Best & worst Bourbon?
Nov 26, 2012, 5:19 pm
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Nov 26, 2012, 6:25 pm
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Lagavoulin is my favorite but I also like Bowmore and the 15 and above Laphroig. I like the more salty a bit more than the more smokey.
Nov 26, 2012, 7:30 pm
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Try an older Islay. The barrel mellows them out. The 10 and 12 yrs are a little rough - like drinking a liquid 'band aid'. IMO most Scotch doesn't get better after 18yrs. They end up tasting more like the barrel (Bourbon) than Scotch. Islays, being so funky, can take almost unlimited barrel aging. BTW, this is a Bourbon thread and I love me some Pappy Van Winkle 20 ! Just got some back in. wj
Apr 1, 2013, 1:33 pm
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For FTers in Ontario, Canada, I've seen some recent sightings of both Bulleit and a few Buffalo Trace products in even some smallish stores. Usually you can be fortunate to find even a Maker's Mark at most places.
Apr 26, 2013, 7:04 pm
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I'm in Kanata now and all I can find is some Maker's. I was looking for Alberta Premium Rye, but no dice.
Apr 26, 2013, 11:01 pm
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I like Blanton's. Since you like Basil, maybe try it w/a cube or 2 to bring down the proof. Bulleit Bourbon is just OK IMO, but their Rye is brilliant.
May 1, 2013, 10:53 am
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Introduced to a new premium "Bourbon' type whiskey recently, supposedly winner of some recent contests. "1835" out of (God save me from such heresy!) Lewisville, Texas. Very pleasant, smooth and mild, but without the darker over-tones which i seek in corn whiskey.
At the same time, I was gifted with a bottle of "Yellow Rose" Rye from another Texas distiller. Impressive, with a full, rich flavor....
At the same time, I was gifted with a bottle of "Yellow Rose" Rye from another Texas distiller. Impressive, with a full, rich flavor....
May 2, 2013, 12:16 pm
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Just took the Anchor Brewery tour and the guide said they distill one barrel of whiskey a year (aged for 17) for personal consumption. I'd kill to get my hands on a taste. He also said they'll drastically scale up their distilling when they open their new brew house soon. Old Portrero is a great rye, so that's good news. They also make a decent gin.
May 2, 2013, 8:27 pm
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Just took the Anchor Brewery tour and the guide said they distill one barrel of whiskey a year (aged for 17) for personal consumption. I'd kill to get my hands on a taste. He also said they'll drastically scale up their distilling when they open their new brew house soon. Old Portrero is a great rye, so that's good news. They also make a decent gin.
May 3, 2013, 9:32 am
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Introduced to a new premium "Bourbon' type whiskey recently, supposedly winner of some recent contests. "1835" out of (God save me from such heresy!) Lewisville, Texas. Very pleasant, smooth and mild, but without the darker over-tones which i seek in corn whiskey.
At the same time, I was gifted with a bottle of "Yellow Rose" Rye from another Texas distiller. Impressive, with a full, rich flavor....
At the same time, I was gifted with a bottle of "Yellow Rose" Rye from another Texas distiller. Impressive, with a full, rich flavor....
Going to have to give the Yellow Rose Rye a go, however. Bulleit Rye is my favorite lately, but you have to expand your horizons, or so they say.
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May 3, 2013, 10:50 am
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The article also said that most all the Rye whiskey made in the US uses Canadian rye.
May 3, 2013, 2:04 pm
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