| 1. Author: Abrignac | Date: Fri, 5/24/2024, 8:28AM EST | |
Saw a 750 ml bottle going for $30.99 plus tax. That seemed a bit low for a Heaven Hill small batch offering so I pulled the trigger. Afterwards I did a little digging and it seems the going rate is about $8 or $9 more. Hopefully I made a good buy. |
| 2. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Fri, 5/24/2024, 9:29AM EST | |
It used to be 22.95 for the 12 year age statement….still a good value today though (with no age statement) |
| 3. Author: tonygraz | Date: Fri, 5/24/2024, 12:16PM EST | |
I used to drink Heaven Hill bourbon - it was my go to when I was light on dough. But that was before bourbon got popular. Not anywhere near as good as my favorite - Hiram Walker Deluxe.
If it doesn't come close to wowing you, try mixing it with coconut rum. |
| 4. Author: dkeage | Date: Fri, 5/24/2024, 2:01PM EST | |
Just saw it at Total Wine for $27.99 If you like it and you think the price is reasonable, that’s all that counts.  |
| 5. Author: dkeage | Date: Fri, 5/24/2024, 2:01PM EST | |
ZRX1200 wrote:It used to be 22.95 for the 12 year age statement….still a good value today though (with no age statement) FOG! |
| 6. Author: Abrignac | Date: Fri, 5/24/2024, 10:23PM EST | |
dkeage wrote:Just saw it at Total Wine for $27.99 If you like it and you think the price is reasonable, that’s all that counts. Just poured a finger neat and added a couple drops of water. It was underwhelming. Tasted very young in that I would hoped for more vanilla and caramel notes. But would that require more than minimal aging to pull those flavors from the barrels. It also had a harsh finish that faintly tasted like turpentine. However I don’t think that was a fair tasting because I’d just eaten red beans and rice with a link of smoked sausage so my palette was somewhat trashed. |
| 7. Author: Burner02 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2024, 7:58AM EST | |
Abrignac wrote:Just poured a finger neat and added a couple drops of water. It was underwhelming. Tasted very young in that I would hoped for more vanilla and caramel notes. But would that require more than minimal aging to pull those flavors from the barrels. It also had a harsh finish that faintly tasted like turpentine.
However I don’t think that was a fair tasting because I’d just eaten red beans and rice with a link of smoked sausage so my palette was somewhat trashed. Maybe Fighting C@ck would have been more to your liking. |
| 8. Author: DrMaddVibe | Date: Sat, 5/25/2024, 1:48PM EST | |
tonygraz wrote:If it doesn't come close to wowing you, try mixing it with coconut rum. If you're at this point, I recommend adding anti-freeze. It's not like its going to hurt! Maybe go to an AA meeting too! |
| 9. Author: Palama | Date: Sat, 5/25/2024, 2:14PM EST | |
Burner02 wrote:Maybe Fighting C@ck would have been more to your liking. A ways back my favorite adult beverage shpo had it for like $17 so for s&g I bought a bottle. Given the cost, it wasn’t all that bad. I wouldn’t pay over $25 but for a mixer or quick shot, it’ll do. |
| 10. Author: Abrignac | Date: Sat, 5/25/2024, 2:45PM EST | |
Burner02 wrote:Maybe Fighting C@ck would have been more to your liking. Unfortunately, I think anything would be preferable. Was really disappointed. |
| 11. Author: Whistlebritches | Date: Sun, 5/26/2024, 2:14PM EST | |
Elijah Craig Small Batch Is a blend of around 200-250 barrels of bourbon, aged 8-12 years.........not young at all.Of course it was better when it was a true 12 yo bourbon.IMHO its better than most bourbons in that same price range |
| 12. Author: dharbolt | Date: Tue, 5/28/2024, 5:54PM EST | |
Abrignac wrote:Unfortunately, I think anything would be preferable. Was really disappointed. Sorry to hear that, it's one of my 2 or 3 favorites in that price range. |
| 13. Author: Abrignac | Date: Tue, 5/28/2024, 7:11PM EST | |
dharbolt wrote:Sorry to hear that, it's one of my 2 or 3 favorites in that price range. I went back and tried it again absent the lingering red bean flavor in my mouth. It seemed a little better. But still. It really impressed. Heaven Hill does put out Larceny a about the same price. I like it much better. |
| 14. Author: Mr. Jones | Date: Tue, 5/28/2024, 7:41PM EST | |
Just buy
Evan Williams
"Small batch 1786 ? Or 1783?" |
| 15. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Tue, 5/28/2024, 10:10PM EST | |
If you like Larceny better than I don’t know what to say… |
| 16. Author: Whistlebritches | Date: Wed, 5/29/2024, 6:23PM EST | |
ZRX1200 wrote:If you like Larceny better than I don’t know what to say… Palate of a billy goat comes to mind |
