Was told this was, "smooth". Inasumch as there's little bouquet, palate, or finish, I suppose they're correct. It really drinks like a < $20 bourbon, but there's no harshness.

I keep wanting to find an offering that might give me a reason to stray from my old stand-by bourbon of $31, but I'm not finding one.

FC

What's your standby?

Basil?


When I really want to just sip bourbon I open the wallet for Bookers. Daily is 101

Thanks for the review. Was wondering myself.

Had an old man tell me WT rare breed was smooth. Tasted like bongwater to me. But oh well

*gag* 🤮🤮

Had the same experience

Russells Reserve, just the regular 10 year. I prefer it to the single barrel.






I can't like this one - too spicy at the end for me. The only Turkey products I care for are Rare Breed & Russell's. I find much to appreciate in the nose & body, but a nice smooth finish at the end.

FC

Haha, I've a bottle sitting on the shelf. Exactly 1 glass poured out of it.

I don't doubt you for a second. Just goes to show how different we all are. I'm the weirdo that doesn't care at all for Weller or Pappy.

FC

See, I don't like Russells, that's how things go.

That said, if I was a rich man I'd be drinking Bookers all the time.

Basil?

I never took that dare

Pretty hard to beat Woodford Reserve for the price ($30-35).

I'm so pedestrian.

Bulleit almost 100% of the time.

I like Bulleit as good as any. But my hands down favorite is Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve. Love the stuff.

I've come to like Woodford more & more, since I toured their place.





I'm gonna have to try this one. I usually only drink Dickel in hog hunting camp in GA, 'cause the locals are so fond of it. I've not had the bonded version, however.

FC

I've been looking for this for as long as I can remember. Grew up drinking Dickel white. Used to chew on a coffee stirrer when my folks would have people over on the weekends and sneak some of the old man's Dickel & ginger ale when no one was looking. Special place in my heart for Dickel. I always keep a few bottles of white around, but have never seen the Bottled in Bond on a shelf. Hell, I don't even know what it retails for, but I'll buy the first few bottles I see.

I sent an Army Captain off to Afghanistan with a fifth of Bookers a few years ago. From what I hear it was a big hit.

Have you tried/can you get Eagle Rare? Might be a shade over $31/bottle, but I was getting bottles for $33 when I was in Texas. I think it has a similar flavor as that Russell's, except maybe the Russell's has a bit more rye/spice on the tail end.

Eagle rare

You're s'posed to be smokin' the weed, not drinking the damn bongwater!

If you like vodka don't buy a liter of Zyr.

Because you'll drink it in an hour.

What I pay.

https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/a...-2008/p/231125750?s=504&igrules=true

Damn. That’s dirt cheap. If it’s good stuff that’s a helluva deal.

Can't see me leaving a store with less than 6 at that price. Assuming I ever find any. I see No. 12, No. 8, and the Rye quite a bit, and I have a bottle of the Barrel Select on the shelf, but have just never come across a Bottled in Bond.

Not a huge vodka fan, but I can certainly abide it in the right circumstance. Stoli usually gets me in far less trouble than most others. How does it compare to Zyr?

FC