Any bourbon/whiskey drinkers here?

Nothing fancy here, I always end up preferring Jack Daniels (black label). It was better (IMO) before they reformulated it back in...eh, forget, probably the `90s.

If any whiskey (specifically bourbon) drinkers are in Louisville [EDIT: KY as in, Kentucky], stop into the bar of the Seelbach Hotel. Incredible selection. Drinking various bourbons while eating oysters in the Seelbach Bar is one of life`s great pleasures, or at least it was..haven`t been there since Hilton bought it and I shudder to think of the "improvements" a modern hotel chain would`ve considered "necessary". (Seelback is where Zelda and F. Scott honeymooned.)
 
Buffalo Trace. I can`t believe no one mentioned it. Same distillery as Pappy, and I believe the same grain bill. Evan Williams single barrel is also very good for the price. I tend to like big bodied, full flavored bourbon. Basil is good, but lacks the mouthful that I`m looking for.
 
Sheep Dip. I know, I know, terrible name. But look anywhere there are reviews, the stuff is outstanding. Incredibly smooth and very reasonably priced. I`m on my 4th bottle. Its my go-to when I don`t feel like shelling out for a single malt (Glenfiddich, my favorite)
 
Britsdaddy said:
Buffalo Trace. I can`t believe no one mentioned it. Same distillery as Pappy, and I believe the same grain bill. Evan Williams single barrel is also very good for the price. I tend to like big bodied, full flavored bourbon. Basil is good, but lacks the mouthful that I`m looking for.
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Cant believe I forgot Buffalo Trace. Another good one for sure.
 
I will add tin cup to the list
but I am told ice or a little watter opens up the flavor..
john walker stuff gives me night mares
 
Gee, lots of stuff getting mentioned that I`ve never even heard of.

Accumulatorette mixes her Manhattens with..get this..Kentucky Tavern! That stuff is almost as nasty as the Old Forester I drank as a kid, but somehow makes that drink taste exactly the way she likes it.

Scotch- I have an *old* bottle of pre-Pinch Haig & Haig (the pinched bottle but before they started capitalizing on the nickname) that I use to toast my departed People of Significance when they pass (while reciting a passage from Dowling`s The Revel). The label is inscribed with their names and dates-of-death...sigh, both the label and the whiskey are getting used up. If I continue to outlive everybody I care about I`ll eventually switch to an equally old bottle of H&H 5 Star.
 
Britsdaddy said:
Buffalo Trace. I can`t believe no one mentioned it. Same distillery as Pappy, and I believe the same grain bill. Evan Williams single barrel is also very good for the price. I tend to like big bodied, full flavored bourbon. Basil is good, but lacks the mouthful that I`m looking for.
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nickclark08 said:
Cant believe I forgot Buffalo Trace. Another good one for sure.
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Ah Crap. I knew I was forgetting something! I usually buy at least one bottle of Buffalo Trace a month. Great stuff indeed. It has been on sale a lot at my local grocery store too so that is a plus.
 
Gentleman Jack over ice with a touch of Ginger Ale. The carbonation really opens up the Flavors. Mmmmm
 
mnehls86 said:
This is something I need to plan on doing
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If you do, post back regarding whether Hilton has wrecked the place with regard to its, uhm..genteel decrepitude...which sure gave it Character with a capital "C".

Sigh...I *KNOW* they will have replaced the older elevator, which I simply loved, as it was, uhm...a bit of an adventure that was scaring some of the [less adventurous] guests. I found it great fun, especially after visiting the bar.
 
Tc99m said:
Gentleman Jack over ice with a touch of Ginger Ale. The carbonation really opens up the Flavors. Mmmmm
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Wish I could trade you mine for some Detailing Products or something, way too sweet for me and the bottle I ws gifted is just sitting there.
 
Accumulator said:
Wish I could trade you mine for some Detailing Products or something, way too sweet for me and the bottle I ws gifted is just sitting there.
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A few years ago I would have loved to trade. I don`t drink much anymore. An occasional beer with my Dad, because I love those little father son moments.
 
You name the Bourbon.....I`m from the State of the BEST Bourbons Made .....try
E.H. Taylor if you can find it, it`s a almost Made to order
 
Tc99m said:
A few years ago I would have loved to trade. I don`t drink much anymore. An occasional beer with my Dad, because I love those little father son moments.
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I don`t drink the way I used to either (probably more a commentary on my past practices than anything else).

Nice that you and your dad have those moments. Mine was a, uhm...rabid teetotaler to put it politely.
 
wendell jarvis said:
You name the Bourbon.....I`m from the State of the BEST Bourbons Made .....try
E.H. Taylor if you can find it, it`s a almost Made to order
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I will put that on my list to try. A couple places around me say they have it (40-70 miles away) So I will wait until I am headed out towards one of those places and look for it.
 
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