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mogley98
Lately my buddy and I have been trying different brands, small batch, barrel selects, single barrels,  Etc.
I'm not one that would be identified as a "super Taster" (supposedly some folks have many more taste buds and can identify flavors better).
I do know what I like, we have tried the Blantons and the Buffalo Trace, I think he prefers the Buffalo Trace those are not my favorite and as hard to get locally as they are that's a good thing.
I really like the Four Roses Single Barrel so far.
The Woodford Reserve Double oaked is good to me.
We tried the Virgil Kane Ginger but I definitely don't like that one.
George Dickel I forget the specifics was OK not my favorite, Knob Creek, Jim Beam Black, and some 1792 small batch. I just picked up some Woodford Distillers select and a bottle of Virgil Kaine Roundhouse.
Any others I shouldn't miss? I've heard the Russell's ten year or single barrel is good have not tried it yet though.
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  • ChrisStreett
    Knob Creek Single Barrel (120 proof) is darn good stuff. Pour some in a nice glass, add no more than 1-2 small ice cubes made with spring water and ya really have something to sip and savor.
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  • mark christian
    I have a bottle of Russell's 10 year old, but I haven't opened it. Any of the Colonel Taylor Bottled In Bonds are excellent, but they are hard to find. Old Forester 1897 Bottle In Bond is quite good, and not ridiculously priced. Rock Hills Farms single barrel is also a favorite of mine.  For low cost and good taste, don't overlook Evan Williams Bottle In Bond and Evan Williams singe barrel. 
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  • select-fire
    Knob Creek is fine. Been doing a lot of sampling of Redbreast 12 Irish
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  • austin20
    My modest bar and backup supply - mostly bourbon but
    me and a few buddies have been going through some scotch lately  
    all in all  18 year old Elijah Craig is still my favorite.

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  • ruger41

    On Monday I visited the Woodinville Whiskey Distillery in Woodinville, WA for my birthday. They have some amazing whiskey although it’s not available everywhere. Brought home their Cask Strength 118 proof Rye. They have quite a few gold medal winning whiskies.

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  • JimmyJack
    Daughter lives in Woodinville,  been there several times.  Good but pricy.
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  • mogley98
    Dang Austin you have a liquor store! LOL
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  • austin20
    mogley98 said:
    Dang Austin you have a liquor store! LOL
    I love the hunt for the hard to find ones
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  • sxsnuf

    Another vote for Evan William's bottled in bond. But, to be perfectly honest, I believe the black label EW could be sold at twice the asking price and still be an excellent value.

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  • mogley98
    Is that a bottle of the revered Pappy in the far left of the second shelf on the bar?
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  • austin20
    mogley98 said:
    Is that a bottle of the revered Pappy in the far left of the second shelf on the bar?
    It it.  (its the 12 year old) A good friend is a rest/bar owner and for the last two years he has sold me his once a year allocated 12 year old Pappy.  He has other friends who buy his once a year allocated 10 year old and 15 year old Pappy.  
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  • ruger41
    sxsnuf: 31535859718427/comments/31535846739483

    Another vote for Evan William's bottled in bond. But, to be perfectly honest, I believe the black label EW could be sold at twice the asking price and still be an excellent value.

    The Bottle in Bond EW is an outstanding bourbon at an awesome price point. It’s like $17 here(due to WA liquor taxes)

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  • dcon12
    austin20 said:
    My modest bar and backup supply -
    Where do you keep your liver? Don
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  • NeoBlackdog
    Pendleton
    For rye, try the 1910
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  • austin20
    Pendleton
    For rye, try the 1910
    I am really new to Rye. Most of these I have tried and liked so I bought a bottle. The Angels Envy finished in a rum cask is really good so is the Michter's 10.  

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  • susie
    I'm so jealous.  Have never had a sip of Pappy's let alone seen a bottle of it.  Its a hen's tooth for sure.  Jefferson's is hard to beat.  They have a reserve and small batch.  If you can find it they have Jefferson's Ocean.  I think the latest voyage I have is Voyage 17.. They place their casks on ships, send them around the world and each voyage will have its own unique flavor.  I'm more of a Scotch sipper myself.  Jefferson's is my go to for bourbon.  


    Back story on the Jefferson's Ocean:
    This bourbon started out as an experiment with just three bourbon barrels on Trey’s friend, Chris Fischer of OCEARCH’s ship, in a curious effort to discover what would happen if bourbon was left to weather the extreme elements: temperature fluctuations, salt air and the gentle rocking of the ship. The result was a thick, dark bourbon that showcases complex flavors reminiscent of other spirits; the almost black color and caramel flavors resemble a dark rum as the sugars within the barrels caramelized; the briny, savory taste from the barrels breathing the sea air is reminiscent of Islay Scotch; and at its core, it’s a true bourbon. Due to a massive demand from consumers, Trey has now commercialized this experiment and sent hundreds of barrels around the world. Each voyage of Jefferson’s Ocean typically crosses the equator four times, visits five continents and over 30 ports on an average sailing.
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  • jimdeere
    dcon12 said:
    austin20 said:
    My modest bar and backup supply -
    Where do you keep your liver? Don
    Oh, he doesn’t drink it. He just post pictures to make us envious.
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  • austin20
    That Jefferson Ocean is a very cool aging process.   
     So I am just starting to get in Scotch, what is your favorite scotch?

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  • jimdeere
    Holy smokes!
    https://www.caskers.com/old-rip-van-winkle-10-year-old-107-proof/?/?utm_campaign=USC%20-%20Shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9ercqqfh5wIVA6SzCh2GGwRSEAQYAiABEgKeKPD_BwE
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  • austin20
    jimdeere said:
    dcon12 said:
    austin20 said:
    My modest bar and backup supply -
    Where do you keep your liver? Don
    Oh, he doesn’t drink it. He just post pictures to make us envious.
    That is kinda true, I am usually not much of a drinker. That said, recently me and a few friends ( 5 of us) blew through about three and half bottles of scotch in a few short weeks. 
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  • bpost
    sxsnuf said:

    Another vote for Evan William's bottled in bond. But, to be perfectly honest, I believe the black label EW could be sold at twice the asking price and still be an excellent value.


    A lady friend bought me a bottle for Christmas, it is awesome for sure and I highly recommend it to some one looking for smooth tasting sippin whiskey.
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  • austin20
    sxsnuf said:

    Another vote for Evan William's bottled in bond. But, to be perfectly honest, I believe the black label EW could be sold at twice the asking price and still be an excellent value.

    The Evan Williams Single Barrel (black label) is a great $25-28.00 bottle.. I have three if them
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  • papernicker
     My brother has a guy, up the street, an immigrant from Guyana. Hes a great guy and likes to bring him booze. I recently had a shot of this $260 cognac. I thought it comparable to my Michters non-rye. Last bottle was $150 Remy Martin. Fantastic and easily best I ever had. Had other Remy and no good myself 
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  • pulsarnc

    Mogley , times sure do change . I remember when 4 Roses was the whiskey of choice for all the drunks in my neck of the woods . They all liked it because it was the cheapest full strength whiskey they could buy .

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  • mogley98
    I'm no expert but I think the blended bourbons would present the most consistent flavor and taste, my thoughts on the Ocean aging or other single barrel versions are that you will get variations in the processes that should impact the flavor/taste profile. A lot of the higher end Bourbons are no longer advertising the years aged, relying on the master distillers preference and decision as to when it is ready. All that said if you were sensitive enough to notice the differences it seems single barrel stuff would be hard to keep tasting the same each time.
    I met the fellow who used to be the Master Distiller at Bowman distillery in Fredericksburg VA before his untimely passing and he was experimenting with aging in old wine casks. I never did try the end result of that.
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  • Cling2myguns
    Boss got me a bottle of Clyde May's for Christmas. Most expensive whiskey I have ever drank. But its lost on me as I really can't tell the difference between it and the cheaper stuff. I like Black Velvet Reserve as my regular choice. Cheap and good.
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  • austin20
    mogley98 said:
    I'm no expert but I think the blended bourbons would present the most consistent flavor and taste, my thoughts on the Ocean aging or other single barrel versions are that you will get variations in the processes that should impact the flavor/taste profile. A lot of the higher end Bourbons are no longer advertising the years aged, relying on the master distillers preference and decision as to when it is ready. All that said if you were sensitive enough to notice the differences it seems single barrel stuff would be hard to keep tasting the same each time.
    I met the fellow who used to be the Master Distiller at Bowman distillery in Fredericksburg VA before his untimely passing and he was experimenting with aging in old wine casks. I never did try the end result of that.
    The way it was explained to me - The barrels are hand selected and those selected, to be bottled as single barrel,  have to have superior tasting product and the most consistent and closest to what the master distiller wants  (and yes there will still be some inconsistencies).   The rest of the barrels go into the group that gets blended together. Not sure if I conveyed that correctly or not.  
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