Straight pour of bourbon, neat, what is your go to pick

Pine · Aug 12, 2016

Spang said:
Unfortunately, EC "12" is no longer being produced. Heaven Hill announced the dropping of the 12 year age statement from EC several months ago, so it has joined the lengthening list of extinct age-stated bourbons. So unless you can find some old stock lurking back on some dusty shelf, you won't be able to taste that one. I haven't tried the current no-age-statement EC, but I'm sure the expert blenders at HH will do a creditable job of maintaining the basic style and flavor profile, but you can also bet that it will contain a good proportion of younger whiskey. It's what the current bourbon boom hath wrought: greatly increased demand has resulted inevitably in reduced stocks of older whiskey.

To your original question, being a value oriented drinker, I very much like Henry McKenna Single Barrel; 100 proof, 10 years old bottled in bond. A steal at around 30 bucks. Its close kin Evan Williams Single Barrel is also a terrific bourbon at about the same price point.

Thanks for thoughts. I was chatting with a fellow the other day at the local store, he swore that dollar for dollar, the Evan Williams Single Barrel was the best bourbon available. He was an Old Fashioned guy, though.

I saw that Eagle Rare 10 moved it's age statement off the front of the bottle, too.

Pine · Aug 12, 2016

nyrican52884 said:
+1 for EW BiB. I've only recently gotten into bourbons and have found that I like the sweeter bourbons. Elijah Craig NAS is good, but you can get a handle of EWBiB for less. They're the same mash and I'm really cheap, so I'll mix the 2 to get more drink with the aged flavor.

Wild Turkey 101 is really good too, but a spicy and not sweet bourbon.

Where does everyone find Blantons for $45?? I live in Jacksonville, FL and it's 55-60 around here.

And I've been searching for EW single barrel, but can't find it. I'd it seasonally available?

I don't know about Evan Williams Single Barrels production/availability schedule, but I did find a shelf-full of them the other day @ $26 per.

jstr2112 · Aug 12, 2016

nyrican52884 said:
+1 for EW BiB. I've only recently gotten into bourbons and have found that I like the sweeter bourbons. Elijah Craig NAS is good, but you can get a handle of EWBiB for less. They're the same mash and I'm really cheap, so I'll mix the 2 to get more drink with the aged flavor.

Wild Turkey 101 is really good too, but a spicy and not sweet bourbon.

Where does everyone find Blantons for $45?? I live in Jacksonville, FL and it's 55-60 around here.

And I've been searching for EW single barrel, but can't find it. I'd it seasonally available?

If you like the sweeter then try Rebel Yell - no joke still under $15 and pretty good.

I agree the Buffalo Trace line is best for your dollar - but can become scarce like EtL
I prefer more of a rye profile Woodford or Bulleit Rye

jstr2112 · Aug 12, 2016

yeah the age statement will go soon on ER as well I feel - be prepared to see both EC 12 yr (and if ER loses the 10yr) at twice the price it was before all in the marketing and supply and demand - to me that is what happened to Pappy

jstr2112 · Aug 12, 2016

eezee said:
So many great suggestions!! What do you guys think of the Japanese scotches and whiskeys?

Excellent actually but again I think the hype (?) has out priced them so I'll pass going forward.

nyrican52884 · Aug 12, 2016

jstr2112 said:
If you like the sweeter then try Rebel Yell - no joke still under $15 and pretty good.

I agree the Buffalo Trace line is best for your dollar - but can become scarce like EtL
I prefer more of a rye profile Woodford or Bulleit Rye

I had a bottle of Weller (not 12 year) and it was smooth, but I like whiskey because of the multiple flavor profile. It just tasted like one flavor. My family mostly drinks rum (which is why I like sweet), but rum is only sweet, no barrel notes.

Is the rebel yell similar? I guess for that cheap I just have to find out for myself.

jstr2112 · Aug 12, 2016

nyrican52884 said:
I had a bottle of Weller (not 12 year) and it was smooth, but I like whiskey because of the multiple flavor profile. It just tasted like one flavor. My family mostly drinks rum (which is why I like sweet), but rum is only sweet, no barrel notes.

Is the rebel yell similar? I guess for that cheap I just have to find out for myself.

I actually Prefer the Special Reserve over the Antique (have not had or seen the 12 EVER - thanks BT

rebel yell is good - probably does not have near the dynamics of some but to me the sweeter they get the less complex they can become (in general obviously)

Whisky · Aug 12, 2016

Blanton's, Basil Haydens, or Evan Williams Single Barrel.

oldtree · Aug 13, 2016

blanton , weller antique, marker's mark 46 and pappy 10 (107) before it was so damm hard to find, pre 1990. bonus; (eagle rare 101)

timsclips · Aug 14, 2016

Four Roses Small Batch at around $30 a bottle locally.
Old Grand Dad BIB for around $20.
My two favorites.

eezee · Aug 16, 2016

timsclips said:
Four Roses Small Batch at around $30 a bottle locally.
Old Grand Dad BIB for around $20.
My two favorites.

I'm going to have to try some of that Four Roses. I've heard nothing but good stuff.

Greenflyfarmer · Aug 20, 2016

I like Knob especially on a crisp evening while grilling.

sarimento1 · Aug 21, 2016

the wild turkey master keep 17 yr was especially smooth.

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nortac · Aug 21, 2016

After drinking Elijah Craig 12 y.o. while the local supply lasted (now gone), I finally had a bottle of the no age statement E.C. Not sure that I could pass a blind taste test between the two. Big fan of Four Roses small batch, Woodford Reserve Double Oak, Blanton's is good but hard to find and I find it overpriced.

sarimento1 · Aug 24, 2016

bowman copper-still single barrel viginia bourbon.

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jstr2112 · Aug 24, 2016

^^^^ Love the Bowman, it is actually Buffalo Trace that is then age 3 additional years in VA. Very good

I just opened my Stagg JR....heavenly!

Pine · Aug 25, 2016

Great ideas, thanks for all of the suggestions. Blanton's was the most recommended/mentioned. I'm quite sure all of these are fine bourbons.

Blanton's	13
Woodford Reserve	5
Angel's Envy	3
Buffalo Trace	3
Bulleit	3
Elijah Craig	3
Four Rose Small Batch	3
Makers Mark	3
Eagle Rare	2
Evan Willams White Label	2
Evan Williams Single Barrel	2
Four Roses Single Barrel	2
Old Forester	2
Wild Turkey 101	2
Wild Turkey Rare Breed	2
Basil Hayden	1
Bookers	1
Bowman Single Barrel	1
Bulleit Rye	1
EH Taylor Small Batch	1
Elmer T Lee	1
Evan Williams	1
Four Roses (any)	1
Jeffersons Reserve	1
Jim Beam	1
Knob Creek	1
Makers 46	1
McKenna Single Barrel	1
Noahs Mill	1
Old Grand Dad	1
Old Rip	1
Pappy	1
Pepper 1776	1
Rebel Yell	1
Stagg Jr	1
Tin Cup	1
Weller 12	1
Weller Antique	1
Wild Turkey 17	1
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit	1

FL shaver · Aug 27, 2016

jstr2112 said:
^^^^ Love the Bowman, it is actually Buffalo Trace that is then age 3 additional years in VA. Very good

I just opened my Stagg JR....heavenly!

Wondered about Bowman. Haven't seen it before. Haven't had anything I didn't like from BT. I like Stagg Jr, too. It's a hot one!

jstr2112 · Aug 27, 2016

FL shaver said:
Wondered about Bowman. Haven't seen it before. Haven't had anything I didn't like from BT. I like Stagg Jr, too. It's a hot one!

I actually like it better then the BT but even in VA it is hard to find now

Stagg Jr is great but again hard to find and I actually like Bookers better which is in ever shelf so I will not bend over backwards for the Stagg Jr anymore

OldAF · Aug 27, 2016

jstr2112 said:
^^^^ Love the Bowman, it is actually Buffalo Trace that is then age 3 additional years in VA. Very good

Oh really? And exactly where did this information come from? Link?

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