Yup, and 1792 small batch is also $30 and higher proof.
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Having now had a chance to try EWSB, I have to say I prefer 1792 SB at the same price. There is something off about EWSB, but I can't exactly pinpoint it. Lacking smoothness maybe?
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A bar keep snickered when I ordered a house bourbon and ginger, figured it was none of his business what my preference was and tipped accordingly.
I was actually having a conversation about bourbon yesterday, I was asked what bourbon we should get to cook with and drink for Thanksgiving. I have not been a bourbon drinker for several years, I got hooked on scotch during the past decade and bourbon just doesn't do it for me anymore.
That being said I recommended Makers 46 which is still my favorite, commonly available, bourbon after all these years.
That being said I recommended Makers 46 which is still my favorite, commonly available, bourbon after all these years.
Turkey 101 for me.
Last week I purchased a bottle of EWSB 2011. Its tasted much different than EW Black . I do not have a lot of experience with Bourbon and like the Black better neat .
I also had the cork break when opening .
I managed to lightly press it back in but not sure if glue will do the trick re-attaching it to the plastic end .
The EWSB one I bough was 2012.
It's got this massive heat/burn finish that I have not experienced with other bourbons. Not a fan, personally.
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I was able to find a bottle of Buffalo Trace last weekend. Looking forward to getting back to it.
Do you get this at your local butcher shop?
Ooops yea neat lol must be the bourbon. This is more like it the heck with the bs in itDo you get this at your local butcher shop?
gathermewool
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I'm trying to finish off a handle of whatever the Jim Beam that costs around $30 is, and it's really tough. It's really harsh, even when mixed with coke. I use about half of what I normally pour of rum for a much nastier-tasting drink. I think I'll pour it out, actually.
I should say that I'm more a beer guy. When I drink liquor, it's almost always mixed. I like Rum and cokes, Manhattans (not with Jim Beam!), gin and tonic, gin and juice (usually cran), old fashion, dark and stormies, Moscow mules, and a few other easy-to-make drinks. My poor-man's dark and stormy sub's ginger ale for ginger beer, for instance.
I should say that I'm more a beer guy. When I drink liquor, it's almost always mixed. I like Rum and cokes, Manhattans (not with Jim Beam!), gin and tonic, gin and juice (usually cran), old fashion, dark and stormies, Moscow mules, and a few other easy-to-make drinks. My poor-man's dark and stormy sub's ginger ale for ginger beer, for instance.
gathermewool
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I'm also open to a good Bourbon for mixing; however, it might be tough, since there are several tasty rum options for less than $30 per 1.5L
Benchmark 8.
gathermewool
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I'll check it out. My New Year's resolution is to have a dry month after I've finished what I have left (minus the "save" stuff in the basement). I've got 1/3 handle of Vodka and 1/2 handle of Jim Beam left, though I might toss the JB, as mentioned.
Any better recommendations on what to mix with JB? I'd rather not let it go to waste.
I'll pick up a bottle of Benchmark 8 in March, I guess. Thanks.
At $30 per 750ml bottle, 1792 Small Batch is really smooth, on the rocks.
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gathermewool
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I'll give it a try. The goal is never to get drunk, but to feel some relief is all.
OK, looking to try something new, up to say $40 per 750ml bottle... debating between Knob Creek Small Batch 100 proof and Four Roses Small Batch. Any recommendations?
I like the Knob Creek but not for everyone.
I have to drink them with an ice cube or near to really taste any differences. In my old fashioneds, any good bourbon or rye tastes great to me. Sagamore was recommended on here but my store was sold out of it. A surprisingly good bottle is TinCup.
