Bourbon

milesvdustin

Evan William's is my jam. Buffalo trace too 

nolaegghead

Evan William Black.  Just bought a case of handles today.  Rocket fuel for trolling.

johnnyp

I skimmed the thread, sorry if this answer is a retread.  In regards to your question about a release schedule, that varies from state to state. 

In Virginia, liquor sales are controlled by the state.  So we not only have to wait for the distribution, but also for Virginia ABC to organize their distribution strategy.  For certain high end bottles, the entire state will only receive a few bottles and they hold a lottery for the right to purchase.  NC has a similar lottery system for Van Winkle products.

Foghorn

dcc said:

Foghorn said:

Have any Texans tried Yellow Rose Outlaw?

I’m still developing my whiskey palate but I had some last night and it seemed at least as good as most of what is mentioned above. (Of those, I’m partial to Eagle Rare).

Outlaw is Yellow Roses 100% corn whiskey.  It is the only one distilled at their place in Houston.  They make a maple finished rye I enjoy also.  My favorite these days is Garrison Brothers from Hye TX.  Their double oaked Balmorhea is really nice and any of the barrel proofs are great.  Total Wine near me sells single barrel Garrisons at barrel proof.  Tours of the distillery are worth the trip too. Easy day trip from S.A.

 Very cool.

Thanks @dcc

SandyHookEgger

Nothing to add. All my favorites are covered here. 

Dobie

johnnyp said:

I skimmed the thread, sorry if this answer is a retread.  In regards to your question about a release schedule, that varies from state to state. 

In Virginia, liquor sales are controlled by the state.  So we not only have to wait for the distribution, but also for Virginia ABC to organize their distribution strategy.  For certain high end bottles, the entire state will only receive a few bottles and they hold a lottery for the right to purchase.  NC has a similar lottery system for Van Winkle products.

OK I guess if you see something you don’t have just grab it cause it may not be there all the time on the better stuff. Thanks guys.

gabriegger

+1 what @pgprescott said at the outset.  Listed my faves.  Add Woodford Double Oaked to that list.  Wild Turkey Rare Batch will do the trick as well

lousubcap

@Dobie As you continue your bourbon (brown water) journey you may find that when you find one you like, check out the mash bill (the recipe).

Here's the mash bill for the Four Roses Single barrel; corn-60%, rye-35%, barley-5%.

Here's the Maker's Mark bill; corn-70%, wheat-16%, barley-14%. 

Clearly, beyond the minimum requirement for at least 51% corn the remainder of the bill is quite wide.  FWIW-

fishlessman

bourbons are typically too sweet for me. pick up a bottle of bulleit rye

oldmandawg

Woodford.

thetrim

Angel's Envy is really good.  Exceptional, actually.

It's even better when someone in KY sends it to you!

@lousubcap

Teefus

Makers Mark. It's my every day and my special day Bourbon. 

Teefus

RRP said:

pgprescott said:

 Keep in mind that manhattans and old fashioned are lovely when made with bourbon. Good way to use up some of your “mistakes “

My story about Manhattans. Years ago Manhattans were what my wife and I always ordered when we ate out. So on our first vacation up in Rhinelander, WI that's what we ordered. The drinks arrived and they tasted VERY weird! I called the waitress back and I told her something was not right with our drinks! She took them back and when she returned with two new drinks -which tasted fine- she nonchalantly asked if we were vacationing from IL perhaps? I said yes and she replied that's what the barkeeper figured. He had told her that Manhattans in WI are commonly made with flavored rum - not bourbon.

BTW on that vacation, but not at that roadhouse that night we encountered being referred to as "FIB"s. That term was later explained to us by another "F***king Illinois B*stard".

Around here you'd be referred to as "FIP"s. "F***king Illinois People". It has it's origins in pushy Chicago folks with lots of cash that invade Harbor Country in Western Michigan every summer. The local merchants up there love their money but hate their attitudes and driving habits. You gotta like a classic love/hate relationship   

Sandtree

Any of you gents tried the above? Given it’s a movie franchise I thought it’d be terrible but it’s the second best bourbon I’ve tried to date.

pgprescott

Teefus said:

RRP said:

pgprescott said:

 Keep in mind that manhattans and old fashioned are lovely when made with bourbon. Good way to use up some of your “mistakes “

My story about Manhattans. Years ago Manhattans were what my wife and I always ordered when we ate out. So on our first vacation up in Rhinelander, WI that's what we ordered. The drinks arrived and they tasted VERY weird! I called the waitress back and I told her something was not right with our drinks! She took them back and when she returned with two new drinks -which tasted fine- she nonchalantly asked if we were vacationing from IL perhaps? I said yes and she replied that's what the barkeeper figured. He had told her that Manhattans in WI are commonly made with flavored rum - not bourbon.

BTW on that vacation, but not at that roadhouse that night we encountered being referred to as "FIB"s. That term was later explained to us by another "F***king Illinois B*stard".

Around here you'd be referred to as "FIP"s. "F***king Illinois People". It has it's origins in pushy Chicago folks with lots of cash that invade Harbor Country in Western Michigan every summer. The local merchants up there love their money but hate their attitudes and driving habits. You gotta like a classic love/hate relationship   

I get the attitude issue in and around the city, but it’s nothing compared to east coast tude. The driving issue is BS. Learn to drive up there! Wisconsin is even worse. They think the rear view mirror is never to be checked except for applications of cosmetics. The left lane is for driving directly adjacent to the other guy driving 2mph under the speed limit in the right lane  😂

Teefus

Ha! Agree on the East Coast. Especially NY and CT. We road tripped to NY a couple years ago. 20 Over was apparently too slow.

RockyTopDW

willet, stagg jr, and Jefferson's ocean are my favorites.

littlerascal56

Wellers during the week, and Makers Mark on the weekends.  Wellers is always on sale here (KS) for $31.99 for the 1.75 liter.

CigarCityEgger

Was given some Jefferson’s as a gift, anyone ever have it?

JRWhitee

Jeffersons is very good

ColtsFan

$27 for the Woodford this week. ER was $52, $45 for Breckenridge 

Dobie

Drinking my last swig of Woodford tonight, off to find some new stuff tomorrow 

thetrim

Had a couple dark and stormys to start the weekend.  Rum drink.  

bgebrent

thetrim said:

Had a couple dark and stormys to start the weekend.  Rum drink.  

This a bourbon thread for Krafts sake. 

thetrim

But I like rum!

thetrim

lousubcap

ColtsFan said:

$27 for the Woodford this week. ER was $52, $45 for Breckenridge 

Unless my eyes are totally failing you have about twice the quantity of ER as the Woodford in the pic.  Judge each on their own merits- FWIW.

ColtsFan

lousubcap said:

ColtsFan said:

$27 for the Woodford this week. ER was $52, $45 for Breckenridge 

Unless my eyes are totally failing you have about twice the quantity of ER as the Woodford in the pic.  Judge each on their own merits- FWIW.

They're all 750ML 

Mattman3969

ColtsFan said:

$27 for the Woodford this week. ER was $52, $45 for Breckenridge 

That’s an excellent selection 

Foghorn

I had some Rebecca Creek and some Woodford last night at the rodeo. The Rebecca Creek was free so it tasted better. 😀