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Post by urbino on Mar 3, 2022 4:37:03 GMT -5
Woodford Double Oaked.
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Post by Gandalf on Mar 3, 2022 16:51:49 GMT -5
Came across this on the internet. I'm sure there are other sites and many differing opinions. luxe.digital/lifestyle/dining/best-bourbon-brands/The best Bourbons of 20221 Four Roses Single Barrel: Overall best bourbon of 2022 2 Knob Creek 9 Year Old: Best bourbon under $50 3 Pappy Van Winkle’s 23 Year Family Reserve: Best high-end bottle of bourbon 4 Elijah Craig Small Batch: Smoothest Bourbon 5 Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon: Best Bourbon for beginners 6 Old Forester Classic 86 Proof: Best value Bourbon 7 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: Best Kentucky Bourbon 8 1792 Single Barrel Reserve: Best tasting Bourbon 9 Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea: Best sipping Bourbon 10 Blanton’s Single Barrel: Best small batch Bourbon 11 Maker’s Mark: Best Bourbon for an Old Fashioned 12 Old Grand Dad 114 Proof: Best Bourbon to mix in a cocktail 13 Jim Beam Black Extra Aged: Best Bourbon to pair with a beer 14 Bulleit: Best Bourbon for the money 15 Woodford Reserve Baccarat: The most expensive Bourbon |
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Post by urbino on Mar 3, 2022 18:14:10 GMT -5
I would agree that 1, 4, and 7 should be in the top 15. Not necessarily at those positions. OGD 114 is the best bourbon to make cocktails, but that doesn't put it in the top 15, to me.
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Post by toshtego on Mar 3, 2022 19:40:44 GMT -5
Came across this on the internet. I'm sure there are other sites and many differing opinions. luxe.digital/lifestyle/dining/best-bourbon-brands/The best Bourbons of 20221 Four Roses Single Barrel: Overall best bourbon of 2022 2 Knob Creek 9 Year Old: Best bourbon under $50 3 Pappy Van Winkle’s 23 Year Family Reserve: Best high-end bottle of bourbon 4 Elijah Craig Small Batch: Smoothest Bourbon 5 Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon: Best Bourbon for beginners 6 Old Forester Classic 86 Proof: Best value Bourbon 7 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: Best Kentucky Bourbon 8 1792 Single Barrel Reserve: Best tasting Bourbon 9 Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea: Best sipping Bourbon 10 Blanton’s Single Barrel: Best small batch Bourbon 11 Maker’s Mark: Best Bourbon for an Old Fashioned 12 Old Grand Dad 114 Proof: Best Bourbon to mix in a cocktail 13 Jim Beam Black Extra Aged: Best Bourbon to pair with a beer 14 Bulleit: Best Bourbon for the money 15 Woodford Reserve Baccarat: The most expensive Bourbon Some list. Now, imagine me making a Bronx Cheer! |
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Post by toshtego on Mar 3, 2022 19:43:10 GMT -5
Cafe con leche made with Cafe Bustello and local dairy farm milk. Delicious. I make Cafe Bustelo in a cezve, Turkish style, with ground cardamom and sugar every morning. Half the price of Mehmet Effendi Turkish Coffee but almost as good. Cafe con leche is also a favorite! I tend to make that half coffee and half milk. No espuma as my hands shake and I am in desperate need! |
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Post by toshtego on Mar 3, 2022 19:45:00 GMT -5
Stolichnaya 80 proof, neat, chilled in the refer. I prefer their Blue Label 100 proof but very hard to find.
With the coming of T-shirt weather here, spirits turn to clear. I mean, time to start drinking clear spirits.
Yes, I am enjoying the vodka with pickled okra and pickled cucumber in the traditional way.
Beluga Caviar is not, repeat not, in the program.
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Post by Gandalf on Mar 3, 2022 20:06:01 GMT -5
Came across this on the internet. I'm sure there are other sites and many differing opinions. luxe.digital/lifestyle/dining/best-bourbon-brands/The best Bourbons of 20221 Four Roses Single Barrel: Overall best bourbon of 2022 2 Knob Creek 9 Year Old: Best bourbon under $50 3 Pappy Van Winkle’s 23 Year Family Reserve: Best high-end bottle of bourbon 4 Elijah Craig Small Batch: Smoothest Bourbon 5 Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon: Best Bourbon for beginners 6 Old Forester Classic 86 Proof: Best value Bourbon 7 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: Best Kentucky Bourbon 8 1792 Single Barrel Reserve: Best tasting Bourbon 9 Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea: Best sipping Bourbon 10 Blanton’s Single Barrel: Best small batch Bourbon 11 Maker’s Mark: Best Bourbon for an Old Fashioned 12 Old Grand Dad 114 Proof: Best Bourbon to mix in a cocktail 13 Jim Beam Black Extra Aged: Best Bourbon to pair with a beer 14 Bulleit: Best Bourbon for the money 15 Woodford Reserve Baccarat: The most expensive Bourbon Anyone have any opinions about #8 & 9? |
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Post by urbino on Mar 3, 2022 21:57:37 GMT -5
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Post by Silver on Mar 3, 2022 22:22:36 GMT -5
Yummy stuff that number 9!
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Post by Silver on Mar 3, 2022 22:24:09 GMT -5
#8 is a good one, too.
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Post by urbino on Mar 4, 2022 2:03:35 GMT -5
4 Roses.
Hadn't figured on needing a whiskey to get to sleep tonight, but here we are, me and my whiskey.
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Post by Gandalf on Mar 4, 2022 20:25:16 GMT -5
Trying Elijah Craig Small Batch Thought if Silver liked it, it must be good. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 5, 2022 0:14:36 GMT -5
Trying Elijah Craig Small Batch Thought if Silver liked it, it must be good. Hope you enjoyed it. I'm having some Redbreast. |
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Post by don on Mar 5, 2022 10:39:12 GMT -5
Laphroaig this morning. Worked all night.
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Post by toshtego on Mar 5, 2022 11:47:46 GMT -5
Trying Elijah Craig Small Batch Thought if Silver liked it, it must be good. I thought it was a very pleasant Bourbon and reasonably priced. |
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Post by toshtego on Mar 5, 2022 12:43:56 GMT -5
Cafe Bustelo made Cafe con Leche!
Great way to start the day!
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Post by Silver on Mar 6, 2022 1:12:14 GMT -5
Elijah Craig Small Batch.
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Post by Gandalf on Mar 6, 2022 21:03:27 GMT -5
Went to a local bar for beers and pizza.
They had a pretty good band there so we stayed for a while (4 hours).
While I was there I sampled Angels Envy and Woodford Reverse bourbons.
The Woodford Reserve was great. Very smooth, with a faint butter scotch flavor. Loved it. Bought a bottle at Sams on the way home, but it doesn't have the same smoothness or flavor. The bottle at the bar was almost empty. Maybe that affected the flavor.
Anyone have any insights?
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 6, 2022 21:08:28 GMT -5
Went to a local bar for beers and pizza. They had a pretty good band there so we stayed for a while (4 hours). While I was there I sampled Angels Envy and Woodford Reverse bourbons. The Woodford Reserve was great. Very smooth, with a faint butter scotch flavor. Loved it. Bought a bottle at Sams on the way home, but it doesn't have the same smoothness or flavor. The bottle at the bar was almost empty. Maybe that affected the flavor. Anyone have any insights? Like a fine wine, a bourbon changes after it gets a little air. Surprised that you didn't comment on the Angel's Envy. It's the smoothest I've had. Of course smoothness isn't everything or I wouldn't prefer Laphroaig. |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 6, 2022 21:09:37 GMT -5
Coors banquet Yellowjacket.
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Post by urbino on Mar 6, 2022 21:27:27 GMT -5
Went to a local bar for beers and pizza. They had a pretty good band there so we stayed for a while (4 hours). While I was there I sampled Angels Envy and Woodford Reverse bourbons. The Woodford Reserve was great. Very smooth, with a faint butter scotch flavor. Loved it. Bought a bottle at Sams on the way home, but it doesn't have the same smoothness or flavor. The bottle at the bar was almost empty. Maybe that affected the flavor. Anyone have any insights? What Ron said, would be my guess. Whiskey interacts with air, just like wine does. The longer a bottle's been open, the more the whiskey changes. One thing that happens is excess alcohol, which tends to collect near the top of the bottle, evaporates. That could certainly shift the smoothness. As far as the flavor, it could also be something you were eating or had eaten shortly before. |
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Post by Gandalf on Mar 6, 2022 21:45:34 GMT -5
Went to a local bar for beers and pizza. They had a pretty good band there so we stayed for a while (4 hours). While I was there I sampled Angels Envy and Woodford Reverse bourbons. The Woodford Reserve was great. Very smooth, with a faint butter scotch flavor. Loved it. Bought a bottle at Sams on the way home, but it doesn't have the same smoothness or flavor. The bottle at the bar was almost empty. Maybe that affected the flavor. Anyone have any insights? Like a fine wine, a bourbon changes after it gets a little air. Surprised that you didn't comment on the Angel's Envy. It's the smoothest I've had. Of course smoothness isn't everything or I wouldn't prefer Laphroaig. That's what I was wondering about. I noticed a newly opened bottle of 4 Roses Single Barrel seemed to change in flavor from one time to the next. Today, there was only ~1 inch of Woodford Reserve left in the bottle and it was the smoothest bourbon I've ever tasted. The Angel's Envy (almost full bottle) wasn't as smooth or flavorful. Anyway, I bought a bottle of the Woodford Reserve and a bottle of 1792 Single Barrel Reserve. I guess I'll see how they do over time. Right now, my favorite is 4 Roses Single Barrel. Knob Creek Rye is #2 - for now. As far as bourbons go, this is all new to me and I'm having fun finding my favorite 3 to keep on hand. |
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Post by toshtego on Mar 8, 2022 19:05:43 GMT -5
Glass of Stolichnaya 80 proof neat with an olive and a pickled okra. Taste quite good at the end of a busy day.
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Post by urbino on Mar 9, 2022 4:41:26 GMT -5
A wee drop of Old Forester 1920.
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Post by toshtego on Mar 9, 2022 8:36:40 GMT -5
A wee drop of Old Forester 1920. I had a bottle of that some time back and thought it quite nice. O.F. along with Old Granddad were always dependable. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 9, 2022 12:56:34 GMT -5
Glass of Stolichnaya 80 proof neat with an olive and a pickled okra. Taste quite good at the end of a busy day. Note that Stoli is Latvian. |
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Post by Zach on Mar 11, 2022 20:21:24 GMT -5
A few Guinness Foreign Extra.
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Post by Silver on Mar 11, 2022 23:54:29 GMT -5
Elijah Craig Small Batch.
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Post by urbino on Mar 12, 2022 3:36:14 GMT -5
Highland Park Viking Honour.
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Post by instymp on Mar 12, 2022 8:28:16 GMT -5
Glass of Stolichnaya 80 proof neat with an olive and a pickled okra. Taste quite good at the end of a busy day. Note that Stoli is Latvian. Thats what they say, but if one reads the label on the bottle, it is distilled in Russia, then transported to Latvian where it made into Vodka. The way I read it. |
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