Favorite Whiskey?

I was convinced and got one a couple years ago. It was absolutely horrible. Mine was black label which I think is called series 2. Worst bourbon purchase I've ever made

 

I was out mowing the grass, then sanding down a couple of table tops so my nose was off. Going through all 3, surprisingly, I was really off put by two of them, and really none of the three was something I’d consider great. Funny how a blind can fool you.

(1) Redwood Empire lost Monarch Cask strength. Higher proof, sharp, vanilla, corn, raisin, seems to need more age. Got better with the 3rd tasting. Initially I didn’t like it.

(2) Pursuit United Bourbon, a bit hot initially, nice mid palate. Vanilla wafers, brown sugar, clove, orange peel, possibly some black pepper. Lingers mid to finish.

(3).Hidden Barn, Batch 5. Barley, hay, peach, malty, kind of single note like a single malt, lingering rye taste, harsh, not good. After 3rd taste, it was better, but carries over corn liquor flavor that needs more aging, odd notes.

WINNER. Pursuit United!

 

thought I’d toss this in the mix since it’s a election year (and I just discovered this thread)

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/1flrpxg/quite_a_surprise_makers_mark_lost_recipe_series/

 

Weller and electrical work, what could be better….cheers fellas

 

Think I had the small batch IIRC, no clue what batch. But yeah, terrible. Would have been a drain pour had I bought the bottle.

 

Mid week bottle kill. Cheers.

 

Only Costco? Dang it

 

Damn…I can’t keep up with all these whiskey releases!

 

Weller and sitting on my ass?

 

Still waitin' to see the toasted and rum barrel Peerless here.

Becoming an ever-bigger fan of them as time goes by.

 

it was good seeing a hibiki 30 yr in person. but hell ill never pay that lol

 

I really want to try that Jt. Melleck. No distribution here in this state.

 

let me know if you need me to grab one for you!

 

House survived another storm. I don’t know if my hunt camp will. Oh well, hopefully everyone makes it through safely. Cheers.

 

Glad you're good man! Enjoy the drink!

 

Picked these up earlier today at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Sampled some and left with 2 bottles.

 

What’s the price at the distillery now? I bought Weller at BT a few years back and it was $19, I know prices have gone up but it’s crazy what some places ask now.

 

Last nights pour. That new Knob Creek BouRye is pretty decent!