Best & worst Bourbon?
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I really enjoy drinking a good bourbon.
My first choice is Booker's but at $50+/bottle and a special order, I don't drink it all that often.
My everyday drinking Bourbon is Wild Turkey 101 (NOT 86) so I guess that I'm one of the love-it types. What's funny is that a friend of mine had always drunk Maker's Mark and when she tried WT 101, she switched..so I guess I'm not alone in the love-it category.
My first choice is Booker's but at $50+/bottle and a special order, I don't drink it all that often.
My everyday drinking Bourbon is Wild Turkey 101 (NOT 86) so I guess that I'm one of the love-it types. What's funny is that a friend of mine had always drunk Maker's Mark and when she tried WT 101, she switched..so I guess I'm not alone in the love-it category.
I'm too old for Bookers nowadays. Turkey 101 was always my go-to Bourbon, but now I'm trying out the newer small batch options and Rye.
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What? $50 per bottle for Bookers? Special order? I used to buy it at my local liquor store for less than $20. That was a long time ago, but has the price really risen that much?
I'm too old for Bookers nowadays. Turkey 101 was always my go-to Bourbon, but now I'm trying out the newer small batch options and Rye.
I'm curious, do you drink the rye straight or in mixed drinks?
Originally Posted by stimpy
I really enjoy drinking a good bourbon.
My first choice is Booker's but at $50+/bottle and a special order, I don't drink it all that often.
My everyday drinking Bourbon is Wild Turkey 101 (NOT 86) so I guess that I'm one of the love-it types. What's funny is that a friend of mine had always drunk Maker's Mark and when she tried WT 101, she switched..so I guess I'm not alone in the love-it category.
My first choice is Booker's but at $50+/bottle and a special order, I don't drink it all that often.
My everyday drinking Bourbon is Wild Turkey 101 (NOT 86) so I guess that I'm one of the love-it types. What's funny is that a friend of mine had always drunk Maker's Mark and when she tried WT 101, she switched..so I guess I'm not alone in the love-it category.
I'm too old for Bookers nowadays. Turkey 101 was always my go-to Bourbon, but now I'm trying out the newer small batch options and Rye.
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I've had Manhattans made with Whistle Pig and last Friday night, Bulleit. The Whistle Pig version was very good. The Bulleit was a bit more sweet/aromatic than I like them but I suspect that was the recipe rather than the rye. I may pick up a bottle and try it, or try one straight up next time I am in a restaurant with one of the better ryes.
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Had a great bourbon in Denver at the Hyatt Regency but need to dig up the name. It was a local one and a little on the sweeter side. I wrote down the name but can't seem to find it. Going to try to track it down.
Edit... Think it was Breckenridge Distillery.
Edit... Think it was Breckenridge Distillery.
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Well, based on the suggestions of my fellow FTers I picked up a bottle of Bulleit rye when I stopped to get a bottle of wine to go with dinner. I am giving it a try straight up for a nightcap. Very retro to have a rye nightcap I think.
I do like it quite a bit. It is flavorful but not as sweet as bourbons I have had such as Blantons and some other single barrel bourbons. It is growning on me. It is a nice alternative to whisky, which I normally drink.
As far as mixing, I generally agree with the above responses to my question. I was just unfamiliar with rye except as a mixed drink. I do occasionally mix whisky as well, usually just with soda. A Lagavoulin and soda is great on a summer night, the salt and smoke in the water are really nice touches. I also recently had a stunning cocktail at Raines Law room with Ardbeg and another whisky in it.
But yes, the rye is growing on me! Thanks for the tip.
I do like it quite a bit. It is flavorful but not as sweet as bourbons I have had such as Blantons and some other single barrel bourbons. It is growning on me. It is a nice alternative to whisky, which I normally drink.
As far as mixing, I generally agree with the above responses to my question. I was just unfamiliar with rye except as a mixed drink. I do occasionally mix whisky as well, usually just with soda. A Lagavoulin and soda is great on a summer night, the salt and smoke in the water are really nice touches. I also recently had a stunning cocktail at Raines Law room with Ardbeg and another whisky in it.
But yes, the rye is growing on me! Thanks for the tip.
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Did anyone manage to get any Buffalo Trace Antique Collection or van Winkles this fall? I'm Baltimore based and pretty much struck out... through the grace of some friends I fell into a Van Winkle Lot B 12 Yr old, old Rip Van WInkle 10 and Thomas Handy Rye... but I missed the Stagg and Weller (my favorites...)
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