PowderKeg Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) I'll throw another one out - Makers Mark is not the be all, end all, most beautiful and magically fantasmagorical must-see-or-die bourbon tour stop in the known bourbon-verse. That title belongs to C&K... Now gimmie an AAAA-MEN!!!!!! Edited February 21, 2019 by PowderKeg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) TeamNeverLikedKentuckySpiritBottle Also...David Nicholson 1843 is the best “every day” wheater under $40. Also looking for a Beam Signature Craft 12 year now... Edited February 21, 2019 by Obeezy1Kaneezy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 8:07 PM, Kane said: I've been going through a red wine phase lately, had all sorts in the past two weeks and not much else. Here's a fresh unpopular opinion: Bourbon is dirt cheap As I'm currently going through a Single Malt Scotch phase, I'll second that Bourbon is dirt cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 48 minutes ago, BDanner said: I'll second that Bourbon is dirt cheap. Definitely. I've thought this for years. There was a cat who prowled around here years ago (forget his handle but he was really active and then dropped off like a brick) who refused to buy any bottle over $50, he was adamant about it and mentioned it every chance he could (which was A LOT), but every time he did I was thinking, "Even a $50 bottle seems pretty reasonable to me, that's what, $3-4 for a typical pour, granted more than beer, but certainly a better deal than wine..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 19 hours ago, Obeezy1Kaneezy said: KENTUCKYSPIRITTURKEYBOTTLE4LIFE Also...David Nicholson 1843 is the best “every day” wheater under $40. Also looking for a Beam Signature Craft 12 year now... I had to spell check your post a little but I couldn't agree with your points here more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnagusfarnbuckler Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 43 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: I had to spell check your post a little but I couldn't agree with your points here more. I have heart mixed reviews on the David Nicholson 1843, but after reading what you guys say about it I just might have to pick up a bottle and see for myself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evasive Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 This’ll be unpopular: I think Glencairn glasses are overrated. I have some, and don’t enjoy drinking from them. It’s awkward. If I’m drinking neat and want to nose, I’ll use my Bowmore glass or one my Glenmorangie thistle glasses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 hours ago, dcbt said: Definitely. I've thought this for years. There was a cat who prowled around here years ago (forget his handle but he was really active and then dropped off like a brick) who refused to buy any bottle over $50, he was adamant about it and mentioned it every chance he could (which was A LOT), but every time he did I was thinking, "Even a $50 bottle seems pretty reasonable to me, that's what, $3-4 for a typical pour, granted more than beer, but certainly a better deal than wine..." I remember that guy. Four eyed fox or something like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Carnagusfarnbuckler said: I have heart mixed reviews on the David Nicholson 1843, but after reading what you guys say about it I just might have to pick up a bottle and see for myself. Funny thing since I just mentioned it the day prior, but today I was in a ABC store & grabbed a bottle at closeout for $17.99 I’m kind of kicking myself for not buying more of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 hours ago, flahute said: I remember that guy. Four eyed fox or something like that. Yes, that was him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnagusfarnbuckler Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Obeezy1Kaneezy said: Funny thing since I just mentioned it the day prior, but today I was in a ABC store & grabbed a bottle at closeout for $17.99 I’m kind of kicking myself for not buying more of them. Yeah, it is about 35 bucks here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 11 hours ago, evasive said: This’ll be unpopular: I think Glencairn glasses are overrated. I have some, and don’t enjoy drinking from them. It’s awkward. If I’m drinking neat and want to nose, I’ll use my Bowmore glass or one my Glenmorangie thistle glasses. I like my glencairns but I prefer my Canadian whiskey glasses more. Not so much for the nose, but because it feels better in my hand. I hold the Canadian with my hand while the glencairn has to perch in my fingers. I do have to measure my pours in the Canadian though. If I pour straight from the bottle it’s easy to pour 3+ ozs without noticing. That’s a bad thing, right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I like my glencairns but I prefer my Canadian whiskey glasses more. Not so much for the nose, but because it feels better in my hand. I hold the Canadian with my hand while the glencairn has to perch in my fingers. I do have to measure my pours in the Canadian though. If I pour straight from the bottle it’s easy to pour 3+ ozs without noticing. That’s a bad thing, right? That’s my favorite as well. I usually pour just below the center of the bulge. Never measured how much that is but is usually the right amount for me not to go overboard unless it’s a barrel proof or something I’ll do less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evasive Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 The Scotch glasses I mentioned are this Bowmore: and the Glenmorangie thistle: Most of the Bowmore bottles I bought in the U.K. in 2000 came with these glasses, but I only have one now. The Glenmorangie glasses I found at a thrift store, $8 for four. The Bowmore is my favorite glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Charlutz said: I like my glencairns but I prefer my Canadian whiskey glasses more. Not so much for the nose, but because it feels better in my hand. I hold the Canadian with my hand while the glencairn has to perch in my fingers. I do have to measure my pours in the Canadian though. If I pour straight from the bottle it’s easy to pour 3+ ozs without noticing. That’s a bad thing, right? The glass is okay. I do have to say that I really like the back drop though. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 After trying to agree with the masses here, for a couple years now, I still like Bulleit better that BT!!! I am apt to buying the 10 year over the standard. I do admit that quality is changing, however... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharger Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Not sure how unpopular, and I realize the latest batches are not reflective of the past, but I’ve enjoyed WSR more than OWA lately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I've responded to a lot of other posts but haven't provided my own as of yet. I finally figured it out. I prefer a rocks glass to all other glasses. Glencairns, Canadian Glencairs, all other manner of shaped glasses that are supposed to focus the nose of the spirit. I don't care. I prefer a rocks glass. Simple. Classic. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 When I read this tread, I think... wow, this must be how the priest feels when he's doing confessions! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 6 hours ago, flahute said: I've responded to a lot of other posts but haven't provided my own as of yet. I finally figured it out. I prefer a rocks glass to all other glasses. Glencairns, Canadian Glencairs, all other manner of shaped glasses that are supposed to focus the nose of the spirit. I don't care. I prefer a rocks glass. Simple. Classic. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Paddy said: When I read this tread, I think... wow, this must be how the priest feels when he's doing confessions! Yeah, and some us have a wee bit longer penance due... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Most Old Fashioned/rocks are actually double sized. I found some single size. They're similar to some of the gift glasses that came with Four Roses items. I like those the best. Also similar to pre-prohibition whiskey glasses. Edited February 23, 2019 by PaulO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansene10 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Reading these is therapeutic. Here are a few things I’ve been too embarrassed to say to people: —Most of my favorite NAS bourbons from 2013 or before are now worse or terrible. The ones I still have from that timeframe, I treat like dusties. —I get excited when I find Beam OGDBIB or OGD114 from 2013/2014 or before in a store. I think it’s better. But it makes me feel like a faux-dusty hunter, so I never say it to anyone and I’m too embarrassed to buy them on secondary, even if I’m will to pay a little more. —ETL has been terrible since 2015. I still have a few from 2012 and 2013 but I won’t even open them to do a SxS w/ the newer bottlings. —The standard CEHT line was all better in the first one or two release - they’re just not good now. —MWND was terrible after 2.whatever. Tastes like sour wine and prunes. —W12 has gone watery. WSR is terrible without 7493749 ice cubes. Thanks. I feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfletchgu Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 12:32 AM, Obeezy1Kaneezy said: Also...David Nicholson 1843 is the best “every day” wheater under $40. Shhhh....let’s try to keep that our little secret. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) I get a kick out of all the haters of the classic Kentucky Spirit bottles. True, that bottle doesn't conform to the ubiquitous rustic whiskey motif that seemingly all other bourbon bottles must - you know, the "reclaimed wood" or old time whiskey bottle from the prohibition era look that screams "I'm a whiskey man and look at my beard"... Lol Edited February 24, 2019 by Kepler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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