Bourbon drinkers?

**soonerwings** · 01-14-2012, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by J.P.

Any Bourbon drinkers that have not tried Blanton's...do yourself a favor.
If it isn't the best you've tried someone (who isn't me) will kiss your ass.

I've had Blanton's and it isn't my favorite by any stretch. I will NOT be needing that ass kissing though.

**tRidiot** · 01-14-2012, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Norman

I've never tried any decent scotch, but Glenlivet keeps coming up. Is it really all that?

Scotch is an acquired taste for sure. Personally, I think bourbon is for mixing, Scotch is for neat or rocks. Glenlivet is a very very good Scotch. The older the better, and some of their many varieties are flat out wonderful. Not sure if you can find those in pint-sized varieties, as I've never seen them. Hard to justify $50+ on a bottle of something you may not like. Better off hooking up with some people here and having a "tasting party" probably. I know I'm up for it!

Anyone wanna do a Scotch-party in the Tulsa area? Everyone buys a bottle and brings something different?

And then, of course... we have to have a cadre of DDs.

<edit> Picked up some soapstone cubes last week, hopefully they'll come in soon, so I can drink my Scotch on the rocks without watering it down!

**andrsnsm** · 01-14-2012, 08:44 AM

tRdoc have you seen or tried this before? I was in my local shop and he had a couple of bottle but couldn't figure out what to price it at so I gave him $20 for a bottle. Is this any different from regular Chivis or is it just a different bottle? Is it worth going back for the other bottle?

**tRidiot** · 01-14-2012, 09:03 AM

Strathisla is a blended malt used in the production of Chivas, I believe. So it is different. It isn't greatly reviewed, but it's an interesting catch. I wouldn't mind a bottle for $20.

If nothing else, it's a bottle you don't see very often.

**andrsnsm** · 01-14-2012, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by tRdoc

I wouldn't mind a bottle for $20.

If nothing else, it's a bottle you don't see very often.

Where are you located? I could see if the 2nd bottle is still available.

**tRidiot** · 01-14-2012, 09:40 AM

I'm in Bartlesville, north of Tulsa. I might make it over that way in a few weeks, but I dunno.

<edit> The price I saw on it mentioned around $56 in Toronto, so it sounds like you got a decent deal.

**andrsnsm** · 01-14-2012, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by J.P.

Any Bourbon drinkers that have not tried Blanton's...do yourself a favor.
If it isn't the best you've tried someone (who isn't me) will kiss your ass.

Picked up a bottle today upon your recommendation. Gonna give it a try tonight.

**tntrex** · 01-14-2012, 08:31 PM

My favorite is Bulliet.

**Chief Sapulpa** · 01-14-2012, 08:38 PM

Hello I'm a whiskey drinker, bourbon, rye and scotch. Here's my recommendations.
Bourbon:
1. Rowans Creek
2. Bakers
3. Knob Creek, great for Manhattans
4. Jeffersons
5. Makers Mark, good for Manhattans

Scotch:
1. Oban
2. Edradour
3. Dalwhinnie

**Norman** · 05-01-2012, 02:17 AM

Update! I got a bottle of knob creek single barrel, 120 proof. Wow! Great for mixing. Not sure if it's worth.the change from my precious Woodford, or makers if I'm strapped, but it's some seriously good stuff. Still haven't tried scotch.

**ldp4570** · 05-01-2012, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by Norman

Ah, I knew i'd find friends here. I too was on a crown kick, especially in coke or cranberry. However I went back to woodford, and since then I agree it is the nectar. I prefer it on the rocks though.

As for Jack, I'm not a fan. Admittedly I think I may have to try the single barrel.

Neanderthal, get yourself at least a pint of something decent, and after a glass of the good stuff switch to KD. Times are tough, but life is too short to drink only cheap bourbon.

I've never tried any decent scotch, but Glenlivet keeps coming up. Is it really all that?

Yes it is!!!!!!!!

Andywear · 05-01-2012, 07:37 AM

I enjoyed this the other night.

**r00s7a** · 05-02-2012, 10:34 AM

I'm going to go with the mentioned Blanton's and Woodford Reserve on bourbon. I used to be strictly bourbon, but have been dabbling in scotch recently. My favorite mid-priced scotch is a 12 year Macallan. It is about $60 a bottle, won't break the bank and is smooth on the rocks, not too smoky.

**gregorius** · 05-02-2012, 10:55 AM

My personal favorite is another Buffalo Trace product. Elmer T. Lee. The old man comes in and tastes his barrels and then says when to bottle it, so each batch is a little different but each batch is spectacular bourbon. I LOVE that stuff. It is only sold regionally, so my mother-in-law picks up a bottle whenever she travels to the south on business. She always gets me that and Ancient Ancient Age, which is a 10 yr old version of the normal AA that is only available in Kentucky and a couple of surrounding states. If you can get a bottle, Hancock's Reserve is pretty wonderful, too, but I have never seen it in Oklahoma.

I have tried the Blanton's and Eagle Rare and they are both damn good, but not my favorites.

As far as Tennessee whiskey, it is all Dickel. I don't like Jack Daniel's at all, it tastes oily to me.

As for the wheated bourbons, I like Weller 107 and Maker's Mark, in that order.

For Rye, I like Sazerac Rye and Beam Rye - for the money, Jim Beam Rye is a hell of a deal.