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Picked up some Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage, after reading it was good on a list of "cheaper" bourbons.  I will say it's not bad!! It has a little bite to it, but good flavor. Decent straight up and good in a mixer. ~$30, I think. Not bad for a standard weekend bourbon. :thumbup:  

 
INTERNATIONAL WHISKEY DAY 

International Whisk(e)y Day was first announced in 2008 and falls on 27 March each year.[1] The name is used with the parenthesis to indicate support of Scottish, Canadian, and Japanese whiskies (no e) as well as Irish and American whiskeys

 
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Been a fan of 4 Roses small batch but could never find the 4 Roses single barrel...til now. That stuff is no joke. Packs a monster punch. Very good, but I think it crosses my threshold. Maybe again somebody, but not soon. 🥃

 
I’m a relative novice to bourbon but last night I nailed a blind tasting of my home stock. 

Included were Larceny small batch, Evan Williams bottled in bond, Pikesville Rye, 1792 small batch, and Woodford Reserve double oaked, in ascending order of preference. Granted these encompass a lot of different styles but I didn’t think I’d actually be able to pick them apart.

Really the double oaked is a different experience than the rest, more of a dessert bourbon, while the 1792 hits some great fruity notes with a nice smooth afterburn. The Larceny was the only one I think I wouldn’t buy again; it’s the same price as the 1792 where I am but for me didn’t offer anything interesting on the nose or the palette.

If anyone knows of any more affordable bourbons  (sub $40) similar to the WR double oaked, I'd love to try some.

 
Picked up some Russell Reserve Single Barrel.  Heard it compared favorably to the Pappy 15.  I'll crack it after I finish off this Scotch.

 
I am really liking the Redemption bourbons and ryes. Low price point and very good. 
I’m a cocktail guy, manhattans, not a big fan of redemption in the mix.

In general I like rye and high proof.  One half exception being Breckenridge...their high proof blend is my go-to so far

 
I’m a relative novice to bourbon but last night I nailed a blind tasting of my home stock. 

Included were Larceny small batch, Evan Williams bottled in bond, Pikesville Rye, 1792 small batch, and Woodford Reserve double oaked, in ascending order of preference. Granted these encompass a lot of different styles but I didn’t think I’d actually be able to pick them apart.

Really the double oaked is a different experience than the rest, more of a dessert bourbon, while the 1792 hits some great fruity notes with a nice smooth afterburn. The Larceny was the only one I think I wouldn’t buy again; it’s the same price as the 1792 where I am but for me didn’t offer anything interesting on the nose or the palette.

If anyone knows of any more affordable bourbons  (sub $40) similar to the WR double oaked, I'd love to try some.
New Riff

 
The Tastemade channel shows quick cuts of videos between shows and one of them is making an Old Fashioned.  Went to make one and realized I only had enough bourbon left for one.  Worse yet, I'm stuck in PA with the some of the worst liquor laws in the country so stores are shut down and the online ordering has been overwhelmed and also shut down.  I ordered another bottle of Jefferson's through ReserveBar but that was a week ago and they still haven't shipped due to delays.  I'm down to hitting up local distilleries and there are also limited options there now too.  Looks like I'm running out for curbside pickup of a bottle of Hidden Copper Bourbon tomorrow.

It's going to be a long quarantine...

 
I've seen folks saying they can't find Buffalo Trace in their stores. I've ordered from these guys quite a bit, and they are very good. I got an e-mail today pushing Buffalo Trace.

https://jensensliquors.com/products/buffalo-trace-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-litro.html?utm_source=All+customers&utm_campaign=5c338af073-Puerto+Rico+Flavor_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5e5be5a0b-5c338af073-196534437
Was just clicking around that site and noticed they have Buffalo Trace listed 2 different ways...same SKU, but one is $3 cheaper (25 vs 28). Here's the cheaper one: https://jensensliquors.com/products/buffalo-trace-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.html

 
I was thinking - any chance harder to find whiskey is easier to find right now, with all the stay home orders?
So the first 2 weeks or so of the lockdown, liquor sales were way up. They have leveled back off. However, it’s lower priced brands and 1.75s that we’re selling the most. So, yes, I do think it might be easier to find high end bourbons.

 
@[icon] @kutta And any other of our experts.  A buddy of mine asked me which was better of these 2 bourbons he was given from a friend of his.  Their son had left them behind when he moved or something and they had no use for them.

W.L Weller Centennial 10 Years Old

Old Fitzgerald Very Special 12 Years Old

At first I told him I haven't had either but I really enjoy the Weller line.  After looking online I find that the Weller Centennial may not have been produced after 2008.  Some online sites have this at a ridiculous price!  Is it worth some money?  I told him not to open it.

https://www.craftspiritsxchange.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-years-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.html - $600

https://www.napacabs.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-year-old-bourbon-whiskey-750ml.html - $699

 
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@[icon] @kutta And any other of our experts.  A buddy of mine asked me which was better of these 2 bourbons he was given from a friend of his.  Their son had left them behind when he moved or something and they had no use for them.

W.L Weller Centennial 10 Years Old

Old Fitzgerald Very Special 12 Years Old

At first I told him I haven't had either but I really enjoy the Weller line.  After looking online I find that the Weller Centennial may not have been produced after 2008.  Some online sites have this at a ridiculous price!  Is it worth some money?  I told him not to open it.

https://www.craftspiritsxchange.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-years-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.html - $600

https://www.napacabs.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-year-old-bourbon-whiskey-750ml.html - $699
Can you post pictures of the Old Fitz bottle?

Both are very nice whiskeys, but I haven't had either one. Both the Weller line and the Old Fitz lines are heavily wheated bourbons, if I remember correctly. I usually like bourbons with more rye, so I find myself not drinking those lines very often. Weller is made by Buffalo Trace, which is a fantastic distillery, IMO.

Sorry I can't offer more. It sounds like you guys need a special occasion and a couple of nice whiskey glasses :)  

 
@[icon] @kutta And any other of our experts.  A buddy of mine asked me which was better of these 2 bourbons he was given from a friend of his.  Their son had left them behind when he moved or something and they had no use for them.

W.L Weller Centennial 10 Years Old

Old Fitzgerald Very Special 12 Years Old

At first I told him I haven't had either but I really enjoy the Weller line.  After looking online I find that the Weller Centennial may not have been produced after 2008.  Some online sites have this at a ridiculous price!  Is it worth some money?  I told him not to open it.

https://www.craftspiritsxchange.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-years-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.html - $600

https://www.napacabs.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-year-old-bourbon-whiskey-750ml.html - $699
Those are both right in my wheelhouse, but I have not had either. If I had to bet which one I would like better I would go with the Weller just based on their respective distilleries.  Buffalo Trace made the Weller, while Heaven Hill made the Old Fitzgerald. 

 
@[icon] @kutta And any other of our experts.  A buddy of mine asked me which was better of these 2 bourbons he was given from a friend of his.  Their son had left them behind when he moved or something and they had no use for them.

W.L Weller Centennial 10 Years Old

Old Fitzgerald Very Special 12 Years Old

At first I told him I haven't had either but I really enjoy the Weller line.  After looking online I find that the Weller Centennial may not have been produced after 2008.  Some online sites have this at a ridiculous price!  Is it worth some money?  I told him not to open it.

https://www.craftspiritsxchange.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-years-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.html - $600

https://www.napacabs.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-year-old-bourbon-whiskey-750ml.html - $699
Very nice! 
 

Weller Centennial 10yr : have not head but THIS is the whiskey that the Weller 12 and OWA (antique) blends called "Poor Man's Pappy" were modeled after... not pappy :)  

It's discontinued and like all things Weller, stupid pricey on secondary. I've never had it personally but it's not something I've chased hard. Heard it's tasty though! 

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Old Fitzgerald 12yr is a heaven hill Wheater that's pretty solid. I got ahold of 2 bottles back around 2013 or so. Traded one for a Hibiki 12yr, and brought one to a bachelor party. Shockingly still have some left I think.

It was "discontinued" several years ago as part of the "death of the age statement" era.. to redirect Wheater stocks to larceny. You can get it periodically from the Heaven Hill Gift shop if you're lucky. I think it's $100-150 though. Been a while. 

A few years back I Hosted a blind Wheater test with this, larceny, 1796 Sweet Wheat, and Weller 12. It finished behind the w12 and 1796, larceny was last. It's good but don't pay secondary ($200-300 I think?).

 
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Can you post pictures of the Old Fitz bottle?

Both are very nice whiskeys, but I haven't had either one. Both the Weller line and the Old Fitz lines are heavily wheated bourbons, if I remember correctly. I usually like bourbons with more rye, so I find myself not drinking those lines very often. Weller is made by Buffalo Trace, which is a fantastic distillery, IMO.

Sorry I can't offer more. It sounds like you guys need a special occasion and a couple of nice whiskey glasses :)  
https://ibb.co/mFTCd7Z

 
@[icon] @kutta And any other of our experts.  A buddy of mine asked me which was better of these 2 bourbons he was given from a friend of his.  Their son had left them behind when he moved or something and they had no use for them.

W.L Weller Centennial 10 Years Old

Old Fitzgerald Very Special 12 Years Old

At first I told him I haven't had either but I really enjoy the Weller line.  After looking online I find that the Weller Centennial may not have been produced after 2008.  Some online sites have this at a ridiculous price!  Is it worth some money?  I told him not to open it.

https://www.craftspiritsxchange.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-years-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.html - $600

https://www.napacabs.com/w-l-weller-centennial-10-year-old-bourbon-whiskey-750ml.html - $699
I'd sell (or trade) the Weller and drink the Old Fitzgerald. Someone will pay big for it.

 
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I'd sell (or trade) the Weller and drink the Old Fitzgerald. Someone will pay big for it.
He ended up selling both bottles for $700 total. Not bad for "found money". He doesn't even drink bourbon.  More backstory on this. His wife was going to make a bourbon glaze for some salmon. He sent a pic of the bottles to a mutual friend asking him which was a better bourbon. The friend sent it to me and I originally told him the Weller was better but he better not throw it in some Coke. Didnt know his wife had planned on cooking it. 😆

After looking it up on the net for a minute I texted him back and said "DON'T OPEN EITHER BOTTLE!!" and came to this thread for some advice on what it was really worth.

 
He ended up selling both bottles for $700 total. Not bad for "found money". He doesn't even drink bourbon.  More backstory on this. His wife was going to make a bourbon glaze for some salmon. He sent a pic of the bottles to a mutual friend asking him which was a better bourbon. The friend sent it to me and I originally told him the Weller was better but he better not throw it in some Coke. Didnt know his wife had planned on cooking it. 😆

After looking it up on the net for a minute I texted him back and said "DON'T OPEN EITHER BOTTLE!!" and came to this thread for some advice on what it was really worth.
Nice haul.  :thumbup:

 

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