The Whisky/Whiskey(that's American thread)

Reviews, Videos, and Everything Else The Finer Things
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I tried https://s.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/BIV7KgzKp.Eu.SWn606V8Q--/YXBwaWQ9c3JjaGRkO2g9NjUwO3E9OTU7dz02NTA-/http://www.liquormart.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x650/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/2/1/21284-bulleitryewhiskey750ml.jpg

Not terrible like Bulliet but it did have a bad after taste not one I’ll be going backing to.

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Had this
Jack Daniels taste like cough syrup does it get better if I pay more?

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If you buy something better than JD? Sure. I’m not a big fan of anything from that distillery, personally.

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I mean the Jack Daniels distillery I know they have higher priced items

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[QUOTE=danharr;2845990]I mean the Jack Daniels distillery I know they have higher priced items[/QUOTE]I don’t really love any of JD’s offerings, personally. I wouldn’t spend a lot of money looking to find one I liked unless you don’t have access to other whiskies.

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Tried this
https://pricing.abc.nc.gov/uploads/packages/3982.jpg

Barrel Select from these guys tasted better to me but I’ve gotten used to it. Has a more bitter taste and after taste than Barrel Select but still a nice punch and smooth in it’s own regards.

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Bulleit makes a pretty solid bourbon and rye … for the price points anyway. I also really enjoy Angel’s Envy both the rye and straight bourbon. The Willett Pot Still Reserve is pretty good too.

edit
Oh and I also found the corpse of an Macallen 18 year Sherry Cask Scotch Whiskey I nursed forever. I really miss sipping on that :frowning: .

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Tried this
http://www.borco.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Produkte/Whisk(e)y/Bourbon%20Whiskey/Elijah%20Craig%2012%20Years%20old/Elijah-Craig_07.png

Taste good and good after taste and really enjoyed how it snuck up on me. I would’ve expected 94 proof to knock me on my butt in a less subtle way.

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Tried this
http://www.scotlandstephenson.com/imagesforsql/11242009_fourrosesyellowlabel.jpg

It was okay decent taste and after taste but didn’t knock my socks off. I’m guessing some of the more expensive offerings will be better.

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Bought a bottle of this for $20.

http://www.examiner.com/article/oklahoma-distillery-brings-sooner-state-into-whiskey-nirvana-with-new-bourbon

Aged three months in the cask. Maybe it’ll just sit on a shelf.

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cask aged three months … from Oklahoma … “Bourbon” … I don’t know what to say except caution.

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[QUOTE=BackFistMonkey;2854545]cask aged three months … from Oklahoma … “Bourbon” … I don’t know what to say except caution.[/QUOTE]

LOL, three months in the cask is a step up.

read

http://newsok.com/flash-flame-engulfs-moore-distillery/article/4907972

Still lamenting the demise of my previous favorite go to - Elijah Craig 18.

For a good read on time in the barrel …

http://whiskeyobsessive.blogspot.com/2013/04/elijah-craig-12-versus-18-effects-of.html

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[QUOTE=hungryjoe;2854572]LOL, three months in the cask is a step up.

read

http://newsok.com/flash-flame-engulfs-moore-distillery/article/4907972

Still lamenting the demise of my previous favorite go to - Elijah Craig 18.

For a good read on time in the barrel …

http://whiskeyobsessive.blogspot.com/2013/04/elijah-craig-12-versus-18-effects-of.html[/QUOTE]You’re in luck: Elijah Craig 18 is being rereleased. Expect the price to be at least 2-3x original MSRP. And probably hard to find, since the craze for limited edition bourbon has gotten waaaay out of hand.

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Been drinking a local lately, that is just spectacular. It’s Oola, lots of caramel, fairly full flavored. I’d tried it and liked it awhile back, but it was running about $50 a bottle, which is a bit above my normal price point. Luckily, local Trader Joe’s started carrying it for around $34, and it is well worth it at that price.

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[QUOTE=Cassius;2855290]You’re in luck: Elijah Craig 18 is being rereleased. Expect the price to be at least 2-3x original MSRP. And probably hard to find, since the craze for limited edition bourbon has gotten waaaay out of hand.[/QUOTE]

I is sad puppy and blame the Chinese for a good portion of the price increase of bourbon and scotch over past years ):

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[QUOTE=hungryjoe;2855597]I is sad puppy and blame the Chinese for a good portion of the price increase of bourbon and scotch over past years ):[/QUOTE]Unfortunately, the bourbon boom (especially for the super premium limited edition stuff) in America is more responsible for price increases and empty shelves than Chinese consumption. Especially with the recent anti-corruption austerity measures. Though it would probably be fair to cast some of the blame on the Japanese and European markets.

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[QUOTE=Cassius;2855722]Unfortunately, the bourbon boom (especially for the super premium limited edition stuff) in America is more responsible for price increases and empty shelves than Chinese consumption. Especially with the recent anti-corruption austerity measures. Though it would probably be fair to cast some of the blame on the Japanese and European markets.[/QUOTE]

Good , those are my two favorite countries/markets to blame for most things. Whether or not it’s their fault.

I can’t afford it but I am picking up a rye today … maybe an Irish Whiskey. I haven’t decided yet.

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Ended up settling for a 1.75 liter Bulliet Rye for the charmingly mislabeled price of 26.68 American Freedom Dollars.

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Gave George Dickel Rye a try and it was pretty good once I got used to it. Kicked hard at over 94 proof and gave a nice burn going down. Taste and aftertaste were fine going down.

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[QUOTE=danharr;2860311]Gave George Dickel Rye a try and it was pretty good once I got used to it. Kicked hard at over 94 proof and gave a nice burn going down. Taste and aftertaste were fine going down.[/QUOTE]

It is fairly decent. As you mentioned it has some serious bite and burn … not my favorite rye when: neat, chilled or over ice
But if you are adding it to coffee. Dickel Rye will shine in stout cup of Ethiopian medium roast with a dash or two of heavy cream or half and half.