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Woodford

henapple
henapple Posts: 16,025
I would like to publicly scold the forum members that raved about Woodford... Dammit, couldn't you praise a cheaper drink? Just poured a quart.
Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Four roses is good too but only about $5 less
    Greensboro, NC
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,101
    @henapple-You wanna go down the dirt road-wrestle with their Double Oaked-makes regular Woodford bourbon taste like..."Taste is in the buds of the consumer".  But I think it is at a whole new level for them (as do they $$-wise).
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    +1 on the double oaked!!! From what I think I know about you it would be like comparing Cowboy to Ozark lump. Do I have your attention know? :D:D

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Gee, thanks
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    No dis was intended. Sorry if it seemed that way.

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    I got a wife beater of Woodford once. It was ok but not special. It seemed to have too much of a harsh bite. 

    Would the double oaked mitigate some of that bite? 
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
  • Bayarad
    Bayarad Posts: 313
    I prefer Knob Creek! Smooth, mellow, and 100 proof what more can you ask for!
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    edited April 2013
    I come from a long time of Wild Turkey so just about anything seems less harsh. There is something different about double Oaked It still has just a bit of a bite but a smooth bite. I drink on the rocks with just a hit of water.

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025

    No dis was intended. Sorry if it seemed that way.

    No.. Was saying thanks for another suggestion. I'm not a bourbon drinker but it is good late in the afternoon.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Good good... If you ever get to western Ky I will hook you up in trade for some of that OO!!

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    I'll be in Paducah soon... Trade some Ozark Oak.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Paducah is part of my territory I cover for work, just tell me when!!

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • Cheers
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    I am more of a Crown guy, your welcome Canucks.
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • Aviator
    Aviator Posts: 1,757
    Yes, agreed! The Double Oak is the state of the art.

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    Large and Small BGE, Blackstone 36 and a baby black Kub.

    Chattanooga, TN.

     

  • claybrn
    claybrn Posts: 31
    I'm a big fan of the Knob Creek single barrel...bottled at 120 proof.  I drink it straight over ice; as long as you let it "open up" a little, it goes down smooth.
  • LBC Dawg
    LBC Dawg Posts: 116
    The Double Oaked is where its at. Just opened a new bottle over the weekend.
  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    My neighbor drinks bourbon, sweet vermouth and a little cherry juice. Anyone try that or just on the rocks. I will say the ice is nice in the bottom after finishing.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,548
    i never liked bourbon until i tried it without the ice and or water. ill drink a mint julep for the novelty on raceday
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • IrishDevl
    IrishDevl Posts: 1,390
    henapple said:
    My neighbor drinks bourbon, sweet vermouth and a little cherry juice. Anyone try that or just on the rocks. I will say the ice is nice in the bottom after finishing.

    A bourbon manhattan: 3-4 shots bourbon, one shot sweet vermouth, a bit of marscino cherry juice, and some put a wee bit o bitters.   
  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited April 2013
    henapple said:
    My neighbor drinks bourbon, sweet vermouth and a little cherry juice. Anyone try that or just on the rocks. I will say the ice is nice in the bottom after finishing.
    A Manhattan minus the Angostura Bitters, good stuff. 
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

  • U_tarded
    U_tarded Posts: 2,067
    henapple said:
    My neighbor drinks bourbon, sweet vermouth and a little cherry juice. Anyone try that or just on the rocks. I will say the ice is nice in the bottom after finishing.

    that's how my old man drinks it. If I don't have it on the rocks I fancy an old fashion occasionally.
  • SteveWPBFL
    SteveWPBFL Posts: 1,327
    I'm a long time Jack Daniel's sipper with a minor in bourbon Manhattans, a 'certificate' in Wild Turkey and boast of a couple of 'affairs' with Scotch. Stuck my toe in some Maker's Mark a few weeks ago, too, and enjoyed that. So. Why do Eggers seem to prefer bourbon? (and really, why not?) What does the 'bourbon crowd' generally think of JD? Scotch? and others? I seem to like them all. Even the cheap stuff after about the third sip ....
  • double
    double Posts: 1,214
    I got my Barrel certificate yesterday now just waiting for about 7yrs! I like Makers Mark and enjoy Woodford as well need to try the double oak.
    Lynnwood WA
  • Springram
    Springram Posts: 430
    +1 on the Knob Creek


    Springram
    LBGE and Mini
  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    Just a random observation in this thread...but I tried Makers 46 recently and I don't like it as much as Makers.  I was just looking at how it is made, and they take makers and then age it longer in "seared french oak".  I think they actually cook the wood that it sits in.  I dunno...I love smoked wood in my meat, but for me didn't care for it in my booze.  I'll save the $10 or so next time and go for the Makers. 

    I do also love Woodford.  Another great bourbon IMO is Willett Pot Still reserve.  Cool bottle to add to the collection too.
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    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

  • gabriegger
    gabriegger Posts: 682

    Have tried most I can find at the "LC" - Wild Turkey, Maker's, 4 Roses, Knob Creek but have been partial lately to Elijah Craig.  Named in honour of a Baptist minister, brings me that much closer to heaven I reckon.  And does odd things to the temp gauge.

    the city above Toronto - Noodleville wtih 2 Large 1 Mini

  • GQuiz
    GQuiz Posts: 701
    Hard to come by down here in Texas... but if you can find it, you'll jones for it all the time.

    XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
  • The Naked Whiz
    The Naked Whiz Posts: 7,777
    about.com says Woodford is "affordable". 
    The Naked Whiz