Favorite Bourbons?

Joined : 19 Aug 2008 Posts : 146

I've always been a woodford reserve fan myself

Joined : 28 Feb 2008 Posts : 164 Location : Wake Forest, NC

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

Subject: Re: Favorite Bourbons? Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:37 pm

Might just have to try some Eagle Rare after I finish this bottle of Brooks!
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Joined : 28 Feb 2008 Posts : 164 Location : Wake Forest, NC

Subject: Re: Favorite Bourbons? Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:09 am

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.
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Subject: Re: Favorite Bourbons? Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:41 pm

Joined : 02 Jul 2008 Posts : 282 Location : APPLE COUNTRY

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?

Subject: Re: Favorite Bourbons? Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:44 pm

Joined : 02 Jul 2008 Posts : 282 Location : APPLE COUNTRY

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

Joined : 02 Jul 2008 Posts : 282 Location : APPLE COUNTRY

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.

Joined : 28 Feb 2008 Posts : 164 Location : Wake Forest, NC

Still, on the balance, I like NC much better than my home of the last 33 years - NY, liquor regulations not withstanding.

-Andrew

Subject: Favorite Bourbons Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:49 pm

I really have not tried any of the high end Bourbons. They are not in my budget
I am very content just sipping either Wild Turkey 101 or Maker's Mark.

Subject: Re: Favorite Bourbons? Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:07 am

WT 101 is a classic bourbon. Fortunately it is not high priced but many of the " high end" bourbons don't even come close to it. I have 15 to 20 bottles of bourbon opened at any one time in my house (another one of my "hobbies") and you can bet that one of them is always WT 101. WT Rare Breed is another. Both outstanding.

Subject: Re: Favorite Bourbons? Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:36 pm

Subject: Re: Favorite Bourbons? Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:06 pm

I revisted an old cheap favorite recently and man did I stumble onto a gold mine! I have been drinking Old Crow. We use to buy it becasue it was the cheapest with no real regard for the flavor but after drinking a couple of half gallons lately it has become my favorite. Like Tennessee Dave said it ain't got to be high end to be good. I really like this stuff and the price is a bonus at $14.95 per half gallon. Besides it is the original sour mash whiskey that Dr. James Crow brewed when he invented the sour mash process in 1825 at the Old Oscar Pepper Distillery. How much more Americana can you get than that?!
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