MyOldKyDram Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Ouch.Fair point, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I guess they don't call it bourbon, but I poured a little bit of Jacob's Ghost from a mini. Did not care for it at all. Tried another taste and confirmed. I wasn't expecting to like it but it reminded me of bourbon-flavored, cheap tequila. Like if you drank a shot of Beam White and immediately filled the glass with Cuervo. I suppose it might make for an interesting mixer but I don't do cocktails enough to bother with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I guess none of you are old enough to remember Old Crab Orchard? Took me many years to try bourbon again after tht crap whyile in college. I soon dicovered Old Overholt rye and Laird's Applejack at about the same price, then oved to scotch whre I stayed exclusively for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 JB white still tops my list, no interest in seeking out something to displace it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjbeggs Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 As much as I hate to admit not liking something from Texas, I recently wasted $75 on a bottle of Garrison Brothers. Tried to like it on three separate occasions, straight, with Coke Zero, with Lemonade, Ginger Ale.... nothing worked. Just an awful, corn-filled, cheap, young whiskey taste. My last resort may be a 99 to 1 ratio of Pappy/Garrison Bros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 It's really like trying to pick out your worst ex wife, I mean, there are so many factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjbeggs Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 It's really like trying to pick out your worst ex wife, I mean, there are so many factors.Or sometimes, like your least favorite "sexual favor"....."...It wasn't that great, but it was still bourbon..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Somebody just commented on my blog and said "The Bourbon Supreme from the 1960s and 1970s was EXCELLENT." Name withheld to protect the insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clindt Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 As much as I hate to admit not liking something from Texas, I recently wasted $75 on a bottle of Garrison Brothers.Tried to like it on three separate occasions, straight, with Coke Zero, with Lemonade, Ginger Ale.... nothing worked. Just an awful, corn-filled, cheap, young whiskey taste. My last resort may be a 99 to 1 ratio of Pappy/Garrison Bros. I whole heartily agree. I really wanted to like this bourbon but got the same young, corn, musty taste. I'm glad I only paid for a drink at the bar and didn't waste $80 on it. The pour was $12; that's bad enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooneygoogoo Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 My sweet wife surprised me with a bottle of Stein 2 year old bourbon. Tasted like raw tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 According to their website their two year old stuff rivals that of the American South. Wouldn't bet their side in a match though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Did she get it at Stein Mart? I don't get too picky about internet websites but their lack of grammar makes you wonder if they haven't been nipping the juice a little. It matches some of our postings after midnight on a Friday night. "To have it micro-distilled in Oregon is truly unique and are a must-buys!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooneygoogoo Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 According to their website their two year old stuff rivals that of the American South. Wouldn't bet their side in a match though.It doesn't even taste like bourbon so....I think it was like $35 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooneygoogoo Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Did she get it at Stein Mart? I don't get too picky about internet websites but their lack of grammar makes you wonder if they haven't been nipping the juice a little. It matches some of our postings after midnight on a Friday night. "To have it micro-distilled in Oregon is truly unique and are a must-buys!" haha, believe it or not I have seen it in several local stores. Doesn't seem to move at all so not sure how much of a "must-buys" it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Their site emphasizes they grow their own grain, perhaps they should should study distilling instead of agriculture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danz Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 James E. Pepper bourbon, no special age. It was just far too much alcohol heat, sharpness and lack of balance. At least the bottle I tasted. On the other hand, I guess it says I am fortunate if this counts as my worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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