been awhile. I have actually started drinking bourbon and has switched from Woodford bourbon to Buffalo trace. This bourbon thing has me getting away from the carb bomb IPA s. Any other suggestions?
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been awhile. I have actually started drinking bourbon and has switched from Woodford bourbon to Buffalo trace. This bourbon thing has me getting away from the carb bomb IPA s. Any other suggestions?
Been sipping some Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Nice stuff.
Price range? I find Buffalo trace a lil less $$ than Woodford but smoother. Add orange bitters and man oh man.Quote:
Originally Posted by mahtoo
I get it at Super 1. Don't remember exact price but it's somewhere around $35. I like Buffalo Trace too. I'm an amateur. Don't have a sophisticated palette I just experiment.:)
Thats where I'm at... went to nu nu s in youngsville and asked for suggestions.. once I turned him away from the $100 bottles he understood im a amatuer too lolQuote:
Originally Posted by mahtoo
LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by angeleast
Not exactly bourbon, but I’ve been drinking JT Meleck vodka lately. Smooth and local.
BTW, we’re planning a bourbon trail excursion up to Kentucky this summer. Waiting on the Covid restrictions to ease.
Is it smoother than tito sQuote:
Originally Posted by BeauCajun
I want a smooth, sweet, grow hair on your chest recommendation. :)
These guys know their whiskey
https://youtu.be/PoeIPrIXUOw
First class education thereQuote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Sipping on Angel’s Envy tonight and am enjoying every sip more than the last. I also am a big fan of Willett.
Went to Woodford's Reserve when we played Kentucky a few years ago. That was a fun trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeauCajun
Yes it is. Their main thing is a good whiskey is the whiskey you like. Everyone has a different taste what is good for you probably isn't good for everyone else. That's why they have so many different brands of whiskey.Quote:
Originally Posted by angeleast
Im learning that with every glass.. My Ragin Cajun bros laugh when I use the orange bitters but that just seals the deal for me...Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
What all of you are talking about are bourbons. All bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon is made of at least 51% corn.
I drink my bourbon neat and i don't mind paying a little more if it's really good stuff. Angel's Envy is one of my favorites. It's about $48 per bottle.
Buffalo Trace is my favorite $25 bourbon here in Louisiana.
But, if you're in Texas, you'll find a 1/2 gallon size Wellers Green Label for $38.
And, if you ever see Very Old Barton, pick up a bottle. A half gallon is about $18 and you'd be amazed at how good it is.
Right now on my shelf I have Very Old Barton, Colonel Taylor, Angel's Envy and Buffalo Trace. Had SID Josh Brunner to my house last week and we killed a bottle of Jefferson's Ocean Wheated. It's about $78 a bottle, but it was really good.
Nunu's in Youngsville has an excellent selection of bourbon, maybe the best in town. Albertson's on Ambassador at Johnston has a good selection, too.
And, if you want to try something different, check out the selection at Joey's. You'll pay a couple of bucks more but you'll find things that are worth trying if you feel adventurous. I'm a big fan of Virgil Kaine. It's not cheap but I really like it.
My taste for bourbon was clenched when I had my first old fashion. God I love those along with szerarcQuote:
Originally Posted by talktomewillis
Absolutely. It’s the best Vodka I’ve experienced. And that includes those I’ve had in Russia.Quote:
Originally Posted by angeleast
Find some bottled in bond always 100 proof and has specific rules about age and how its aged.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Been drinking Longbranch bourbon recently. Very nice! Under $40.
From the Wild Turkey family of bourbon. Oak and Texas mesquite charcoal refined.
Definitely recommend a try!!
Try this if you can find it, bottled within 5 miles of home base in NC...https://www.defiantwhisky.com/
Angel’s Envy is a bourbon, but that’s my suggestion to anyone when I’m asked. Pretty sure Jay introduced me to AE.
Evan Williams single barrel is a really good bourbon under $30. Joey's has a nice sale on it now.
About to head to Nu Nu s to try a different brand suggested.
Also if you want to experiment, buy a smoker. Smoked old fashions will make your house smell like wood but also make your drink taste amazing.