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Not technically bourbon but Clyde Mays is excellent and from that part of the country. I don't buy it often because I have a tendency to drink the whole bottle in about a week. Ain't nobody got time for that!

I’m a big fan of Clyde May’s Alabama style Whisky.

I've had a couple go-'rounds with the OGD Bonded this afternoon/evening. The Verdict: Eh, I've had worse.

Not much going on in the bouquet. Not even much heat there, during my sniffing.

In the mouth, everything happens in the front. It doesn't do a thing for me on the sides or back of the tongue. There's some heat up front, but it dissipates quickly, into nothingness. A little spice, but not as much as I was expecting. I suppose was expecting the wheat to make it spicy, & the 100 proof to bring more heat.

It's clean, for sure - no aftertaste. There just seems to be little to savor as I sip. Again, I've had worse. i certainly won't have to mix it to choke it down.

These things are personal. I'd likely start a fistfight if I were to list all the sought-after bourbons listed 'round here that I'd pass over for this OGD, and that's after I've already said I don't think much of it in the first place. But I do enjoy this journey of discovery.

I'll crack the 1783 tomorrow.

FC

Tried Knob Creek tonight because of this thread. It is rather enjoyable, also picked up a Weller green label and a Dickel 12. I’ve had the Dickel before so it is a sure bet.

Knob creek was my go-to for many, many years. Dickel comes to hunting camp in GA, ever since the locals introduced us. It does kinda have its charms.

FC

Dude,

I'm listing them for what we SELL them for...

We BUY them for much less...

ER is $26 here ON THE SHELF
BLANTONS $48
EHTSB $36
WSR $29

And Yes, the BT whiskies ARE special if you are in the hospitality business as we are...sorry your taste/mileage varies from that of our thousands of customers..

Are you a purveyor? If so you need to call BT cuz you're getting fv(ed..

Gotta Love NY...and NYers...

Old Crow is drinkable, but it's last resort type stuff. WT, as I said is probably a best buy. Bulleit is good but not enough better than WT to justify the price. Henry McKenna is reasonably priced, as is George Dickel. WT is just as good, if not better. WT is pretty cheap if bought at Sam's Club in the jug. Weller's and Buffalo Trace are okay. Most of the stuff mentioned isn't as cheap as WT if bought as I specified. I have no idea if you can beat or equal the price at liquor stores because I'm usually after better stuff if I bother going to one. $32.95 for WT, IIRC. It used to be substantially cheaper too. I mentioned this several years back and later noted people on here who hate my guts quietly switching over to it as their favorite, usually from Buffalo Trace. BT does have a cooler label though. lol

For Rye you just cannot beat Rendezvous Rye by High West. It is of moderate price though and not the answer to the OP's question. Rebecca Creek for a moderately priced American Whiskey.

IMO Evan Williams, Jack Daniels and Jim Beam are all swill.

Very Old Barton

Never see it mentioned but it is the real deal.

I like clear stuff in a mason jar that was run real slow......

Today I've sampled: Yellowstone Select, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Four Roses Small Batch Select and Knob Creek Rye. The winner of the day is: Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, tho Rare Breed and the Knob Creek Rye were all very worthy. Today was a good day!

There’s a distillery in Breckinridge and they make pretty darn good bourbon. They make one in particular that’s been finished in port wine casks. It’s pretty tasty.

Yesterday I got into the 1783.

Much preferable to the OGD. Some nice things going on in the bouquet, and noticeable carmel & vanilla in the mouth - for a little while, anyway. Quite smooth, generally, with a clean finish.

I'd call it a good cut above Beam & ET, but given how it's $20, and those two sell for $11 around here, it oughta be.

Still, since I can spend another $13 for the Russells' Reserve, I'll continue to roll that way. Y'know... after I finish these 2...

FC

Old Crow for mix....Elijah Craig for drinking....both come at a fair price.

I finally found some. I finally stopped @ The Party Source on a run into KY this week and bought some. I got the 80 rather than the 86 proof.

It's... not objectionable. It's smooth, to the point that there's almost no bouquet, nor flavor, nor bark, nor bite. But it was definitely inexpensive.


An employee made a big deal out of asking everyone if they needed help, so I asked him what else in their joint gave the same kind of bouquet/flavor/smoothness as Russell's Reserve anywhere near its price point. He quickly replied that there were no others. I'm grateful I can afford the $28 they want for it.

FC

I like Bulleit quite well. If I’m gonna spend a bit more, I’ll get Knobb Creek Single Barrel Reserve. It is my favorite bourbon of all.

I like Basil Hayden, I generally buy it on sale at under $30 a bottle.

Costco ?

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/costco-kirkland-brand-alcohol-spirits

Just tapped a new bottle of Russel reserve. This batch 116 proof smooth and heavy on the vanilla. Cork going back in to save till I retire or the world. WT and other Russel whiskeys generally good but once in a while a batch is really, really good.

Agree but hard to find here so I sub Evan Williams at $25/1.75.

I just opened this bottle and it is exceptional. Not cheap at $30 but not stupid expensive either.