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Posted by: Spartan2
Posted on: Dec 13^th, 2015 at 7:55pm

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Another Kentucky bourbon fan here. Learned to love the taste when we lived at Ft. Knox for 3 1/2 years in the 70's. My current favorites are Woodford Reserve and Elijah Craig, but I have no problem with Makers Mark, Russells Reserve, Eagle Rare, Bulleit, and probably several others. Angel's Envy is nice, but in my opinion, not worth paying the extra. Most of the time now I just buy Elijah Craig and am very happy with it, especially since I am not a regular drinker anyway. Spartan1 is happy with any cheap whiskey; I tend to want something a bit on the smooth side. We only mix with ice and a little (or sometimes quite a bit of) water.

We had a great time on the Maker's tour; still have our custom-dipped bottle! Dipped one for Ho Ho and David, too.

Posted by: Wally13 Posted on: Dec 12^th, 2015 at 6:45pm	Quote
Woodford Reserve fan here. I have moved over to to Bourbon after being a scotch aficionado for a long time.

Posted by: gymcoachdon Posted on: Dec 12^th, 2015 at 2:31am	Quote
Is my first post really going to be about bourbon? I guess so. I took along a flask with my latest favorite, 4 roses small batch, on my first and only bw trip this year. I am also a fan of the previously mentioned Makers 46, and Blantons. In June, I took a week trip on the Bourbon Trail, from my tent basecamp!

Posted by: PhantomJug Posted on: Oct 16^th, 2015 at 4:17pm	Quote
Don't let the plastic bottle fool you. Ancient Age gets a 95 from Malt Advocate and I would concur. It's been my everyday bourbon for a while now. But, some places deserve better. Ledaig Ardbeg Brora (good luck)

Posted by: kypaddler Posted on: Oct 15^th, 2015 at 7:12pm	Quote
but yes, you could do basic stuff: Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Evan Williams, Wild Turkey and their assorted recipes (Maker's 46 is particularly good, or Jim Beam Black) (I spelled Russell's Reserve wrong, btw)

Posted by: kypaddler Posted on: Oct 15^th, 2015 at 7:08pm	Quote
Rowan Creek is one of my favorites. Woodford Reserve Eagle Rare Knob Creek Four Roses Blanton's Elijah Craig Pappy Van Winkle (if you can get it or track down some of that massive theft) Russel's Reserve Willett Noah's Mill Angel's Envy Stay away from that Tennessee sour mash stuff. Or use it to clean soot off your Quetico dishware. hahaha. -kypaddler

Posted by: jimmar Posted on: Oct 15^th, 2015 at 6:33pm	Quote
I'm still searching. in between a few bottles of the Tennessee sour mash Town Branch Eagle Rare Buffalo Trace Makers Mark Jim Beam What's next? I'm thinking Wild Turkey or Bulleit

Posted by: kypaddler Posted on: Oct 15^th, 2015 at 6:12pm	Quote
Quote: ... with the people like me who wouldn't know good booze from bad Oh this is an easy one. Pick any Kentucky bourbon (95 percent of bourbon is made in the Bluegrass State -- the rest is counterfeit), and go with a small-batch or single-barrel flavor. Done. -- kypaddler

Posted by: Dr_X Posted on: Jun 12^th, 2015 at 2:48am	Quote
Doc, Second that The Abelour A'Bundah or nearly cask strength is a fine sipping single malt. A drop or two of clear glacial lake H2O opens it up so fine. You only have to make sure it gets up there in an unbreakable container like saline bottles that I use for surgery. Airtight seal with a silicone gasket, pour it in just before you hit the trail and your beverage is very safe. Marc

Posted by: solotripper Posted on: Mar 5^th, 2015 at 2:27pm	Quote
Fallguy wrote on Mar 5^th, 2015 at 1:29am: I did not see any single malt or Irish listed. I gave up lemon drops 45 years ago. Man you guys want EVERYTHING first class. I figure this item will be popular with the people like me who wouldn't know good booze from bad, because we don't drink hard liquor on a regular basis. For the true connoisseur of fine spirits, this isn't it.

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