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 Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 12:30 AM
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Bigbob_FTW
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Any thoughts on Garrison Brothers? The oldest Texas Bourbon.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 12:45 AM
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Samsonsworld
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I've about given up on Texas whiskey after TX and Giant Texas. If you're a gambling man, the best bet is on Kentucky.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 01:36 AM
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Ted Dyer
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I can't get Basil Hayden for $32.99 or I'd have already tried it. I definitely want to.
Here is where I am at, so far:
Good for an occasional change
• Bulleit Rye - $31.99, lots of spice, little on the bitter side but pretty dang good.
• Makers 46 - $42.99, even bolder, spicy, yes it is worth the extra $$$, nose not great, good neat. My favorite mixed with cola.
• Buffalo Trace 35.99 - weak nose, lightly spiced, easy sipper, enjoyable, little overpriced imo, would buy again under $30.
• Knob Creek - 32.99 nose-weak, sweet, easy sipper, excellent whiskey, but for flavor profile, I'll probably buy Larceny for less $$$.
• George Dickel No. 12 - 28.99 Bold, strong tobacco flavor, most unique so far.
In my normal rotation
• Woodford Reserve - 38.99, licorice taste mixed (I like it), very good neat. Good stuff!
• Jim Beam Devil's Cut 25.99 - weak nose, heavy oak, decent spice, fast/clean finish. Good value.
• 1792 - 32.99 banana bread, hot finish, very good.
• Sazerac Rye - 29.99 excellent rye whiskey, slighter bitter finish may turn some off.
• Evan Williams BIB - 20.99, balanced with good spice, very good mixed, good neat, excellent value.
Must have on hand
• Larceny- 25.99 This is the good stuff!
• Wild Turkey 101 - 25.99 (liter), spice is very good, very good mixed, great taste neat, hot finish, best budget whiskey imo.
• Elijah Craig - 35.99 May be my favorite. Unique flavor profile. %^$# good!
Didn't make the cut: Crown, Jameson, Ezra Brooks, Evan Williams Black, Makers Mark, TX, Redemption Rye, Forty Creek & Giant Texas.
FWIW - you might give Old Forrester 100 proof a try. I can find it for about $25. I think it is very underrated.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 01:49 AM
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JRGOCARDS
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Every time I'm at the liquor store i think - what idiot decided to name their bourbon Two Star???
JR
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 02:11 AM
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CCTX
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Two Stars Bourbon is Total Wine’s house brand. Barton/Clear Springs makes it for Total Wine. The two stars are a reference to the Louisville, Kentucky city flag.
Said to be decent at its price point; but not as good as similarity priced Evan Williams BIB or Early Times BIB.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 02:21 AM
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Gusick
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I like Glennfiddich and Bulleit.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Okie Poke]
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03/31/21 02:11 PM
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spacejunkie
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This is my new favorite. It's $32.99 a bottle and is an excellent tasting sipping bourbon whiskey.... ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/03/full-6127-90654-basilhaydens.jpg) Just got a bottle of this and have to agree.
Last edited by spacejunkie; 03/31/21 02:11 PM.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 02:24 PM
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cocodrie
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Basil has always been a good bourbon. I rip off the paper nonsense and get after it. I might pick up a bottle this weekend.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Bigbob_FTW]
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03/31/21 02:35 PM
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JacksonBean
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Any thoughts on Garrison Brothers? The oldest Texas Bourbon. The Single Barrel Small Batch has a long, complex finish but at its price point, there are far better options, IMO. I wish it were better.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: cocodrie]
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03/31/21 02:38 PM
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cocodrie
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Basil has always been a good bourbon. I rip off the paper nonsense and get after it. I might pick up a bottle this weekend. I saw a few bottles of Booker's the other day. I think I am going to pick up a bottle of that instead.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 03:48 PM
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Samsonsworld
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Just looked it up. That same bottle of Basil Hayden's is $45 here.  Old Forester 100 is $27. I can handle that.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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03/31/21 06:42 PM
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spacejunkie
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Try some Rowan's Creek next time if you can find it.
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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04/02/21 12:59 AM
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greenen
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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04/02/21 01:08 AM
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Samsonsworld
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Is it really bourbon if it's finished in wine barrels????
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Re: Saturday night whiskey discoveries
[Re: Samsonsworld]
#13944622
04/02/21 01:22 AM
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greenen
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Is it really bourbon if it's finished in wine barrels???? Your money. Drink whatever you want.
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