Parkersback Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 When I first came to SB, I read some of the "Best Cheap Pours/Bargains" threads, and there I read many folks (not the least of which was Chuck Cowdery) mention JTS Brown and Old Fitzgerald as decent, bottom-shelf bourbons. On a trip through Texas, I picked up a handle of OF and a liter of JTS.When I got them home, I was startled at how thin, weak, and bad they both were. I couldn't figure it out. I tried hard to like them, but couldn't. "But Chuck Cowdery likes these whiskeys", I thought. "He has a website. They don't give those out to just anyone!"I went back and re-read those "Best Cheap Pours" threads again, and realized my mistake: what everyone was talking about were the bonded/100 proof versions of those whiskeys. I had grabbed Old Fitz Prime, and JTS 80 proof. Gosh, they were bad. I ended up cooking with one of them, and infusing the other, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian S. Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I used to buy anything on the shelf just to try it....I really regret the purchase of Rebel Reserve. Unimpressive and thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQ Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Beam's version of Old Taylor. C R A P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartin42 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'll second the Rebel Reserve. Eeesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'll second that OF Prime.I was out hunting and in a store that was new to me. I bought a pewter WTKS and a Weller Centennial and two Old Fitzgerald Prime.It turns out the OF Prime was a new product and comparatively thin. For those who asked for bourbon and coke or ginger, this is what they got in generous proportions. Almost always got the this is really good as a comment. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanSheen Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 EC 12 - 2 times...not gonna be 3, it worked well as a lamb marinade.AAA 10 Star - the guy I gave it to drank it so that made me feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 As I've told many people, I know I've got more stuff in my bunker than I will ever be able to drink in my lifetime. As I look on my shelves, I see several bottles that I will probably never open, since I've got too many other bottles that I really enjoy more.Things that I wish I had not purchased (or maybe not purchased as many)BTAC SazeracsBTAC Eagle Rare (with the exception of the 2008)BTEC (at least I finally passed on the latest "lost" barrel set)Old Charters 12 (jumped on these when they were discontinued)Most of my Turkeys (I bought most of these before I took the time to realize that I'm not really a big Turkey fan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 AAA 10 Star and Rebel Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WsmataU Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I may be burned alive for saying this on this site, but for me it was AH Hirsch 16 yr gold foil. I read all the hype and finally ran across one at a reasonable price and really looked forward to trying it. When I finally tried it, I was happy because I hadn't caved and bought one off Ebay for even more money. That bottle confirmed that you don't have to spend a bunch of money to get fantastic bourbon. I don't enjoy the bottom shelf as much as some on here do, but that revelation made me much more selective about the bottles I purchased in the future. Now I buy almost exclusively wheaters across the range of pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I can't exactley say regret because I wanted to try everything so I did.But it's like a lot of other things in life as far as the saying goes, if I only knew then what I know now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 EW SB.... never reach for these.. several open and suspect they will be here for years to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Boozer Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Beam's version of Old Taylor. C R A P2nd that!. Lucky, I only bought a 375 ml bottle several years ago and used most of it for mixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flintlock Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Heaven Hill BIB gold label. Honestly made me shiver. Wound up in a variety of baked goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I can't exactley say regret because I wanted to try everything so I did.But it's like a lot of other things in life as far as the saying goes, if I only knew then what I know now.I'm with Oscar. And I know now that most minimally aged craft distillery bourbons are not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebunk Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 But it's like a lot of other things in life as far as the saying goes, if I only knew then what I know now.Ain't those the lyrics from the Faces' classic tune "Ooh La La"?:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethangsmith Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 This is a perfect thread to showcase how personal tastes in bourbon differs from one of us to another.My regrets list:Old Weller 107Old Weller AntiqueEagle Rare 10yoEzra Brooks Single BarrelOld Forester 86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 One regret:Wild Turkey 101 Rye... AKA gasoline in a nice looking bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harshest Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I don't really regret buying any bourbon, however there are some that I will never buy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 In the early hype around American craft whiskeys, I invested in a number of them at considerable expense. Most of them are still mostly full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I don't really regret buying any bourbon, however there are some that I will never buy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkersback Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 As I've told many people, I know I've got more stuff in my bunker than I will ever be able to drink in my lifetime. As I look on my shelves, I see several bottles that I will probably never open, since I've got too many other bottles that I really enjoy more.Things that I wish I had not purchased (or maybe not purchased as many)BTAC SazeracsBTAC Eagle Rare (with the exception of the 2008)BTEC (at least I finally passed on the latest "lost" barrel set)Old Charters 12 (jumped on these when they were discontinued)Most of my Turkeys (I bought most of these before I took the time to realize that I'm not really a big Turkey fan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Wild Turkey 101 Rye... AKA gasoline in a nice looking bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hmmm..... I would have to disagree with the gasoline description :grin: .Having finally found WT Rye, I have to say that I really enjoy it.edit: I see this is my 426th post... my favorite "gasoline" powered engine. 426 Hemi anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I also enjoy WT Rye. To my liking it is one of the better ryes for the money.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky480 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I can't say that I really regret buying it because I did want to try it, but the money I spent on the current version of Old Fitz BIB would have provided me more enjoyment if I had put it in a pile and lit it on fire.I've found that bourbon to be suitable only for mixing with other liquids that complete mask the taste of the bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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