Scorpius Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 The only reason your list is short is because you've only made one trip to my bunker so far...:slappin::icon_pidu: This of course, will change....By the way, welcome to SB.com! Another St Louis bourbonian is now here. Ya'll make him welcome please, either because of or in spite of me.....You do not lie my friend! Give me time, I will have me own bunker. I do have a bottle of Bookers and a bottle of Woodford Reserve- but I have not opened either and tasted them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian12069 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Here's my top ten based on what I have had. Pretty much in order based on taste.ORVW 15yr 107(this probably surprises no one)ORVW 10yr 107WL Weller 12yr 90 Old Weller Antique 7yr 107Van Winkle Lot B 12 yr 90.4Old Fitzgaralds 1849 8yr 90 (this stuff is a bargain & delicious)Old Grandad 114 Rowan's Creek 12yr 101.1(had one bottle & I need to find more!)Joshua Brook 8yr 90 (price not considered, another bargain!)Bookers True Barrel 126There's a few more I could have thrown in there, tough to get it down to ten. I have sampled around 40 to 50 different kinds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 nor02lei,It must be difficult for someone who has tried a large variety, I have not and find that already my list would have changed since I posted it on this thread only a few weeks ago. This weekend I tried Bookers for the first time in a bar while visiting my son. Wow! I really like that one, Had to have another try the next night to see if it tasted the same to me, and it did. None of the Bourbon I have tried so far has tasted quite that way to me. It warmed my tongue without burning so much that I had to dip my finger into it because I thought for sure it was heated up! It was like warm syrup spreading across my tongue, I am going to have to buy a bottle for myself and see if it remains as good to me.As far as the Top Tens go, well I take it all with a grain of salt. For a newbie like me it is nice to see what people have put down, so when I walk in a store and see a couple bottles, maybe one has been mentioned and I can try that one first. Of course I am going to have to try them all eventually, just gives my shopping some direction!I already have to add a new shelf to accommodate my growing bunker, which has busted my self imposed 20 bottle limit and is now at 24 with no end in site :grin:So far I have enjoyed them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian12069 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Isn't it great???, I just counted and only have 39 different bourbons on my shelves now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Oh yea, I think its great...my wife, she is not so sure! I picked up what appear to be the last 2 bottles of Rittenhouse Rye in the State of WA. when we were over visiting my son at College. The nice thing about State run stores, they have one web site, that list's everything available, which store has it, and how much stock is remaining. This liquor store with the Rittenhouse was one block from my son's school, all the way across the State from where we live. She of course thinks I am up to something, she wants to know what the odds of that "really" happening are! Lucky for me they were not pricey bottles! Of course, now I need to save up for the Bookers. Here in WA it goes for $53.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8erdane Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Brian, you mean Joshua Brook is actually for drinking? I bought a bottle at a local discount liquor and cigarette store for I think about 6 bucks from the bargain bin and the guy at the counter shuddered as he asked me if I was actually going to drink it. Scared the bejezzus outta me so I haven't even opened it. Figured he might have heard someone went blind on the stuff or something...:stickpoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1holegrouper Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 101 (my everyday, I get it out the door $17 flat, and nothing comes close for the $$$. I have paid 3x's as much for less satisfy'n bourbonYou are very right on this one. WT101 comes close to Knob Creek in taste yet is $10 less in price where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian12069 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Brian, you mean Joshua Brook is actually for drinking? I bought a bottle at a local discount liquor and cigarette store for I think about 6 bucks from the bargain bin and the guy at the counter shuddered as he asked me if I was actually going to drink it. Scared the bejezzus outta me so I haven't even opened it. Figured he might have heard someone went blind on the stuff or something...:stickpoke:I didn't base anything on price, just my taste buds, that stuff is a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8erdane Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Well, you convinced me to give it a try. Maybe during Thursday night chat so that if I drop out for a while someone can dial 911.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian12069 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Your funny, let me know how you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambernecter Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Not even read what you guys have posted... I'll do that after I post my picks, pretty much in order of my faves.1. RHF2. GTS '03 (I still have 2 bottles of this!)3. VW Lot B4. Booker's5. VWFRR 13 YO6. Hirsh 167. WT 12 YO8. WT 1855 Reserve9. ORVW 10YO/10710. Elmer T Lee.Honourable mentions go to...Bakers, Eagle Rare 17, Rowan's Creek, George Dickle 12YO and ORVW 15YO/107 - this last one is very good but the finish is way too dry for me compared to it's younger cousin. I'm off to see what all the rest of you chose. I'll likely kick myself when I see what I forgot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I realize this thread is not an exact science, and that since people have posted their lists, they probably already want to change them.... but I just can't stop myself! So hear it is in all its fallibility, after 42 voters and 110 different bottling's;1) ORVW 15 (16 votes) Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery2) WT RR 101 (15 votes) Austin Nichols Distillery3) Van Winkle Lot B (14 votes) Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery4) Elmer T Lee (13 votes) Buffalo Trace5) WT RB (12 votes) Austin Nichols Distillery6) George T Stagg (12 votes) Buffalo Trace7) WT 12 (11 votes) Austin Nichols Distillery8) Pappy Van Winkle 15 (10 votes) Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery9) Pappy Van Winkle 20 (10 votes) Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery10) Bookers (11 votes) James Beam:toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I see I need to move Bookers into position 8, but my computer boots me from the net every time I hit the edit button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photogjunkie Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Don't know if I can pick just 10, but I'll try.HIGH DOLLARA.H. Hirsh 16yoDistillers MasterpiecePappy 20yoMID-PRICEBakersBookersSam Houston 10yoGeorge T. StaggBARGIN-PRICEDBuffalo TraceElijah Craig 12yoVirginia Gentleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProofPositive Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I realize this thread is not an exact science, and that since people have posted their lists, they probably already want to change them.... but I just can't stop myself! So hear it is in all its fallibility, after 42 voters and 110 different bottling's;toast:Great Job!!! Appreciate very much you keeping up with this long running post. As we have discussed in the past, I enjoy seeing the rankings and watching them change from time to time. What is interesting - but not surprising, is the #1 position remaining unrelinquished thus far by ORVW15. It only surprises me that the lead is not greater. Being a huge fan of VW and WT, I cannot disagree with either one being on top!Thanks again for your diligence in this regard,Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProofPositive Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I see I need to move Bookers into position 8, but my computer boots me from the net every time I hit the edit button That's OK. I think your computer is deliberately refusing to make the change. They say that computers do not make mistakes and though the sheer numbers dictate that you move Booker's to #8......I for one will go along with your computer and keep it where it is. In fact, I fail to understand how it made the list. Must be some folks up at Beam stuffing the ballot box! Just kidding! I guess I'm too hard on Beam at times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambernecter Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Lordy!After seeing just how crazily popular ORVW 15YO/107 is I feel foolish putting it into my honourable mentions list. Can't believe RHF is not in the top 10 either!I really do prefer the 10YO VW though - well maybe one more snifter of each, just to be sure... Super work on keeping the scores Todd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Ah, Rock Hill Farms, another that should be on the list at tied for 10 position with 10 votes...I really need to get Adobe on my Computer so I can copy and paste the list. I have Word, so I have to go back an forth and when I put it on here, re-write it each time. I will switch the list over to Adobe at work today, so I can straighten that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nor02lei Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Lordy!After seeing just how crazily popular ORVW 15YO/107 is I feel foolish putting it into my honourable mentions list. I really do prefer the 10YO VW though - well maybe one more snifter of each, just to be sure... Super work on keeping the scores Todd!Well than we are 2 and I would also put ORVW 15 into my honourable mentions list if I had one. I’m also impressed of Todd’s work on the al together list.Leif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Update on Top Ten for me:1. George T. Stagg Fall '052. George T. Stagg Spring '053. William Larue Weller4. Pappy Van Winkle 15yr5. Old Weller Antique 1076. Bookers7. Buffalo Trace8. Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr9. Wild Turkey 10110. Eagle Rare 101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian12069 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Well, you convinced me to give it a try. Maybe during Thursday night chat so that if I drop out for a while someone can dial 911....Well...how did you make out??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 So now I find out that ER 10 and ER 101 are the same thing...creates a little shift along with a couple people who chose to change some votes. Our new current top ten is as follows;1) Van Winkle Lot B (16) Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery2) ORVW 15 (16) Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery3) WT RR 101 (15) Austin Nichols Distillery4) George T Stagg (15) Buffalo Trace5) Bookers (13) James Beam6) Elmer T Lee (13) Buffalo Trace7) Eagle Rare 10 (12) Buffalo Trace8) WT RB 912) Austin Nichols Distiller9) Pappy Van Winkle 15 (11) Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery10) Pappy Van Winkle 20 (11) Old Rip Van Winkle DistilleryIf its true that Pappy 15 and ORVW 15 are the same thing, that's the run away favorite with 27 Votes. I really need to try some Stagg...between all the different releases it has 24 votes (Thats covers those who just voted for GT Stagg, any year, and the 9 folks who like a certain year better [2002 through fall of 2005] than others. In my region, the least expensive bottle with the most votes, EC 12 (10).114 Different Bottles, 44 Voters:toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbassdad Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 So now I find out that ER 10 and ER 101 are the same thing...I have both on my shelf right now. Eagle Rare Single Barrel is ten years old and 90 proof. It's packaged in the same tall, elegant bottle as the Antique Collection (Stagg, Saz, etc.).Eagle Rare is also 10 years old, and it's 101 proof. My bottle happens to be plastic and 1.75 l. capacity. I understand from others on this board that this bottling has been discontinued.I suppose the bourbon might be the same as it is/was dumped from the barrel, but it is different in the bottle.Yours truly,Dave Morefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 A couple voted for ER SB, the others just listed at ER 10 (which is 101) or ER 101 (Which is the 10 non SB version) so what the heck...It's not really scientific anyway! The EC 12 is $19.00 here in WA. The ER 10 (non SB version) is only $20. The only other "near 20 or less" bottle that had a bigger group of votes was BT which is also $20 here when you can get it.For me it just helps me to recognize bottles when I walk in the store and helps to narrow my shopping. I don't think I have seen unanimous dislike of any brand yet, seems at least one person always has something good to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasH Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I decided to put a different spin on the top 10 list: I have picked out my favorite american whiskies from each distillery, including Tennessee and rye. there might actually be a few more than 10, but you get the basic idea. Not all are the oldest or most expensive, just my favorites based on taste and price:Pappy Van Winkle 15/107Buffalo TraceJim Beam Black labelWild Turkey Russells Reserve 101Gentlemans Jack DanielsWoodford ReserveWild Turkey RyeBulleit Frontier bourbonJohnny Drum 15Evan Williams 1783 10yr.Makers Mark mint JulepColonel Lee 100Now before anybody takes any good natured pot shots at my list or declares me insane, a few notes on the above list. I just plain love the Van Winkle 15, eespecially considering the price of the other Van Winkles. the Buffalo Trace is easy to get, tastes great and is an excellent value. Jim Beam black is like an old friend, its been with me since the beginning of my legalized consumption ( way back in 1986). Wild Turkey Russells Reserve 101, my current favorite bourbon, enough said. Gentlemans Jack Daniels, my favorite of this overhyped, underproof group. if you notice, there is no George Dickel on the list, mainly because I haven't found one I like yet, and I've tried them all. Woodford Reserve, another one I just liked from the 1st taste. Wild Turkey rye, a good balance between taste and texture, sort of rough and tumble, the way I like rye. Bulleit, good taste and price, available everywhere in my area. Johnny Drum 15, the only KBD whiskey I've had and bought this for the incredible price of 21.88. Evan Williams 1783, not a big HH fan, but this is excellent value for the money. Makers Mark mint julep, my favorite whiskey liquer type drink, not easy to get, but I wisely bought a case after first taste and before the price doubled. last and maybe least, Colonel Lee 100, at 6.65 a bottle on closeout in the great state of Ohio, this is the perfect, economical fuel to add to my favorite mixer, ginger ale. OK everyone, not that I let my cats out of the bag, give it your best shot!Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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