Favorite Whiskey?

I've tried to like this one. Just too sweet for me.

 

I.W. Harper 15. On the expensive side but without a doubt my favorite. Go to is usually Eagle Rare though

 

Eagle Rare!

 

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Four Roses! Nice shelf of stuff!

 

Four Roses Small batch

Four Roses Single Barrel

 

My friend acquired one of these Russell’s. I’ll let you know how it is when I steak a few ounces

 

Single Barrel Four Roses I agree but Four Roses is a good bang for your buck! I love Eagle Rare

 

Never had Russel

 

Been thinking about trying that IW Harper 15. It sits around on most shelves here it seems. Price always scared me off tho. Anything you would compare it to?

 

Honestly, I can't really think of anything to compare it to - its just that good IMO, incredibly smooth and unique.

The only comparison I could make is a bourbon that can't be bought anymore. It was a Knob Creek aged an extra ~2.5 years (I'll have to double check that later), supposedly they had some extra barrels that accidentally got aged longer than normal. My brother was able to get it from a specialty bourbon shop in Kentucky years back...I have the bottle sitting around somewhere, I'll try to get some pics of the bottle soon. That bottle was literally the best bourbon I've ever had, wish they'd produce more of it. 100x better than the normal Knob Creek

Regardless, I really don't think you'll regret taking a chance on the I.W. Harper 15. Their other bourbons are average IMO, but the 15 year is fantastic.

 

Yeah - same for me. I just can't come around on that one. I like port finished whiskies (hello Midwinter Night's Dram!), but this one having actual port wine added to the blend is just a little too much. It's at least the most flavorful Basil Haydens I've had .

Wow! That's a great score. Can't wait to hear what you think!

 

A place near me has a bottle of Chapter 1 for $90...

 

Speaking of hidden, inexpensive gems when it comes to bourbon, Ancient Age comes to mind.

 

That Benchmark that was recommended is pretty good stuff! Half the liter is gone already.

 

any of the Trader Joes whisky/scotch any good? wife is out in california for work and was going to have her pick some up since i cant get it here. prices are low but have read mixed reviews online

 

That's worth picking up. I think I got mine for $95/each + tax, so a little over $100 after all is said and done.

Yes! Good to see that one recommended by another.

A store near me has the Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star. It is about $2 more, but the one I usually go to for that price point.

It is the same mashbill as Blanton's and, while not quite as refined, you can tell it comes from the same family.

I recently put some AAA10 Star in a separate bottle along with one of those whiskey sticks, then did a comparison of AAA10 Star, AAA10 Star with some extra oak from the stick, and a Blanton's private barrel selection. The AAA10 Star with the whiskey stick wasn't the best, but it did fare quite well against the Blanton's regardless. I'll find the pic and some of the notes I took.

 

I called a local bottle shop last year asking about any allocated Weller 12 and they recommended the IW 15. Buddy over there is convinced that it’s going to be the next bourbon to go the way of the Weller line and told me to stock up... Bit of a price jump between the two! I don’t plan on buying them out anytime soon, but may give it a go next time I decide to splurge on a bottle.

 

Just bought a new FP pick from Bourbon Pursuit. I’ll report back once it arrives

 

IW 15 was SUPER meh! But then again so is W12