tOfficial Bourbon thread

ill said:
I knew some people like that too but I think they got out of it

One guy would be looking for old bottles with the tax stamp on it.

He gave me a bunch of Bourbon County stout beers going back to 2012 that he had found as a housewarming gift
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Does beer keep? I don't honestly know. Bourbon if stored in a cool place out of sunlight can last, even opened, for decades.
 
There doesn't seem to be a problem with supply here in TN. I'll take a picture of the bourbon sections next time I'm at the liquor store.
 
RoyMunson said:
There doesn't seem to be a problem with supply here in TN. I'll take a picture of the bourbon sections next time I'm at the liquor store.
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The standard stuff seems to be ok, aside from Eagle Rare or a few others. It's the allocated stuff that has just become insane. Then you have shit like Whistle Pig/Boss Hogg that purposely sets their MSRP at $500 because they think it is cool.

But yeah I'd bet in TN or KY it is much easier to find stuff than it is here. I can find any Texas bourbon I want. Problem is I don't want :)
 
fordman84 said:
Does beer keep? I don't honestly know. Bourbon if stored in a cool place out of sunlight can last, even opened, for decades.
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You can age it but I think some of these are reaching their limit. I need to drink the older ones soon
 
fordman84 said:
Does beer keep? I don't honestly know. Bourbon if stored in a cool place out of sunlight can last, even opened, for decades.
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High alcohol beers (like imperial stouts) and sours can keep if kept properly. It depends on the individual beers, though, too. Flavor profile will change, some for the better and some for the worse
 
gobucks0409 said:
High alcohol beers (like imperial stouts) and sours can keep if kept properly. It depends on the individual beers, though, too. Flavor profile will change, some for the better and some for the worse
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I have some sours that are meant to be cellared as well and they aren't high alcohol
 
ill said:
I have some sours that are meant to be cellared as well and they aren't high alcohol
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I would think that is very rare. What are they?
 
ill said:
They are sours.

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interesting, thanks. Still not a beer guy, and less of a sours guy (I have a hard time stopping at one and two just tear my guts up the next day) but always like to learn.
 
fordman84 said:
interesting, thanks. Still not a beer guy, and less of a sours guy (I have a hard time stopping at one and two just tear my guts up the next day) but always like to learn.
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there are a lot of commercially produced sours on the market now, but Wicked Weed has a lot of specialty sours and wild beers (that smell like a horse blanket) that are aged in barrels and mixed. Really interesting as they are more biological than chemical when it comes to brewing them.

Also really tasty.
 
Right now I'm into Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey. It's a little sweeter than the bourbon with a chocolate note.

It's fun.
 
Wild Turkey said:
Right now I'm into Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey. It's a little sweeter than the bourbon with a chocolate note.

It's fun.
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Yeah I'm onto wheated bourbons right now as well. Still not a Woodford fan. Anything from the Weller/BT line, except base Buffalo Trace. If you ever see a 1792 Sweat Wheat snap it up, assuming it is under $75ish bucks. Amazing stuff.
 
fordman84 said:
Yeah I'm onto wheated bourbons right now as well. Still not a Woodford fan. Anything from the Weller/BT line, except base Buffalo Trace. If you ever see a 1792 Sweat Wheat snap it up, assuming it is under $75ish bucks. Amazing stuff.
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Sweat?
 
fordman84 said:
Yeah I'm onto wheated bourbons right now as well. Still not a Woodford fan. Anything from the Weller/BT line, except base Buffalo Trace. If you ever see a 1792 Sweat Wheat snap it up, assuming it is under $75ish bucks. Amazing stuff.
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If you don't like Woodford then I don't think we can be friends.

My favorite two Ryes are:

1. Jefferson Rye - Note this is a blended whiskey and not your traditional distillery.
2. Bulleit Rye - This is actually one of the best values in the liquor store in my opinion.
 
Wild Turkey said:
If you don't like Woodford then I don't think we can be friends.

My favorite two Ryes are:

1. Jefferson Rye - Note this is a blended whiskey and not your traditional distillery.
2. Bulleit Rye - This is actually one of the best values in the liquor store in my opinion.
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Yeah, if you like Jefferson then we definitely can't be friends. :happy:

Both of your fav's listed there aren't distilled by either brand, both are sourced or contracted. You should try Four Roses if you like bulleit, much better and will cost way less. Jefferson...I mean it has its place and I wouldn't turn it away but even though I can't pick up all the tones like more seasoned bourbon vets can, I don't get anything from them. Woodford is good, but I can literally find more interesting bottles for less. Jefferson and Woodford both are just big at marketing.

I'm surprised you aren't a WT Rare Breed fan. I just cracked one of those open last night for the first time and I'm impressed as hell by it. It's a standard production run at 116 proof but doesn't have overpowering heat. Drinks like it is 90 proof. The Masters Keep is out soon, will be watching for it. Pricey as all get out but I hear great things about it for those who like Rare Breed.
 
If you can get your hands on some of this, you'll be a happy camper:

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For whatever reason, in Dallas Buffalo Trace is difficult to find. High demand I suppose. In other parts of the country I've heard its up on the shelves like any other good bourbon. If you cant find it at your store of choice, go ahead and ask the clerk. Chances are they have some behind the register for those who ask.
 
fordman84 said:
I just recently found an OW 107 sitting on a shelf for $60 and snapped it up. Last week found a 1792 12 year on a shelf and paid a little over MSRP but not too bad.

Been drinking and enjoying the hell out of Eagle Rare but it is impossible to find here. Like I can't even bribe my local shop to set me up when it comes in. Crazy because I hear in Houston it is everywhere. Here we have OW Special reserve on every shelf, but I know that is hard to find elsewhere.
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Eagle Rare is a very nice bourbon at that price point.
 
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