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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #20 on: March 17, 2014, 06:51:45 AM »
I have mixed opinions about Eagle Rare. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I prefer standard Buffalo Trace. One everyday favorite is Bakers at 107 proof. Just recently bought Stagg Jr which is good but I'm not if it's better than Bookers and certainly not in the same league at Stagg. I'm curious to try Noah's Mill.

Old Forester Birthday bourbon is really good too.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #21 on: March 20, 2014, 01:30:32 AM »
Thanks for the heads up on Stagg Jr Donald, I will pass on it for now.

I am trying to have two bottles going, one cheaper and one more expensive.  Otherwise I will end up with 10 half full bottles like my Scotch collection.  Since my Buffalo Trace is gone I might replace it with Four Roses Small Batch or Elijah Craig 12yo.  I would spring for the Bookers but I would feel really guilty when I make my girlfriend Manhattan's with it. 

Would you say the Baker's or Booker's has that thick flavor profile of a scotch?  The thing I like about Bourbon is that it is kind of light and easy drinking with simple flavors like vanilla and unrefined sugar.  Most Scotches I have tried tend to have richer honey/caramel flavors and a thicker mouth feel which I don't like all the time.   I may need to try some of the cheaper Scotches but so far I have been really impressed with what I can get for $35-$50 in the Bourbon world.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #22 on: March 20, 2014, 04:24:12 AM »
To me Bakers is much easier drinking than Bookers. Bakers has a very enjoyable flavor, perhaps leaning a little towards the sweet side, whereas Booker's has such a bold flavor which is more intense and spicy, along with the higher proof. Knob Creek is good too, and so is Hirsch, both of which are relatively affordable. If you're looking for one with a lighter mouth feel, have you tried Basil Hayden's?

Also, have you tried Russell's Reserve?
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #23 on: March 20, 2014, 09:56:52 PM »
It looks like I was too late for the LCBO's supply of Bookers or Bakers.  I will probably grab the Basil Hayden's as I am eager to try something not made by Buffalo Trace. 

I haven't tried the Knob or Russell's Reserve yet.  Pretty sure I can't get Russell's Reserve up here so I will add it onto my snag it from the US list with Old Forester and Noah's Mill.

Also, looks like Buffalo Trace has reduced the Blanton's line down to the original.  I had one of the upscale varieties at a bar a while back and it was one of my favorites.  Pretty sure it was cask strength too. Kind of a pity as it was one of the few higher end Bourbon's available here for some reason.  After I finish my bottle of the plain jane Blanton's I will probably try Hancock Presidential Reserve unless the Booker's comes back in stock.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2014, 07:23:03 AM »
Just grabbed a bottle of Bookers.  Comparing to my Woodford Reserve atm.  Blanton's is sold out in the OC so I decided to try the Bookers though I was looking for Elmer T. Lee which is probably harder to find than Blantons at this point.  I've decided to hold back on Blanton's till I go to Japan and can buy the gold Edition.

Eagles Rare sound enticing and brilliant, but seems to be too much of a departure from a typical Kentucky bourbon profile for my current ambitions. 

I am looking at Angel's Envy, perhaps even the cask strength to go head 2 head with Bookers.  Or just go for the Angel's Envy Rye instead.

Maybe set up a duel between Four Roses and the Woodford Reserve.  Anyone have any thoughts on the various Four Roses?

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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2014, 09:07:55 AM »
i thought this thread was going to be about biscuits!   :-DD
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #26 on: October 25, 2014, 07:07:08 PM »
Last year I bought a bottle of the Four Roses Single Barrel Cask Strength from Bevmo. I like it but am not sure it is worth the current $76 asking price.

Recently I bought a bottle of the Old Scout 7yr cask strength rye from K&L. It's good, and I have been trying a lot of ryes recently from High West to Ri1 to Templeton to Rittenhouse to Whistlepig. I enjoyed them all but they don't jump out with the bold flavor that I like from a good bourbon.

In Denver at CEDIA I tried the locally made Stranahan's. It's made from barley and aged like bourbon. Very unique and enjoyable flavor.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #27 on: October 25, 2014, 10:33:44 PM »
Quote from: Donald North on October 25, 2014, 07:07:08 PM
Last year I bought a bottle of the Four Roses Single Barrel Cask Strength from Bevmo. I like it but am not sure it is worth the current $76 asking price.

Have you ever tried the cheaper small batch Donald?  Been curious about that one.  Still intrigued by the normal Angle's Envy.  I have a feeling I would like the flavor but might end up feeling it wasn't quite 'Bourbon' enough.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #28 on: October 26, 2014, 12:09:12 AM »
Any of you Americans ever tried Pappy Van Winkle bourbon? Shipments to oz are usually sold out instantly, never had a chance to try it :/
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #29 on: October 26, 2014, 02:49:07 AM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on October 25, 2014, 10:33:44 PM
Have you ever tried the cheaper small batch Donald?  Been curious about that one.  Still intrigued by the normal Angle's Envy.  I have a feeling I would like the flavor but might end up feeling it wasn't quite 'Bourbon' enough.

I don't believe I have had their small batch. I have tried Angel's Envy and it is nice and smooth with a bit of sweetness, perhaps from the port wine barrel finish.

Quote from: aive on October 26, 2014, 12:09:12 AM
Any of you Americans ever tried Pappy Van Winkle bourbon? Shipments to oz are usually sold out instantly, never had a chance to try it :/

Yes, so far I have tried the 15 and 20 year. Both were very good, although I preferred the 15 year. There was something more special to me about the taste. I also like its higher proof at 107. This seems to be my personal sweetspot.
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