Favorite Bourbon
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zr1gary
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George T Stagg
Just got a bottle of 'Stagg' 140 proof....
My dog is pretty excited about it too...he is a Welsh Terrier...and prefers Islay Scotch....but he does enjoy a good bourbon from time to time.
This is my first bottle of Stagg....normally do Bookers...it's ony 127 proof.
We'll see.
Just got a bottle of 'Stagg' 140 proof....
My dog is pretty excited about it too...he is a Welsh Terrier...and prefers Islay Scotch....but he does enjoy a good bourbon from time to time.
This is my first bottle of Stagg....normally do Bookers...it's ony 127 proof.
We'll see.
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Russellc said:
I was on the receiving end of much of that sour tasting Coors. Soon after, as I learned to brew beer and make wine in the 70s, I found out you can't allow beer to get really hot and expect it to taste good.
Has anyone else noticed, at a brewery, even beer you wouldn't ever buy, tastes good? It is fresh and that is the most important thing to me in beer taste.
Sorry to take the thread sideways, yet again!
Quite possibly true, but I think fresh is a factor.
john_w
Miscreant
I just ran into a bottle of Woodford Reserve and of course had to pick it up and try it. Compared to Makers, it seems a little more intense to me. I haven't compared proof yet, but I wonder if it's a little higher. It also seems to have more flavor. I'm not sure if I actually like it better - I like whiskey as mellow as possible since I usually sip it when trying to relax. I will have to go back to the Makers and compare. More later...
jw
jw
Then go back to the Woodford and compare, and go back to the Makers . . .
Sounds like a plan. I like both, prefer the Woodford.
stuartk
Super Member
I like both of those too.
I also like the Eagle Rare that JJJimmy mentioned. I had some a couple of months ago and it tasted mighty good.
john_w
Miscreant
Whiskey Gunfight #1: Woodford vs. Maker's
Of course, individual batches may vary, as do taste buds, the condition of my taste buds at the time, what I ate in the last half-hour, etc. etc. etc. But here are my impressions right now:
Woodford Reserve is definitely a more intense bourbon than Maker's Mark. It lists a slightly higher proof (all of .4 higher). It has a bolder, more intense, and "deeper" flavor that is altogether different from Maker's. Maker's, on the other hand, does have a very nice flavor all its own. It is much smoother and easy drinking - especially those first few sips.
So for my purpose, Maker's is still the one to beat! I can however see someone prefering a bolder whiskey, in which case Woodford's would get the nod.
Next up: Blanton's, if I can find it next. But that will be a while, unless a few people want to come over and help me drink all this Maker's and Woodford's!
- jw
Of course, individual batches may vary, as do taste buds, the condition of my taste buds at the time, what I ate in the last half-hour, etc. etc. etc. But here are my impressions right now:
Woodford Reserve is definitely a more intense bourbon than Maker's Mark. It lists a slightly higher proof (all of .4 higher). It has a bolder, more intense, and "deeper" flavor that is altogether different from Maker's. Maker's, on the other hand, does have a very nice flavor all its own. It is much smoother and easy drinking - especially those first few sips.
So for my purpose, Maker's is still the one to beat! I can however see someone prefering a bolder whiskey, in which case Woodford's would get the nod.
Next up: Blanton's, if I can find it next. But that will be a while, unless a few people want to come over and help me drink all this Maker's and Woodford's!
- jw
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Just bought some Buffalo Trace. Nice mellow but not as sweet as my favorites.
Seems it has been distributed in TN for a while and the BT website hasn't been updated.
Maybe a little less smooth than Woodford Reserve. But really nice considering the price.
Seems it has been distributed in TN for a while and the BT website hasn't been updated.
Maybe a little less smooth than Woodford Reserve. But really nice considering the price.
Drybasement
Hold the ketchup...
I've been exploring the world of fine bourbons over the last few months. Blanton's is probably my favorite at the moment although the Van Winkle 12 yr Lot B is a very close second and the higher proof Rock Hill Farms is also quite good but each of these are over $50 a bottle. For the money, the Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel at under $30 is quite delicious as is the similarly priced Eagle Rare.
pmsummer
simul justus et peccator
Fun with bourbon.
Buffalo Trace has been the standard bourbon around Casa del Verano recently.
Last weekend, I picked up a bottle of Weller's 12. After some careful tasting of the Buffalo Trace and the Weller's by a panel of two bourbon lovers, we have come to the conclusion it's the same stuff (but the Weller's is cheaper).
Both are bottled by Buffalo Trace (who bought out Weller's several years ago). Both are 90 proof. In identical glasses, the color was exactly the same (without putting a color-spectrometer on 'em). There MAY be some VERY subtle blending differences, but they are not detectable by our palates (the wife and I).
The Buffalo Trace usually runs $25 a fifth. The Weller 12 was $16. But then, I've seen Buffalo Trace distillery price their various products ALL OVER the place, so your price WILL vary.
Bottom line: If you like Buffalo Trace, you'll like Weller's 12. If the price is cheaper, on the Weller's, you'll save some money. But you won't get a cork (twist cap on the Weller's).
Buffalo Trace has been the standard bourbon around Casa del Verano recently.
Last weekend, I picked up a bottle of Weller's 12. After some careful tasting of the Buffalo Trace and the Weller's by a panel of two bourbon lovers, we have come to the conclusion it's the same stuff (but the Weller's is cheaper).
Both are bottled by Buffalo Trace (who bought out Weller's several years ago). Both are 90 proof. In identical glasses, the color was exactly the same (without putting a color-spectrometer on 'em). There MAY be some VERY subtle blending differences, but they are not detectable by our palates (the wife and I).
The Buffalo Trace usually runs $25 a fifth. The Weller 12 was $16. But then, I've seen Buffalo Trace distillery price their various products ALL OVER the place, so your price WILL vary.
Bottom line: If you like Buffalo Trace, you'll like Weller's 12. If the price is cheaper, on the Weller's, you'll save some money. But you won't get a cork (twist cap on the Weller's).
Russellc
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Russellc
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Buffalo Trace has been the standard bourbon around Casa del Verano recently.
Last weekend, I picked up a bottle of Weller's 12. After some careful tasting of the Buffalo Trace and the Weller's by a panel of two bourbon lovers, we have come to the conclusion it's the same stuff (but the Weller's is cheaper).
Both are bottled by Buffalo Trace (who bought out Weller's several years ago). Both are 90 proof. In identical glasses, the color was exactly the same (without putting a color-spectrometer on 'em). There MAY be some VERY subtle blending differences, but they are not detectable by our palates (the wife and I).
The Buffalo Trace usually runs $25 a fifth. The Weller 12 was $16. But then, I've seen Buffalo Trace distillery price their various products ALL OVER the place, so your price WILL vary.
Bottom line: If you like Buffalo Trace, you'll like Weller's 12. If the price is cheaper, on the Weller's, you'll save some money. But you won't get a cork (twist cap on the Weller's).
How odd, in my area the buffaloe trace is under 20, the weller12 is just over!
Russellc
