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Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 3:14 am
by lorilu
Looking to try a new bourbon. The nice bottle I brought back from KY last year is finally drained.
What's your fav? SMooth, nice flavor.....??
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 11:46 am
by piedmontfields
Corner Creek:
http://www.cornercreekbourbon.comIt's also very reasonable for the quality ~$30/fifth.
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 2:10 pm
by PaulaO
Wild Turkey, but I'm a redneck.....
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 3:02 pm
by quinta
https://www.blantonsbourbon.com/and not just because there is a pony on the stopper.
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 8:08 pm
by heddylamar
quinta wrote:https://www.blantonsbourbon.com/
and not just because there is a pony on the stopper.
Second Blantons, followed by Willet.
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 8:25 pm
by Wicky
Honey bourbon! Any kind!
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 11:36 pm
by heddylamar
None of us asked a pertinent question: what was the nice bottle you just finished off?
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 6:57 pm
by piedmontfields
heddylamar wrote:None of us asked a pertinent question: what was the nice bottle you just finished off?
You're right. I should be more open-minded and curious!
Bourbon preference is very personal, just like scotch.
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 8:38 pm
by lorilu
The one I just finished is Jefferson's Reserve.
While I like the honey ones, that's not what I am looking for here
I will look for the one mentioned. I find it interesting that this question generated VERY different suggestions on TOB; those were, for the most part, recognizable brands. These are new to me!
Love ya'll!!
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 11:58 pm
by heddylamar
I like Jefferson Reserve, but haven't had it in a while. If I recall correctly, it's similar to Blantons. Or, maybe it's just similar in that I like both
Corner Creek is new to me. It's not on the shelves around here. I'll have to check Jack Rose next time I'm there and see if they have it ... PSA for anyone in/traveling through DC -- Jack Rose in Adams Morgan is a virtual library of all things whiskey. They do small pours and if you're there off hours, most bartenders will give free tastes.
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 1:00 am
by piedmontfields
I would consider Jefferson Reserve fairly similar to Blanton's. Both are quality bourbons.
I would describe Corner Creek as being slightly toasty and caramel-y, without being at all cloying. It is actually good neat as a winter after dinner drink, though I usually have it on the rocks. I became familiar with it when I moved to Tennessee. For mixed drinks, I like Bulleit bourbon (or rye) and some Buffalo Trace (they can vary quite a bit). But Corner Creek is too tasty to waste on a Manhattan.
I like some of the special reserve Knob Creek bourbons, too. They are a bit smokier.
I sound like a drinkard now, but seriously, in the south we like our bourbon
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 1:01 am
by piedmontfields
piedmontfields wrote:I would consider Jefferson Reserve fairly similar to Blanton's. Both are quality bourbons.
I would describe Corner Creek as being slightly toasty and caramel-y, without being at all cloying. It is actually good neat as a winter after dinner drink, though I usually have it on the rocks. I became familiar with it when I moved to Tennessee. For mixed drinks, I like Bulleit bourbon (or rye) and some Buffalo Trace (they can vary quite a bit). But Corner Creek is too tasty to waste on a Manhattan.
I like some of the special reserve Knob Creek bourbons, too. They are a bit smokier. Eagle Rare is decent if you like a "crisper" bourbon.
I sound like a drinkard now, but seriously, in the south we like our bourbon
Re: Any bourbon fans? What's your fav?
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 8:05 pm
by Tuddy
My bodybuilding coach is from Kentucky, he sends me images of him drinking Maker's Mark quite a bit, so I bought a bottle. Wooooweee, that was yummy!