Bourbon

[aMillionDreams]

my all-time favorite line from cheers is:

Norm:  Woman--can't live with them... pass the beer nuts.

I think it's about bourbon time in da ville.  it's about 90 degrees with about 90 percent humidity, two or three Jim and waters should do me in. ;D

[CC]

we had a 90 too

i feel like i'm entitled to a coupla blanton's and waters

[EC]

we had a 90 too

i feel like i'm entitled to a coupla blanton's and waters

I think the whole world was very hot today.  I melted and my hair was the fuzziest I've seen it in a long time.  (And that includes Bonnaroo)

I also partook in a little bourbon.  Unfortunately, the only decent one was Maker's.  But it did the trick.  :)

[parkervb]

Bourbon has slowly taken over as my go to adult beverage over the last couple of years. 

for my birthday, the wife and I went to a restaurant that had an extensive selection.  Ended up sipping on these:

William Larue Weller: http://whiskeyreviewer.com/2014/10/william-larue-weller-bourbon-review-2014_100114/

Old Forester: http://www.oldforester.com/bourbon_home.aspx

At the house, I have Angel's Envy, Larceny (great value bourbon), and Woodford Reserve.

My wife said she ordered me a bottle of bourbon and I am really excited for that.  Any other bourbon enthusiasts on the boards?

[vespachick]

We have bourbon running from our tap instead of water....

JK... since Forecastle a few years ago we love to drink Four Roses, single barrel. 

And a few years ago I was turned on to Elijah Craig, which for the money, is a great deal.  It's pretty tasty.

[Crispy]

We have bourbon running from our tap instead of water....

JK... since Forecastle a few years ago we love to drink Four Roses, single barrel. 

And a few years ago I was turned on to Elijah Craig, which for the money, is a great deal.  It's pretty tasty.

Elijah Craig is my everyday bourbon -- not that I drink bourbon everyday...

I love Woodford, and their double oaked version. I also enjoy Buffalo Trace as a nice mid-level choice.

[vespachick]

We have bourbon running from our tap instead of water....

JK... since Forecastle a few years ago we love to drink Four Roses, single barrel. 

And a few years ago I was turned on to Elijah Craig, which for the money, is a great deal.  It's pretty tasty.

Elijah Craig is my everyday bourbon -- not that I drink bourbon everyday...

I love Woodford, and their double oaked version. I also enjoy Buffalo Trace as a nice mid-level choice.

[parkervb]

sweet!

I really liked the WL Weller.  It's a wheated bourbon & commonly mentioned as one of the Pappy alternatives (Pappy is also a wheated bourbon). 

Will update on the new bottle my wife ordered when I get it. 

[e_wind]

sweet!

I really liked the WL Weller.  It's a wheated bourbon & commonly mentioned as one of the Pappy alternatives (Pappy is also a wheated bourbon). 

Will update on the new bottle my wife ordered when I get it.

WL Weller is the same distillate as pappy. Julian Van Winkle III (Pappy's grandson), hand selects his favorite barrels of the Weller 12 YO and that becomes Pappy.

Makers, Old Fitzgerald, Larceny, Rebel Yell, Cabin Still are all wheated bourbons as well.

The base Weller product is easily the best on the list when you consider that its less than 20 bucks.

[e_wind]

We have bourbon running from our tap instead of water....

JK... since Forecastle a few years ago we love to drink Four Roses, single barrel. 

And a few years ago I was turned on to Elijah Craig, which for the money, is a great deal.  It's pretty tasty.

Elijah Craig is my everyday bourbon -- not that I drink bourbon everyday...

I love Woodford, and their double oaked version. I also enjoy Buffalo Trace as a nice mid-level choice.

Elijah Craig 12 is a staple around my house as well. I drink bourbon every single day.

[subinai]

any must visit distilleries in the louisville area? going in a month.

thanks!

[e_wind]

any must visit distilleries in the louisville area? going in a month.

thanks!

all the best Distillery tours, imo, are not in Louisville. The only one in town is Evan Williams, and its more like Epcot than a distillery. My favorite distilleries are Buffalo Trace (hard hat tour) and Wild Turkey, although you have to drive 30 or 45 minutes to get to them. I work at a distillery, but none of the ones I named here, so I'm not biased.

A brandy distillery just opened up in Louisville called Copper and Kings, which is supposed to be pretty cool.

just, for all that is right in the world, don't waste your time or money at Woodford. Its a joke and a complete farce.

[parkervb]

picked up a bottle of Filibuster


It's decent, strong upfront with a strong oak flavor (that's the double cask).  Better once it breathes.  With enough quality bourbons out there, it might be awhile before I buy again. 

[BH]

Buffalo Trace is my staple and Woodford when I want to splurge.   Also don't mind Four Roses and of course Makers but it's over priced.   I guess I should give Elijah Craig a try.....

[spence]

Old Scout Smooth Ambler was my surprise find this year.  A really solid bourbon at a good price.  I've also got a bottle of Stagg Jr. and Angels Envy in the cabinet..  The Stagg is solid, but have to be careful with it, it's stronger than most.  Another fave this year is the Michters Rye.  Not a bourbon but similar and really good.

[parkervb]

Buffalo Trace is my staple and Woodford when I want to splurge.   Also don't mind Four Roses and of course Makers but it's over priced.   I guess I should give Elijah Craig a try.....

I would suggest checking out Larceny as an alternative to Buff Trace if you want to try another "value" type bourbon.  It's a wheated bourbon if you're into that (Makers is wheated).  It's one of my favorites and is well regarded considering the price point

[e_wind]

Buffalo Trace is my staple and Woodford when I want to splurge.   Also don't mind Four Roses and of course Makers but it's over priced.   I guess I should give Elijah Craig a try.....

I would suggest checking out Larceny as an alternative to Buff Trace if you want to try another "value" type bourbon.  It's a wheated bourbon if you're into that (Makers is wheated).  It's one of my favorites and is well regarded considering the price point

Larceny is Old Fitzgerald aged longer. Its moving in and taking over as Heaven Hills premium wheat. Good info if you wanna get nerdy enough to do some vertical tasting and see how aging and maturation changes the juice.

If you want a value wheat, just grab Weller. Cheaper/better. Larceny and Old Fitz are good, but Weller is kind of a miracle of a value.

[parkervb]

Buffalo Trace is my staple and Woodford when I want to splurge.   Also don't mind Four Roses and of course Makers but it's over priced.   I guess I should give Elijah Craig a try.....

I would suggest checking out Larceny as an alternative to Buff Trace if you want to try another "value" type bourbon.  It's a wheated bourbon if you're into that (Makers is wheated).  It's one of my favorites and is well regarded considering the price point

Larceny is Old Fitzgerald aged longer. Its moving in and taking over as Heaven Hills premium wheat. Good info if you wanna get nerdy enough to do some vertical tasting and see how aging and maturation changes the juice.

If you want a value wheat, just grab Weller. Cheaper/better. Larceny and Old Fitz are good, but Weller is kind of a miracle of a value.

excellent input, thanks. I had the William Larue Weller recently and quite enjoyed that.

http://whiskeyreviewer.com/2014/10/william-larue-weller-bourbon-review-2014_100114/

my wife ordered me a bottle of bourbon and is supposed to pick it up tonight. She said she did some research and I am really looking fwd to what she picked out especially since its not readily available at our ABC stores. 

[TEO]

Be careful with Larceny. Ultra liberal pours in the Bourbon Lodge stole my memory one time.

[e_wind]

Buffalo Trace is my staple and Woodford when I want to splurge.   Also don't mind Four Roses and of course Makers but it's over priced.   I guess I should give Elijah Craig a try.....

I would suggest checking out Larceny as an alternative to Buff Trace if you want to try another "value" type bourbon.  It's a wheated bourbon if you're into that (Makers is wheated).  It's one of my favorites and is well regarded considering the price point

Larceny is Old Fitzgerald aged longer. Its moving in and taking over as Heaven Hills premium wheat. Good info if you wanna get nerdy enough to do some vertical tasting and see how aging and maturation changes the juice.

If you want a value wheat, just grab Weller. Cheaper/better. Larceny and Old Fitz are good, but Weller is kind of a miracle of a value.

excellent input, thanks. I had the William Larue Weller recently and quite enjoyed that.

http://whiskeyreviewer.com/2014/10/william-larue-weller-bourbon-review-2014_100114/

my wife ordered me a bottle of bourbon and is supposed to pick it up tonight. She said she did some research and I am really looking fwd to what she picked out especially since its not readily available at our ABC stores.

William Larue Weller is part of that signature series or whatever that BT does. I've never had it, so consider me jealous.