New Bourbon Thread: Bourbon Trail

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  1. g8r

    g8r Well-Known Member
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  2. Duval

    Duval On a gravy train with biscuit wheels
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    Cheap and delicious. Load up if you see it.
     
  3. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    Nothing too exciting here but this stuff is solid:
     
  4. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    i know they are common but i never make whiskey sours. just made one and it was the best cocktail i’ve made in long time. 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice, 2oz michters small batch whiskey, 1/2oz simple syrup. shake for 30 sec without ice. then add ice and shake to well chilled. strained over ice block. added orange bitters as garnish
     
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  5. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    is old forester bottled in bond good?
     
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  6. gritzy

    gritzy I am a hurricane on the golf course

    Store pick?
     
  7. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    nah
     
  8. gritzy

    gritzy I am a hurricane on the golf course

    Haven’t had it then if you’ve liked other OF stuff it’s likely a safe bet
     
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  9. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Do you fancy banana?
     
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  10. tjsblue

    tjsblue I was right at the time
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    Are you offering your banana to me? If the answer is yes I’m in.
     
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  11. gilstein21

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    Ya old forester definitely has a flavor. I love the rye for old fashioneds.
     
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  12. Oranjello

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    Cheap enough for a glass to give me a headache
     
  13. gritzy

    gritzy I am a hurricane on the golf course

    There definitely seems to be a group that don’t like the profile, but not as polarizing as Dickel
     
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  14. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    Looked for Rare Breed at the store today and couldn't find it.
     
  15. gilstein21

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    It is a distinguishable profile but not as bad as dickle. I think the rye cuts it some and at $23 it’s a good mixer
     
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  16. Leeroy Jenkins!

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  17. CocaineOrgy

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    I really like the banana flavor profile of OF products.
     
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  18. gilstein21

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    Got a Russell’s reserve single barrel from the mother in law. Always wanted to try it but my store stopped stocking it. Really nice
     
  19. John McGuirk

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    Had all of the following at a buddy’s house yesterday:

    Michters toasted barrel
    OF SiB BP
    Redwood Empire Pipe Dream
    KC 12 year
    Smoke Wagon Uncut and Unfiltered
    George Remus store pick
     
  20. Keef

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    And thoughts?
     
  21. DistantFactor

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  22. John McGuirk

    John McGuirk member of the blue tiger club
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    - The old forester blew me away. Dark cherry city with a warm caramel sweetness.

    - KC wasn’t overly complex on the nose initially but had a great flavor on the tongue as a 12 year should. Much better as it opened up a bit

    - Toasted barrel didn’t leave me too impressed. Was the first one I had.

    - Pipe dream was just opened that day. Great bourbon for as young as it is. Lighter fruits and floral character from what I remember

    George Remus store pick was really solid. Only had a small pour as I was headed out the door though
     
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  23. poor paul

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    I got a Blantons display piece and need an ‘O’ cork if anyone has an extra. I can spell them out but don’t want to use a gold topper if I don’t have to.
     
  24. NYGator

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    Cheap on eBay if you can’t find one.
     
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  25. pperc

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  26. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    MSRP $65 :feelsgoodman:

    Saw it for $100 :feelsbadman:
     
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  27. pperc

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    i feel good about finding it at 65... eventually
     
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  28. RockHardJawn39

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    Called the state store this morning the minute they opened. They told me the truck just got there and to call back in 2 hours.

    Called back 2 hours later to find out they had gotten OF 150 yr anniversary and it sold out in 3 minutes.

    :whyioughta:
     
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  29. construxboy

    construxboy xenForo is the new TMB
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    Just got Pappyland. Big fan of Wright Thompson.
     
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  30. pperc

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    you must not be friends with the manager i guess
     
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  31. Guns

    Guns horse paste aficionado
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    I’ll check my stores tomorrow. I know they have the JD SiB Rye but not sure on the BP version.
     
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  32. pperc

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    Yeah the BP is a special release.
     
  33. AggieVillain

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    As an owner of two Whippet dogs this restaurant name pleases me greatly
     
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  34. Guns

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    Also RJF-GUMP i made this whiskey sour tonight and it was fantastic. Probably will be my go to if not drinking neat.
     

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  35. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    looks good. I saw where one recipe called for orange juice. I put orange bitters in mine the other day and thought it was a nice touch.
     
  36. Homo Erectus

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    What about Old Forester 1910? Is that the same? Just store bought
     
  37. Keef

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    I love OF1910
     
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  38. gilstein21

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    I liked it but never got a 1920 to side by side
     
  39. Guns

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    1920 is my fav out of those but 1910 is no slouch for sub $60
     
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  40. Lt. Pete Mitchell

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  41. Frankie Carbone

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    Current topic has reminded me why I still haven’t tried the 1920 when I love the 1910. I bought the bottled in bond today and looking forward to comparing it.
     
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  42. The Goat

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    Am a fan of 1910. Have a bottle of 1920 i did not love but need to revisit. Have seen some posts of people mixing to make 1915 which I might give a shot at some point.
     
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  43. Homo Erectus

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    Glad to hear it's decent. Bought it for a friend for xmas. Heard OF'10 was solid choice for $50-60 range. Plus they were out of Russell's Reserve & any nicer Elijah Craig.
     
  44. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    I tried the Lagavulin 16 last night.

    As you fine gentlemen suggested, it was not in fact anything like the Balvenie 14 I’d had previously and enjoyed. Islay scotch is definitely a unique flavor.
     
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  45. Ramblin' Man

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    914539B2-1935-40E7-B4EE-0BFF83233EBF.jpeg Pretty good day for me... Never really score anything amazing like you guys but got a store pick 4 roses and a handle of Weller Reserve. Both for $42
     
  46. Guns

    Guns horse paste aficionado
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    If I’m drinking scotch it’s peaty af islay or die
     
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  47. Guns

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    liked what I’ve had from High West lately. Decided to dabble in some of their ryes. Picked up a Double Rye for $30 and Rendezvous Rye for $55.
     
  48. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    Tried to get in on an OWA for $95 including shipping on a facebook group but got beat to the punch.
     
  49. Guns

    Guns horse paste aficionado
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    having just overspent on an OWA, I can tell you, it’s probably not worth that much. Unless you’re trying to collect them all or something. It’s a $50 bottle max, imo. Maybe $60.
     
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