Bourbon Talk

[AXE]

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Tonight’s pour. Dancing Panda 8 year. 100 proof.

That looks like a risky photo opp!

 

[IrishRedFish]

Call me crazy but that could be the July photo winner too!

Yeah... I would for sure vote for that pic!

 

[jruck]

Quarter Lime squeezed, 3/4 Makers Mark, 1/4 club soda. For us this is the perfect drink by the pool.

 

[BogueZR2]

What’s your favorite daily?

What’s your favorite shelf bottle?

It’s essential that Chevy owners discuss this topic. It’s a bourbon thing!

Don't know how I never saw this one, but...

Eagle Rare is probably my favorite go-to. Smooth for the price point (now that you can find it again).

Shelf bottle is a toss up, but Kentucky Owl Confiscated 12 Year is up there to go with the EH Taylor. Those are the two that I own that have great flavor and are super smooth considering their proofs.

Side note, I did get to try a sip of the Eagle Very Rare out in Cali and that was phenomenal. I'll never get to own a bottle though, since my wife would shoot me if I paid that much for a bottle.

 

[jruck]

Don't know how I never saw this one, but...

Eagle Rare is probably my favorite go-to. Smooth for the price point (now that you can find it again).

Shelf bottle is a toss up, but Kentucky Owl Confiscated 12 Year is up there to go with the EH Taylor. Those are the two that I own that have great flavor and are super smooth considering their proofs.

Side note, I did get to try a sip of the Eagle Very Rare out in Cali and that was phenomenal. I'll never get to own a bottle though, since my wife would shoot me if I paid that much for a bottle.

Thanks @BogueZR2 now I am going to have to find a bottle of Kentucky Owl. Great line up especially the very rare.

 

[NullNomad]

Don't know how I never saw this one, but...

Eagle Rare is probably my favorite go-to. Smooth for the price point (now that you can find it again).

Shelf bottle is a toss up, but Kentucky Owl Confiscated 12 Year is up there to go with the EH Taylor. Those are the two that I own that have great flavor and are super smooth considering their proofs.

Side note, I did get to try a sip of the Eagle Very Rare out in Cali and that was phenomenal. I'll never get to own a bottle though, since my wife would shoot me if I paid that much for a bottle.

Welcome to the debauchery. Pretty sure @jruck and I appear to be raging alcoholics because of what we post

 

[ZR2xBIZON]

Any first time whisky bottle recommendations for a CapriSun connoisseur?

 

[NullNomad]

Any first time whisky bottle recommendations for a CapriSun connoisseur?

Lots actually, but need to narrow it down. Do you like spices or pepper? Do you like smoked meats? Do you like beer or wine? Favorite food? If you bought an air freshener what would it be?

Believe it or not, those kinda things are huge in helping with recommendations.

 

[ZR2xBIZON]

Nothing too spicy, I like IPAs, smoked meats are ok, I like sweet wines, favorite foods are Fajitas and burgers. Air fresheners would be something fresh and clean smelling

 

[NullNomad]

Nothing too spicy, I like IPAs, smoked meats are ok, I like sweet wines, favorite foods are Fajitas and burgers. Air fresheners would be something fresh and clean smelling

Ok so the low hanging recommendations would be Buffalo Trace, Woodford, or Makers Mark.

Jamison IPA might be worth a look, I don’t get much of that IPA vibe from it but I know folks who swear by it

Four Roses is one that I like to recommend. It’s absolutely solid, won’t break the bank.

Stepping outside of those, most Canadian whiskeys have a sweeter note in the whiskey world.

I would stay away from most Japanese whiskeys or scotch. They tend to be much heavier on the smoke side. Almost medicinal in smell, especially the Islays. Although it’s been said that “peat heads” like myself are the IPA lovers of the whiskey world. I don’t see the connection lol

I would also not go above about 90-95 proof. When you go north of that, that’s when people complain about the burn and not being able to taste anything but fire.

@jruck would love your input as well.

 

[Stacy T.]

Any first time whisky bottle recommendations for a CapriSun connoisseur?

Weller Special Reserve
Larceny
Penelope

All these should be fairly easy to find and won’t set you back much.

 

[jruck]

I’m going to recommend a Heaven Hill selection.

1. Henry McKenna - oak and savory notes, a hint of vanilla and absolutely delicious!

2. Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel - same mash bill as Henry McKenna just aged differently. Lower in the rickhouse provides a smaller angels share. Fired for 40 seconds to achieve a level 3 char then toasted at a lower temperature to give some caramel flavors smooth and comforting.

3. Heaven Hill 7 year also bottled in bond like Henry McKenna. A great offering for those with a diverse palate that offers caramel on the tongue, subtle smoke on the nose with some (just enough) spice in the mix.

Eagle Rare and Weller Special Reserve are super smooth and lower proof. I wouldn’t turn my nose up to it but it isn’t my first choice.

I have never said no to an Evan Williams bottled in bond either. Simple delicious and cost effective.

CHEERS! Enjoy the adventure and get a shovel, you’ll be in the rabbit hole (pun intended) before long.

 

[NullNomad]

I’m going to recommend a Heaven Hill selection.

1. Henry McKenna - oak and savory notes, a hint of vanilla and absolutely delicious!

2. Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel - same mash bill as Henry McKenna just aged differently. Lower in the rickhouse provides a smaller angels share. Fired for 40 seconds to achieve a level 3 char then toasted at a lower temperature to give some caramel flavors smooth and comforting.

3. Heaven Hill 7 year also bottled in bond like Henry McKenna. A great offering for those with a diverse palate that offers caramel on the tongue, subtle smoke on the nose with some (just enough) spice in the mix.

Eagle Rare and Weller Special Reserve are super smooth and lower proof. I wouldn’t turn my nose up to it but it isn’t my first choice.

I have never said no to an Evan Williams bottled in bond either. Simple delicious and cost effective.

CHEERS! Enjoy the adventure and get a shovel, you’ll be in the rabbit hole (pun intended) before long.

Damn good recommendations.