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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #90 on: August 18, 2015, 06:56:11 AM »
What do people here think of Devil's Cut by Jim Beam? It's basically my introduction to bourbon and definitely a budget class drink, but I quite enjoyed it. The peculiar mix of sweet and spicy flavours and an exceptional smoothness versus other spirits of similar strength impressed me quite a bit.

Also had an apple bourbon from a farmers' market in Troy, NY. Probably a home operation more than anything else. And it was very good, imo.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #91 on: September 08, 2015, 07:11:47 AM »
If anyone was thinking of trying Bookers, I'd suggest you get a bottle soon. Jim Beam just lost 800,000 gallons to lightning and a 'firenado'.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3222526/Streams-whiskey-Lightning-destroys-Jim-Beam-factory-Kentucky-releasing-800-000-gallons-bourbon-lake-catches-fire-struck-Firenado.html
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #92 on: September 08, 2015, 11:24:42 AM »
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #93 on: September 08, 2015, 04:35:22 PM »
That's what I do to Jim Beam!

I usually drink Woodford Reserve despite their pompous freakin' commercials they've released in the past couple years. It was the first bourbon I really enjoyed, so I keep going back to it.

Knob Creek, Buffalo Trace, and Four Roses have some really good ones. I also like (and I might get beat up for saying it) Maker's 46.

My parents lived in Kentucky for a number of years and I got to sample dozens of different bourbons.

I tend to go for the smoothest I can find that are still reasonably priced.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #94 on: September 08, 2015, 05:13:32 PM »
Well, I should be fine, according to their website the local state stores each have a number of bottles of Bookers, and if I can't get it I'll get some scotch to tide me over.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #95 on: September 08, 2015, 05:27:50 PM »
Uh, Knob Creek and Booker's is Jim Beam.

Quote from: smitty1110 on September 08, 2015, 05:13:32 PM
Well, I should be fine, according to their website the local state stores each have a number of bottles of Bookers, and if I can't get it I'll get some scotch to tide me over.

Well, the fire just happened a day ago. If you are familiar with what happened after the last big fire to a major distiller, you know the chances of future product being the same are low. The other distillers ship over their product to fill up inventory which will obviously change flavors and blends. After sampling some of the best Bourbon out there at Donald's place in the pic above, Bookers is still in my top 3-5 for my palate. That Pappy was unreal, very unique and special. Best I've had. I was actually expecting to be disappointed by the Pappy due to hype. Nope, it's real. That's followed by the Blanton's cask strength I brought back from Japan.

Four Roses (small batch and single barrel) ended up being a disappointment to me so far. 
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #96 on: September 08, 2015, 05:39:53 PM »
Drank some Makers Cask Strength and was really impressed. I was never huge on original Makers so it was quite a surprise.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #97 on: September 08, 2015, 05:42:18 PM »
Anax, did you prefer the 15 or 20 yr. Pappy?
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #98 on: September 08, 2015, 05:46:02 PM »
Quote from: lmswjm on September 08, 2015, 05:42:18 PM
Anax, did you prefer the 15 or 20 yr. Pappy?

15. IME with bourbon and rum, older isn't always better.

For example, Ron Zacapa 23 is far superior in complexity to it's older and more expensive cousin.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #99 on: September 08, 2015, 06:22:43 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on September 08, 2015, 05:27:50 PM
Four Roses (small batch and single barrel) ended up being a disappointment to me so far. 
Four roses is the most inconsistent whiskey I've ever had. Had an amazing single barrel, but everything else was no the negative side of "meh". It's like gambling: The odds are against you, but every once in a while you get something great.
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