Beam releases a new Old Crow?

[DeanSheen]

Yes, I was making a joke.

/carry on

[smokinjoe]

Just as a historical note, Roger started a thread about Beam Stewardship a while back.

Its interesting to read in light of the changes we've seen in OT and OC.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8747&page=2&highlight=old+crow

Thanks for the link, Ed. I remember that thread. A good one, indeed. It was also Roger who (First that I heard anyways) first used the term "Beamageddon" for the beginning of the Beam ownership of ND. I still love that term.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11698&page=2&highlight=beamageddon

[jburlowski]

What a lame fight this has been! Nobody's called anybody a liar or threatened anyone. Let's pick it up, people.

Yeah.. c'mon... cat fight!

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[B1bomber]

Well, just finished my first glass of this new OCR, and gotta say its best quality is..... the label design! (yeah, I work in graphic design, have an appreciation for such things).

The taste, though... well, it's not bad. Not great. I liken it to Rebel Reserve (another fine label and bottle design, by coincidence). Both are drinkable, but neither has much body, and both fall way short on the finish. But considering the last bottle I bought in this price range was the gawdawful Paddleford Creek, by that comparison OCR ain't bad.

And now I'll go remind myself of what a great bourbon oughta taste like with a wee dram of Stagg.

[fishnbowljoe]

My thoughts exactly B1. Not bad, but nothing special either. Drinkable, but.....:skep: Joe

[tmckenzie]

I just bought a bottle. It is not bad, a good improvement on regular old crow. I actually like it better that jb white. But that ain't saying a lot.

[MJL]

The ABC up in Miami had 1.75 liter bottle of the Old Crow Reserve with a $3 off cupon. That made it $15.99 so I had to jump on a couple.I will report back soon with a report but I am hopeful that this will be the begining of a long relationship.

[MJL]

I have made a few sours with the Old Crow Reserve and it drinks (mixed) pretty good, especially for the money paid. My wife, who normally does not comment on my bourbon tastes tried a few straight shots the other night when she could not sleep. In the morning she kept saying how she liked the new stuff I bought. She has said this like four times in the last few days. I will have to try it straight soon but it has earned my wifes approval!

[smokinjoe]

I have made a few sours with the Old Crow Reserve and it drinks (mixed) pretty good, especially for the money paid. My wife, who normally does not comment on my bourbon tastes tried a few straight shots the other night when she could not sleep. In the morning she kept saying how she liked the new stuff I bought. She has said this like four times in the last few days. I will have to try it straight soon but it has earned my wifes approval!

MJ, if you know what's good for you, you'll tell her, "How perceptive her taste is." Also add, "This OCR is the best bourbon we have, and only the best drink the best." Otherwise, finding her new found love for bourbon, she'll start hitting your really good stuff, and your bourbon budget will be shot to hell.

[MJL]

To be frank I can find something to like in the more pedestrian bourbons and scotches almost as well as I can appreciate the better stuff. As to the sage wife advice; consider it taken even before it was suggested....he, he, he!:slappin:

[Jaysus]

MJ, if you know what's good for you, you'll tell her, "How perceptive her taste is." Also add, "This OCR is the best bourbon we have, and only the best drink the best." Otherwise, finding her new found love for bourbon, she'll start hitting your really good stuff, and your bourbon budget will be shot to hell.

I bought a bottle of OCR for xmas-day Manhattans that I will inevitably wind up making... my wife took a hit of a sample run I made for, uhh... quality control purposes tonight - and she was not turned off by it like she is with my other pours.

Ans yeah, the label is sweet.

[squire]

MJL they're all good and I can find a use for any of the major brands.