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Since Jack Daniels was eliminated as a bourbon, I guess only Wild Turkey 101 is left. I wouldn't know the taste of good bourbon from good bore cleaner, but 101 got you drunk efficiently.
That was in another life, haven't touched any distilled spirits in years and years.
Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery.
Hit the target, all else is twaddle!
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Thirty years ago I was invited to hunt a couple of days on some very exclusive waterfowl property in western Kentucky. All of the guys in the blind with me for both of those days were all millionaires, and I didn't have a pot to piss in.
The bourbon of choice was Ezra Brooks.
I buy Blanton's and Woodford for my friends that think good bourbon has to be expensive to be good. I can tell you from long experience having drinks and cigars with a good number of very well off people (successful surgeons, attorneys, oil men and so on) that money and taste/discernment don't correlate well.
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I am partial to Rowan's Creek, Bullitt and Old Fitzgerald. I do have a bottle of the Blanton single barrel, and it too, is tasty stuff. Especially when you add some Coke, ice, and a slice of lime.  So how would you compare those to Booker's? Our store has that and Blantons, and unfortunately can't afford both. of the two, believe I would go with the Booker's. Just has a better taste on the tongue.
Sam......
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I need to ask about that 126 proof stuff - isn't that a little hot on the tongue to enjoy? Sort of the habenero pepper of bourbon?
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Campfire Kahuna
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no, the quality of the Bourbon is such, that it is pleasant on the tongue.
Sam......
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That know Creek's pretty hot Jeff, but I like it. Going to try the Jack Daniel Single barrel stuff next.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Think some of the Texas boys would agree, as that is where I got started, Old Weller 107 is a pretty neat drink!
Some mornings, it just does not feel worth it to chew through the straps!~
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I am partial to Rowan's Creek, Bullitt and Old Fitzgerald. I do have a bottle of the Blanton single barrel, and it too, is tasty stuff. Especially when you add some Coke, ice, and a slice of lime. So how would you compare those to Booker's? Our store has that and Blantons, and unfortunately can't afford both. of the two, believe I would go with the Booker's. Just has a better taste on the tongue. Thanks!
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the bookers is good, but I definately add a touch of water to it. somewhat strong on its own. And it is potent. Will sneak up on one if drank quickly
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I picked up a bottle of Bulleit today. Gonna give it a try. I hear it's smooooth. Also got another bottle of my favorite bourbon...Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve. Best flavor in a bourbon that I've found so far.
Every day on this side of the ground is a win.
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Good list. Some are new names because I usually don't spend over about $25. I am partial to Canadian like Pendleton, 8 Seconds, Three Creeks.
There are now some new micro-distilleries in the West like Old West in Park City, UT.
Around a campfire Ezra Brooks, Jim Beam, and old Yellowstone are still mighty fine. It is fun to pull out some Blanton's or something special for friends you really like.
The only cure for life and death is to enjoy the interval.
George Santayana
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The Bulleit is pretty doggone good stuff.
Every day on this side of the ground is a win.
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Bookers and Bakers are VERY good stuff.
I'm drinking Knob Creek Single Barrel right now, using it in an Old Fashioned.
Different flavors for different things.
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If it's worth doin'...it's worth doin' right. Drinkin' a good bourbon drink early in the day...and an Old Fashioned sounds good...that's doin' it right.
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