Today's Bourbon

[sweemzander]

I use all the bourbons that don't quite cut it as a sippers in cocktails but I have been known to put some good ones in cocktails as well. I usually buy Bottled-in-bonds for cocktail use. If other bourbons I buy don't pass my sipper test then into cocktails they go. I have never tasted a bad bourbon in a cocktail that is well made.

It makes a mean Manhattan too. . The faint red wine notes goes great with the orange peel in the old fashioned though

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[Tennessee Dave]

Old Bardstown bottled-in-bond this afternoon in a few Revolver cocktails.

 

[thisoneguy]

Another night another blind tasting for me!
(Wife poured while I was out of room and took answer key with her)

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Love the OESK recipe. Always pick it up when I see one.

 

[Tennessee Dave]

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Love the OESK recipe. Always pick it up when I see one.

Interestingly enough I prefer the OSEV. Just goes to show you there is something there for everyone.

 

[pbibby]

Basil Haydens old fashioned. Really good. I like sipping basil but I'd take this as my new go to mixer. I need to look for some great mixing bourbon that's not too expensive.

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[Tennessee Dave]

Basil Haydens old fashioned. Really good. I like sipping basil but I'd take this as my new go to mixer. I need to look for some great mixing bourbon that's not too expensive.

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Bottled-in-bonds like Very Old Barton, Evan Williams, Jim Beam, Old Grandad. The 100 proof is excellent in cocktails.

 

[pbibby]

Bottled-in-bonds like Very Old Barton, Evan Williams, Jim Beam, Old Grandad. The 100 proof is excellent in cocktails.

Thanks! I will have to check the Olds out. Not a huge fan of the others, but will reconsider! Thanks!


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[sweemzander]

Thanks! I will have to check the Olds out. Not a huge fan of the others, but will reconsider! Thanks!


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In general, I like high proofs for mixers

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[pbibby]

I'm using the Basil and its not high proof but I think it's a good bourbon. So it's better than some. I'm enjoying it as I'm three deep right now.......Haha


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[sweemzander]

I'm using the Basil and its not high proof but I think it's a good bourbon. So it's better than some. I'm enjoying it as I'm three deep right now.......Haha


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Definitely solid. For my tastes, I prefer it for a sipper vs mixer

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[pbibby]

Definitely solid. For my tastes, I prefer it for a sipper vs mixer

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I definitely understand the high proof point. I think that makes total sense.


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[Jfire]

These two.
And then a couple Saz(maybe 4)

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[King Kill 33]

Saz for me too. Also, I wanna be TN Dave when I grow up. Probably already been said many times, but I thought it appropriate at this point in time.

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[erjaq]

 

[Palama]

Eagle Rare

 

[pbibby]

Newb question here, but what is it and where do you/ can you get it?


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[Tennessee Dave]

Saz for me too. Also, I wanna be TN Dave when I grow up. Probably already been said many times, but I thought it appropriate at this point in time.[emoji16

Who says I have grown up yet?

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[pbibby]

Been meaning to try Jefferson's. I figured this was a good way. Barrel allegedly selected by a local liquor store here. Don't know of that's true or if that makes this any different but it certainly is Jefferson's ! Haha


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[jcolan1]

Some Old Scout Single Barrel Cask Strength while watching 11.22.63. I would highly recommend both.

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[erjaq]

Newb question here, but what is it and where do you/ can you get it?


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Willett sells their single barrel stuff in their gift shop only, although there is a robust secondary market for it, as you might imagine. But you have to be pretty sure that you want it, as it's not cheap.

That specific bottle is from barrel C8D, bottle number 30 of 105. For stuff aged 20+ years, rye tends to fall off, so they use wheat instead of rye, which I usually prefer. Other wheated bourbons include Pappy, the various Wellers, Larceny on the budget side. For my palate the less rye the better...tastes vegetal/minty, which is not for me.