a good life, and if you couldn't take a joke, that was your problem.

I remember sharing many a glass of homemade cold wine on a hot summer night with an older Italian neighbor.

One time I remarked "This is really good.  What do you call it?"

he replied "Dago Red!"

[LowRyter]

I used to bring the cigars to the rallies/meets in the SE. But that was another life ago it seems.

You're welcome to any of my rallies, meet ups, NARs or any time you want to head my way.   Start the cycle all over again.