ebo Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Since EC went NAS, it isn't the same.... and not in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Since EC went NAS, it isn't the same.... and not in a good way.I don’t really think that is an unpopular opinion. I think many, if not most of us would agree with that, with the exception being some of the private barrel selections of EC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 2 hours ago, lcpfratn said: I don’t really think that is an unpopular opinion. I think many, if not most of us would agree with that, with the exception being some of the private barrel selections of EC. There’s many things now I only buy if that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanostra Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Jfletchgu said: Shhhh....let’s try to keep that our little secret. Pulled a bottle of this from the bunker a week or so ago and rather enjoying it. Not super complex but a good deal at $24 IMHO and may like better than WSR. Let's hope it stays below $30. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/13/2019 at 10:46 PM, Tony Santana said: Michters 10 year is massively overrated. So is MWND. I haven't had every Orphan Barrel release, but the ones I've had have been enjoyable (even Gifted Horse) and worth the money. Agree on M10. Could not disagree on the second point more. MWND is in my top 5. That’s the one I bring on road trips. completely agree on orphan barrel. I haven’t had them all but really enjoy forged oak and rhetoric. One of the more distinct and notable noses around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartin42 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Agree on M10. Could not disagree on the second point more. MWND is in my top 5. That’s the one I bring on road trips. completely agree on orphan barrel. I haven’t had them all but really enjoy forged oak and rhetoric. One of the more distinct and notable noses around. I REALLY like Forged Oak. BarterHouse was pretty darn tasty as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, BMartin42 said: I REALLY like Forged Oak. BarterHouse was pretty darn tasty as well. I like FO as well but like BH more. It's pretty similar to EC18 at 2/3 the price. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirstyinOhio Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 8:14 PM, PowderKeg said: 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!!!!!! While the C&K property is gorgeous, until they actually do tastings of the whiskey they are making I think MM still deserves the crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Not sure this is unpopular, but sometimes instead of drinking a pour of something nice in a glencarin and analyzing it, I like to mix up a boulevardier, Manhattan, or Old Fashioned and just kick back and relax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I basically buy nothing from BT or B-F anymore. It comes down to: products unavailable, prices too high, brands discontinued or changed for the worse. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 12 hours ago, PaulO said: I basically buy nothing from BT or B-F anymore. It comes down to: products unavailable, prices too high, brands discontinued or changed for the worse. I certainly hear you on BT. But I kinda feel like B-F is on a good course recently. I think a lot of people have enjoyed the Whiskey Row series as well as the Statesman, and a lot of people like the Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof. Granted, those aren’t cheap so may contribute to your “prices too high” consideration. That said, they have also added the Early Times Bottled in Bond and the Old Forester Rye, both of which are affordable and quality products, in my opinion anyway. They have also been doing Old Forester private barrel picks, and some of those have been really good. I still think OFBB is over hyped and over priced for what it is currently, but that has happened to pretty much all the primary LEs by now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, BottledInBond said: I certainly hear you on BT. But I kinda feel like B-F is on a good course recently. I think a lot of people have enjoyed the Whiskey Row series as well as the Statesman, and a lot of people like the Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof. Granted, those aren’t cheap so may contribute to your “prices too high” consideration. That said, they have also added the Early Times Bottled in Bond and the Old Forester Rye, both of which are affordable and quality products, in my opinion anyway. They have also been doing Old Forester private barrel picks, and some of those have been really good. I still think OFBB is over hyped and over priced for what it is currently, but that has happened to pretty much all the primary LEs by now.... Agree with everything you say and I haven't even seen the OF rye yet. Statesman was a great bottle and a bit of a sleeper due to being seen as a movie tie-in gimmick by many. The only BT products I currently buy are private barrels that I taste first. I don't even look at the CEHT lineup anymore due to price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 High octane bourbons taste like rocket fuel. There I said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 That was unpopular bourbon opinion #1. My other unpopular opinion is that I abhor hoarders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, DCFan said: That was unpopular bourbon opinion #1. My other unpopular opinion is that I abhor hoarders. Do you hate hoarders that stack deep out of fear that their favorites will be in short supply or non existent in the future? Or do you hate hoarders that stack deep for investment purposes? Or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Do you hate hoarders that stack deep out of fear that their favorites will be in short supply or non existent in the future? Or do you hate hoarders that stack deep for investment purposes? Or both?Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Urban Dictionary may pick up and run with a new word “Abhoarder” to describe people who abhor people who hoard. Use: Dude, I am an unapologetic abhoarder. Those shelf clearing asshats are ruining it for everyone.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, DCFan said: High octane bourbons taste like rocket fuel. There I said it. I don't get it, what's wrong with rocket fuel? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartin42 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 High octane bourbons taste like rocket fuel. There I said it. ?I thought that was gin. Which I also enjoy a good Beefeater martini. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 My unpopular opinion: I prefer rye flavored bourbons to wheaters. Tim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, BigRich said: Yes It must stink, having to frequent a forum with so many people you hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 High octane bourbons taste like rocket fuel. There I said it. ?What bourbons do you like? Only thing I can recall you liking is bourbon cream. Nothing wrong with that but maybe bourbon isn’t your thing. Maybe try to get into cocktail blending or wine or beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 deep breath.... Blanton's 93 proof SiB is better than Gold or STFB.. *runs* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 It must stink, having to frequent a forum with so many people you hate.The hoarders are nearly as tiring as the wiseasses but I muddle through. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 The hoarders are nearly as tiring as the wiseasses but I muddle through.Pot meet Kettle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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