Favorite Bourbon
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finnbow
The Dude Abides
Knob Creek and Knob Creek Single Barrel are probably the best Beam products for the money.
swamppirate
Lunatic Member
Thanks for the input. My FIL has tried Knob Creek and says it is pretty good. I will give it a spin.
swamppirate
Lunatic Member
I never had any Harper @swamppirate, what would you compare it to?
swamppirate
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It reminds of John Bowman..very good pour but unfortunately not easy to find!
whoaru99
Epic Member
Did you get a hint of maybe iodine-ish type note from it? I had a bottle of that 15-yr a year or two maybe (long gone, anyway) and seem to recall that note. Not that it was bad, just thought it different/unique.
swamppirate
Lunatic Member
What I recall is it tasting of caramel/chocolate/leather and oak. There was a little heat at the end but not overbearing (I use a large ice ball in most pours). More of the same as far as the “finish” goes....maybe with a little more oak/vanilla at the end.
whoaru99
Epic Member
The Single Barrel Reserve 120 is pretty good, IMO.
Picked up a bottle of the Knob Creek 12-year a few weeks back. I need to try that and the Single Barrel 120 side by side.
finnbow
The Dude Abides
The Knob Creek Single Barrel 120 is quite good and a good deal for a nearly barrel proof offering. It's packed with flavor, but with its ABV, it is not intended for the faint of heart.
Snagged one of the Old Forester they did the release on. They did 4 different batches. This was the only one I’ve found locally. I really like it, it’s smooth, and has a great flavor that’s not to spicy or sweet. Just a well rounded sip. Was sipping on it over the weekend while BBQing. I found it at Target on sale for $22. Gonna pick up another bottle to have on hand for the holidays, this will be a good holiday drink.
Bander
Active Member
Not bourbon, but definitely complimentary to a bourbon-calibrated palette, try Teelings Single Malt, in any of the finishes. I was shocked last night, at how inviting and pleasant it was to my palette versus Scotch or Irish. I like Scotch and Irish, but I'm prepared for the adjustment. These cask finished products from Teelings need no adjustment, and are stringent-free. A really good whiskey product.
I keep hoping the local CashWise will get Evan Single barrel back...tasty stuff! Where'd you get yours? (BTW: Morelli's on E 7th in St. Paul had it for just over $17/bottle. Hopefully my son picked me up a couple
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whoaru99
Epic Member
swamppirate
Lunatic Member
My better half picked me up some of the Jefferson’s Grand French Oak cask. Will pop it this weekend!
swamppirate
Lunatic Member
Good to have a soldier in reserve!
swamppirate
Lunatic Member
https://www.lionwingstudios.com/products/charred-oak-tumblers
Charred Oak tumblers...these look interesting!
Charred Oak tumblers...these look interesting!
