Bourbon for mixing

[CorvallisCracker]

I've not tried the new EW Black.

I can say, however, that the NAS Old Fitz 1849 is missing something as compared to the 8 year old Old Fitz 1849. (And let me again plea for any information anyone has about a cache of 8 yr old Old Fitz 1849 out there somewhere!)

Dan -

I saw your original post, and at the three liquor stores I've been to since then have checked the 1849, but it's all been NAS.

But I'll keep looking (at least at stores not already checked).

[shoshani]

For mixing, I usually go with Old Forester. A buddy of mine got me hooked on OF and Coke in college, and I haven't been able to break that habit.

Nope. You're doin' it wrong.

Bonded OF (or whatever their 100 proof expression is these days) and Barq's root beer. Those two were made for each other; the affinity is unbelievable.

Try it just once. It will change your life.

[chilidawg7]

Nope. You're doin' it wrong.

Bonded OF (or whatever their 100 proof expression is these days) and Barq's root beer. Those two were made for each other; the affinity is unbelievable.

Try it just once. It will change your life.

on my way to the store to get some Barq's now! i'll let you know if i convert...

[Sijan]

Dan -

I saw your original post, and at the three liquor stores I've been to since then have checked the 1849, but it's all been NAS.

But I'll keep looking (at least at stores not already checked).

Much appreciated!

The age statement on Old Fitz 1849 8 yo appears in two places. The easiest to identify is the red shield on the neck of the bottle, where it says "8 Years." Also, the red text on the label, just to the left of the large "1849" will say "Aged in Wood Eight Years."

[CorvallisCracker]

...the red text on the label, just to the left of the large "1849" will say "Aged in Wood Eight Years."

The ones I've looked at say "Aged in Wood to Perfection" or some such thing.

[Edward_call_me_Ed]

And I do think I can tell the difference between good bourbon and bad in a bourbon and Coke. Old Crow and Coke sounds pretty nasty to me.

It not only sounds nasty, it is, well, not nasty, but not very good.

However, I must say that I also did not like Booker's and Coke.

Now, Pappy 20 and Coke is sublime. If I were made of money I wouldn't pour anything else in a Coke. As it is, I am still on my first bottle of Pappy 20...

Ed

[Edward_call_me_Ed]

One thing to remember with the NAS thing. Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Blanton's, and Elmer T. Lee are all NAS.

I defy anyone to say that those are not top shelf bourbons. They may or may not be to your taste, as always YMMV. But they are premium bourbons.

Ed