Old charter 8 year old

[bourboNcigars]

What are the opinions on this at $14.99? It does say 8 year old on it

[chrisg]

A bit thin for my taste. More of a mixer but better mixers can be had for less.

[Quantum]

Its not bad, but it is a bit light and thin for my tastes.

If I started my day with a pint glass of bourbon on the rocks, this would be in the rotation.

[petrel800]

For 14.99 you should buy it and figure out if you like it.

All the other stuff, mash bill, origin, similarities to other bourbons, . . . can be found with a search here or on the interwebs, but you won't know for sure how great or bad it is until you give it a try.

[squire]

Charter's light style isn't appealing to me and a few more years age doesn't change that, especially at 80 proof. At $14.99 I have a choice of BIBs so I'll pick one of those.

[TunnelTiger]

Never tried it but I've a couple bottles of the 10 yr it's thin and just MEH. Can't imagine the 8 yr would be any better.

[Josh]

It's bad. Save your money.

[squire]

Oh I wouldn't say bad but at 80 poof it is overpriced.

[snidelywhiplash]

Is there any OC 8 left (besides dusties) that's actually 8 years old?

[squire]

Sure, anything labeled as 8 years old is at least 8 years old.

[The Black Tot]

I've got to get under my chair and admit that I really like Old Charter.

I'm drinking it now. 8 year, National Distillers juice.

I haven't tried the Buffalo Trace version yet, but the discussion above isn't encouraging.

It's light and refreshing, and the finish just clicks with my taste buds. They don't all have to be fire-breathing dragons I've got a course for this horse.

I'm glad to read that a lot of the old stuff I see out there with Frankfort on the label are probably still National Distillers juice during the change-over period.

I've got a 10yr in the bunker, but would like to have more of it before I open it.

For me, OC isn't something I'd serve a whiskey lover, but I have fun drinking it, so it gets bought when it gets seen in the wild.

tbt

[smknjoe]

I think you mean UD not ND. I passed up several bottles of the 10 year a while back when dusty hunting. If I can remember where they are I'll let you know (unless lrochau has dibs on it.) Old charter is okay. I've had the 10, and 12 and they are both pretty simple sweet and slightly woody bourbons with no discernible faults.

[Enoch]

I don't mind BT OC8 or OC10 at the price. The OC8 runs $20/handle and the OC10 $23/handle. I purchase the UD dusties when I find them but usually by one and try it in the parking lot before deciding to buy more because the dusties are hit or miss. Sometimes great and sometimes pour-down-the-drain nasty. Not sure why they are so inconsistent. I've never noticed the inconsistency in Seagrams (Benchmark or ER101) or ND dusties (OGD or OT). I may have just been lucky. MTCW

[The Black Tot]

I think you mean UD not ND. I passed up several bottles of the 10 year a while back when dusty hunting. If I can remember where they are I'll let you know (unless lrochau has dibs on it.) Old charter is okay. I've had the 10, and 12 and they are both pretty simple sweet and slightly woody bourbons with no discernible faults.

Thanks Joe on the UD correction. Yes I'd like to know where to get some more of it.

tbt

[smokinjoe]

Most of the Charters that I've had over the years have not really done much for me, but for two exceptions. The Proprietors Reserve Slope Shoulder is wonderful. One of my top All-Time whiskies. And the other, surprisingly, is the older 7yr Bottled In Bond. Rock solid pour. I never pass on those when I stumble across one. There have been more than a few nights when tasting several whiskies, that the 7 yr BIB was Best-in-Show. Obviously different whiskies, all the way down to dominant flavor grains, but I compare the characteristics of the Charter BIB to the better OWA's from some years ago. Lip-smackingly sweet with a thick syrupy mouthfeel, and bigger proof and just enough oak to keep it from being cloying.

[The Black Tot]

... try it in the parking lot before deciding to buy more because the dusties are hit or miss. Sometimes great and sometimes pour-down-the-drain nasty. Not sure why they are so inconsistent. I've never noticed the inconsistency in Seagrams (Benchmark or ER101) or ND dusties (OGD or OT). I may have just been lucky. MTCW

Thanks, Enoch. I got lucky the first time I guess, because I really like my first bottle of UD 8. I'll heed this suggestion and try in the parking lot, although so far the UD OC dusties I've seen have only been singles or pairs anyway.

tbt

[The Black Tot]

Most of the Charters that I've had over the years have not really done much for me, but for two exceptions. The Proprietors Reserve Slope Shoulder is wonderful. One of my top All-Time whiskies. And the other, surprisingly, is the older 7yr Bottled In Bond. Rock solid pour. I never pass on those when I stumble across one. There have been more than a few nights when tasting several whiskies, that the 7 yr BIB was Best-in-Show. Obviously different whiskies, all the way down to dominant flavor grains, but I compare the characteristics of the Charter BIB to the better OWA's from some years ago. Lip-smackingly sweet with a thick syrupy mouthfeel, and bigger proof and just enough oak to keep it from being cloying.

Cool post. I've been looking for the Proprietor's Reserve, but I expect that one to be a toughie. I'll add the 7yr BIB to the list, since it's probably more likely.

The brand will always have that special place in my heart as my first amateur dusty

tbt

[Josh]

The OCPR was great.

I also really like the Old Charter 12 y/o. Got a couple bunkered. Really tasty stuff.

[PaulO]

I remember up until just a couple years ago, I used to get OC 8 year for $10 a 750ml. I have to admit I liked the cool bottle and age statement. If you're looking for a very mild whiskey with almost no burn, it's better than a lot of 80 proofers.