Bourbon Discussion Thread

[Tiki Tom]

thanks!

From various people, I’m hearing that Kirkland comes from good sources and offers very solid and enjoyable bourbons… and the price makes it a really good value. But as you say, it’s not wildly unique or intensely flavored; just solid and dependable. That said, many flinch at the prospect of buying stuff that comes across as sort of generic McBourbon. Probably unfair.

living in Hawaii, this is important because prices on everything are astronomical here. Everyone has Costco membership and uses it, just to make ends meet. On my next Costco run, I’ll probably pick up a bottle. I’ll let you know if it lives up to its reputation.

 

[Turnip]

It apoears to have at least a significant higher share of rye in the mashbill so probably some little more spicy than the usual suspects.
Looking forward to reading about your impressions.

 

[Turnip]

Some leaving do`s booze...

 

[Turnip]

Serge recommended this wee malt , Mr. Bezos would like to sell it so I think I’ll give it a try.

 

[Turnip]

The malt will have to wait a little while, a nice Bourbon came across before.

 

[Turnip]

Some US Vin de Pays

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Serge recommended this wee malt , Mr. Bezos would like to sell it so I think I’ll give it a try.

Not familiar with Westward but these come highly rated. As of yet I haven’t found any locally to try.

Besides the American Oak they also distill a peated version.

 

[Turnip]

Thanks for the hint, think I’m going to order one.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks for the hint, think I’m going to order one.

I’m still looking.

 

[Turnip]

Not familiar with Westward but these come highly rated. As of yet I haven’t found any locally to try.

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Besides the American Oak they also distill a peated version.

To arrive next week, not excessively expensive so couldn’t go much wrong.

 

[Turnip]

Here we go...

 

[WH1]

the Jack Daniels bonded is my current go to, that and Sazerac for manhattans. great price points and flavor that is hard to beat. Also enjoying the Stranahan's Sherry Cask single malt, great flavor.

 

[HudsonHawk]

I'm more of a rum guy than a bourbon guy, especially when sitting around smoking my cigar. But I sometimes feel I'm *supposed* to drink bourbon. And, I do enjoy a good old fashion. I recently discovered Black Ridge. I don't know where it sits on the fancy schmancy scale, but it makes a good cocktail.

 

[Turnip]

The Double Oaked from Woodford might be a nice drink for you then. It’s pretty molasses-ey edge reminded me instantly on a friendly, unsugared British style Rum.

 

[Turnip]

Tried the Westland recently, and am not overly impressed to be honest.
At least the american oak version is not really worth the surcharge to a Woodford single malt imho.

It is pretty yummy, and the white oak driven backing band does also play quite loud.
But so is/does the Woodford and the malt plays a more distinguished fiddle there, what is a clear advantage in my book...the plastic screw cap of the Westland is also not an overly impressive entrance.

The Westland selling at 42,- on offer compared to the Woodford sometimes selling under 30,- bucks, RRP for the Westland about 58,- and for the Woodford about 35,- bucks, the Woodford is the clear no brainer here. Everything of course just mho.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Tried the Westland recently, and am not overly impressed to be honest.
At least the american oak version is not really worth the surcharge to a Woodford single malt imho.

It is pretty yummy, and the white oak driven backing band does also play quite loud.
But so is/does the Woodford and the malt plays a more distinguished fiddle there, what is a clear advantage in my book...the plastic screw cap of the Westland is also not an overly impressive entrance.

The Westland selling at 42,- on offer compared to the Woodford sometimes selling under 30,- bucks, RRP for the Westland about 58,- and for the Woodford about 35,- bucks, the Woodford is the clear no brainer here. Everything of course just mho.

Just now seeing this. Thanks for the review. (I hate screw caps also!)

 

[Tiki Tom]

Only in America. Thank goodness I’m Not a judge.
I suppose it can be argued either way.
But —simply because I respect the dignity and tradition of Bourbon— I would probably side with Jack.

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/22/1165445243/supreme-court-jack-daniels

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Only in America. Thank goodness I’m Not a judge.
I suppose it can be argued either way.
But —simply because I respect the dignity and tradition of Bourbon— I would probably side with Jack.

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/22/1165445243/supreme-court-jack-daniels

I would most definitely side with Jack Daniels. This dog toy brings nothing new to the market.

“If that ruling is allowed to stand, the company contends, anyone could use a famous trademark to sell sex toys, drinking games or marijuana bongs, while misleading customers and destroying billions of dollars in goodwill — all in the name of just having fun.”

And I would add “all in the name of making money.”

 

[TREEMAN]

Bulleit’s on my mind !!

 

[BobHufford]

Bulleit’s on my mind !!

Mine too! Been enjoying it all week as there is something blocking my liquor cabinet and it was all I could reach. Happy it was at hand.