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Oculus Spirit [42749]
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Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 7:45 PM
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Wondering what you bourbon tnetters are sipping on this fine whiskey Wednesday, or if not today, lately?
I'm sipping on Smoke Wagon uncut my first taste of this whiskey in over a year.
What do you say 2k® Salty55® TigerCC® and other bourbon tnetters?
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Top TigerNet [31678]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 7:59 PM
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Tonight, it’s a very smooth and dangerous 11% IPA.
That's A Terrible Idea... What Time?
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.
IPA - Triple New England / Hazy
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National Champion [8042]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:05 PM
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I've had Smoke Wagon on my list to try.
I was gifted Blade and Bow bourbon.
Pretty good.
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Ring of Honor [21217]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:06 PM
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I picked up a Stagg Barrel Proof about a month ago but I'm saving it for the right occasion.
I opened a bottle of Old Grand Dad 16 years and have been sparingly enjoying it. It's fairly smooth and has a nutty note.
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Ring of Honor [23896]
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Ooh...whisky chat!!
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:18 PM
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I was sipping Doc Swinson 'French Toasted' on a rock. The first time I ever had it, a year or so ago, the sip was 'Salty made a bad purchase'! Came back about five minutes later and, BOOM, really opened up as the rock melted.
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Re: Ooh...whisky chat!!
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:28 PM
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Heaven Hill Grain to Glass and Penelope wheated, my 2 newest purchases, both wonderful
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Valley Protector [1481]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:31 PM
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I am doing Ezra Brooks which my bourbon club did their own barrel.
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CU Medallion [20180]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:34 PM
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I’m usually sipping on Benchmark Top Floor on those not so special days. It’s very similar to Eagle Rare which is my favorite. I also really enjoy Traveller whiz I believe to be a blend of Eagle rare and Buffalo Trace. My next go to is Buffalo Trace. I do keep a couple bottles of Blanton’s Gold for very special occasions eg anniversary birthday etc. I just finished off Stagg Jr which is probably my favorite cask strength as it’s very approachable at such a high octane. Other than that it’s Coors Light pints or blue moon.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 9:49 PM
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I’m usually sipping on Benchmark Top Floor on those not so special days. It’s very similar to Eagle Rare which is my favorite. I also really enjoy Traveller whiz I believe to be a blend of Eagle rare and Buffalo Trace. My next go to is Buffalo Trace. I do keep a couple bottles of Blanton’s Gold for very special occasions eg anniversary birthday etc. I just finished off Stagg Jr which is probably my favorite cask strength as it’s very approachable at such a high octane. Other than that it’s Coors Light pints or blue moon.
Eagle Rare is my favorite as well. Really like Buffalo Trace too.
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Rival Killer [3025]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:39 PM
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Looks interesting. Eagles Rare here!
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Dynasty Maker [3249]
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I have been sipping, if that means three bourbon and waters (50-50) nightly
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:45 PM
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for 50 + years (I’m 82 years old). I drink probably one of the cheapest bourbons you can buy, Early Times. But I prefer it over Makers Mark, Black Jack, Buffalo Trace, etc. My bourbon has a bite to it, like it should. None of this “it goes down smooth crap.” To each his own. Don’t mean to offend you experts.
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Oculus Spirit [42749]
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Re: I have been sipping, if that means three bourbon and waters (50-50) nightly
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Jun 4, 2025, 8:54 PM
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I know what you mean. I tend to prefer bourbons that smack you in the face. I have a bottle of Early Times that I am do to revisit. Maybe I'll have a pour of it this weekend.
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Game Changer [2046]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 9:27 PM
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Try this if you can get it. It’s sooo good!
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CU Medallion [20351]
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Lately it's been Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen, EH Taylor or Eagle Rare***
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Jun 4, 2025, 9:50 PM
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 10:26 PM
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EH Taylor or Blantons for me.
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Asst Coach [855]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 10:28 PM
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Garrison Brothers out of Texas and Penelope wheated are my current go to’s. Like the wheated stuff lately.
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Oculus Spirit [42749]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 11:08 PM
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I had a sample recently of one of the expensive Garrison Brothers whiskeys at a liquor store in Chattanooga. I don't recall, which one, but the bottle cost over $200. It was good, but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on whiskey unless I won an obscene amount of money playing the lottery.
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I confess that my palate isn't discerning enough to distinguish what makes
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Jun 5, 2025, 9:19 AM
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a 15 year old different from a 10.
Price is about demand and scarcity more so than quality in the Whiskey world.
I can usually tell a $60 bottle from a bottle under $30, but once you cross $100 it's simply a collectors item for me.
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Oculus Spirit [42749]
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Palate
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Jun 5, 2025, 1:15 PM
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My palate isn't the most discerning either, but I do seem to pick up more dry oak flavor in bourbons 10 years old and older. I'm not a fan of dry oak, so I stick to bourbons between 4 and 8 years old.
As for price, there are plenty of $30-$40 bottles that I prefer over many bottles $60 and more.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 4, 2025, 10:40 PM
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Currently, I am sipping Elijah Craig. I was convinced from others on the talks like this on TNET a few years back.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 5, 2025, 9:24 AM
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My normal go to has been woodford but lately been switching it up drinking more Angels Envy and 4 Roses Small Batch. Just got a bottle of WhistlePig that I've been meaning to crack open
Neat... always neat
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 5, 2025, 10:03 AM
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Hey InspectorM, on the road so totally missed you poast. Lately have been sipping "Travelers". Pretty good but caint unseat "Four Roses Small Batch" as my go to......at least til the bottle is gone. Enjoy man and great to see you poasting again.
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Oculus Spirit [42749]
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 5, 2025, 1:05 PM
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Thanks 2k® I've been seeing Travelles stocked at bars here in VA. I tried it for the first time about a month ago and thought it was pretty decent. I hope you're enjoying your travels. Be safe.
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 5, 2025, 10:18 AM
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I just realized last night that I have a Histamine reaction to Bourbon. I sneeze after the first couple sips. Then I’m good. Looked it up and Bourbon is high is histamines. Go figure!
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Re: Bourbon Talk
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Jun 5, 2025, 12:17 PM
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Wow.... this is first I have ever heard of this. Thanks. My nose got stuffed last night but then I just thought it was dust from cleaning the house. I will need to look into this more.
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Heisman Winner [86514]
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Still finishing up a Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, with a Blantons held in
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Jun 5, 2025, 10:23 AM
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Reserve. Makers Mark and JB Williams Bottled in Bond also on the shelf.
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