Sippin' Bourbon

[blues]

Picked up an Evan Williams 1783 today to give it a try. While there, the owner advised that her rep for the Weller's brand said expect the price on the Antique to double or triple in the next few months. She is expecting a case next week at the regular price. I plan on stocking up when she gets it.

They rarely ever get Weller's in at my local ABC. I'm gonna have to keep an eye out to try to pick some up.

Did sit with a glass of Buffalo Trace last night while ruminating on the topic. (It helped.)

[RoyGBiv]

Was in Austin for a night this week.

Austin - - > Hipster - - > Whiskey Bars = Tasting Opportunities

Best of the evening, by far, was the Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky. What a great surprise. A Japanese Whisky that not only is NOT a punch in the face, but actually has a lot of Rum flavors. A little sweet, a middle ground between bourbon and a non-peaty Scotch. Very, very good.

Wife really liked the Ranger Creek 44 Rye. I thought it was good, but not great. Worth a try.

Elijah Craig 12 year barrel select was excellent, as you would expect.

We also turned our colleagues on to some Texas made spirits. Balcones Baby Blue was a big hit with the Whisky lovers. The Bourbon folks liked TX.

Wish I had another night in town to do some more tasting.

[Grey]

Was in Austin for a night this week.

Austin - - > Hipster - - > Whiskey Bars = Tasting Opportunities

Best of the evening, by far, was the Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky. What a great surprise. A Japanese Whisky that not only is NOT a punch in the face, but actually has a lot of Rum flavors. A little sweet, a middle ground between bourbon and a non-peaty Scotch. Very, very good.

Wife really liked the Ranger Creek 44 Rye. I thought it was good, but not great. Worth a try.

Elijah Craig 12 year barrel select was excellent, as you would expect.

We also turned our colleagues on to some Texas made spirits. Balcones Baby Blue was a big hit with the Whisky lovers. The Bourbon folks liked TX.

Wish I had another night in town to do some more tasting.

Nikka is next on my list to get, on a japanese kick lately

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[RoyGBiv]

Nikka is next on my list to get, on a japanese kick lately

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Very un-Japanese, in my limited experience. Very excellent.

[Robinson]

I tried some Weller 12 yr tonight at the local BBQ joint. Was impressed. A bit more complex than Weller Special Reserve, and a nice flavor.

[Robinson]

Picked up an Evan Williams 1783 today to give it a try. While there, the owner advised that her rep for the Weller's brand said expect the price on the Antique to double or triple in the next few months. She is expecting a case next week at the regular price. I plan on stocking up when she gets it.

I bought some of the 1783 today too, on the advice of the guy at the store. I'm hoping it's not too sweet -- I'm interested to know your impressions.

[Crusader8207]

I bought some of the 1783 today too, on the advice of the guy at the store. I'm hoping it's not too sweet -- I'm interested to know your impressions.

I had it neat last night and tried it on the rocks tonight. Personally, I don't think I would buy it again. It is just ok, and I don't find myself wanting for more. In comparison to Weller's Special Reserve or even the Evan Williams Bottled in Bond I found this to be weak and thin, in fact a little watery. Tastewise, I found it to be caramel like with some oak with a touch of spice, but it lacked fire.

That is strictly my opinion. I really like the whiskeys that are bold with some bite, with Weller's 107 being my favorite (at the moment).

[RoyGBiv]

Best of the evening, by far, was the Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky. What a great surprise. A Japanese Whisky that not only is NOT a punch in the face, but actually has a lot of Rum flavors. A little sweet, a middle ground between bourbon and a non-peaty Scotch. Very, very good.

FWIW.... I picked up a bottle for home consumption. Bourbon buddy came by last night for a try .... and he hated it. Too un-Bourbon for him I guess.
I still think it's great for a change of pace. Unique.

YMMV.

[O4L]

I bought some of the 1783 today too, on the advice of the guy at the store. I'm hoping it's not too sweet -- I'm interested to know your impressions.

I didn't care for the 1783. The Evan Williams Single Barrel is much better in my opinion.

[CSW]

Got this one from an old friend in the mail the other day for my upcoming 55th.

Pretty good!