Any Bourbon drinkers out there?

[The Poz]

I've heard some good things about Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
http://www.buffalotrace.com/

Can't get it up here north of the border but, through a wine distributer I am able to order a case. Would like to hear from someone who knows their stuff and has tried it before I order.

Thanks

[Bearcat]

I was gifted a Flaviar subscription... will receive a few mini bottles and then can purchase a bottle of my favorite (included in the subscription). Repeat quarterly.

Seems like a cool way to try some bourbon while building up the home selection.

[SupDock]

Originally Posted by Indian Chief

I'd also recommend the Yellow Spot and Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Special Reserve.

My dad just got a bottle of Red Spot, I like the yellow a lot more than the green.

Red breast 12 year is pretty dang good.

[shitgoose]

Stimulus spending

4Roses Barrel Proof OESK - This was a store pick and I wish I would have bought a case of it. It’s gone now
J.Mattingly 2020 Tonic - Another store pick. Not sure where they sourced the whiskey from but it’s damn good
J.Mattingly 2020 Tonic Rye - Same as above
Bulleit Single Barrel - Another store pick. It’s ok although I think I prefer the 10yr.
Willet 4 year Rye - Have tried this a few times but this is my first bottle. It’s good
Bakers - Stumbled across one still wearing the old label

[phisherman]

OESK and OBSK are my favorite Four Roses recipes. I've never had a bad batch of either from store picks.

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by SupDock

My dad just got a bottle of Red Spot, I like the yellow a lot more than the green.

Red breast 12 year is pretty dang good.

At $100 a bottle, it should be.

[shitgoose]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

At $100 a bottle, it should be.

Hey senator, any store picks or interesting stuff on the shelf where you work?

[InChiefsHeaven]

Wife got me a bottle of WhistlePig 12 year rye for Christmas. For my birthday a few weeks earlier, she got me a bottle of Ardbeg Scotch, 1792 Cask strength, and a bourbon from Oregon, can't remember the name and don't feel like going downstairs to the liquor cabinet, but it was surprisingly good.

God, I love her so much...

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by shitgoose

Hey senator, any store picks or interesting stuff on the shelf where you work?

I’m not there any more.

[RustShack]

Has anyone messed with with of those mini whisky barrels? I got one for Father’s Day and my first batch actually turned out pretty dang good. But I made the mistake of letting it sit empty. Last night I put some hot water in it and it leaked like crazy. I refilled it and was surprised how fast it swelled and barely leaked. This morning I checked it and it was fully sealed and pretty full still.

Now my question, do I need to worry about bacteria or mold
Or anything after it sat empty? I was just about to fill it but I decided to put the sanitation mixture with boiling water in it just in case. Although I was looking forward to using the flavor from the last batch.

[SupDock]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

At $100 a bottle, it should be.

Red breast 12 is 50 a bottle

https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/ir...key/p/97340750

Unless you were talking about the Yellow Spot, if so, I liked it but felt it wasn't worth the price.

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by SupDock

Red breast 12 is 50 a bottle

https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/ir...key/p/97340750

Unless you were talking about the Yellow Spot, if so, I liked it but felt it wasn't worth the price.

Our Redbreast 12 was $89

[SupDock]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Our Redbreast 12 was $89

Thats quite the variation in price. I don't think I would pay that for it.

[RustShack]

What’s the best bang for your buck bourbon? Not as cheap as $15 but not $100 either.

Edit- for someone who drinks it as an old fashioned or just on the rocks.

[shitgoose]

Originally Posted by RustShack

What’s the best bang for your buck bourbon? Not as cheap as $15 but not $100 either.

Edit- for someone who drinks it as an old fashioned or just on the rocks.

I really like Jim Beam Black Label in my old fashioneds. I’d go with 4roses single barrel or Russell’s reserve 10yr for an affordable, easy to find sipper

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by RustShack

Has anyone messed with with of those mini whisky barrels? I got one for Father’s Day and my first batch actually turned out pretty dang good. But I made the mistake of letting it sit empty. Last night I put some hot water in it and it leaked like crazy. I refilled it and was surprised how fast it swelled and barely leaked. This morning I checked it and it was fully sealed and pretty full still.

Now my question, do I need to worry about bacteria or mold
Or anything after it sat empty? I was just about to fill it but I decided to put the sanitation mixture with boiling water in it just in case. Although I was looking forward to using the flavor from the last batch.

Hot it with some boiling water and let it set for 15 minutes. Dump and refill.