BOURBON questions & comments

tsolomon said:
Evan Williams Single Barrel is smooth with just a little heat. I found it to be rich with caramel and vanilla type flavors. Really worked well with the cigar I was smoking. If there's a slope for bourbon drinkers, I might be on it! :ss
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You'll love Buffalo Trace!! Same profile you described, but no heat - very very smooth!!
 
I was given a bottle of Bookers because I'm known among my friends as a bourbon lover. You can't go wrong with black label Evan Williams. I keep it in the fridge and drink it straight. But back to the Bookers....... The bottle was a gift and was very nice looking. Wooden box, wax sealed, all very impressive. I was very disappointed to find out it was just "fancy Jim Beam". And the taste wasn't very good. Quite honestly I found the alcohol content too high. I couldn't get past the strong taste to enjoy the normal mellow flavors of good bourbon. :pp
 
parris001 said:
I was given a bottle of Bookers because I'm known among my friends as a bourbon lover. You can't go wrong with black label Evan Williams. I keep it in the fridge and drink it straight. But back to the Bookers....... The bottle was a gift and was very nice looking. Wooden box, wax sealed, all very impressive. I was very disappointed to find out it was just "fancy Jim Beam". And the taste wasn't very good. Quite honestly I found the alcohol content too high. I couldn't get past the strong taste to enjoy the normal mellow flavors of good bourbon. :pp
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Booker's seems to be a love/hate with bourbon drinkers. For example, I love it but my Father hates it. While Booker's is produced by Jim Beam so is Knob Creek and both are not just simply "Fancy Jim Beam" but part of the Small Batch collection.
 
So, if someone was going to buy you whatever bottle of bourbon you wanted, what would it be and give some idea of taste. I favor Makers Mark, Jim Beam, and recently because of this thread Evan Williams.

This is real, my boss, assuming I deliver the first 100K+ order this quarter will buy, so give me you best.:al
 
My go to bottle of choice is Evan Williams. If I feel like splurging I'll buy Jim Beam, but I don't feel the price difference pays off in a better product.
 
Picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace last night and it's real smooth. This has a great taste and a reasonable price.
 
Come on guys, I know somebody out there has had some bourbon to end all bourbons. I want to make the man pay! :gn

garyatmaui said:
So, if someone was going to buy you whatever bottle of bourbon you wanted, what would it be and give some idea of taste. I favor Makers Mark, Jim Beam, and recently because of this thread Evan Williams.

This is real, my boss, assuming I deliver the first 100K+ order this quarter will buy, so give me you best.:al
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Re: Liquor Store Score!!!

Mr.Maduro said:
Look what I stumbled across today!!!

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Here is Patricks post. The George T Stagg. :dr:dr:dr
 
I have to give my vote for Woodford Reserve being one of my favorites. I found Booker's too strong to the point you don't enjoy the flavor.
 
garyatmaui said:
Come on guys, I know somebody out there has had some bourbon to end all bourbons. I want to make the man pay! :gn
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I would feel sure he would enjoy a bottle of Blanton's. If $50+/- is too low, try and find a bottle of Woodford Reserve Master's collection. Last year's Four Grain was the best, IMO, but you are unlikely to find one left at the stores. A new one for last year was also good, this years should be due out soon. Expect to pay $100 to $125 per bottle.
 
Anyone able to find George T Stagg in they're area? I've been searching high and low with no luck. :(

I will gladly trade some Four Roses, cigars, or just buy it out right if anyone can get a hold of it.
 
SvilleKid said:
I would feel sure he would enjoy a bottle of Blanton's. If $50+/- is too low, try and find a bottle of Woodford Reserve Master's collection. Last year's Four Grain was the best, IMO, but you are unlikely to find one left at the stores. A new one for last year was also good, this years should be due out soon. Expect to pay $100 to $125 per bottle.
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Second the Blanton's.
 
My top bourbon is the Pappy Van Winkle 15 year for about 44 dollars or the 20year aged for about 80 dollars both great picks.
 
BengalMan said:
Anyone able to find George T Stagg in they're area? I've been searching high and low with no luck. :(

I will gladly trade some Four Roses, cigars, or just buy it out right if anyone can get a hold of it.
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I'm on my second bottle of 07. I don't suspect I will see anymore around until
the 08 arrives. Worth searching for though.
 
garyatmaui said:
Its for me from him....so cost I am not worried about. Haven't had Blantons so it is on the list.

thanks
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Here's a 3rd Blantons vote, good choice if you like the sweeter bourbons. I keep a bottle around for special occasions.

The 20 year old Van Winkles is supposed to be incredible. IF you can find it, I'd choose that for the boss to buy.
 
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