Today's Bourbon

[icehog3]

Chayse @the camaro show , if you put Kahlua in your bourbon are you also putting ketchup on your filet mignon?

Started with a Jack Daniel's SiB BS sample a friend sent at 135.4 proof.

Went 100 proof later with a little RRR batch V.

 

[Capn_Jackson]

Just occurred to me as a big bourbon drinker, I should participate here!
I almost always just have my usuals on rotation, but it’s still fun to share what you’re swiggin’. Today it’s modest and delicious Bulleit.

 

[Texican]

Just occurred to me as a big bourbon drinker, I should participate here!
I almost always just have my usuals on rotation, but it’s still fun to share what you’re swiggin’. Today it’s modest and delicious Bulleit.View attachment 173084

Nice! I only have 3 bottles open at any time, so I tend to post the same ones over and over. But still one of my favorite threads! I'm about to finish off my KC single barrel and need to pick a new one to open. I'm thinking the bottle of Rebel ive had for almost a year. I've missed drinking a wheated, and it'll be interesting to try one that's north of 100 proof.

 

[Capn_Jackson]

Nice! I only have 3 bottles open at any time, so I tend to post the same ones over and over. But still one of my favorite threads! I'm about to finish off my KC single barrel and need to pick a new one to open. I'm thinking the bottle of Rebel ive had for almost a year. I've missed drinking a wheated, and it'll be interesting to try one that's north of 100 proof.

Is it Rebel Distiller’s Collection 113???

 

[Texican]

Is it Rebel Distiller’s Collection 113???

Had to go look to make sure. Yup!

Figured I'd show a couple pics of the stash. With the exception of that lone bottle of El Dorado...my booze collection is now completely bourbon.

 

[Capn_Jackson]

Love the barrel bar! My closest friend has that setup too, it’s so cool!

 

[highsierrasmokin']

Had to go look to make sure. Yup!

Figured I'd show a couple pics of the stash. With the exception of that lone bottle of El Dorado...my booze collection is now completely bourbon.

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Show off!!!

 

[icehog3]

Just occurred to me as a big bourbon drinker, I should participate here!
I almost always just have my usuals on rotation, but it’s still fun to share what you’re swiggin’. Today it’s modest and delicious Bulleit.

That's the bourbon that got me off other liquors and onto bourbon full time. Still enjoy it though there's so many choices now.

I'm thinking the bottle of Rebel ive had for almost a year. I've missed drinking a wheated, and it'll be interesting to try one that's north of 100 proof.

I went through a couple bottles of that Carlos, very enjoyable pour. One was 113 proof and the other was 120.

 

[icehog3]

NBC puts out so many single barrels, I guess it's always a crapshoot. I was lucky to know the guy who picked this one, and, oh man, he picked a honey barrel.

 

[Capn_Jackson]

NBC puts out so many single barrels, I guess it's always a crapshoot. I was lucky to know the guy who picked this one, and, oh man, he picked a honey barrel.

My brother gave me some Nashville Barrel Company cask strength a few weeks ago, when I was in Arkansas. Funnily enough, a drawing of Arkansas was on the label, which we found really odd. They also had a rye labeled “Arkansas” with a drawing of downtown Little Rock. Weird... Great stuff, though!

 

[Texican]

Yo Jackson @Capn_Jackson , is allocated stuff as impossible to get near you as it is down here? Was a time before these gas prices that I was willing to do a day trip to snag a few allocated bottles.

 

[Capn_Jackson]

A few years ago, I would occasionally actually see allocated bottles of Buffalo Trace! But not in a very, very long time.

 

[Texican]

A few years ago, I would occasionally actually see allocated bottles of Buffalo Trace! But not in a very, very long time.

I stumbled upon a Spec's that had BT there for at least two days (went by twice to get a bottle...1 bottle limit lol). Thats like only the third time I have ever seen anything allocated on shelves.

 

[Capn_Jackson]

I stumbled upon a Spec's that had BT there for at least two days (went by twice to get a bottle...1 bottle limit lol). Thats like only the third time I have ever seen anything allocated on shelves.

It was at a Spec’s that I saw it too. Now can’t even find standard Buffalo Trace, or Weller, OR Eagle Rare!! Arggggg

 

[Texican]

This bottle will be sorely missed. While it's not an impossible find, it isn't an easy one either.

 

[Palama]

Gentlemen, anyone tried Old Overholt Rye Whiskey?

If so, thoughts?

How does it compare to Sazerac?

Seems like a good deal popped up on the Bonded expression at a local adult bev chain, 1L for $20 so for the price I may just get a bottle.

 

[icehog3]

My brother gave me some Nashville Barrel Company cask strength a few weeks ago, when I was in Arkansas. Funnily enough, a drawing of Arkansas was on the label, which we found really odd. They also had a rye labeled “Arkansas” with a drawing of downtown Little Rock. Weird... Great stuff, though!View attachment 173106

It seems they do a lot of barrel picks for a lot of groups. I'm glad the ones you tried were good ones too!

This bottle will be sorely missed. While it's not an impossible find, it isn't an easy one either.

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Best value in bourbon at this point, better than many $100+ bottles for half the price.

Gentlemen, anyone tried Old Overholt Rye Whiskey?

If so, thoughts?

How does it compare to Sazerac?

Seems like a good deal popped up on the Bonded expression at a local adult bev chain, 1L for $20 so for the price I may just get a bottle.

I think if you are going to use it for Old Fashioned you would be ok, but not something I'd reach for neat or straight. I'd spend the extra 5-10 bucks for Sazerac if that's the case.

 

[icehog3]

I got to try the Coy Hill version of Jack Daniel's SBBS last night at 141.5 proof. It was a delicious pour, the nose had no hint of acetone at the Hazmat proof, sweet on the nose and the palate. Outstanding whiskey, but at $450+ for the Hazmat bottles on secondary, still a hard pass for me.

Late night a little Barrell Batch 32. This is a 5 year, not as good as the Batch 27 (5 year) and not in the same league as Batch 28 (10 year). I wanted to try this one before it dries up on the shelves, but I won't be buying another. Still a Batch 28 to be found here and there with a little hunting.

 

[Texican]

With my Knob Creek Single Barrel tragically finished last night, it was time to open a new bottle to enter my 3 bottle open rotation. Cracked this one open tonight and it's damn good. For the first time, I tasted the cinnamon/red hots note that I've heard mentioned about certain bourbons. Drinks smooth for its proof and has a long finish. Cinnamon, dark chocolate...toast? Like Mexican hot chocolate with a not-to-sweet pastry. Hits the back of the throat with spice, then quickly mellows out for a lingering cinnamon finish. Bought this one almost a year ago on Tom's @icehog3 recommendation and just now got around to opening it.

 

[brianc636]

I have a couple of bottles of that and it’s a fantastic bourbon.