Today's Bourbon
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icehog3
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As I've gravitated to the higher proof bourbons, I thought I might mot replace some of my others when I finished a bottle. I told my GF last week that when my bottle of Eagle Rare (with one pour left) was empty, I probably wouldn't replace it. Then I drank the last pour (hadn't had it in quite a while). I forgot how delicious it is. So today....
Glassman
Glass Gars Guns Garden
No doubt. That along with Rowan’s, Noah’s, 4R Sb, and McKenna I just don’t want to be without. A few others as well...As I've gravitated to the higher proof bourbons, I thought I might mot replace some of my others when I finished a bottle. I told my GF last week that when my bottle of Eagle Rare (with one pour left) was empty, I probably wouldn't replace it. Then I drank the last pour (hadn't had it in quite a while). I forgot how delicious it is. So today....
WhistlePig PIggyBack Rye finally made it to the local shelves and I picked up a bottle. Not for the faint of heart. Lots of cinnamon and heat reminded me of red hots candy. Definitely something to wake up your palate but very enjoyable.
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
I have picked up the bottle of Noah's Mill a dozen dozen times at the stores, but have yet to buy (or even try) it. One of these days....
Glassman
Glass Gars Guns Garden
Basically like a higher proof Rowan’s. I think Rowan’s is a tad more refined, but I’ll reach for Noah’s if I’m feeling the higher proof.
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
Doesn't help, Jeremy, as I've never had Rowan's either.
WhiteLightning
This is WhiteLightning!
It has a unique flavor to it. I call it raisin or fig. I think it is a great for the price, the abv, and uniqueness.
WhiteLightning
This is WhiteLightning!
If you could only buy 1 New Riff which would it be from the two pictured?Last night was a New Riff night:
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
From the two pictured, definitely the SiB Rye. The rub is, different single barrels can be different as you know. But I like the BiB bourbon, and hope to try the BiB Rye next.
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
Started last night with a pour of Buffalo Trace. While it is smooth, and I know it's the beginning element of some great bourbons, it just seems so "weak" to me. There are other sub-100 proof bourbons in the price range I like better, like Weller SR and Eagle Rare.
Decided to have pours of a couple favorite ryes to end the evening on a good (great) note.
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
I went to grab some carryout chow at a restaurant a few miles from my house. As is my "routine" the last few months, I took a new route back home to see if I see any new to me Mom&Pop liquor stores.
Popped into the one I found and was about to grab my first Baker's SiB (it was $49, cheapest I've seen). Then I looked behind the two Booker's Granny's Batch on the shelves and found one I didn't have,
Kentucky Chew. I've heard good things, and I bought it. But if I hadn't heard good things, I still woulda bought it, 'cause I've discovered Booker's is my jam. Hell, I read bad things about Teresa's Batch from everyone except Matt @BourbonBinder , and that's my favorite batch to date.
I've got 8 different batches now (as well as extra Teresa's & Country Ham under the bar) plus Little Book Chapter 3. While it seems like I am "collecting", I pronise that they will all be drank. (drinken? drunken? Well. "drunk" for certain. )
2017-01 Tommy’s Batch
2017-03 Front Porch Batch
2018-03 Kentucky Chew
2018-04 Kitchen Table
2019-01 Teresa’s Batch
2019-03 Country Ham
2019-04 Beaten Biscuits
2020-01 Granny’s Batch
Little Book Chapter 3
Popped into the one I found and was about to grab my first Baker's SiB (it was $49, cheapest I've seen). Then I looked behind the two Booker's Granny's Batch on the shelves and found one I didn't have,
Kentucky Chew. I've heard good things, and I bought it. But if I hadn't heard good things, I still woulda bought it, 'cause I've discovered Booker's is my jam. Hell, I read bad things about Teresa's Batch from everyone except Matt @BourbonBinder , and that's my favorite batch to date.
I've got 8 different batches now (as well as extra Teresa's & Country Ham under the bar) plus Little Book Chapter 3. While it seems like I am "collecting", I pronise that they will all be drank. (drinken? drunken? Well. "drunk" for certain. )
2017-01 Tommy’s Batch
2017-03 Front Porch Batch
2018-03 Kentucky Chew
2018-04 Kitchen Table
2019-01 Teresa’s Batch
2019-03 Country Ham
2019-04 Beaten Biscuits
2020-01 Granny’s Batch
Little Book Chapter 3
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
Andrew, have you tried the 1920?
Pours from the weekend. EWBiB has been my workhorse lately and been going down fast.
Yeah, it's fantastic as well. I still need to grab a bottle of the other 2 in their whiskey row line though.
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So have you had a chance to do a side by side of the Old Forester Rye vs Rittenhouse? I recently finished my Rittenhouse and still am decided on not replacing it, as I already have its spot filled with OF for my readily available inexpensive pour. I am however searching for a mid-bottle Rye option as my Willett Family Estate Cask Strength is definitely top shelf, and one I don’t dip into too often. It’s only sold near me twice a year at $50.
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How did you like the Old Ezra 7 Barrel Strength? I definitely plan on replacing my bottle. It’s not as intense or nuanced as Booker’s or ECBP but it is better then anything else in its price range ($42) that is of a higher proof.@Palama , Happy Retirement! How is that 18 proof Blanton's? Wow!
Cracked two new bottles myself last night, no good reason, I've been retired over 3 years.
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