Rye is not a Bourbon. Rye must be from +51% rye. Bourbon must be from +51% corn. Blade and Bow is a decent Bourbon.
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Kritterkillr
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Well, I'm clearly not a connoisseur as I didn't realize that, but that being said Angel's Envy bourbon is just as good, I just prefer their rye. I enjoy the rum flavor notes it has. Nice sipper after dinner.
ThunderNocked
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WELLL NOW! Thats a list.
ThunderNocked
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Wife got me the Jefferson Ocean Aged for our anniversary on 7/7. It is quite good!
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Jack , Crown and Pendleton are just fine for mixing with Fizzy soda water.....Really that is their slot. Predictable and repeatable. That's why I have them.
But ever since i clicked on the Ducks unlimited bourbon raffle link, I've been getting targeted ads on FB like this....
But ever since i clicked on the Ducks unlimited bourbon raffle link, I've been getting targeted ads on FB like this....
shannerdrake
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Well folks, last night I checked an item off the bucket list. A took a contractor friend of mine catfishing last night out of appreciation for how much he helped my wife and I through our home build.
I stopped by his house to pick him up on the way to the ramp and he wanted to show me his bourbon collection. It was impressive to say the least. I noticed an Old Van Winkle 12 year Lot B open. I mentioned that I’d never tried any of the Van Winkles and have always wanted to.
Before I can say “no” I look over and there is an ice sphere getting poured over.
I could hardly wait to try it and I took my first sip, and it was…disappointing.
I decided to let it sit, breathe, and cool down…still a bit disappointing.
I decided to give it 10 minutes and let the ice melt a bit….a bit less fire, but still disappointing.
To be fair, I don’t have the most refined bourbon palette, but I’ve been drinking it for 15 years or so. I tried it side by side against my go to - Old Grand Dad Bonded - and I MUCH preferred the OGD.
Just as youth is wasted on the young, apparently $2000 bourbon is wasted on me.
I stopped by his house to pick him up on the way to the ramp and he wanted to show me his bourbon collection. It was impressive to say the least. I noticed an Old Van Winkle 12 year Lot B open. I mentioned that I’d never tried any of the Van Winkles and have always wanted to.
Before I can say “no” I look over and there is an ice sphere getting poured over.
I could hardly wait to try it and I took my first sip, and it was…disappointing.
I decided to let it sit, breathe, and cool down…still a bit disappointing.
I decided to give it 10 minutes and let the ice melt a bit….a bit less fire, but still disappointing.
To be fair, I don’t have the most refined bourbon palette, but I’ve been drinking it for 15 years or so. I tried it side by side against my go to - Old Grand Dad Bonded - and I MUCH preferred the OGD.
Just as youth is wasted on the young, apparently $2000 bourbon is wasted on me.
MinnesotaHunter
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For those of you who enjoy a good sipper. Though I would share from the other weekend up at deer camp.
Believe it or not a deer was killed the next morning…
Believe it or not a deer was killed the next morning…
MThuntr
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well played...I'm going to have to join you guys for a tasting I mean deer hunt
2rocky
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I think I found "my bottle" with Eagle Rare. Found one in South Lake Tahoe a couple weekends ago.
MinnesotaHunter
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Any time, Grant...
MinnesotaHunter
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The trouble will be finding another....It used to be my go to as well....
If you are looking for a good options in the $40 range there are plenty. I can get Old Forester 1910 in my area for $42, and it is a dynamite option. Knob Creek 9, 1792 Small Batch, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Michter's American Whiskey (not their bourbon) all punch way above their weight class. All that said Bourbon is very regional, so what I can easily get here in MN, might be tough for you to find
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MinnesotaHunter
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Maker’s fan isn’t my personal taste, but that Knob Creek is great. It will drink a little hotter, but good flavor.
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I'm sure there were a few IPA's in the fridge as well
. Did you pick up the Four Roses locally and if so, how much did you pay?
Big Slick
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We have a local bourbon I like. Breckinridge Bourbon. For a local look at me distillery it’s pretty good. Nothing fancy. I like the Pendleton 1910 Rye whisky.
HuntTalk Freak
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I bought a bottle of Breckinridge every time I’ve been in Colorado. Oddly enough I found a bottle of it in a little lake town in TX and bought it. It’s pretty good stuff.
MinnesotaHunter
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I'm sure there were a few IPA's in the fridge as well
Which Four Roses? Got them both local, but the Small Batch Select is a little tougher to find.
The single barrel was about 40, and the small batch select was about 65.
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I was gifted a bottle of Michters recently and have really enjoyed that. Four Roses single barrel has been my go to, but the Michters might replace it.
When my buds are over there is usually EW single barrel, MM, Buf Trace, Pendleton and Eagle Rare out.
The Pendleton whiskey always gets hit the hardest... maybe out of politeness?
Honestly, I prefer the Pendleton myself.
I also have factory rifles I prefer over my custom and inexpensive guitars I liked better than my Gibsons.
I must not have any "royal blood", lol.
The Pendleton whiskey always gets hit the hardest... maybe out of politeness?
Honestly, I prefer the Pendleton myself.
I also have factory rifles I prefer over my custom and inexpensive guitars I liked better than my Gibsons.
I must not have any "royal blood", lol.
