anyone drink bourbon whiskey

[Fern]

I think it incorrect to claim that if bourbon is mixed, as with cola, there is no need for decent bourbon because you can't taste it. I used to drink bourbon and cola quite a bit. The bourbon, or brand of bourbon, made quite a noticeable impact on the drink. I'm rather sparing with cola though.

For me, water has a much stronger effect in diminishing the flavor of whiskey, be it bourbon or scotch. perhaps the water available to me was 'hard water'? IDK.

Fern

 

[RagingBITCH]

Four Roses Small Batch isn't a value buy around here; it's $40 a bottle. For that price, I'm getting Knob Creek. Elijah Craig is great for the price though, since you can find it around $25.

Knob Creek is far cheaper than Four Roses at least here in Dallas.

 

[RagingBITCH]

I think it incorrect to claim that if bourbon is mixed, as with cola, there is no need for decent bourbon because you can't taste it. I used to drink bourbon and cola quite a bit. The bourbon, or brand of bourbon, made quite a noticeable impact on the drink. I'm rather sparing with cola though.

For me, water has a much stronger effect in diminishing the flavor of whiskey, be it bourbon or scotch. perhaps the water available to me was 'hard water'? IDK.

Fern

Agreed. It's no different than a solid Manhattan or Old Fashioned...you taste a significant difference in the drink depending on the bourbon. It's no different than bourbon + cola. (Of course, the lighter the cola the easier it is to taste)

 

[KeithTalent]

You have not lived until you've had a properly made Boulevardier containing a quality bourbon! You have not lived I say!

KT

 

[vi edit]

On the topic of bourbon...my wife and I visited Woodford Reserve's distillery yesterday. Was a nice tour.

Here's 7500 gallons of baby bourbon still waiting to mature. That's about 5 days worth of fermenting.
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=E46BB480E134A82A&id=E46BB480E134A82A!5900&v=3

Here's the stills to clean it up:
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=E46BB480E134A82A&id=E46BB480E134A82A!5899&v=3

And this was one of the most amazing smelling places I've ever been in...
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=E46BB480E134A82A&id=E46BB480E134A82A!5897&v=3

40 million dollars worth of bourbon under one roof. The smell walking in there....uuuuuuhhhnnffffffffff.....

Earthy...oaky....sweet rich bourbony. OMG. I'd pay the money again just go back in there and smell the aging barn.

And on the topic of bourbon itself. I got to try the Woodford Reserve Double Oak. Wow. Now that was an incredible spirit. Rich, sultry, mellow, smooth. Delicious.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Bulleit has my vote. I got this recommendation from the "What are you drinking tonight?" thread and have been drinking it ever since. I've got a few more to try from that thread, but this stuff is solid.