Bourbon for mixing

[OscarV]

From what I understand EW still has some if not mostly 7 yo bourbon in it, it is still very good.

[havok66]

cast my vote for Beam Black!

[Sijan]

I've not tried the new EW Black.

I can say, however, that the NAS Old Fitz 1849 is missing something as compared to the 8 year old Old Fitz 1849. (And let me again plea for any information anyone has about a cache of 8 yr old Old Fitz 1849 out there somewhere!)

[mixologist]

Did anyone try the Evan Williams 1783? I know they removed the "10 year" from the label, but is it alot better than the black label?

[TNbourbon]

You might just try ignoring us here -- your initial instincts seem to be fine: Rittenhouse BIB rye is my go-to cocktail whiskey, when I don't feel like pouring the more-expensive Saz Jr.
EW Black is a very good value, pace the age statement removal (whch seems to be a trend in the industry, not just this bottling). We know from our own Bettye Jo that this still contains mostly 7yo bourbon, and we know from our own experience that's it's easy enough for a knowledgeable master distiller to emulate the flavor of 7yo whiskey with faster-aging, younger whiskey strategically warehoused. In other words, it ain't changed all that much!

[CorvallisCracker]

I've not tried the new EW Black.

I can say, however, that the NAS Old Fitz 1849 is missing something as compared to the 8 year old Old Fitz 1849. (And let me again plea for any information anyone has about a cache of 8 yr old Old Fitz 1849 out there somewhere!)

Dan -

I saw your original post, and at the three liquor stores I've been to since then have checked the 1849, but it's all been NAS.

But I'll keep looking (at least at stores not already checked).

[shoshani]

For mixing, I usually go with Old Forester. A buddy of mine got me hooked on OF and Coke in college, and I haven't been able to break that habit.

Nope. You're doin' it wrong.

Bonded OF (or whatever their 100 proof expression is these days) and Barq's root beer. Those two were made for each other; the affinity is unbelievable.

Try it just once. It will change your life.

[chilidawg7]

Nope. You're doin' it wrong.

Bonded OF (or whatever their 100 proof expression is these days) and Barq's root beer. Those two were made for each other; the affinity is unbelievable.

Try it just once. It will change your life.

on my way to the store to get some Barq's now! i'll let you know if i convert...

[Sijan]

Dan -

I saw your original post, and at the three liquor stores I've been to since then have checked the 1849, but it's all been NAS.

But I'll keep looking (at least at stores not already checked).

Much appreciated!

The age statement on Old Fitz 1849 8 yo appears in two places. The easiest to identify is the red shield on the neck of the bottle, where it says "8 Years." Also, the red text on the label, just to the left of the large "1849" will say "Aged in Wood Eight Years."

[CorvallisCracker]

...the red text on the label, just to the left of the large "1849" will say "Aged in Wood Eight Years."

The ones I've looked at say "Aged in Wood to Perfection" or some such thing.