Gun Shark Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) http://www.totalwine.com/spirits/bourbon/small-batch-bourbon/hancocks-reserve-single-barrel-bourbon-whiskey/p/5350750?s=1108&igrules=true Edited August 28, 2017 by Gun Shark 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWalrad Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Dammit. You beat me by this...... much. Mods, any chance of deleting my thread? Haven't tried that one GS. I was thinking along these lines; Edited August 28, 2017 by KWalrad Missed attachment. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBO Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I've found I enjoy high rye bourbons, in general. A great bang for the buck on is Bulleit Bourbon, and if you can pay the freight, the 10 yr is worth it. I actually prefer Bulliet Rye, but that's another thread. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Lately my go to Bourbon has been George Remus. Made local to me, on some days I can smell the mash cooking. 85 proof, very smooth. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGW Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 You guys do realize that bourbon is made from hog feed, right? Barley is the proper grain to make liquor (or beer) with. (I drink the stuff, too--too many good liquors out there to limit one's self to a single variety.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, OGW said: You guys do realize that bourbon is made from hog feed, right? Barley is the proper grain to make liquor (or beer) with. (I drink the stuff, too--too many good liquors out there to limit one's self to a single variety.) Maybe that's why I like bacon and bourbon together. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Shark Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Huskerbuttons said: Maybe that's why I like bacon and bourbon together. Smoked Pork Belly 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1L26 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 http://www.totalwine.com/bourbon/small-batch-bourbon/calumet-farm-small-batch-bourbon/p/135966750-1?glia=true&s=509&pid=cpc:Shopping+US+TEXA+ENG+SPART:::google:&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoJy73uX61QIVC2p-Ch1zjgU7EAQYASABEgIzCfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds# This is a staple at the house. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWalrad Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Salude, Gents! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Tried a new bourbon tonight, Orphan Barrel Rhetoric, 23 yr old bourbon. Very oaky, with brown sugar, nutmeg, citrus and vanilla. Dry, but smooth with just a little burn. A little pricey but it's well worth it, in my humble opinion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G30SF/F-250 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I have had Bourbon in my rotation for years but for some reason I have dropped it for the last four months. Maybe this will change with fall coming. If it does, I will have suggestions here to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1L26 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 This is a hell of a deal for under $50.00. I have this on hand too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Bourbon is my favorite liquor. Quite the opposite of TBO, I prefer low rye, high wheat bourbons. They're sweeter, less hot. Blanton's Maker's Mark, and Rebel Yell are examples of wheated bourbons. My go-to whiskey is good ol sour mash Jack Daniel's. A couple weeks ago, I had a glass of Old Rip Van Winkle's 15 year. It was mighty fine, but I'd just as soon have Blanton's. Cheers, Gentlemen! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkdweller22 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Good thread. I've been a Scotch drinker for so long, I've neglected other liquors. But as stated in the Scotch thread; single-malt prices are getting stratospheric thanks to the hipsters of the world. Bourbon is a nice alternative. I've tried Makers Mark, Evan Williams and Bulleit so my exposure is limited. I'd like to explore this world a little more. Looking to this thread for some good recommendations (already seems to have some...). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWalrad Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm just going to leave this here... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffler Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 On 8/28/2017 at 6:32 PM, KWalrad said: Salude, Gents! Holy **** son! Is that ice in a friggen shot of bourbon? Are you in a gay bar? Are you in Austin? WTF?? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Shark Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Just now, Sniffler said: Holy **** son! Is that ice in a friggen shot of bourbon? Are you in a gay bar? Are you in Austin? WTF?? It's special glacier ice. You haven't had whiskey, until you've had it with special glacier ice. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWalrad Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, Sniffler said: Holy **** son! Is that ice in a friggen shot of bourbon? Are you in a gay bar? Are you in Austin? WTF?? Hell no! No ice goes into my bourbon. I'm not answering the question about the gay bar part. (But I'll buy you a round if you show me the high-sign when I see you.) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 10 hours ago, arkdweller22 said: Good thread. I've been a Scotch drinker for so long, I've neglected other liquors. But as stated in the Scotch thread; single-malt prices are getting stratospheric thanks to the hipsters of the world. Bourbon is a nice alternative. I've tried Makers Mark, Evan Williams and Bulleit so my exposure is limited. I'd like to explore this world a little more. Looking to this thread for some good recommendations (already seems to have some...). Ark, my recommendation is to find a bourbon bar and try what the bartender recommends. Narrow it down to what you like and see if it's a wheat or a rye bourbon. I am more like tadbart and like the wheated bourbons This is what I currently have as the Huskerbuttons bourbon stash: Willett Pot Still Reserve Blanton's Eagle Rare Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 1792 small batch Jeffersons Reserve small batch Old Weller Anitque Original 107 Brand Four Roses Single Barrel Blade and Bow Redemption George Remus Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Calumet Farm private selection Angels Envy If you like the sweeter wheat type, try anything from Buffalo Trace Distillers. Good quality bourbons for a good price. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Oh and you sip it, neat. It's not like doing a shot. For god sakes, no ice, water, or Coke in it. Slow and easy, sip, letting it roll over your tongue and taste buds. Once it's down, slightly open your mouth and breath in through your mouth and nose slowly. You'll taste the different flavors of the bourbon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 18 hours ago, tadbart said: Bourbon is my favorite liquor. Quite the opposite of TBO, I prefer low rye, high wheat bourbons. They're sweeter, less hot. Blanton's Maker's Mark, and Rebel Yell are examples of wheated bourbons. My go-to whiskey is good ol sour mash Jack Daniel's. A couple weeks ago, I had a glass of Old Rip Van Winkle's 15 year. It was mighty fine, but I'd just as soon have Blanton's. Cheers, Gentlemen! Blanton's and the Pappy varieties are all from Buffalo Trace. They make great bourbon. It's only about an hr out of Louisville. December would be a great time to visit there. Wink wink, nudge nudge. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 58 minutes ago, Huskerbuttons said: Blanton's and the Pappy varieties are all from Buffalo Trace. They make great bourbon. It's only about an hr out of Louisville. December would be a great time to visit there. Wink wink, nudge nudge. Dude, you're absolutely right. I happen to have a couple weeks off in December. I know there's a few days in Key West, but if my liver can tolerate it, I'd give L'Ville a looksee. What's with these medical dudes winking at me? Gawsh, we are secure in our manhood! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Huskerbuttons said: Oh and you sip it, neat. It's not like doing a shot. For god sakes, no ice, water, or Coke in it. Slow and easy, sip, letting it roll over your tongue and taste buds. Once it's down, slightly open your mouth and breath in through your mouth and nose slowly. You'll taste the different flavors of the bourbon. I'm a big fan of the notes of chewing tobacco, vanilla, and baseball glove leather that I get from Maker's. Blanton's gives me apricots and caramel as a finish. Though not a bourbon, I also really appreciate the straightforward corn and charcoal from Jack. There's definitely as much an art to bourbon, as there is to Scotch whisky. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 3 hours ago, KWalrad said: I'm just going to leave this here... next time, leave it on MY counter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkdweller22 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 9 hours ago, Huskerbuttons said: Ark, my recommendation is to find a bourbon bar and try what the bartender recommends. Narrow it down to what you like and see if it's a wheat or a rye bourbon. I am more like tadbart and like the wheated bourbons This is what I currently have as the Huskerbuttons bourbon stash: Willett Pot Still Reserve Blanton's Eagle Rare Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 1792 small batch Jeffersons Reserve small batch Old Weller Anitque Original 107 Brand Four Roses Single Barrel Blade and Bow Redemption George Remus Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Calumet Farm private selection Angels Envy If you like the sweeter wheat type, try anything from Buffalo Trace Distillers. Good quality bourbons for a good price. Thanks Huskerbuttons! I'll be seeking out a good bourbon bar near me. Did a search and it seems like NE FL has little to offer. I do travel to MIA and ATL fairly regularly and they seem to have good ones. I'll be on the lookout... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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