McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, aubearcat said: I’m somewhat curious about what y’all’s go to bourbon/whiskey is. I normally drink Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare if I don’t find something different that really interest me. If I’m going cheap, I go with Wild Turkey 🦃 101. Eagle Rare is very nice for a relatively good price. I mix it up a little, but Weller Special Reserve when I find it, Elijah Craig Small Batch, Old Granddad Bottled in Bond, Four Roses, Old Forester 100 proof, McKenna 10 when I can find it... and I might've just added 1792 to the rotation. I like that one just fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 On 1/7/2019 at 9:55 AM, McLoofus said: I mix it up a little, but Weller Special Reserve when I find it, Elijah Craig Small Batch, Old Granddad Bottled in Bond, Four Roses, Old Forester 100 proof, McKenna 10 when I can find it... and I might've just added 1792 to the rotation. I like that one just fine. I’m on board with any of these choices. Weller, Buffalo Trace, and McKenna 10 all very solid whiskeys that are affordable enough to drink frequently and delicious enough to drink neat. And, I think Turkey 101 is a pretty solid whiskey for the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, fredst said: I’m on board with any of these choices. Weller, Buffalo Trace, and McKenna 10 all very solid whiskeys that are affordable enough to drink frequently and delicious enough to drink neat. And, I think Turkey 101 is a pretty solid whiskey for the money I haven't had Turkey in eons. Really need to revisit. Have you had the McConaughey one? Has anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 45 minutes ago, McLoofus said: I haven't had Turkey in eons. Really need to revisit. Have you had the McConaughey one? Has anyone? Longbranch. Almost bought it the other day just for S&Gs but didn’t pull the trigger. Have not tasted but the reviews I’ve read make I think sound like it’s worth a flyer. Edited January 9, 2019 by fredst 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Longbranch is actually pretty legit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 That Jefferson’s is one of the best bourbons I’ve ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/14/2019 at 12:06 AM, ShocksMyBrain said: That Jefferson’s is one of the best bourbons I’ve ever had. Never had a Jefferson variety I didn’t like. The 18-year old is one damn fine whiskey. The Ocean varieties are good and I love the Groth cask. What’s the price on the rum finish? I predict ~$115 here in AL.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 9:34 PM, fredst said: Never had a Jefferson variety I didn’t like. The 18-year old is one damn fine whiskey. The Ocean varieties are good and I love the Groth cask. What’s the price on the rum finish? I predict ~$115 here in AL.... A few of my coworkers and owner went on our annual bourbon trail trip and brought all those pictured above back with them. So I don’t even know if it’s in distribution. It was signed by the master distiller. FYI Eagle Rare single barrel store selects should be coming back this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Tried a bunch of stuff this week. Tasted(again) Codigo Origen tequila. 6 year extra anejo. Phenomenal. $250 price tag, but I’d say worth every penny if you’re a tequila fan. Definitely a scotch drinker’s tequila. Padre Azul tequila, good. Not sure if I like the prices $70-90 for blanco, repo, and anejo respectively. Blanco and anejo were my favorites. Also tried Chicken Cock(ugh-I hate the name) bourbon. Out of South Carolina. The straight tastes like 95% corn. The rye was decent. And the 10 year was okay...if you feel like spending $200 more than it’s worth. We also got to try Slane Irish Whiskey. Very solid and cheaper than Jameson. Definitely pick that one up if you see it if you’re an Irish fan. Better than the loser juice(as I like to call it)-Proper 12(Conor McGregor’s). Pendleton Canadian Whiskey. Straight is better than Crown(bar isn’t set very high on that one), rye is okay, Midnight was fantastic, and their aged 10 year(?) was excellent at $130ish. And closing out, we tasted barrel samples of Woodford Double Oaked. Solid samples, but I think our barrel from last year was better than the samples we got. Bleh...we drank all that in two days. I’m good on brown booze for a minute. Edited February 7, 2019 by ShocksMyBrain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 49 minutes ago, ShocksMyBrain said: We also got to try Slane Irish Whiskey. Very solid and cheaper than Jameson. Definitely pick that one up if you see it if you’re an Irish fan. On it. -The cheap guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, McLoofus said: On it. -The cheap guy If you like Jameson Black Barrel(my favorite Jameson) then you’ll dig it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have a confession to make. Sometimes when I have a cold or am having bad allergies or whatever, I'm like hell yeah, because hot toddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 @ShocksMyBrain, great call on Slane. Finally picked up a bottle. That stuff is dangerously drinkable and I love the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,671 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Not bad. A little heat. A little vanilla, a little sweet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubearcat 2,138 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I’m enjoying some Clyde May’s on an absolutely beautiful Tennessee Valley afternoon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 On 3/2/2019 at 10:19 PM, Tiger Refuge said: Not bad. A little heat. A little vanilla, a little sweet. We currently have an OF staff pick and I just don’t like it for some reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,671 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, ShocksMyBrain said: We currently have an OF staff pick and I just don’t like it for some reason. I’m not gonna lie. I’m a little bit underwhelmed with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Broke down and bought and drank the Longbranch this weekend (yes, I probably fell for the advertising during the bball tourney😔). I like it, reminds me a little bit of the McKenna 10, plus I felt as cool as Matthew McConauhey while I was drinking it. I think its a worthwhile pour (I think I paid ~$40) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 10 hours ago, fredst said: Broke down and bought and drank the Longbranch this weekend (yes, I probably fell for the advertising during the bball tourney😔). I like it, reminds me a little bit of the McKenna 10, plus I felt as cool as Matthew McConauhey while I was drinking it. I think its a worthwhile pour (I think I paid ~$40) I'd pay a lot more than $40 to feel as cool as Wooderson! Sold. @ShocksMyBrain, I've a bone to pick with you. Too. Much. Slaine. Saturday night led to a bone dry St. Paddy's for me yesterday. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 10 hours ago, McLoofus said: I'd pay a lot more than $40 to feel as cool as Wooderson! Sold. @ShocksMyBrain, I've a bone to pick with you. Too. Much. Slaine. Saturday night led to a bone dry St. Paddy's for me yesterday. I don’t know what the deal was this weekend re: Irish booze. We hardly sold any despite basically having 3 days to celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 12 hours ago, ShocksMyBrain said: I don’t know what the deal was this weekend re: Irish booze. We hardly sold any despite basically having 3 days to celebrate. Maybe it speaks well of your client base, lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, McLoofus said: Maybe it speaks well of your client base, lol. Touché 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Finally getting into some mezcal. This is an entry level one I found today. Rather enjoying it but I am picturing what premium mezcal might taste like and I suspect I'll be splurging soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 15 hours ago, McLoofus said: Finally getting into some mezcal. This is an entry level one I found today. Rather enjoying it but I am picturing what premium mezcal might taste like and I suspect I'll be splurging soon... Mix it with some margarita mix, a little agave nectar, and a slice or two of fresh jalapeño. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,671 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Dammit. Just looked back and saw Shocks reference to Jefferson’s reserve. Now I gotta go back to the shop... Picked up a new bottle today. Damn is it good! Also, anybody know anything about the Black Saddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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