Bourbon Talk

[JAB]

the only reason I'm still on the hunt for blantons is the toppers. much better juice on the market for that price.

LOL, I have a buddy that always gets me a bottle of Blanton's for Christmas. He always swaps out the the topper before wrapping.

 

[NullNomad]

Just picked this up on whim. I’ll find out if it’s good tonight.

 

[AXE]

Should have some bite!

 

[NullNomad]

Should have some bite!

Just started my first pour of it and it’s not as harsh as you would expect. The quick hit review is its fruity on the nose and hits like a spicy Granny Smith apple. It’s almost hard to describe. If you blind pour with 3-4 other bourbons you would probably say “wtf is that?” when you taste it. Very different than what I normally buy, but I like it. Great change of pace.

 

[NullNomad]

I haven’t had a pour from this bottle since before covid, time to give it some life. Second glass of the night…

 

[jruck]

We went to a tasting tonight. We had Boss Hog, Jack 14 yr, Michters 10 yr Rye, Russel 15, Eh Taylor Barrel Proof, George Stagg, and a couple of others. Left with a bottle of Fiddler Antique Rye.

 

[NullNomad]

Time for some blue corn action on pour 3.

 

[jruck]

 

[IrishRedFish]

Just started my first pour of it and it’s not as harsh as you would expect. The quick hit review is its fruity on the nose and hits like a spicy Granny Smith apple. It’s almost hard to describe. If you blind pour with 3-4 other bourbons you would probably say “wtf is that?” when you taste it. Very different than what I normally buy, but I like it. Great change of pace.

My question is... Does it have any Granny Smith Apple notes?? My Fave Apple.

 

[jruck]

Should have some bite!

Great review. Definitely going to be looking for that!

 

[NullNomad]

My question is... Does it have any Granny Smith Apple notes?? My Fave Apple.

The first sip, yes. Kinda caught me off guard actually. As the ice melted it smoothed out and almost reminded me of four roses cask strength.

 

[IrishRedFish]

The first sip, yes. Kinda caught me off guard actually. As the ice melted it smoothed out and almost reminded me of four roses cask strength.

Nice!! I may have to try it.... My pour tonight is Eagle Rare 10... Just a fave of mine that has some sentimental value... Also... CHEERS!! It's Friday!!!

 

[NullNomad]

Nice!! I may have to try it.... My pour tonight is Eagle Rare 10... Just a fave of mine that has some sentimental value... Also... CHEERS!! It's Friday!!!

If you have a Total Wine near you they should be able to pop a cork for you. That’s how they got me to buy it today lol

eagle rare is one of my favs!

 

[AXE]

When people ask me what did that whisky taste like? I tell them like whisky!

 

[NullNomad]

When people ask me what did that whisky taste like? I tell them like whisky!

Not gonna lie, thats the 2nd worst question whiskey collectors get. The number 1 worst question is “what do you recommend”.

 

[AXE]

Not gonna lie, thats the 2nd worst question whiskey collectors get. The number 1 worst question is “what do you recommend”.

If I'm desperate, I tell people I like a good pull of their Rich and Rare like it was prom night 1987 all over again.

 

[NullNomad]

If I'm desperate, I tell people I like a good pull of their Rich and Rare like it was prom night 1987 all over again.

Good lord now I’m having mad dog flashbacks…

 

[jruck]

Whiskey/bourbon is such a personal choice. I’ll be happy to recommend anything. I guarantee I like it. Haha

 

[IrishRedFish]

Happy Pre-Friday!!

 

[NullNomad]

Haven’t had the toasted barrel yet, so grabbed it for tonight’s pour.