Favorite Bourbons?

[Benton]

I bring a different bottle of bourbon each year for the annual fishing trip with my dad. We both like Maker's Mark, but any bottle that we open by the campfire after fishing all day is wonderful.

Of the ones that have been mentioned, Woodford Reserve is the only other one I've tried and it is very good. I'm already looking forward to next year's fishing trip.

 

[Winslow]

Here's an advertisement for good Kentucky Bourbon;

http://www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issues/52/52-booze-ads-5.html

Winslow

 

[Puff Daddy]

Enjoying a glass of Bulliet Kentucky Bourbon (Genuine Frontier Whiskey) at the moment. A couple drams straight up in a snifter. The nose is very light and almost brandy-like, the taste is clean and has an almost scotch-like character and the finish is reminiscent of the bourbons I'm more used to - those reasonably decent name brands found on most store shelves like Turkey and Beam - but with a much softer presence. It's pretty good stuff. My own preference is for something with a bit richer flavor but this ain't bad. Just discovered that the local Trader Joes market has a nice selection of good bourbons, many that are on Toms list in his original post. Almost grabbed the Makers Mark but decided on something I'd never tried before. Gonna have to grab a bottle of MM as it's so nice I should keep a bottle in the bottom desk drawer, where a real gentleman always hides such fine libations. :drunken: :mrgreen:

 

[Natch]

"Gonna have to grab a bottle of MM as it's so nice I should keep a bottle in the bottom desk drawer, where a real gentleman always hides such fine libations. "

Hell, PD, if we could afford Makers Mark down here in Arkieland, we'd keep it on top of the desk, as a statement to our affluence and good taste. Unless, of course, if my friends are coming over, then I'd hide it, otherwise I'd have to share it and it wouldn't last long!.

Natch :mrgreen:

 

[mark]

I share Makers Mark with people who think they don't like bourbon.

 

[Slow Puffs]

I was listening to Colin Cowherd on ESPN radio. He was mentioning that a stripper in NYC was telling how she had the best sex with A-Rod and hoped that Madonna was experiencing the same. Colin Cowherd said if he had a bottle of bourbon, he could perform as well as A-Rod.

Does bourbon have powers like viagra?

 

[Winslow]

I take 1/8 of a Viagra daily,it keeps me from peeing on my shoes.

Winslow

 

[Tennessee Dave]

I take 1/8 of a Viagra daily,it keeps me from peeing on my shoes.

Winslow

LMAO :lol!:

 

[Puff Daddy]

I take 1/8 of a Viagra daily,it keeps me from peeing on my shoes.

Winslow

It also keeps me from rolling out of bed in the middle of the night

I've never noticed bourbon making my performance better, but I could be doing it wrong. Maybe you're supposed to dip your A-Rod in rather than drink it :scratch:

 

[Natch]

"Maybe you're supposed to dip your A-Rod in rather than drink it"

Remind me to never accept a drink from you that has a "swizzle stick" in it. :lol!:

Natch

 

[free_byrd15]

I've always been a woodford reserve fan myself

 

[adauria]

I actually was inspired to go to my local ABC store and try some Bourbon from this thread. At the proprietor's recommendation, I tried something called Eagle Rare. Wow! Really, good... very sweet, a little complex... I might not miss Scotch if this is all I had to drink in the way of whiskey.

Anyone familiar with Eagle Rare?

-Andrew

 

[Justpipes]

Might just have to try some Eagle Rare after I finish this bottle of Brooks!

 

[adauria]

Might just have to try some Eagle Rare after I finish this bottle of Brooks!

Well, our communist ABC stores actually are allowed to carry the stuff. There's some up at the ABC in Wake Forest, anyway.

-Andrew

 

[Justpipes]

You're learning, they are communist!............I still can't get a decent rye. They even stopped carrying Wild Turkey Rye. I have tried to get them to carry Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye but the best they will do is order me a case and I have to pay for it up front. A case cost nearly $500. I don't think I can justify it.

 

[Benton]

IAnyone familiar with Eagle Rare?

-Andrew

Yes, I drank a bottle of it early in the summer, not all at one sitting of course. It was very good, and was on sale for $23 if I remember correctly.

Elijah Craig is another one that is very good.

 

[mark]

Certain liquors not available ( N.Carolina or VA)? I guess I don't understand the regulations down there and I'm really curious. Do the laws or regulations govern what brands or type of liquor can be sold? Or how much on a quantity basis? Are these laws local regulations or state ? Or is it an availability issue like they can't get certain liquors because their distributor doesn't handle them? Any "dry counties" down there?

 

[Justpipes]

Certain liquors not available ( N.Carolina or VA)? I guess I don't understand the regulations down there and I'm really curious. Do the laws or regulations govern what brands or type of liquor can be sold? Or how much on a quantity basis? Are these laws local regulations or state ? Or is it an availability issue like they can't get certain liquors because their distributor doesn't handle them? Any "dry counties" down there?

Liquor in NC is state controlled by an alcohol board and they determine what we can and cannot purchase. Liquor stores are not private here. If we want a better variety we have to drive to SC. We still have entire dry counties here. The county that I grew up in is still dry and we use to have to cross the Yadkin River over to the next county to buy alcohol.

 

[mark]

Thanks for the information,,,now I understand the disgruntled comments.

 

[mark]

I scratched my head trying to figure out the "communist ABC store" concept. That's one more thing I guess I take for granted where I live.