***Official Bourbon Thread***

[jcc522]

My birthday is Thursday, a perfect excuse to go out and try to find some great bourbons to drink. My fiancee, bless her heart, told me she was going to try to get me a bottle of "that Pappy bourbon you were looking for" at New Year's(23yr). I let her google for about 2 minutes before her mind was blown at the scarcity and ~$1500 price tag.

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by AJF_41

I'd like to see the math behind this statement.

Less demand and excess supply equals lower prices. That or they will just age it longer instead of opening the barrels and bottling a finished product.

I highly doubt there will be a shortage or a huge increase of prices. If demand continues to grow companies will just age the bourbon a few less years for their 'normal' blends and then bottle the 8/10/12 year old blends at a higher costs. Plus, when certain liquors get in fashion so to speak many drinkers just change their preference and go with a cheaper brand or type.

If anything the ethanol demand will do more for a bourbon price increase due to corn prices than actual bourbon demand.

[Arby]

Originally Posted by AJF_41

I'd like to see the math behind this statement.

Its somewhere in my Econ 101 textbook.

[jcc522]

Originally Posted by AJF_41

I'd like to see the math behind this statement.

Originally Posted by Arby

Its somewhere in my Econ 101 textbook.

[gravedigger07]

Is anyone else seeing a shortage of W.L. Weller? I am having a hard time finding it. Also, I picked up the Courtney & Woods 10 Year, and it's pretty tasty.

[gravedigger07]

Still haven't found any W.L. Weller, I guess everyone has found out that it is the same recipe as Pappy. For the price, there is no better Bourbon, in my opinion. Any one else having any luck with the Sazerac Bourbons?

[mposey34]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

Yeah the sad part is if they ramp up production now, in 10 years whiskey may not be as popular adn there could be an overabundance of it.

I'll fix that



still no luck finding any of the Elmer T Lee commemorative release

[jcc522]

Anyone drink Four Roses Single Barrel? Just picked up a bottle, never had it before.

[AJF_41]

Originally Posted by AJF_41

i've been venturing into bourbon recently.

i like 4 roses single barrel

we went through a bottle of this recently, pretty tasty
jefferson's reserve
http://www.bourbonbanter.com/bourbon...ourbon-review/


i was also turned on to this sweet vermouth while in my local store
makes a mean manhattan
http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1005139

Originally Posted by jcc522

Anyone drink Four Roses Single Barrel? Just picked up a bottle, never had it before.

Arby. Did you dig up that math for me?

[jcc522]

Nice. I finally found a store here that has a decent selection. They've got Blanton's for $38 too, which is the lowest I've seen.

[jcc522]

Interesting. 3 glasses and I'm not sure how to rank this. The nose is a little hot to me, followed by the sweet honey taste into a somewhat spicy finish. Its good and I'll probably save a third of the bottle for my bar but I just don't think I'll be getting a bottle again anytime soon.


I recommend to taste, wouldn't buy a bottle.

[mposey34]

Originally Posted by jcc522

Interesting. 3 glasses and I'm not sure how to rank this. The nose is a little hot to me, followed by the sweet honey taste into a somewhat spicy finish. Its good and I'll probably save a third of the bottle for my bar but I just don't think I'll be getting a bottle again anytime soon.


I recommend to taste, wouldn't buy a bottle.

the 4 roses sb?

I love that stuff

[Arby]

Originally Posted by AJF_41

Arby. Did you dig up that math for me?

Na Im good.

[420th jimi]

Originally Posted by jcc522

Anyone drink Four Roses Single Barrel? Just picked up a bottle, never had it before.

Yes, went through a couple of bottles at the Chicago Caravan. I dig it but it is a little sweet. Because it's the single barrel, it has more of a punch, though.

[Joruus]

Picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 tonight. I am a fan.

[whygohome?]

Originally Posted by Rodey

I keep hearing good things about JD Tennessee Honey.

its ok for cheap tennessee swill but it's not bourbon.

i'm relaxing with some very old barton tonight. one of the absolute best bourbons we got. try it out if you havent, its ridiculously smooth.

[whygohome?]

damn i just read through this thread and not one mention of barton.....it's a little pricey but seriously, it is incredible. i wouldnt steer ya wrong, not on this subject. if you're a bourbon lover its one you absolutely have to cross off the list.

[420th jimi]

Originally Posted by Joruus

Picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 tonight. I am a fan.

What's not to be a fan of. That is some good stuff there. Enjoy!

[mposey34]

finally found a bottle of Elmer T Lee, the commemorative 93 proof batch

all is right with the world

[jcc522]

Originally Posted by Joruus

Picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 tonight. I am a fan.

Originally Posted by 420th jimi

What's not to be a fan of. That is some good stuff there. Enjoy!

I need to try this!


What is your "house" bourbon? Maker's for me.

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by Rodey

I keep hearing good things about JD Tennessee Honey.

Way too sweet for me, stuff is hangover in a bottle.

Originally Posted by Joruus

Picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 tonight. I am a fan.

Been my drink of choice for years now. Thing that sucks it is getting more notoriety lately and the prices go up accordingly.

[mposey34]

Originally Posted by jcc522

I need to try this!


What is your "house" bourbon? Maker's for me.

if you have not tried EC12, I can't recommend it highly enough. It's really good, particularly for the price

Buffalo Trace is my house bourbon

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by jcc522

What is your "house" bourbon? Maker's for me.

Yeah, I am a makers person at a bar too - mainly because most places offer that, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden or Woodbridge and I much prefer makers.

In all honesty though try the Elijiah Craig, blows them all away and the bottle is mid range price at a liquor store but you rarely find it in a bar.

Also, while not technically a bourbon try Jack Daniels Silver Select if you can. Tough to get because it is export only (meaning you have to get it from outside the US because of APV restrictions) but holy damn is that a good whiskey. You can get it through the mail pretty easy from a friend, occasionally on eBay and some duty free websites will mail it to you but you pay out of your nose that way.

[jcc522]

Originally Posted by mposey34

if you have not tried EC12, I can't recommend it highly enough. It's really good, particularly for the price

Buffalo Trace is my house bourbon

Originally Posted by Lcsulla

Yeah, I am a makers person at a bar too - mainly because most places offer that, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden or Woodbridge and I much prefer makers.

In all honesty though try the Elijiah Craig, blows them all away and the bottle is mid range price at a liquor store but you rarely find it in a bar.

Also, while not technically a bourbon try Jack Daniels Silver Select if you can. Tough to get because it is export only (meaning you have to get it from outside the US because of APV restrictions) but holy damn is that a good whiskey. You can get it through the mail pretty easy from a friend, occasionally on eBay and some duty free websites will mail it to you but you pay out of your nose that way.

Good to know about the Elijah Craig. I sent a list to my family with bottles I'd like for Christmas/Birthdays and EC 18yr was on there but I've yet to try the 12. Maybe I'll pick one up tomorrow.

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by gravedigger07

Is anyone else seeing a shortage of W.L. Weller? I am having a hard time finding it. Also, I picked up the Courtney & Woods 10 Year, and it's pretty tasty.

Originally Posted by gravedigger07

Still haven't found any W.L. Weller, I guess everyone has found out that it is the same recipe as Pappy. For the price, there is no better Bourbon, in my opinion. Any one else having any luck with the Sazerac Bourbons?

I'm kind of kicking myself for not buying any Weller when I was in Kentucky for Thanksgiving (my parents live there). On Black Friday I bought a suitcase full of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout and did have room for an actual bottle of bourbon too.

When I went back a couple weeks ago I didn't see any Weller, but I did grab a Willett Pot Still Reserve which is fantastic.

From the Sazerac lines I've only had Buffalo Trace, and Blanton's which is of course delicious.

I actually did a side by side with the Willett and Blanton's the other night.

The Blanton's is smoother, more floral, and a bit more subdued (not unlike Basil Hayden's IMO) and the Willett is much bolder, with caramel, vanilla, and oak. Both great bourbons no doubt with their own characteristics.

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by jcc522

What is your "house" bourbon? Maker's for me.

Bulleit for sure. My favorite bourbon for that price - Trader Joe's has it for $22.99 which is a great deal.

Costco started carrying 1.75L of Bulleit Rye (fantastic for Manhattans but not a bourbon) for $31.99 which is a steal as it's usually the same price point as the bourbon. I'd love it if they started carrying handles of Bulleit bourbon for that price.

[jcc522]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

Bulleit for sure. My favorite bourbon for that price - Trader Joe's has it for $22.99 which is a great deal.

Costco started carrying 1.75L of Bulleit Rye (fantastic for Manhattans but not a bourbon) for $31.99 which is a steal as it's usually the same price point as the bourbon. I'd love it if they started carrying handles of Bulleit bourbon for that price.

The selection out here on this stupid island sucks so usually if someplace has Bulleit, it is the Rye.

I'm going to try to find a ride later today to the store and pick up a single barrel or small batch of something!

[jcc522]

Ended up getting EC 12 and Jefferson's Reserve. Holy shit I almost worked a sweat trying to uncork the Elijah Craig.

[420th jimi]

Originally Posted by jcc522

Ended up getting EC 12 and Jefferson's Reserve. Holy shit I almost worked a sweat trying to uncork the Elijah Craig.

But the rewards are oh so good! Makes me wish I wasn't drinking cheap vodka today.

[jcc522]

Anyone had Eagle Rare Single barrel. How is it? What did you pay for it?