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All bourbon fans are invited to join us in LEX for our 25th Flyertalk "Horse and Bourbon DO." April 11-13, 2025 weekend, though some people stay longer. Plenty of miles/points talk, bourbon, horses, brewpubs, southern food and hospitality.

About 18 attendees so far. Link at Community Buzz, in my signature.

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I found this at the back of the liquor cabinet. Very tasty. It won’t last long.

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Originally Posted by exerda (Post 36786502)

I picked up a High West Cask Collection bourbon yesterday. The shelf labeled it as "aged in 2nd use Chardonnay barrels," but the bottle label said "aged in Petit Syrah barrels." I was more interested in seeing how the former would affect a bourbon (even oakier?), but as I generally like most of High West's stuff, gave it a try. The Petit Syrah influence is muted, though I need to try it with a splash of water next time to see if it opens up the 60% ABV bourbon a bit more.

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I recently got the Aged in Petite Sirah barrels and really liked its, found it quite tasty, but smooth - perfect on the rocks (which is how I typically enjoy whiskey). Need to try to get another bottle of it as I have a feeling its one of those limited time bottles.

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Originally Posted by pseudoswede (Post 35732779)

I'm kicking myself for picking up a case of Kirkland Signature Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon (made by Barton's 1792) when I had a chance. 1L for $18, and it's fantastic with my old fashioned mix. I have 1.5 bottles of the Kirkland Signature Bottled in Bond Bourbon (1L for $19) that I'm trying to save so my father-in-law can give it a try.

This is one of the bottles that I forgot I had on hand (I have a lot of bottle of Bourbon and Rye so many are out of sight out of mind). Yesterday I came across a 19 Year Heaven Hill that I bought over a year ago.

If you like Basil Hayden, try Eagle Rare or Woodford Reserve. Both are smooth, balanced, and good for sipping on the rocks without being too heavy.

LEX Horse and Bourbon DOs XXVII and XXVIII are scheduled. April and October. Threads in Community Buzz. Oct is already up to 15 attendees. Please consider joining.