Best Whiskey

#828
#828
Best American Whisky hands down is George Dickel Barrel Select. I would say Knob Creek comes a close second.
You can't go wrong with Maker's Mark or Jack Single Barrel either and I finally tried Jim Beam Devil's Cut and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.

If Rye Whiskey is more your thing Prichard's, Dark Horse Reunion, and Widow Jane can't be beat.
 

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#829
#829
I forgot to add Woodford Reserve and 1792 Ridgemont Reserve. Those are some damn tasty Whiskeys too.

Damn I need a drink now.:)




 
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#830
#830
I've only been drinking whiskey for about 6-7 months now, but really like it a lot and have enjoyed trying new and different ones. So far my favorites are;

1. Evan William Black Label - mainly because it takes good for the price ($14/750ml here in Portland). This has become of main go to Bourbon for the cost and flavor. Not overly complex but lots of sweet corn and caramel, just a bit of burn and a pretty smooth finish.

2. Very Old Barton 90 - Just got a bottle the other night ($15/750ml) and it might just replace Evan Williams as my inexpensive go to. Very smooth with corn, rye, vanilla, caramel. Slight burn and smooth finish. This is very tasty for the price.

3. Bulleit Frontier - Personally this is my favorite but it's a bit pricey ($31/750ml). Very complex and spicy with vanilla and cinnamon. Overall a great bourbon. Can't wait to taste the 10 year ($40/750ml).

Others I have tried with were OK but I didn't feel were worth the price. Makers Mark ($27/750ml), Jim Beam ($20-4yr and $24-8yr/750ml), Knob Creek (tastes great but expensive $40/750ml). While all of these are very good I just don't think they are worth the cost compared to the others. A couple of others I have tried Dickel #12 (gave me headaches), Buffalo Trace (good but not great), and Elijah Craig (pretty good inexpensive 12 year).

I've also tried a couple of Scotches (Johnnie Walker Red, Dewers White) which I didn't really care for that much. Tasted like I was drinking burnt dirt, but it might end up being an acquired taste so I might try some others in the future.. I haven't branched out into Rye or Canadian whiskey's yet but look forward to giving some of them a try.
 
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#832
#832
milohimself said:
Portland Oregon? Have you been to Pope House?
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I had not heard of it before and it looks really cool. I used to live in NW Portland but move to the SW 3 years ago. I have heard of the Whiskey Library but haven' been yet. My wife and I were supposed to go tonight for our anniversary but had to cancel because of a sick kid. We plan to reschedule. I will put this on our list also.

Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library | Portland, Oregon
 
#833
#833
Whiskey library is certainly great, but Pope house does a bit better for bourbon selection and has a more laid back atmosphere
 
#837
#837
Old Crow
Early Times
Ten High
Old Taylor
Ezra Brooks
Evan Williams
Kentucky Gentleman
McCormick
Monarch
Potters
 
#839
#839
Am drinking some of my Christmas whiskey, purchased by daughter on recommendation of some random crazy old man in the liquor store: "Rich & Rare." It's ... OK ... but I am upgrading it by adding couple drops of bitters and a good splash of Wild Turkey 101.

Burns Night coming up soon, so will have to get some Scotch, probably Glen Livet or Glen Fiddich.

Then will switch back to the Tennessee whiskeys as God intended. I promise.
 
#842
#842
orangebloodgmc said:
Am drinking some of my Christmas whiskey, purchased by daughter on recommendation of some random crazy old man in the liquor store: "Rich & Rare." It's ... OK ... but I am upgrading it by adding couple drops of bitters and a good splash of Wild Turkey 101.

Burns Night coming up soon, so will have to get some Scotch, probably Glen Livet or Glen Fiddich.

Then will switch back to the Tennessee whiskeys as God intended. I promise.
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Glenlivet is so nasty, bleh. Maybe I'm just not a scotch fan though.
 
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#850
#850
The store was out of Blantons. The manager recommended Four Roses Small Batch. It has a good flavor just not as smooth as Blantons. I would recommend it as a very good sipper.
 
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