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Favorite bourbon/ whiskey...

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by MatthewPTguy, Oct 14, 2016.

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How do you take your bourbon / whiskey?

  1. Neat

    37.8%
  2. On the rocks

    37.0%
  3. Splash of water

    3.9%
  4. Depends on the bourbon/whiskey

    19.6%
  5. Depends on my mood

    17.4%
  6. Other

    5.2%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Dec 18, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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    So the Evan Williams BiB is actually a phenomenal pour - doubly so with a price of $19.99. Highly recommend.
     
  2. Dec 20, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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    I’ve only tried EC Toasted Barrel & loved it. I’m new at this bourbon thing, but thought this was too good to pass up. Anybody ever tried it?

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  3. Dec 20, 2022 at 4:16 PM
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    Yep, these can be good. Because they're single barrel it can be different from bottleto bottle/barrel to barrel.

    Cheers!
     
  4. Dec 20, 2022 at 4:29 PM
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    PermaFrostTRD

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    One of the first to do it. Also one of my favorites.
    Enjoy!
     
  5. Dec 20, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    The Balvenie 12 is very good! If you ever get a chance to get their double wood 17 year it’s excellent. 67E15C05-B56A-44B7-B1BE-3C99F7517F70.jpg
     
  6. Dec 20, 2022 at 5:40 PM
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    I’m starting lose count on how many of these I’ve got now. Lol I always enjoy the Toasted Barrel. 83DB6905-9E8E-409C-974A-5D7A65BA7275.jpg
     
  7. Dec 20, 2022 at 6:24 PM
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    Breckenridge bourbon. Official bourbon of the Denver Broncos. Not too bad good supper.

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  8. Dec 20, 2022 at 8:02 PM
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    Tundraman21

    Tundraman21 Virginia Good ol’ Boy

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    Like Blanton’s and Knob Creek but really love Glenlivet scotch . All on the rocks with Luxardo cherries.
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2022 at 4:16 AM
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    I finished a bottle of A120 early this year, which I really enjoyed. My replacement was a C921 that just didn't live up to that 120 so it sit's full on the shelf. Have you been able to compare the 921 and 922 ?
     
  10. Dec 21, 2022 at 4:34 AM
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    I've been on a 1792 kick lately. I've got a bottle of small batch (easy to find) and single barrel.
     
  11. Dec 21, 2022 at 5:46 AM
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    Have you ever tried the sweet wheat? Always been curious about it.
     
  12. Dec 21, 2022 at 5:50 AM
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    Not yet but i've been keeping an eye out for it. I'm a fan of wheated bourbons.
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2022 at 7:27 AM
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    I have the 921 and 922 - the 922 is a keeper for sure. Glad I bought 2. It's got that really classic corn/bourbon flavor, lots of depth, pretty hot, great with a drop of water.
     
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  14. Dec 21, 2022 at 9:33 AM
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    Tastey, thick and oily.

    I enjoyed it, although not as much as the barrel strength.
     
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  15. Dec 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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    Heard this was good. Saw a bottle and snagged said bottle.

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  16. Dec 21, 2022 at 3:15 PM
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    It's pretty good, sometimes gets marked up too high though.
     
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    A buddy and I that are both newer to bourbon (~2 years) did a blind test with this, eagle rare and blantons. We both ranked McKenna at the top.
     
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  18. Dec 21, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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    Good to know. I’m not a huge eagle rare guy though, even the 10yr is eh
     
  19. Dec 21, 2022 at 4:03 PM
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    Probably going to regret this pairing, in the morning, lol.
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  20. Dec 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM
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    That’s the fun part about bourbon. Despite the popularity of some brands, everyone has their own unique tastes!
     
  21. Dec 21, 2022 at 5:32 PM
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    I really enjoyed the earliest versions of this but the last few bottles disappointed. So after sitting for over a year I powered through.

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  22. Dec 21, 2022 at 6:43 PM
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    An unknown but good wheated bourbon. :)

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  23. Dec 21, 2022 at 6:56 PM
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    Tried some of that blade and bow at a friends house the other night. I remember being pretty impressed, was very sweet on the front end.
     
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    My experience has been mixed. Some are awesome, some aren't. Just depends on the bottle you get. I haven't seen it on the shelf lately.
     
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  25. Dec 21, 2022 at 7:02 PM
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    3930FB8D-7785-4D90-A893-05199114BBF8.jpg Jack and Sinatra made a good one!!
     
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    I haven’t either for a few months so pulled the trigger. I have way too many opened bottles right now so it may sit for a while though
     
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    This is the smoothest Jack I have ever had, wish it wasn't 175 plus.
     
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    Followed @Backslider and picked this up at retail. Love the color.

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  30. Dec 22, 2022 at 10:56 AM
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    No - Sandy on 94th
     
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