After reading this thread I picked up both Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve. I found Woodford smoother on the front end while Buffalo finished a little mellower. Both well worth the price!
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After reading this thread I picked up both Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve. I found Woodford smoother on the front end while Buffalo finished a little mellower. Both well worth the price!
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I agree.
I find myself going to the Buffalo Trace more often, between the two. I enjoy the initial bite, followed by the smoothness. It transitions very quickly.
not a whippersnapper.
I tried Buffalo Trace for the first time the other day. It is quite nice.
Has anyone tried Sam Houston straight bourbon?
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I haven't seen it in my neck of the woods. How does it compare to the Buffalo?Originally Posted by Smoked!
I finished the Woodford a few evenings ago and finished with a Buffalo Trace and I have to agree on the preference.I agree.
I find myself going to the Buffalo Trace more often, between the two. I enjoy the initial bite, followed by the smoothness. It transitions very quickly.
not a whippersnapper.
Sam Houston is made with quite a bit more rye, so it should have a little "spice" on the finish. I'm not an expert, but it seems like a nice counter-balance to a full flavored, earthy cigar. I don't know where to begin with a comparison or description.
Picked up a bottle of 1792 last night and was very happy with it. Better than Woodford in my opinion.
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Has anyone ever had a barrel proof bourbon?
I ask because I'll be home this summer and want to buy something to have it waiting for me.
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Let's Start Some Shh..
Noticed this thread. So hopefully it's cooling down which for me means a migration to my whiskies. I dunno about y'all but I have some ideas how I'll pass winter...
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Picked up a bottle of Booker's tonight. We'll see.
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Havin' some Booker's tonight with a splash of water.
Let's see what my newbie burbon palate discovers:
Smells like...whiskey with a nuance of honey.
Nice oakey flavors, with a little burny bite in the mouth. Not nearly as overpowering when sipped straight. Sweet an pretty smooth, and a even alcohol warmess.
I don't know what the hell I'm saying.
Tastes good.
Will
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Willett Family Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey.
Just picked it up last night and haven't had a chance to taste it yet.
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Just run everything threw a spell checker.
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WOW, front and center Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof.Noticed this thread. So hopefully it's cooling down which for me means a migration to my whiskies. I dunno about y'all but I have some ideas how I'll pass winter
I'm not a huge bourbon fan, I prefer Rye instead and was literally just in the process of getting ready to call a few local liquor stores to see if they can get me a bottle of that.
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I have a few of these (Willet), wonder which iteration you picked up - do you have any age statement info, DSP# &/or know if it was bottled for a specific merchant/group?
Pricewise to taste, Rittenhouse Rye 100 BIB is tough to beat. Especially if you're looking for something to mix it up.WOW, front and center Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof.
I'm not a huge bourbon fan, I prefer Rye instead and was literally just in the process of getting ready to call a few local liquor stores to see if they can get me a bottle of that.
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Anyone had Glen Breton before?
I might have asked this a year ago and forgot so forgive me.
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Now granted this isn't actually a bourbon but I am sipping Bulleit Rye. It is a 95% rye mash straight. Having it over ice with a splash of water.
So it taste like a dry bourbon. Which is good because my only complaint about most bourbons is that they taste too sweet for me as I generally drink scotch. But the flavor profile of this is pretty much what I thought I would get. Dry bourbon taste, spicy finish that lingers nicely. I'll try it without a splash of water next. It's good. I'll get it again.
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Sorry i killed that bottle before you asked only thing i remember is it was barrel #45
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well gosh damn, i take it... it must have been at least ok - since ya' finished it that quick? surprised you remember anything! j/k. lol
mainly i was asking because Willett is a family name but the truth is they don't distill anything that they're bottling (that i know of) and basically are bottlers of sold off whiskey.
with only a barrel #, it's hard to know exactly which distiller's product was sourced to produce your bottle. the obvious point being to bear in mind that if you buy another random bottle of "Willett" without specific details, there's a good chance it may taste nothing like your last example.
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The Canadian single malt? Years ago. It's alright, but I would not trample any crowd to get to another bottle of it. I mixed it up with another name not seen often that I wanted to try "Glen Devron" - accidentally ordered the Breton instead.
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Picked up my first ever bottle of Booker's today. I'll be enjoying it at a poker party tonight, but it will be my first experience with top shelf bourbon.
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I would recommend a splash of water with Bookers. Seriously.
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