Sippin' Bourbon

[perlslacker]

hello bourbon thread,

I have drank a shitton of bad bourbon in my life. I was in college for 10 years and, in that time, I drank a bunch of Old Crow, Old Granddad, and Evan Williams. When I was feeling fancy I would drink Wild Turkey.

I'd like to reform and drink something better. I work with a bunch of fancy boys who know bourbons really well, and I'd like to learn more. In the past, someone turned me on to Booker's and I've bought a total of 2 bottles in my life because it's too "fancy" for me to feel good about drinking a lot. I like it with a splash of water. I've drank a bunch of random ryes and I like them too.

Soooooo what should I try, bourbon thread?

[Crusader8207]

Are they selling bourbon or cocaine? Either way I would be out too.

Lol, good question....


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[Crusader8207]

hello bourbon thread,

I have drank a shitton of bad bourbon in my life. I was in college for 10 years and, in that time, I drank a bunch of Old Crow, Old Granddad, and Evan Williams. When I was feeling fancy I would drink Wild Turkey.

I'd like to reform and drink something better. I work with a bunch of fancy boys who know bourbons really well, and I'd like to learn more. In the past, someone turned me on to Booker's and I've bought a total of 2 bottles in my life because it's too "fancy" for me to feel good about drinking a lot. I like it with a splash of water. I've drank a bunch of random ryes and I like them too.

Soooooo what should I try, bourbon thread?

Personally, I’d suggest the Weller’s Special Reserve. Then follow it up with the Weller’s Antique 107. Two of my favorites at a moderate price and not too fancy by any means.


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[Sigfan26]

Are they selling bourbon or cocaine? Either way I would be out too.

A 1oz pour of 10yr, I’d agree. A 2.5oz pour of 23, and its a bargain. It’s definitely something that isn’t for everyone (I personally think all Pappy is overrated), but, something those well versed in whiskeys would be well served to try.


PS
George T Stagg Is WAAAAYYYYYY better than Pappy


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[perlslacker]

Personally, I’d suggest the Weller’s Special Reserve. Then follow it up with the Weller’s Antique 107. Two of my favorites at a moderate price and not too fancy by any means.


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I'll add those to my list.

I may have sold myself short; I just finished off a bottle of Aberlour A'Bunadh I got as a gift. However, I don't really have any idea of what makes a whiskey (or whisky) good, and I don't really know what brands are good. I know some brands that are expensive, but I don't have a sense for which ones are overpriced and which ones are a good value.

[Sigfan26]

hello bourbon thread,

I have drank a shitton of bad bourbon in my life. I was in college for 10 years and, in that time, I drank a bunch of Old Crow, Old Granddad, and Evan Williams. When I was feeling fancy I would drink Wild Turkey.

I'd like to reform and drink something better. I work with a bunch of fancy boys who know bourbons really well, and I'd like to learn more. In the past, someone turned me on to Booker's and I've bought a total of 2 bottles in my life because it's too "fancy" for me to feel good about drinking a lot. I like it with a splash of water. I've drank a bunch of random ryes and I like them too.

Soooooo what should I try, bourbon thread?

While not a bourbon, Willett 4yr Rye is probably the most impressive whiskey I can remember. And, like $55 a bottle


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[Crusader8207]

They had both Stagg and Stagg Jr on the menu too. I don't recall the price of the Stagg, but the Jr was around $15 a pour. I have had Pappy 23 once when I was in Louisville Ky. I believe it was about $45 a pour at that time. It was good, but not my favorite.

A 1oz pour of 10yr, I’d agree. A 2.5oz pour of 23, and its a bargain. It’s definitely something that isn’t for everyone (I personally think all Pappy is overrated), but, something those well versed in whiskeys would be well served to try.


PS
George T Stagg Is WAAAAYYYYYY better than Pappy


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[Jason F]

Tried the Henry McKenna 10 year tonight. Pretty good. The restaurant (Rye Kansas City) I went to also had Pappy Van Winkle (of which I did not drink) for $125 a pour.

About 3 years ago I was on a job in Miami, South Beach specifically. I finished shooting this interview in a trendy cocktail bar and was chatting up the proprietor when I noticed he had a bottle of Pappy tucked away. I asked him how much he was charging for it, "$200 a pour". I thought, "Of course you are, it is South Beach after all". We spoke for a moment about Pappy and how it's hard to find, etc. and I mentioned that I'd never had it before. The man didn't hesitate, he spun on his heels, grabbed the bottle and poured me a nice one right then and there. That was pretty awesome.

And the Pappy was pretty stinking good. Not the mind-blowing-best, but it was good IMO. Especially when it was free!

[Grey]

Pappy is good but not enoigh that I would spend a nice bottle or two worth of cash on a pour...

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[Baldanders]

hello bourbon thread,

I have drank a shitton of bad bourbon in my life. I was in college for 10 years and, in that time, I drank a bunch of Old Crow, Old Granddad, and Evan Williams. When I was feeling fancy I would drink Wild Turkey.

I'd like to reform and drink something better. I work with a bunch of fancy boys who know bourbons really well, and I'd like to learn more. In the past, someone turned me on to Booker's and I've bought a total of 2 bottles in my life because it's too "fancy" for me to feel good about drinking a lot. I like it with a splash of water. I've drank a bunch of random ryes and I like them too.

Soooooo what should I try, bourbon thread?

If you like Evan Williams, (4 year bottled in bond is my standard house "bottom shelf") you'll probably love the Four Roses range. It's the quality range for the price consious. Try the Small Batch. The cheapest of the range, "Yellow Label," (not called such on the bottle) is a good sipper, too, it's just a little too subdued for an Old Fashioned or other mixed drinks. Woodford Reserve is also nice.

I like the Whiskey Jug website for finding new whiskeys: http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whi...-batch-review/