Quotericoishere - 11/2/2017 6:44 PM
QuoteAustinMike - 11/2/2017 5:55 PM
QuoteDave S. - 11/2/2017 1:49 PM
Has anyone tried Booker's?
It's pricey for bourbon, but it's great.
Booker's is good, but it's very hot. I like something a bit more mellow. Something that is a great balance between heat and flavor is the WildTurkey 101. I picked up a couple of bottles of Eagle Rare about two weeks ago. Those are for when I want a nicer bourbon.
Bookers is high proof, same as David Nicholson, Stagg Jr., Elijah Craig, and several other high-proof Bourbons. If you are not used to spicy Bourbons try picking up some of the wheated bourbons, or Four Roses. Same as cigars, it's what you like.
This year I've been enjoying bourbon more than ever. I still love Scotch, rum, gin, and beer too for that matter. However, I've managed to get most of the "Once a Year" releases with the exception of 2017 Pappy releases, and Stagg. The year is not over though. In the "what your smoking today" forum I mentioned the Cuaba cigars, while at the Meat Locker (Angus Barn). We had Parker's Heritage 2011. It's 126 proof, and smooth. Hard to believe, but it is. I just had to leave the bottle open for about 30 minutes.
My army buddies tell me I better play the lottery because in the last 3 months I've grabbed 3 Bottles of Parker's Heritage, Pappy Van Winkle (2016), Elijah Craig 1789 Small Batch Barrel 124 Proof (2017) Whiskey Advocate No. 1 for 2017, Four Roses Elliott's Select Barrel Strength 2016 Limited Edition Single Barrel, High West - Midwinter Nights Dram, Knob Creek 2001 Limited Edition 14 Year Old, Old Forester Birthday Bottle, and Sazerac. The good part is where I live the prices are rock bottom (ran by Government). As I open these, I'll be matching with different cigars in my humidor. I'll post in "Cigars and Alcohol Pairings" if there is such a thread.