The Bourbon and Whiskey thread

[Rtrorkt]

have been a Balvenie guy for quite some time. Was in St Petersburg, FL last week and after talking with very nice bar tender got a pour of Pappy 15 year. Now I understand the draw of single barrel bourbon. And for the patriotic price of $22 for that pour. Might have to find some

[Jesset100]

Had my first taste of 15 year Pappy VanWinkle Saturday. Smooth and warm going down without the harshness of some of the other well known bourbon. But what surprised me the most was the smell of it. Strong vanilla and caramel. I'm told by some Bourbon guys is the 20 year is the best. Hope I find out Christmas eve.

[peppy]

Virginia ABC is getting 9 bottles of Pappy 23yo this year, I have entered their lottery for the chance to buy a bottle. I think it was $270+tax.

[jrj3rd]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

I was at ABC last week and noticed that as well. I was told that there has been a run on Buffalo Trace the last 6 months and they can't keep it on the shelves. It's one of my go-to bread & butter bourbons and has been around forever. Not sure if it's just this store or what. They only had 3 bottles (well, 2 after I left).

BTW, Publix liquor stores have a much better bourbon selection than ABC. ABC is heavily weighted toward Jim Beam products.

My local told me that Buffalo Trace entered allocation this year so store will get a very limited amount. Used to walk in and it was always on the shelf. Bourbon popularity is growing quickly. Saturday I stopped in and bottles (3) were on the shelf for first time since last January. They are at zero again.

[CurtEgerer]

That's crazy! I wonder if Buffalo Trace is allocating to game the market, or if the demand has truly outstripped supply.

[jrj3rd]

Would not shock me if they are holding stocks longer so they can supply more of the higher end labels. Brown liquor is the fastest growing segment from what I hear and nobody was putting down large stocks 10+ years ago. Buffalo Trace has lots of different labels. If they hold more back and Blanton's gets easier to pick up I will not complain.

[CurtEgerer]

This vid came up on my YouTube feed today. For some reason, this guy cracks me up. He LOVES his bourbon. Damn, that is a big swig of Pappy right out of the bottle

5 Bourbons Better Than Pappy ....

[icemann427]

I know very little about whiskey and bought these four for my brother for Christmas. Hopefully, the couple of evenings researching bourbon while watching the boob tube lead me to something he will enjoy.

[CurtEgerer]

All good picks. I'm sipping some Elijah Craig 'juice' right now.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Elijah Craig small batch is pretty good, I bought one on sale a few bottles ago.

I also never have a hard time finding Buffalo Trace, so maybe it’s a regional or store shortage?

[James Brown]

Bullett rye, Cheap and good

[ZOO]

I like Bulleit . . . I’ve been drinking it for several years and only noticed the correct spelling (with an ei) on the last bottle I purchased.

[Jims5543]

Originally Posted by peppy

Virginia ABC is getting 9 bottles of Pappy 23yo this year, I have entered their lottery for the chance to buy a bottle. I think it was $270+tax.

I have tasted all the vintages side by side. I felt the 23 was the only one I would fight to get, the rest no where near as smooth.

As far as the other vintages, I could live without them easily.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by icemann427

I know very little about whiskey and bought these four for my brother for Christmas. Hopefully, the couple of evenings researching bourbon while watching the boob tube lead me to something he will enjoy.

I have had the Craig 18yr and it is Ok

I am just finishing a bottle of SB 100 proof Four Roses...it is a real winner. Will buy again

Col EH Taylor..is from Buffalo Trace and is a bit hot, spicey...fro my tastes so no buneo

Angels envy..never had.


The other to buy again Bourbon is the Buffalo Trace...STAG JR that comes in at 126 proof...it has a vanilla taste to my pallet. Their EH Taylor RYE is also very good and is a winner.

I am still WAITING WANTING AND WILLING TO GET A BOTTLE OF WELLER either their Antique 107 or 12 year...

[tabs]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Elijah Craig small batch is pretty good, I bought one on sale a few bottles ago.

I also never have a hard time finding Buffalo Trace, so maybe it’s a regional or store shortage?

Buffalo Trace Bourbon is not difficult to get.

The Distillery is called Buffalo Trace where they make a variety of brands with I believe about 3 different Mash Bills. Blantons, Weller, Pappy, EH Taylor, Buffalo Trace, Stag etc all come from the same place..

Buffalo Trace distillery is owned by SAZRAC which is a distilling conglomerate with a number of distillerys and brands. They own the Pop Corn Sutton distillery in TN.


For the white Liker Pop Corn Sutton's is pretty dam skippy.

[Ayles]

Tabs, I recently read they have doubled the retail price on Weller Antique 107 to $50.

[911Ghia]

My 86 year old neighbor brought over a bottle of Crown Royal Black, to my old taste buds I thought it was quite palatable.
Rich

[CurtEgerer]

Originally Posted by tabs

Buffalo Trace Bourbon is not difficult to get.

The Distillery is called Buffalo Trace where they make a variety of brands with I believe about 3 different Mash Bills. Blantons, Weller, Pappy, EH Taylor, Buffalo Trace, Stag etc all come from the same place..

Buffalo Trace distillery is owned by SAZRAC which is a distilling conglomerate with a number of distillerys and brands. They own the Pop Corn Sutton distillery in TN.


For the white Liker Pop Corn Sutton's is pretty dam skippy.

It is difficult to get now, at least in Florida. ABC is probably the largest liquor store chain down here and they told me it is allocated and the little bit they get in is gone within a couple of days. Doesn't make much sense to me, but I can't find the stuff down here.

Was at the distillery a couple of years ago. Really old school. Like walking back in time compared to the more modernized and newer distilleries like Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, etc. with formal tours requiring reservations in advance, etc.

[wdfifteen]

Ran out of cheap tequila to get me through this head cold. I was keeping some Wild Turkey back for special occasions, but I figure running out of tequila when you have a cold is a bona-fide emergency, so I've been sipping the turkey. I like it, but I'm no bourbon expert.
I put the stuff on the right in my rear end - actually my truck's rear end if you want to get technical about it.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

I love red wine so I am used to very imaginative and flowery descriptions of flavors.... but seriously "pork rinds and buttered sweet corn?"

I think someone is pulling our leg.