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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:15:56 PM
I'm going to Bevmo tomorrow to look for a bottle of bourbon and some tequila.

I don't know what happened to what I had in the cabinet.

I saw a post of a picture of bourbon under the sink, so I thought you folks may have a suggestion for a good buy.

I'm looking at Buffalo Trace, $19.99.

ZRX1200
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:42:28 PM
Ezra brooks $12.
fretkillr
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:46:03 PM

I'm going to Bevmo tomorrow to look for a bottle of bourbon and some tequila.

I don't know what happened to what I had in the cabinet.

I saw a post of a picture of bourbon under the sink, so I thought you folks may have a suggestion for a good buy.

I'm looking at Buffalo Trace, $19.99.

GU wrote:

There's several I can recommend. You're doing very, very well with the Buffalo Trace. It's the best bang for the buck that I know of.

Woodford Reserve is a staple for me. It's on sale right now at the Bevmo, about $27. Nose has caramel, vanilla. Taste is a bit hot (is 90ish proof), but you can get the caramel, vanilla. Great color.

My current favorite is Wild Turkey (bear with me here) Rare Breed. Not the Kentucky Spirit, or the 101 sh*t. This is almost 109 proof, but it doesn't taste like it. I can take it straight or with an ice cube or two. It should be about $37, I'm told that it's some of the best out there at any price. Like I said, high ABV, but doesn't taste like it. Nose has caramel, vanilla, spice; taste has lots of citrus. Excellent...just great.

Bookers is high alcohol, too much so. A bit expensive.

Ditto on the price for the Willett.

Basil Hayden is ok, not great to me.

Makers 46 is pretty darn good, but I think the Buffalo Trace is better, and it costs less

Stay away from Bakers, Bulleit

Want something different? Try the Sazerac Rye. About $26.

fret

SMB

J.Redleg
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:58:13 PM
Thanks Fret, you gave me some bottles to look out for.

As far as bang for the buck, I'm a huge fan of Jim Beam Black.

wheelrite
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:29:00 PM
Black Velvet $9.99

Prostitutes love it,

8trackdisco
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:34:50 PM

As far as bang for the buck, I'm a huge fan of Jim Beam Black.

J.Redleg wrote:

Sing it, Brother!

Honorable Mention (if you like something a little sweeter): Maker's Mark.

wheelrite
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:37:37 PM

Sing it, Brother!

Honorable Mention (if you like something a little sweeter): Maker's Mark.

8trackdisco wrote:

Makers Mark after dinner with a Sancho Panza Beli....

it makes me horny just thinking about it,,,

fretkillr
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:59:47 PM

Sing it, Brother!

Honorable Mention (if you like something a little sweeter): Maker's Mark.

8trackdisco wrote:

FYI:

Jim Beam White - aged 4 years

Jim Beam Black - aged 8 years

Knob Creek - aged 9 years

All the same whiskey. Just aged longer.

Makers is good, and smooth. Try the Makers 46, as I suggest. A bit different. Aged a bit longer and has more oak.

Fret

SMB

8trackdisco
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:08:25 PM

FYI:

Jim Beam White - aged 4 years

Jim Beam Black - aged 8 years

Knob Creek - aged 9 years

All the same whiskey. Just aged longer.

fretkillr wrote:

And for some reason, I'd rather have White over Knob Creek.

I realize it doesn't make any sense.

Don't forget Jim Beam Green Label- Aged 6 years. Haven't tried it yet.

rockmeister
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:16:11 PM

Four Roses....

8trackdisco
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:17:54 PM

Four Roses....

rockmeister wrote:

Is that what you picked up for Blacky on your way home from work tonight?..... Faaag.

rockmeister
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:40:39 PM

I shoulda gotten him a fern instead...

fretkillr
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:37:56 PM

And for some reason, I'd rather have White over Knob Creek.

I realize it doesn't make any sense.

Don't forget Jim Beam Green Label- Aged 6 years. Haven't tried it yet.

8trackdisco wrote:

I think when it comes to bourbon, just like cigars, what you like is the best, regardless of what anyone says.

The Jim Beam Green (actually aged 5 years) is filtered over charcoal......ala Jack Daniel's. I hear it's kinda smoky. I don't know, but would be willing to give it a taste test.

fret

SMB

FATASH
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:52:30 PM
Try a nice single barrel bourbon. Blanton's bourbon it's a little pricey but, worth it.

Pour a little on the rocks and you'll have a tasty treat.

engletl
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:54:25 PM
Bulleit roughly $25
wheelrite
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:05:09 PM

Bulleit roughly $25

engletl wrote:

ok,,,,

order a bottle of Havana Club 7yr...

skarpachi
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:07:53 PM
Maker's Mark...enough said, I'm enjoying a Manhattan right now with a RP decade.
hoyodude
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:31:01 PM
Knob Creek for me, any day. The carmelly sweetness goes with a good strong cigar better than any other libation I know of.
mikey1597
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:42:07 PM
If you want a mix of both it's hard to beat Jose Cuervo Black. It's tequila aged in charred oak barrels. It's smooth with a mix of the tequila and an oakiness of the charred barrels. The price is reasonable too.

Now Vodka, Svedka is tops for me!

my .02c

DadZilla3
Thursday, March 17, 2011 3:02:51 AM
Knob Creek. Good stuff!