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Old Feb 4, 2018 | 10:30 am
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Originally Posted by stimpy
I normally don't specify a bourbon for my Manhattan's, but I saw Angels Envy on the rack behind the bar so I asked for that and I have to admit it made a very positive impact on the cocktail. I think this particular bourbon is the best for Manhattans. Anyone have other suggestions?
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 2:31 pm
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For those in NYC, or visiting NYC, Smith & Wollensky is offering Old Fashioned’s, prepared with Pappy Van Winkle for $35, until their stock runs out. Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by stimpy
I normally don't specify a bourbon for my Manhattan's, but I saw Angels Envy on the rack behind the bar so I asked for that and I have to admit it made a very positive impact on the cocktail. I think this particular bourbon is the best for Manhattans. Anyone have other suggestions?
One of our local bars specifies Woodford for manhattans on its menu and I like it. Its maybe a little on the sweet side though. I call for Basil Haydens in my manhattans at another local establishment and Id say its my favorite.
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Old Mar 8, 2018 | 3:14 pm
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Those of you who the airlines have turned into Woodford lovers, watch for the latest Master's Collection release (Batch Proof 125.8) landing in your local liquor store this week.

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Mmmmm Elmer. My favorite.
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 8:56 am
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Originally Posted by phillygold
For those in NYC, or visiting NYC, Smith & Wollensky is offering Old Fashioneds, prepared with Pappy Van Winkle for $35, until their stock runs out. Enjoy!
Thankfully it is only Old Rip Van Winkle and not Pappy, but it is nonetheless an abomination to mix Van Winkle with anything.
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Picked these up this weekend.

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Originally Posted by javabytes
Those of you who the airlines have turned into Woodford lovers, watch for the latest Master's Collection release (Batch Proof 125.8) landing in your local liquor store this week.

Nice Blantons Gold, PVW 15, WLW, GTS, and Michters 10... and nice parafilm.. good for stopping leaks during shipping!

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Originally Posted by BamaVol


One of our local bars specifies Woodford for manhattans on its menu and I like it. Its maybe a little on the sweet side though. I call for Basil Haydens in my manhattans at another local establishment and Id say its my favorite.
I agree with the Basil Hayden
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 5:16 pm
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I agree with the Basil Hayden
Coworker sent me an article on bourbon pairings for Girl Scout Cookies since its the season. Save some of the Basil Hayden for the Thin Mints.
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Basil Hayden's and GS Thin Mints are two of my favorite things on this planet. I'd never have thought to pair them but cannot wait to try it.
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Picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare for $26.99. Hard to find here in Houston.
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Any of you bourbon guys who have some time in two weeks might consider joining us in LEX for our twice-annual FT KY party weekend. Link in my signature. 16 people so far, plus some of my local friends.

Also a trip to Keeneland, a gorgeous thoroughbred track, visits to bourbon distilleries, etc.
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Packing for spring break... while I'm not actually flying; I have flown with these sample bottles before in my carry on....

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Weller 107 for Sunday at the Masters. Still working down a set of 3 bottles I stumbled upon at a random NC ABC store last year (never seen it at any ABC store in NC since).

One of my favorite and the QPR is unreal when you can get it at ABC retail prices instead of secondary (think I paid $27-30 per)
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