http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/ The Straightbourbon.com Discussion forums. en Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/styles/UndergroundStyle/misc/rss.png http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/ http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20113-Howdy-from-Austin-TX&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 13:57:29 GMT Greetings everyone!

I'm a 28-years young new entry to the bourbon world.

Two weeks ago purchased my first bottle of Kentucky straight (first bottle of booze ever, in fact). Sprung for Buffalo Trace @$17.99 on sale.

Started with it on the rocks and am now drinking it neat. I like the smoke, the burn, the finish seems to have a good linger to it. Working on trying to pick up the nuances in it.

Yesterday grabbed a bottle of EW 1783. I didn't think I'd taste much of a difference but really did. Poured a few fingers neat and was blown away at the up-front sweetness and easy smoothness of this one. Lacks in spice and smoke and finishes a bit fast compared to BT, but I enjoyed it so much I had to have another short pour before bed.

Glad to be here. I'm mostly a lurker but if I have anything to add or anything more I can take away I'll always chime in. ]]> New to Straightbourbon hikeon3 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20113-Howdy-from-Austin-TX http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20112-Where-to-buy-AAA-10-year-near-BT-Distillery&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 13:37:38 GMT We'll be traveling through KY this summer and stopping for a tour at BT. What is the best/least expensive place to purchase AAA 10 year near that area?

I normally have a friend retrieve my order from TPS near Cinci when he visits his buddy from the military twice per year. Anyhow, I assume the AAA 10 year is distributed everywhere across the state, but wanted to confirm before backing my truck to the loading dock there.

Thanks!! ]]> General Bourbon Discussion deerhuntre http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20112-Where-to-buy-AAA-10-year-near-BT-Distillery http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20108-Scottish-Pronounciations-Online-Audio-Resource&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 22:35:36 GMT I saw this on the Malt Maniacs FB page posted by Olivier Oscari: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/jhb/whisky/pronounc.html Pretty good stuff for... I saw this on the Malt Maniacs FB page posted by Olivier Oscari:

http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/jhb/whisky/pronounc.html

Pretty good stuff for those of us not native to Scotland. ]]> Foreign Whiskey ChainWhip http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20108-Scottish-Pronounciations-Online-Audio-Resource http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20107-Ancient-Ancient-Age-and-Charter-10-to-be-discontinued&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:42:47 GMT This morning on another forum I saw an email to Buffalo Trace inquiring about AAA 10 year in which their rep confirmed that the most recent bottling... This morning on another forum I saw an email to Buffalo Trace inquiring about AAA 10 year in which their rep confirmed that the most recent bottling "will be the last for some time". A few minutes ago I was discussing it with a liquor store clerk and was informed that Charter 10 year is on the chopping block also. That's two reasonably priced aged stated expressions disappearing at the same time BT announced a shortage. Has anyone heard any other rumors about either? ]]> General Bourbon Discussion elbowguru http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20107-Ancient-Ancient-Age-and-Charter-10-to-be-discontinued http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20105-Cask-Barrel-Strength-vs-Reg-Bourbon&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 16:35:46 GMT I am fairly new to the bourbon world, but I am wondering if this has happened to anyone. I had some bourbon that I really, really liked. Then I... I am fairly new to the bourbon world, but I am wondering if this has happened to anyone. I had some bourbon that I really, really liked. Then I started drinking some barrel proof bourbon like George T. Stagg and Col E H Taylor barrel proof. Now that I go back to regular bourbon it all tastes watery to me, and I can only drink barrel proof. I hate it because I bought some Blanton's Single Barrel that I used to love and now it tastes so boring to me...ugh. ]]> General Bourbon Discussion Don_Draper http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20105-Cask-Barrel-Strength-vs-Reg-Bourbon http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20104-Hello-from-Reston-VA&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 16:08:16 GMT A buddy of mine brought over a bunch of bourbon a year or so ago. I have always loved my JD but we had ourselves a little tasting that night. ... A buddy of mine brought over a bunch of bourbon a year or so ago. I have always loved my JD but we had ourselves a little tasting that night. Pappy's was one of the 5. Now I am hooked on a whole new level. Should I thank him or has he created a monster? Ever since that day I have been chasing the dragon. I am up to about 10 or so different bottles in my collection and I can't wait for feedback on what I should buy next. ]]> New to Straightbourbon BDUTS http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20104-Hello-from-Reston-VA http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20103-TPS-Pain&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:38 GMT I was browsing The Party Source's webpage and was contemplating a purchase and ship to Minnesota. To my horror I discovered that they no longer ship to MN! In my cart I had HH White BIB, Old Charter 10, Rittenhouse Rye, EW1783, OF Sig, and JBW 7 Only the OF Sig is available in my part of MN. I know there are other ways of getting these but I am kind of sad about it. I really liked all of the above when I ordered them in the past. (Only Ritt hasn't been tried by me)
Just venting, not looking for a solution. ]]> General Bourbon Discussion Grain Belt http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20103-TPS-Pain http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20099-Operation-Swill&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:51:07 GMT I for one will be interested in the brand identification technology used by the undercover officers in this sting operation. Tomorrow's press conference should be interesting to say the least.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/201...orities_r.html ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol Barrel_Proof http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20099-Operation-Swill http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20098-Whiskey-getting-harder-to-find&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:52:54 GMT I keep seeing stories recently about whiskey that was easy to find getting scarce. Here's one from K&L:
http://spiritsjournal.klwines.com/kl...er-to-get.html

I guess we are just lucky here in TN. Most whiskies are really in good supply. Angel's envy? yep, no problem. WL 12? Yep, plenty by the cases. Bulleit, 4R? yep, plenty. Anyone seeing supply in general drying up (beyond the pappy always-hard-to-find)?

Chuck has info from BT warning of shortages too:
http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/201...d-buffalo.html ]]> Other American Whiskey AGarrison http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20098-Whiskey-getting-harder-to-find http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20097-Bourbons-Available-Only-In-Kentucky&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:47:39 GMT When I head down there next week, I'm looking to pick up a few things that aren't available here in Indy.

So far, I'm planning to be on the lookout for AAA and HH BiB 6 year. I know AAA has shown up in a few various stores around the country, but I have yet to find a bottle near me.

Any other recommendations? ]]> General Bourbon Discussion Jackinbox http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20097-Bourbons-Available-Only-In-Kentucky http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20089-S-*-whiskey-reps-say&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 21:14:58 GMT As you can imagine I am constantly working at whiskey shows, so I have the opportunity to speak to quite a few reps from all over the industry. I try... As you can imagine I am constantly working at whiskey shows, so I have the opportunity to speak to quite a few reps from all over the industry. I try and use these times to further educate myself about different brands. Let's just say some are more educated about whiskey than others :D

"Chocolate malt... yeah they make it with cocoa nibs" - My all-time favorite

While at a show recently I was able to try some a new expression from a well-known non-producer. I asked the lady at the table, who mind you wasn't just some booth babe, if the whiskey was the same sourced distillate as the core expression. She didn't even know what the distillery I named was. She deferred to another rep, who I'm guessing was a ambassador of sorts. His answer was that "All (brand) is (brand) whiskey made at the (brand) distillery" :lol: My question is, does he truly not know, or was he trained to avoid the truth? :shocked: ]]> General Bourbon Discussion Balcones Winston http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20089-S-*-whiskey-reps-say http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20087-Top-Ten-List-Bourbon&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 11:29:17 GMT HulloThere!

After introducing myself I thought I'd now get down to the 'nitty gritty' of asking a burning question! I'm into Makers Mark in a big way. It was the first 'proper' Kentucky bourbon that I got in to, and the littering of empty bottles I've accumlated is testiment to my new found love. I have searched the interweb for various "Top Ten Bourbon" list but was wondering if there was a, sort of, holy bible (as it were) of Bourbons? One "definitive" list that one could use to expand the tastebuds.

I have an extremely well stocked local Whiskey shop that keeps most things available so I should be able to order most things suggested (unless ridiculously rare - which I doubt I could afford anyway). I guess I should divulge my current stock:

- Makers Mark
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
- W L Weller 12 Year Old
- Blanton's Straight from the barrel

Those are my current tipples. Can anyone suggest anything that 'should' be in my collection? I appreciate it's all debateable, preference related etc etc but if there are some decent, sippers/ Old Fashioned ingredient bourbons I am missing out on, it'd sure be appreciated if someone could enlighten me. I like them oaky and sweet if possible...coming from a more Rum based background.

Many thanks
WK ]]> General Bourbon Discussion WarlKicken http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20087-Top-Ten-List-Bourbon http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20086-Why-is-Bourbon-getting-worse&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 04:24:38 GMT As a newbie, I notice a lot of posts that allude to the fact that many bourbon brands were better decades ago. Just a few examples that come to mind... As a newbie, I notice a lot of posts that allude to the fact that many bourbon brands were better decades ago. Just a few examples that come to mind are:

- OGD bottled by ND is better
- Make sure you get the PVW with the SW juice
- Jim Beam White Label was better in the 70s

What's causing this? Are they changing the formulas? Aging less? Cutting corners in distillation? ]]> General Bourbon Discussion Jackinbox http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20086-Why-is-Bourbon-getting-worse http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20083-Jim-Beam-Burger-Review&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:03:33 GMT Here is a link to Chow.com's review of Hardee's Jim Beam Burger in which some JPS makes a surprise appearance.
http://youtu.be/mqnoOhnAkRQ ]]> Bourbon and Food Old Dusty http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20083-Jim-Beam-Burger-Review http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20080-Hello-From-Central-New-York&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 15:26:25 GMT I have to say Central New York because when I tell people that I'm from New York they think I mean New York City. I have been getting into the bourbon scene since around the beginning of the year. It all started with a bottle of KCSB I received as a gift. It sat in my liquor cabinet for a LONG time until I pulled it out and made a Manhattan with it. It was AWESOME. Next thing I know I'm drinking it on the rocks. I went from there to EC12 which I find delicious and at an amazing price point. From there I got a bottle of Booker's with a gift card and have loved that as well. Since then I have tried OWA 107, WTRB, Elmer T. Lee, 1792 Ridgemont, BT, Noah's Mill, Four Roses Single Barrel, Four Roses Small Batch, OGD114, JPS18, and a few others. My favorites so far have been the Booker's and Four Roses Single Barrel. I really enjoy the higher proof stuff. I have managed to get my hands on a bottle of PHC 6th gen but cant bring myself to open it. I have been reading all of your posts for a few months and really enjoy your discussions. Thank you all for all of your insights. ]]> New to Straightbourbon cnybrbnhntr http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20080-Hello-From-Central-New-York