Favorite bourbon/ whiskey...

Today was a good day!

 

I really want to try a Rock Hill Farms, the one I found was way too expensive. I have had the other 2, do you have a favorite of the 3?

 

Flashback to the only time I've ever gotten my hands on Pappy 20.. In Västerås, Sweden. This was a REALLY good bar and the bartender kept giving my colleague and I free drinks (not this one).

 

This is the first time I’ve ever been able to get Rockhill Farms. So I can’t say much just yet. I did crack open the Elmer T Lee right away as it’s always one of my favorites. It’s a lower proof and very easy to drink.

 

I probably posted about it earlier this year, but I got my first bottle of ETL New Years Eve and I was disappointed with it initially. It did get better over time and there is about one glass left that may just disappear tonight.

 

Finished off Elmer, solid pour.

 

And here I am, slumming it with Jack and Coke tonight. But at least I like it strong. A 12 oz. can of Coke with the same 12 oz. can used to measure the Jack. Just enough ice to keep it cold for 1/2 hour.

 

Perhaps a moment of silence is in order...

 

Jack and Coke or Jack and ginger, with the right amount of ice there isn't many things more refreshing that this on a hot summer day. Just and fyi, I went up a notch from regular Jack to the Single Barrel and it is even better, more flavor and more punch. I have tried other bourbons but JD is just the right flavor combination.

 

I like the KC 12, so figured the 9 Single Barrel Reserve would be worth a shot.

 

Had a few friends over last weekend. The Cellar Aged was good. Pretty unique profile. I thought I'd hate the Voyage but it was damn good considering the finish on it.

 

I've wanted to find the WT Voyage for awhile!

 

I saw my first 2023 makers last week but passed at 169. I imagine it will be 2024 before I find the Cellar Aged.

 

The bottle we helped pick finally came in. Pretty excited to try it.

 

Cheers

 

My go to lately has been eagle rare 10 year. Aint that right @Cruzer

 

It’s been a long week and this Texas heat is getting old. EHT single barrel never disappoints.

 

New whiskey to me Hancock's President's Reserve.

 

I always enjoy that one. Always had to find but definitely worth it!

 

For the price you find it it's disappointing, I paid 95 I think, I wouldn't buy it again if it were 30-40 bucks. Much better stuff in the 40 dollar range.

 

Offed another.

 

Any review on makers mark french oak? 40$ is worth the gamble, but curious your thoughts..

 

It's the Makers cask strength 46 rebottled, same juice new bottle, good too!

 

Interesting find today

 

That's awesome let me know if I should be jealous, I don't see it in inventory.

 

They had one or two more behind this one...

 

Full disclosure: I don't know anything about rum, but I've been told that high end offerings can be quite nice. Thought I would get outside my comfort zone and today I've confirmed this to be true. This is a really nice sipper. Smooth taste, very light sweetness, kind of nutty and woody, lots of caramel - thin but not overly so. Definitely enjoyable.

 

I have a half a bottle left, it drinks really hot.

 

This one is one of the most unique bourbons I've ever tasted. It's not as hot as I would expect being 133 proof. A couple drops of water really mellowed it out.

Very bright, almost orange Creamsicle flavor up front. This is the first Old Forester I've had that I really enjoyed. Would have bought two had I known.