Thread: Bourbon!

It would be a shame to let such a good thread die! Right now I'm working on a bottle of Buffalo Trace, which I think is exceptional at the $30 price point. I just finished a bottle of Russell's Reserve, which is not quite so exceptional. And I like Evan William's Single Barrel (10 Years), especially if you can get the lot released in 2006.

Good stuff!

Originally Posted by Gldbird1

It would be a shame to let such a good thread die! Right now I'm working on a bottle of Buffalo Trace, which I think is exceptional at the $30 price point. I just finished a bottle of Russell's Reserve, which is not quite so exceptional. And I like Evan William's Single Barrel (10 Years), especially if you can get the lot released in 2006.

Good stuff!

Am man after my own heart....or bottle. You just hit on all of my favorites. Buffalo Trace has become my house bourbon for general imbibing. makes an excellent mint Julep. I keep a barrel of mint growing for just that purpose.

and then there's scotch, but that's another thread, I'm sure.

Goog

Ahhh... a group of gentlemen after my own heart! There are so many to choose from, but I'd have to say that my favorite is Booker Noe's 127-proof rocket fuel - 3 ice cubes, if you please. Knob is always a stand-by, though. I've had a sip of pappy's 20-year old, but I've not been able to find it locally. Veeery nice bourbon!

Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga

Am man after my own heart....or bottle. You just hit on all of my favorites. Buffalo Trace has become my house bourbon for general imbibing. makes an excellent mint Julep. I keep a barrel of mint growing for just that purpose.

and then there's scotch, but that's another thread, I'm sure.

Goog

May I ask a dumb question ..... (because I don't know)?
What "mint" of choice do you use for that drink? Peppermint? Spearmint? What kind?

I ask because I have never made a mint Julep. I have two kinds of mint in the garden right now and am getting thirsty reading this thread.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Another bourbon lover chiming in here!

I usually drink Jim Beam, white and black labels, and Wild Turkey. My wife bought me a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed for Fathers day, what a fantastic bourbon, so flavorful over the rocks. I'll have to try Knob Creek and Makers Mark some day.

If you're into mixing I find ginger ale with bourbon (and a couple drops of lime juice) absolutely amazing.

Around these parts it is rare for whiskey drinkers to like anything other than rye whiskey (that's Canadian whiskey for our American friends), so I am alone in my love for bourbon among my friends/family. My rye days are over, and now I stick with either bourbon or scotch.

Someone dug up this gem of a thread, eh?

Since I wrote the above I picked up a bottle of Woodford Reserve at the airport duty free in Puerto Vallarta a couple months back, and all I can say is wow! Such flavor bursting forth, such a smooth finish. I think I'll give WR a slight edge over the Rare Breed.

Originally Posted by JimR

Old Ezra is a favorite, but I have to take it easy...100 proof hits me harder these days than it used to. I also enjoy the occasional Early Times. Apparently, in the US it's not actually REAL bourbon, but the export is. Weird, huh?

But my bourbon of daily choice is Wild Turkey. Gobble Gobble!

Oh I forgot... I need ice too. Love the Turkey.

What a wonderful thread!

Black Label Beam with dry gingerale for day to day.
Booker Noes, Makers Mark and Old Grandad for more special occasions - on the rocks of course!

...looking forward to getting home from work now

Originally Posted by PLanzaSr1957

May I ask a dumb question ..... (because I don't know)?
What "mint" of choice do you use for that drink? Peppermint? Spearmint? What kind?

I ask because I have never made a mint Julep. I have two kinds of mint in the garden right now and am getting thirsty reading this thread.

Spearmint. Recipe as follows:

Place 10 spearmint leaves in the bottom of a glass and add teaspoon of sugar. Muddle until the mint is obliterated into a fine paste. I use the rounded end of an ice cream scoop for this. you can buy rounded hardwood sticks called "muddlers" that look like little baseball bats as well. Once muddled, add a splash of water and swirl to dissolve into a green gook. Top with ice, then bourbon. Add another splash of water and a sprig of mint to garnish. Savor on a hot summer day. repeat.

Goog

Originally Posted by tazz

you are right, I forgot that it has to be from KY.

For the record, the legal definition is:

• must be made from at least 51% corn
• must be no more than 160 proof
• no added flavoring or coloring
• must be aged in new, charred oak barrels

There are a few other caveats you can read about here:
Bourbon whiskey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I won't argue that the best stuff doesn't comes from KY, but it doesn't have to.

As for my favorite, definitley Bulleit (which is from KY).

Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga

Spearmint. Recipe as follows:

Place 10 spearmint leaves in the bottom of a glass and add teaspoon of sugar. Muddle until the mint is obliterated into a fine paste. I use the rounded end of an ice cream scoop for this. you can buy rounded hardwood sticks called "muddlers" that look like little baseball bats as well. Once muddled, add a splash of water and swirl to dissolve into a green gook. Top with ice, then bourbon. Add another splash of water and a sprig of mint to garnish. Savor on a hot summer day. repeat.

Goog

Nice! My wife has a receipe that I remember being very good. If I can dig it up, I'll post it.