Bourbon Discussion Thread

[Harp]

CVS sells Bourbon ?

Yes, at least the CVS at 103rd Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois does. And other spirits as well.

I stopped at CVS the other week and bought Evan Williams, marked up to $15: probable Covid related cost increase.

 

[jdbenson]

At twelve bucks a throw Evan Williams cannot be beat by any other brand buck or dollar.
A few dollars more now but as a low end bottle it easily ranks higher end glass.

Evan Williams also makes a Bottled In Bond bourbon that is great, especially as it usually costs around $20 US

 

[Turnip]

Started my education with some Jim Beam straight Kentucky Bourbon. Since 1795... was interested to learn that Johannes Boehm was a German immigrant to Kentucky who anglicized his name to Beam. The Beam family has been running the operation for seven generations, same basic recipe. A good straight forward bourbon with a hint of caramel and vanilla. And you can’t beat the price.

Not sure if you already found that, the below link leads to a list of mash bills, some popular brands and outputs included.

https://modernthirst.com/home/bourbon-whiskey-mash-bills/

 

[Tiki Tom]

Not sure if you already found that, the below link leads to a list of mash bills, some popular brands and outputs included.

https://modernthirst.com/home/bourbon-whiskey-mash-bills/

Thanks. That is a very interesting website.

 

[TREEMAN]

Buffalo Trace......4 fingers worth

 

[Harp]

Never sampled Buffalo Trace and have been sticking to the bottom shelf with Evan Williams.

I find Williams the tried and true brand but occasionally buy Makers Mark or Wild Turkey 101.
A few dollars more but once in a while I indulge myself.

 

[Turnip]

Cheap and good old time booze is something i come back to in a traditional pub, a Gedeck = set menu.
In northern Germany typically a Korn shot (wheat white dog) or Aquavit and a small beer.

 

[TREEMAN]

Working a little BT w/Black Frigate in the pipe ….

 

[Harp]

Sipping Evan Williams over ice but my curved English briar's bowl is bereft of tobacco.
Had some reserve Frog Morton Virginia tins around somewhere....

 

[TREEMAN]

Makers Mark tonight!

 

[Harp]

Makers Mark tonight!

The occasional nip but lower end glass such as Evan Williams adequately sate my plebeian palate.
Occsionally Maker's Mark or Wild Turkey 101. A gifted bottle of lower end tea called Angel Wings
tastes like the bird at considerably less cost.

 

[Tiki Tom]

Oh, my gosh. Basil Hayden’s Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Talk about smooth!

 

[TREEMAN]

MAKERS…

 

[TREEMAN]

Bulleit Bourbon tonite.....First time......

 

[Harp]

Bulleit Bourbon tonite.....First time......

Bulleit's limestone water gives a different taste to bourbon, unique but not so singular so as to be a game changer.

 

[TREEMAN]

Bulleit's limestone water gives a different taste to bourbon, unique but not so singular so as to be a game changer.

At this point I will say it is definitely much different then my regulars buffalo trace and makers Mark . A little bit of a soapy taste but we shall see …

 

[Harp]

At this point I will say it is definitely much different then my regulars buffalo trace and makers Mark . A little bit of a soapy taste but we shall see …

An occasional flirtation with Bulleit is fine but my Irish plebeian palate prefers the consistent taste of
lower end stock Evan Williams. Maker's Mark aims for consistency with its batch distilling, which I enjoy
but Wild Turkey 101 is probably as top shelf as I'll go. The latter brands are more exceptioned and typically
chosen in post season baseball and basketball play; especially knock-down dragout games.

 

[TREEMAN]

I’ll put one Bulleit in the clip till I’m out …

 

[TREEMAN]

I’m biting the Bulleit tonite …

 

[Turnip]

Just a little Yeeehaw for today´s celebration tonight...