Favorite bourbon/ whiskey...

Welcome from TX

 

Thanks man. I’m sure I’ll be spending plenty of time in here

 

For Bourbon: Willett Pot Still Reserve
Whiskey (Scotch): Macallan Whisky Maker's Edition

 

Another bonus day for late October in upstate NY, I really need to move south...

 

Getting set up for the weekend

 

So I bought some 4 Roses last weekend and had 1 drink out of it before my wife finished it off. I tried Larceny next, and it was ok. I see a lot of Old Forrester in this thread. Is that my next conquest?

 

Chilled

 

How 'bout some Buffalo Trace ~ it's become my 'go to' bourbon in recent times. Good tasting whiskey without a crazy price . . .
It's readily available at the local grocery store here in my village.
I saw a pallet of BT at Costco last week ~ it's less expensive at my local Smart & Final store.

 

Unfortunately, Buffalo Trace has become the hot commodity around here. I was able to grab some earlier this summer and loved it. However, I learned that Bowman Brothers in Fredericksburg uses the same mash bill. So I grabbed a bottle of that and enjoyed it as well.

 

I agree that Buffalo Trace is never a bad choice.

 

Gentelman's Jack on tonight's menu. Cheers fellas!

 

Review?

 

Bowman Brothers is owned by Sazerac which owns BT, Bowmans is a twice distilled BT mash then they distill it a third time and do their own barreling and aging. The small batch is good but if you can get the John J Bowman a single barrel that is even better, around 48 bucks.

 

I knew there was some connection lol. I haven’t tried the JJB yet, but I definitely will!

 

That will be my next Purchase, John J Bowman a single barrel, I thought that as a Virginian bourbon so I'm even more inclined to try our local stuff.

 

Most def, need some tasting notes on that one. Can't go wrong with peanut butter on anything,

 

Rumor has it, John J Bowman SiB is the same mash bill (Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2) as Blantons.

As a former Virginian (born and raised in Virginia Beach, went to school at ODU), I love trying local stuff.
I have their small batch, single barrel, port finished bourbon, and their limited edition #20 gingerbread #2.
All really good stuff. I've blind tasted their small batch to Buffalo Trace and their single barrel to Blantons multiple times - with the Bowman stuff always being my favorite

 

Big fan of the Russell's. Local place was discounting to $29.99. I need to stock up for the winter.

 

And don't forget the Undercrown Maduro, Padron 4000 or the latest entry into my "Top 5", The Tabernacle.

Nowhereman, you've got my 6 right?

 

That Wilderness Trail is one of my favorites. I really enjoy it.

 

Been able to find a few over the last few weeks. First time seeing Elmer in 7 years.

 

Thanks for that tip, that will be my next collection as I have pretty much tried all I could get my hands on with the BT family. Its good to hear from a local native, ODU is still here and Va Beach is getting a little too political for me, so I stay in Norfolk where it's like a Russian rullet when it comes to shootings.

 

That does it. I'm waiting for a Bond batch of peanut butter n Bacon whiskey.

 

I tried that, but it wasn’t for me… and I usually love anything peanut butter. Hope you enjoy it!

 

I LOVE that Michter’s!

 

My family is still in VB area and I go back to visit a time or two a year. Graduated in 2019 and moved shortly after so still pretty damn familiar with the area.

 

It's not my favorite either, but if you follow a shot of Screwball up with a shot of Chambord - it's pretty damn good. Little PB&J action

 

It is great, some of the best full bodied bourbon, very similar to Old Forrester single barrel and 1910. The Michters rye is great as well.

 

Had to take the suggestion of the guys here and also give this little peanut butter guy a try.

 

Woodinville bourbon