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Welcome to the sickness....

I'd suggest Elmer T Lee or Eagle Rare Single Barrel.

Picked up a bottle of ETL the other day. The first sample was not as impressive as I had hoped. Will let the bottle breathe a bit and try it again.

The Ezra B 12 YO Single Barrel I got @ the same...

Been a while since I had any Trace in the house. Bought 2 bottles last week. Sure am enjoying it, especially for the price.

Being in WA State with the state run liquor gestapo, liquor is expensive. For my cheap, everyday, "blue collar" bourbons, I drink Ancient Age 3 YO - 1.75l for $26, and Old Ezra 101 - $17 for 750 ml.

One store in WA state has OF Prime Bourbon, and OF Very Special 12 YO. No BIB.

It'll be interesting to read any tasting notes on this.

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As I drink more of this bourbon, I am finally getting past the initial smoke/wood/char flavors, and into a more bourbonesque drink. I am now tasting vanilla and candied fruit, and even a hint of...

Well, I've sipped my first finger's worth. Here are my first impressions:

Given that I'm not an expert taster, I'd say this would be a good Scotch drinker's bourbon. Lot's of barrel and smoke....

WA State doesn't carry the 100 Proof, so I bought the 86 proof version to try it. I'll chime in later with my thoughts.

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Weller Antique is my favorite too. Soooo much caramel flavor......yummmmm.

As for KC, I think it is a bit dry, but still pleaseant, with the characteristic maple flavor. I like Booker's and...