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Posted: 6/19/2020 8:28:29 PM EDT
It seems that nearly every week someone starts a thread asking for a bourbon recommendation, to ask what others are drinking, etc. I thought it would be nice to have an ongoing thread where people can ask questions, post pictures, share information, reviews and more.
Tonight, I’m starting off by finishing off the last of a bottle of an entry level bourbon, Old Forester 86 proof. I keep quite a few varieties on hand including a couple lower proof budget bourbon for making cocktails for my wife and guests. I bought a couple of bottle today and needed to make room in my cabinet so I’m emptying these last of a couple of these basic pours. For a $20 bourbon, OF86 is not bad at all. Nice spicy vanilla on the nose with a hint of floral. Smooth and slightly sweet on the tongue as you might expect from the lower proof. Very short finish with a bit of lingering cinnamon.  Attached File |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:35:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Overkill777: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/418171/20200619_203356_jpg-1468393.JPG Look for the Knob Creek 120 even tastier |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:36:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By triburst1: @TheSpider You can't go wrong with Eagle Rare 10 year for a $40 bottle you can pick up anywhere. Knob Creek is another good one in that range that's easy to find. Eagle Rare used to be my go-to. In the last year, though, it’s become very hard to find where I live. It’s insane, because if I cross into Maryland it’s still readily available. Will give Knob Creek a try though. |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:36:27 PM EDT
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Just finished a glass of Old Forester 1920. It’s been my go to favorite as of late.
Managed to snag a Weller Full Proof on a Father’s Day special today. A BIT of a unicorn around here anyway. |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:37:50 PM EDT
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 So damn good! |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:48:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThePontificator: Jim Beam. I'm not proud.  Jim Beam is good stuff. Anyone who says otherwise is a snob 
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:50:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By triburst1: Agreed. Oddly though, as much as I like Jim Beam Black and Woodford Double Oaked, I had to force myself to finish the bottle of Beam Double Oaked. I didn't really like the woodford double oaked. It was too sweet for me. The beam double oaked was meh. I like the normal Woodford. |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:51:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheSpider: Eagle Rare used to be my go-to. In the last year, though, it’s become very hard to find where I live. It’s insane, because if I cross into Maryland it’s still readily available. Will give Knob Creek a try though. Knob is great. Single barrel Knob is better. |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:56:15 PM EDT
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I've been looking for Stagg Jr. I was told a local store has Weller Special Reserve today, I might have to swing by tomorrow.
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Posted: 6/19/2020 10:58:29 PM EDT
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one of my favs. DONT JUDGE ME!!!!
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Posted: 6/19/2020 11:00:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrFrige: one of my favs. DONT JUDGE ME!!!! https://i.ibb.co/R9VkNp1/jack-daniels-single-barrel.jpg |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 11:02:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrFrige: one of my favs. DONT JUDGE ME!!!! https://i.ibb.co/R9VkNp1/jack-daniels-single-barrel.jpg |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 11:05:05 PM EDT
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With the recent difficulty finding Buffalo Trace and Wellers unless I want to drive 20 miles to the store that seems to get it fairly often, Beam Black and Old Grandad 101 are pretty much my go-to's at this point.
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Posted: 6/19/2020 11:08:39 PM EDT
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Oh nice. I bought a bottle of the OF today too
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Posted: 6/19/2020 11:11:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThePontificator: Jim Beam. I'm not proud. Nothing wrong with that. I had some earlier. Larceny or Bulleit are always here, though we like to pick up new stuff to try too. |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 11:33:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: The black is best value of any boubon I have ever tasted. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Originally Posted By ThePontificator: Jim Beam. I'm not proud. The black is best value of any boubon I have ever tasted. Black is just heavenly mixed with Mexican Coke. |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 11:34:35 PM EDT
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AL, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2020 11:40:36 PM EDT
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OGD 114 for me tonight
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Posted: 6/20/2020 12:09:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By triburst1: A big BT fan I take it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By triburst1: Originally Posted By Bigshot64: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/121131/1E04DF6C-F680-4863-B068-FB829FB2E6BB_jpe-1468473.JPG Here is my blantons collection. The green and gold were very hard to come by. I’ll have to post a Weller pic next A big BT fan I take it? I am. Very much so. I’m having some knob green single barrel rye at the moment and it’s blissful |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 12:49:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LibertyOrDeath76: I've been looking for Stagg Jr. I was told a local store has Weller Special Reserve today, I might have to swing by tomorrow. WSR is pretty good when you can find it at msrp. Actually all of the Weller's are nice. Kind of hard to find here as well. My go to shop almost always has Stagg Jr and Eagle Rare. He gets quite a bit from BT. I just picked up another bottle of Stagg Jr as the other is almost gone. 128 proof and still good neat. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 12:55:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThePontificator: Jim Beam. I'm not proud. Jim Beam Black is pretty damn awesome for $20. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 5:51:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: triburst1]
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Tonight I’m sipping a bit of Eagle Rare 10 year. This is an outstanding bourbon for the price. I can’t think of another even close in price that has such a distinct three phases of flavor. Almost syrupy sweet caramel for the first couple seconds, then firey hot cinnamon and pepper followed by a dry, deep oak finish.
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Posted: 6/20/2020 5:53:01 PM EDT
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Do all photos on the sever now default to landscape?
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Posted: 6/20/2020 8:24:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/20/2020 8:37:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By merchantoffreedom: Get the barrel proof Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By merchantoffreedom: Originally Posted By DrFrige: one of my favs. DONT JUDGE ME!!!! https://i.ibb.co/R9VkNp1/jack-daniels-single-barrel.jpg Totally agree, one of the best barrel proofs out there, and not overhyped. I will say, there’s a pretty strong banana flavor. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 8:39:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By triburst1: Tonight I’m sipping a bit of Eagle Rare 10 year. This is an outstanding bourbon for the price. I can’t think of another even close in price that has such a distinct three phases of flavor. Almost syrupy sweet for the first couple seconds, then firey hot cinnamon and pepper followed by a dry, deep oak finish. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/34777/86928A40-88F9-4753-AF89-5C4C68989D58_jpe-1469618.JPG EH Taylor and Eagle Rare are two of my favorites. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 8:56:05 PM EDT
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I enjoy old Forester 86, Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Single Barrel, and Evan Williams White Label
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Posted: 6/20/2020 9:11:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/20/2020 9:17:10 PM EDT
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Previously had some Heaven Hill green label.
Now I'm sipping on Trader Joes High Rye Bourbon and Coke Zero. Next up on deck is either Jack Single Barrel or Russell Reserve Single Barrel. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 9:32:31 PM EDT
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Just had a snort of Wild Turkey 101. That will warm you up.
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Posted: 6/20/2020 9:37:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoEffects6: Just had a snort of Wild Turkey 101. That will warm you up. WT101 is one my desert island bourbons. I set my first glass of it down and never picked it back up cuz I hated it. Second glass, 3 years later, I couldn't get enough. Ezra Brooks, WT101, George Dickel 8, those are the most distinctly flavorful basic bourbons on the market right now. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2020 9:46:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bravo_Six: Blantons and Woodford are 2 of my faves. Evan William's for every day drinking. I know it's not technically Bourbon, but I've really been digging Bulliet Rye recently. If you like Rye, try the Woodford Reserve. In fact, if you don't like rye, try the Woodford Reserve 
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Posted: 6/20/2020 9:52:56 PM EDT
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Anyone have feedback on Blade and Bow?
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Posted: 6/20/2020 9:58:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: I didn't really like the woodford double oaked. It was too sweet for me. The beam double oaked was meh. I like the normal Woodford. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Originally Posted By triburst1: Agreed. Oddly though, as much as I like Jim Beam Black and Woodford Double Oaked, I had to force myself to finish the bottle of Beam Double Oaked. I didn't really like the woodford double oaked. It was too sweet for me. The beam double oaked was meh. I like the normal Woodford. For $25, the Beam Double Oaked is pretty damn decent. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 9:58:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: People need to stop pretending Buffalo Trace isn't trash. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/173565/20200620_194724_jpg-1469944.JPG This man knows what’s up. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:03:52 PM EDT
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Evan Williams black label works for me. Great stuff, for the price!
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:06:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DevilDog0402: For $25, the Beam Double Oaked is pretty damn decent. The Back is better by far. The double oak isn't bad it's just not that good. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:17:26 PM EDT
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The only real answer lies in this post.
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:21:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By triburst1: My first love! 20 years later I still almost always have a bottle of Woodford on hand. The Double Oaked might be the best smelling liquor on earth and my favorite drink to pair with a rich dessert. I love double oaked |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:23:27 PM EDT
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I'm sick of a lifetime of drinking cheap shit. It is Woodford for me from here on out.
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:24:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nnelson9: Anyone have feedback on Blade and Bow? I like it. There are better for the cost though, IMO. Not as bitey as some, and not as much of a long finish. A chunk of ice really opens it up. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:34:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJanitor: Evan Williams black label works for me. Great stuff, for the price! I agree. Works for me and I like the taste. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:37:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: People need to stop pretending Buffalo Trace isn't trash. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/173565/20200620_194724_jpg-1469944.JPG Shhh, don't tell anyone how good these are, they will start to disappear. Seriously though I bought a standard off the shelf RRSiB and it's one of my favorites right now. Just popped open my father's day gift from my wife, Old Forester 1920 and it's very good too. I also picked up an Elijah Craig barrel proof B520 Friday, currently have B519 but have been hearing good reviews about the latest batch. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 10:41:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Erik_O]
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Posted: 6/20/2020 11:03:33 PM EDT
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Vacation shopping.
Started with a Fire and Cane, moved on to a Kentucky Owl. 
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Posted: 6/21/2020 11:22:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/22/2020 12:33:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sixnine: Not bourbon. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sixnine: Originally Posted By DrFrige: one of my favs. DONT JUDGE ME!!!! https://i.ibb.co/R9VkNp1/jack-daniels-single-barrel.jpg |
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Posted: 6/22/2020 1:58:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: People need to stop pretending Buffalo Trace isn't trash. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/173565/20200620_194724_jpg-1469944.JPG Everyone has different tastes. BT tastes the best, across the board, for me. It's my first and last choice for bourbon. |
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Posted: 6/23/2020 11:12:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/24/2020 12:31:32 PM EDT
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My liquor guy threw this in with my order to try. Anybody had it? Distilled in WA. Good smell and taste. A bit heavy on the backend with rye. My wife said it tasted sour. I didn't taste that though. Reminds me a bit of EC.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/24/2020 2:16:02 PM EDT
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 My favorites 
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