Try Angel’s Envy Rye. Research it and make sure you get one from 2017. I have not tried the new batches, but rumor is they are Bacardi casks now. Not that it’ll be bad but I just can’t vouch for it until I try the new casks
Just tried this a couple of nights ago and it is fantastic. Balvenie is one of my favorites and i do enjoy rum so i figured it might be good but it was really really good
Try Angel’s Envy Rye. Research it and make sure you get one from 2017. I have not tried the new batches, but rumor is they are Bacardi casks now. Not that it’ll be bad but I just can’t vouch for it until I try the new casks
Not sure how they label their batches, but they do. The AE Rye is much easier to come by than it the past.I have tried Angels Envy before...solid and will try this if I find it
Go to Nashville, find some Peg Leg Porker, avoid @BNAG8R otherwise you’ll be saying hi to Jabber the other side.I was in Durham, NC last week for work and found a nice local bourbon. It was called Seventeen Twelve. Really nice bourbon that was smooth going down. Only like $32 for a fifth.
Not an AE Bourbon fan at all, but I know some people love it, so I'll have to give it a shot again sometime.Their rye is something else though.When it comes to liquor, I generally like drinking them over rocks or straight. My favorite bourbon so far is Angel's Envy. I like the port flavor right at the end. I also enjoy a good rum, and the best rum I've had is Ron Zacapa, specifically Zacapa Centenario XO. Some of the smoothest, easy drinking rum I've ever had.
Not an AE Bourbon fan at all, but I know some people love it, so I'll have to give it a shot again sometime.Their rye is something else though.
Haven't tired any of the Whistle Pig stuff. I hear the sourced stuff is better than what they've been producing, but that's just hearsay at this point. I think the WP stuff is closer to 100% rye, and outside of Masterson's I've tended to go toward the high-corn ryes like Pikesville and Russell's. But I'll give it a shot when I get a chance.Agree. It's a great rye. Had it for the first time last October and immediately got a bottle.
I'm also a fan of Whistle Pig's 10 year. Not sure if you've had it but it's worth a go if you're into ryes.
I am the proud new owner of Michter’s 10. Both the bourbon and the rye
Not opened yet, saving for a special occasion. I know Michter’s 10 bourbon is commonly used in blind tastings to teach people how overrated Pappy is. They’re kind of pricey, but have only heard positives about both.Pretty sure I’ve never had either, but Michter’s is always raved about. Any reviews?
Not opened yet, saving for a special occasion. I know Michter’s 10 bourbon is commonly used in blind tastings to teach people how overrated Pappy is. They’re kind of pricey, but have only heard positives about both.
I've only had one Pappy and it wasn't really a Pappy, it was the Van Winkle 12. It was very good, but like $50 good. I've heard other people say the Pappy 15 is the sweet spot and others say it's the 20 y/o. I'll assume the difference is how much oak you like on your bourbon.Good bump. Forgot about this thread.
On the Pappy note, have you tried Weller's Special Reserve? Supposedly a younger version of Pappy under the BT/Sazerac umbrella. It's tough to find and so I bought one when I saw it recently. But then I also see it selling for like 4x what I paid on ebay and other sites, so I'm not sure if I want to open it or sell it.
Anyone have reviews?
I've only had one Pappy and it wasn't really a Pappy, it was the Van Winkle 12. It was very good, but like $50 good. I've heard other people say the Pappy 15 is the sweet spot and others say it's the 20 y/o. I'll assume the difference is how much oak you like on your bourbon.
The Weller line is the same recipe as the Van Winkle line, but that get's you less than half the way there. The individual barrels have a huge influence, as well as, the warehouse location. What floor is it on? Is it on the Southside getting more sun? I will say two things about the Weller line, 1) it's a good whiskey and worth picking up if you see it 2) it's getting almost as much hype as the Van Winkle stuff.
If you can get a good price selling your Weller, go for it. There are other wheated bourbons better than Weller, that you can probably get for less than what you can sell the Weller for. Rebel Yell 10 can usually be had for $50-60 and it is far and away a better bourbon. Larceny is mid $20 and very comparable to the Weller line and very available.
Personally, i prefer the rye recipes more. I've had all three of the lower Weller's and they are good solid boubons, no doubt. But the hype is just way too much on them.
What are your favorite bourbons, and I can probably make some suggestions for you?