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Legends of the Playground

04-19-2006, 09:10 PM

cvm4

04-19-2006, 09:13 PM

Speaking French to me :dunno:

AZsteelman

04-19-2006, 09:35 PM

Maker's Mark...nuff said...

tripp

04-19-2006, 09:43 PM

I do like the Makers Mark. Even though I prefer clear liquor to red liquor.

caudio51

04-19-2006, 09:53 PM

Speaking French to me :dunno:

Same here

cvm4

04-19-2006, 09:59 PM

Oh sure now the beer guy speaks up :hysterica

caudio51

04-19-2006, 10:01 PM

Well, no one asks about beer!

cvm4

04-19-2006, 10:01 PM

Because it's beer...LOL!

tedski

04-19-2006, 11:21 PM

I'm not a huge bourbon drinker, but my favorites are (in increasing price order) :

Elmer T Lee Single Barrel
Van Winkle 12 yr Special Reserve
Pappy Van Winkle 23 yr Family Reserve

Of these I enjoy the Van Winkle 12 yr the most. It's not too strong so I can drink it neat, and the flavors are smooth and complex.

I've also got gift bottles of Blantons Single Barrel and Evan Willams Single Barrel that I have yet to try.

Matthew

04-20-2006, 08:22 AM

Blantons is wonderful. Clean, delicious finish.

Moglman

04-20-2006, 09:13 AM

My two favorites are not everyones, but I'm not a connoisseur by any means.

I really like Eagle Rare 10 yr, and Eagle Rare 17 yr. Not everyone likes them, with analogies to syrup. I don't find that accurate, and find both excellent. The other is Forty Creek Barrel Select, with honorable mention for Forty Creek Three Grain. These are Canadian, and don't give the same lovely throat bite a good Kentucky single barrel has, but I like them.

Greg

04-20-2006, 09:32 AM

Elijah Craig.

geoffrie

04-20-2006, 10:24 AM

I have not tried any of the super premium bourbons like Basil Hayden's, Booker's, Baker's. I do like Knob Creek and Maker's Mark. I have a bottle of Woodford Reserve ready to be opened and I'll give that a try.

What do ya'll say?

Might want to put a wee dram of water into the Woodford Reserve.

Been enjoying some Eagle Rare 10 lately. Kind of oaky and not too sweet. :thumbsup:

Legends of the Playground

04-20-2006, 11:16 AM

So the WR is strong? :bouncetau

Mikes

04-20-2006, 11:38 AM

If it starts with a 'b' I like it lol! Bookers is my go to drink..try to drink it either str8 up w a few cubes of ice or with club soda. Just wish it wasn't so much money, but whatever you only live once.

scottsins

04-20-2006, 11:40 AM

I second the recommendation of Blanton's. very nice, and it will somewhat remind you of enjoying a great, smooth, single blend scothc, IMO. (different flavors but you'll see what I mean).

Legends, if you make it down to Texas from the tundra for a game this season, just come out to our mother of all tailgates and we'll kill a bottle together on me.

Mikes

04-20-2006, 11:53 AM

no no no Scott we aren't talking about Yeagermister.... this is the burbon thread lol

geoffrie

04-20-2006, 11:56 AM

So the WR is strong? :bouncetau

Not so much strong meaning potent but strong with flavor.... full bodied? ... complex??

Needs a bit water to let its flavors out.

Legends of the Playground

04-20-2006, 11:57 AM

I really doubt we'll make it down this year with The Sequel due in late August. However, I have planted the seeds regarding the Ohio State game.

MadAl

04-20-2006, 04:54 PM

Ezra B, man that stuff is smooth

kirscovitch

04-20-2006, 05:07 PM

my parents brought me back a bottle of whiskey from Ireland. Tillamore Dew its called. its pretty smooth sippin' and i was able to find it in the local liq store. :thumbsup:

Legends of the Playground

04-21-2006, 03:54 PM

Not so much strong meaning potent but strong with flavor.... full bodied? ... complex??

I just don't want something that tastes like paint thinner.

geoffrie

04-21-2006, 04:42 PM

I just don't want something that tastes like paint thinner.

Nope .. no problem. Woodford Reserve is one of my favorite alternatives when I'm not in a scotch mood.

Bottoms up!

Rutkus

04-21-2006, 06:20 PM

for bourbon, old fitzgerald is what I enjoy, very smooth and inexpensive

Legends of the Playground

04-22-2006, 12:22 AM

I'd just like to remind some of you that Permafrostville doesn't exactly have the largest selection of premium whiskey. Rotgut, yes. Good stuff, no. :crying:

JgButler

04-26-2006, 01:26 PM

Elijah Craig.

Especially the Elijah Craig 18yr old.

My favorite sippin bourbon is Blantons. This stuff is fantastic!!

As tedski noted and one that doesn't get a lot of recognition is the Elmer T Lee. This is an excellent pour that is very reasonably priced. When I really feel like treating myself it is a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 20yr old. This stuff is pure heaven and IMO it doesn't get much better. The 23yr old is completely out of my price range so I can't comment on it. If it is that much better than the 20yr old, it is probably a good thing I have never had any or I might be in need of some :help: (financially)!!:halfgrinw

Some other bourbons that I always keep on hand and enjoy are Ancient Ancient Age, Buffalo Trace, Bookers, Knob Creek, Woodford, Stagg, Eagle Rare 17yr and Sazerac Rye 18yr.

I am a huge fan of the Buffalo Trace distillery. They make some excellent bourbons.

geoffrie

04-26-2006, 02:12 PM

Some other bourbons that I always keep on hand and enjoy are Ancient Ancient Age, Buffalo Trace, Bookers, Knob Creek, Woodford, Stagg, Eagle Rare 17yr and Sazerac Rye 18yr..

Sazerac Rye 18yr is :applause: :thumbsup: :clap:

MithShrike

04-26-2006, 03:27 PM

I like Knob Creek when I drink bourbon. I've yet to try Booker's though.

C-Dub

09-27-2006, 07:29 PM

I like Elijah Craig and also Red Breast (it's Irish).

Ezra Brooks is also pretty good.

Greg

05-09-2007, 10:18 PM

Been drinking Eagle Rare 10 y.o. and now Buffalo Trace. These are both top notch at around $20 a bottle.

geckoheart

05-09-2007, 10:23 PM

Maker's Mark...nuff said...

I think that said it all.

oneaday

05-09-2007, 10:54 PM

Blantons is wonderful. Clean, delicious finish.

Stick to ice water and coffee anymore, but Bourbon was my drink and Blanton's was at the top of a short list, neat of course with a water back.

mwilson788

05-09-2007, 11:23 PM

Any Islay scotch over 12 yrs is worth whatever it costs.

TexaSmoke

05-09-2007, 11:36 PM

Any Islay scotch over 12 yrs is worth whatever it costs.

Depends on what you like. I have a bottle of Lagavulin (make that half a bottle), which is 16 yr. Single Islay Malt. It is not my favorite, much more of a highlands scotch man myself. This particular Islay bottle is really peaty. If you don't like that taste, you won't like this bottle.

jwintosh

05-09-2007, 11:37 PM

greg, what's your take on the buffalo trace? can't get that in these parts....

mwilson788

05-09-2007, 11:38 PM

Depends on what you like. I have a bottle of Lagavulin (make that half a bottle), which is 16 yr. Single Islay Malt. It is not my favorite, much more of a highlands scotch man myself. This particular Islay bottle is really peaty. If you don't like that taste, you won't like this bottle.

I'm a big fan of the Lagavulin. Maybe you just need to send it to me and let me show you how to appreciate it! hehe

Islay scotches tend to be a bit "saltier" in my opinion. Gives em a nice earthy flavor. Yeah I know I'm probably an alcoholic but I prefer people to call me "fun to party with" :thumbsup:

Isn't it funny when you're in college and you drink a lot people commend you for it but when you reach full on adulthood people look down on you for it?

I now have to drink alone in the dark after everyone is in bed!

Greg

05-09-2007, 11:47 PM

greg, what's your take on the buffalo trace? can't get that in these parts....Smoooooooth

TexaSmoke

05-09-2007, 11:51 PM

I'm a big fan of the Lagavulin. Maybe you just need to send it to me and let me show you how to appreciate it!

I thought you wanted to know about Islay scotch?:scratchhe

Anyways, I might just do that. I'm not sure if it is any good anymore, because it been open for about a year. I received a bottle of Oban and Macallan's 18 year which I prefer much more and quit drinking the Lagavulin.

tedski

05-10-2007, 12:07 AM

I was always more of a rum drinker, but I have enjoyed several good bourbons. My favorites are Van Winkle 12 yr Special Reserve and Pappy Van Winkle 20 yr Family Reserve.

mwilson788

05-10-2007, 12:11 AM

I thought you wanted to know about Islay scotch?:scratchhe

Anyways, I might just do that. I'm not sure if it is any good anymore, because it been open for about a year. I received a bottle of Oban and Macallan's 18 year which I prefer much more and quit drinking the Lagavulin.

I like the Macallan really well too.

I wasn't saying I didn't know about it. I was saying any Islay is worth the price. I like them all.

If I have to go blended I'll take dimple pinch.

Jwrussell

05-10-2007, 08:20 AM

I thought we were talking bourbon, what's all this talk about scotch? :wink:

Greg, I really need to pick up some Buffalo Trace. It's very highly recommended from what I can see and very reasonably priced.

djs134

05-10-2007, 08:39 AM

Basil Hayden's, Bookers, Blantons Single Barrel or Woodford Reserve can be found in my cabinet. After reading this thread and the one about George Stagg, I bought a bottle of Buffalo Trace. Good stuff! Now I need to try these:

Elmer T Lee Single Barrel
Van Winkle 12 yr Special Reserve
Pappy Van Winkle 23 yr Family Reserve

jmatkins

05-10-2007, 08:46 AM

I mostly stay w/JD original, gentelman and single barrel. I also like Knob and Buffalo.

jwintosh

05-10-2007, 11:10 AM

what an excellent thread! so many more bourbons to try!!! another reason to retire,,, start drinking earlier in the day!!!!

tazbigdog

07-25-2007, 12:47 PM

Favorite...Maker's Mark.:wink:

Jeff

djs134

07-25-2007, 02:47 PM

My new favorites now are Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace! 'Course, I haven't opened any Pappy's yet, so the list may change.

tubaman

07-25-2007, 03:29 PM

Well, thanks to fredneck, I've become an Eagle Rare fan!

Greg

07-25-2007, 05:58 PM

:grin:

Jetboatdriver

07-25-2007, 06:18 PM

I have not tried any of the super premium bourbons like Basil Hayden's, Booker's, Baker's. I do like Knob Creek and Maker's Mark. I have a bottle of Woodford Reserve ready to be opened and I'll give that a try.

What do ya'll say?

Knob Hill is very good
Makers Mark is very good
Blantons is the BOMB!!

dpricenator

07-25-2007, 06:26 PM

I have since switched to scotch, but I still love some of Ketucky's best every now and then. I've noticed several of my favorites already posted here.
You already have some Woodford Res, and the Elmer T Lee is also good. Some of the best is the Eagal Rare. These all reasonably priced. Like alot of things, most people can't tell the difference in Good and Great Boubon.

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