BOURBON questions & comments
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garyatmaui
Gorilla
You are obviously drinking enough to drive up the volume, thus causing the price to fall
Keep up the good work, I am jealous
Keep up the good work, I am jealous
Since I found this thread, I do have a bourbon question....
Last time I was at the liquor store picking up some Ron Zacapa, I passed by the whiskey aisle and noticed that Four Roses bourbon was in stock. I've heard about that stuff from old stories and jokes (none of them too complimentary)...how is it? Good, so-so oru?
Last time I was at the liquor store picking up some Ron Zacapa, I passed by the whiskey aisle and noticed that Four Roses bourbon was in stock. I've heard about that stuff from old stories and jokes (none of them too complimentary)...how is it? Good, so-so or
u?There are several expressions of Four Roses whiskey. They are regarded by most enthusiasts as a top tier whiskey maker. Not sure what sorts of stories you heard but for the most part my understanding was a lot of their production was devoted to overseas sales and consumption and wasn't available domestically (until recently).
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Well I went out and bought a little bottle of Knob Creek to try as my first bourbon. Upon opening the bottle and sniffing the cork I was met with an overpowering alcohol blast, I was thinking "How am I going to get this down" so I poured a little bit into a snifter glass and took a sip. Wham! The only thing I got out of the first sip was how hot it was going down and just the overpowering alcohol, keep in mind I'm not used to sipping this kind of libation, and that is all I pretty much noticed. I then decided that to beat this I would have to cut it with some water or a small ice cube, which I'm not sure from a purists standpoint but I may have commited a bourbon drinkin sin but so be it. After the H2O addition I was able to tolerate it more and after a few sips I was starting to notice the sweet, vanilla, and maple sugar notes that I read this bourbon is supposed to bring out. It was very velvety and thick and I would notice that after swallowing a sip the flavors would really come out about a minute or so after, I would find myself noticing that sweet finish. All in all not a bad experience, I'm probably not going to rush out and buy another bottle, I still have about half left but I would be curious to try a different brand to see what other flavors different bourbons can have. Maybe Woodford's or I've heard Bookers is good to, my local store has a good selection and I can get both.
garyatmaui
Gorilla
Don't worry about it, bourbon is a acquired taste for most of us. I started out with bourbon and 7 up.....very enjoyable, and still have them at times. I then went to bourbon with a splash of water. I now stick with bourbon on the rocks. It appears that if you track it, it works like a drug The more you use the more you need and the purer the amount. While not bourbon, if you want something that is smooth to sip try some Crown Royal. It is nice kick back and relax drink.
The more you use the more you need and the purer the amount. While not bourbon, if you want something that is smooth to sip try some Crown Royal. It is nice kick back and relax drink.Bigga Petey
Lowland Gorilla
A Bourbon thread! ...How did I ever miss this ...
Bourbon is the drink of the God's
I never mix, ...maybe a little ice now and then ....
My "Go to" Bourbon is Evan Williams Black lable ..It's Goooood and pretty inexpensive.( that is good for a cheap old Gomer like me! )
On my 50th B'day I was given a bottle of "Bulleit Frontier" Bourbon.
Never heard of it before but it is Good!
Bourbon is the drink of the God's
I never mix, ...maybe a little ice now and then ....
My "Go to" Bourbon is Evan Williams Black lable ..It's Goooood and pretty inexpensive.( that is good for a cheap old Gomer like me! )
On my 50th B'day I was given a bottle of "Bulleit Frontier" Bourbon.
Never heard of it before but it is Good!
garyatmaui
Gorilla
Never heard of Bulleit before. Here is a review of it: I'm not sure it could have any other tastes in it. Perhaps the more of it you drink at one setting the more tastes that come out.........seems to work that way with a lot of things and bourbon.
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey.
Rich amber color. Buttery peanuts and toffee aromas. Supple entry, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body of toffee, roasted nuts, macerated cherries, and rich brown spices with a peanut brittle and exotic peppercorn fade. Wonderfully sturdy yet elegant whisky.
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey.
Rich amber color. Buttery peanuts and toffee aromas. Supple entry, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body of toffee, roasted nuts, macerated cherries, and rich brown spices with a peanut brittle and exotic peppercorn fade. Wonderfully sturdy yet elegant whisky.
garyatmaui
Gorilla
Well ... Just like I can't taste flowers, fruit or socks in a cigar,
I don't taste toffee, peanut brittle or cherries in my bourbon ...
( who actually writes this stuff ?? )
But, it is good, it's 90 proof nice dark amber color and has a fairly "Full body" taste, you can taste the oak in it ... But Peanut brittle and cherries ??? :hn
Never heard of Bulleit before. Here is a review of it: I'm not sure it could have any other tastes in it. Perhaps the more of it you drink at one setting the more tastes that come out.........seems to work that way with a lot of things and bourbon.
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey.
Rich amber color. Buttery peanuts and toffee aromas. Supple entry, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body of toffee, roasted nuts, macerated cherries, and rich brown spices with a peanut brittle and exotic peppercorn fade. Wonderfully sturdy yet elegant whisky.
I love Bulliet, I bought a bottle after seeing a billboard for it and thinking how old fashioned the bottle looked. :r It turned out to be one of my favorites! It's my go to bourbon at the moment. I've also just started on my bottle of EW Single Barrel.
garyatmaui
Gorilla
Thank you stitch, I couldn't have said it better myself.....I just like my bourbon and cigars.....puts me in a happy place :chk
When I'm not in the mood for a Scotch (I like Islay's, which take some work to appreciate) I like a nice Bourbon.
My absolute favorite is Booker's; but I like the WT Russell's Reserve (only about $20) and some of the premiums like Elijah Craig. Never been disappointed with any of the Wild Turkeys, even the 101.
Not a fan of the Knob Creek or Baker's.
But for shooting, there's nothing like Makers. A boilermaker of Makers and Moose Drool from a tap is one of life's great indulgences.
My absolute favorite is Booker's; but I like the WT Russell's Reserve (only about $20) and some of the premiums like Elijah Craig. Never been disappointed with any of the Wild Turkeys, even the 101.
Not a fan of the Knob Creek or Baker's.
But for shooting, there's nothing like Makers. A boilermaker of Makers and Moose Drool from a tap is one of life's great indulgences.
Bourbon should taste like good bourbon, And cigars should taste like
good tobacco ...:ss