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Buffalo Trace Bourbon for a Newbie
January 30, 2019, 07:26 PM
Mark in MichiganBuffalo Trace Bourbon for a Newbie
I like my bourbon over rocks...I am not a mixing guy.
If you like Buffalo Trace, you may like Woodford Reserve even more...and then there is Angels Envy after that.
Best regards,
Mark in Michigan
January 30, 2019, 07:29 PM
2AdefenderBuffalo Trace is so smooth I drink it neat. A couple drops of water will enhance the flavor, just like good scotch.
It’s good stuff!
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January 30, 2019, 07:32 PM
280noslerquote:
Originally posted by Mark in Michigan:
I like my bourbon over rocks...I am not a mixing guy.
If you like Buffalo Trace, you may like Woodford Reserve even more...and then there is Angels Envy after that.
My progression was Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Weller Reserve, then Blantons. I pay good money for Blantons, and I have a a bar with over 40 bourbons, and it is still my favorite (although Weller Antique is simply heavenly).
January 30, 2019, 07:39 PM
h2oysWell, the first sip was a little harsh.
I took a second sip after a few minutes and the taste had changed and was less harsh.
Then 5 minutes later it was much more mellow and tasted pretty good.
January 30, 2019, 07:42 PM
chellim1^^ That sounds about right.
A few more ice cubes and swish it a little more before the first sip next time.
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-rduckwor January 30, 2019, 07:43 PM
280noslerquote:
Originally posted by h2oys:
Well, the first sip was a little harsh.
I took a second sip after a few minutes and the taste had changed and was less harsh.
Then 5 minutes later it was much more mellow and tasted pretty good.
Before you take a sip - Put s small splash in your hands and rub rigorously like Mr Miaggi. Smell your hands. Then put your nose in the glass, with your mouth 1/3 open breath through your mouth, and exhale through your nose. Then with mouth open, smell slowly, and exhale through mouth. Then take a sip. It will taste differently, and you will get the more refined senses.
January 30, 2019, 07:44 PM
h2oysquote:
Originally posted by chellim1:
^^ That sounds about right.
A few more ice cubes and swish it a little more before the first sip next time.
Quite amazing how much better and more flavorful it gets after swishing it around.
January 30, 2019, 07:45 PM
chellim1
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible."
-- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth."
-rduckwor January 30, 2019, 07:59 PM
ridewvBuffalo Trace is one of my favorite $30 bourbons. I wonder if it's still aged 8 years? $23 is a great price.I picked up a couple bottles at a VA state store when they had their 20% off day so $24.
I enjoy my bourbon over a couple ice cubes letting them melt half way before sipping which chills it as well as adding just enough water.
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January 30, 2019, 08:00 PM
SJSI like mine with one large cube. It melts slowly so it doesn’t get watery. A little strong at first, but mellows over time. A great way to enjoy a fine bourbon.
Buffalo Trace is a great bourbon that also happens to be reasonably priced. I’ll take it over most high-priced offerings.
Great choice. Enjoy!
SJS
January 30, 2019, 08:02 PM
Balzé Halzéquote:
Originally posted by h2oys:
My father passed away in Oct 2016 so I inherited his special bottles that he was saving for a special occasion. He bought these bottles in the 70's-80's.
Perhaps some day in the future, when I might more appreciate them, I might pop some of them open.
I'll blow you for that Oban.
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January 30, 2019, 08:08 PM
h2oysquote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
quote:
Originally posted by h2oys:
My father passed away in Oct 2016 so I inherited his special bottles that he was saving for a special occasion. He bought these bottles in the 70's-80's.
Perhaps some day in the future, when I might more appreciate them, I might pop some of them open.
I'll blow you for that Oban.
January 30, 2019, 08:15 PM
Spokane228Blazé,
Are all Oban’s the same?
As a blasphemous side. My phone corrected Oban to Obama.
January 30, 2019, 08:27 PM
Black92LXquote:
Originally posted by h2oys:
quote:
Originally posted by CQB60:
$23 ? Should’ve picked up the case! Best enjoyed neat
They had a limit of 1 bottle per customer.
Always fun to read these Bourbon threads. I don’t drink but I live smack in the middle of Bourbon country so I have sampled most.
Buffalo Trace is about 40 minutes from me and my favorite distillery to visit.
One bottle per customer, that is funny.
Eagle Rare or Blanton’s are likely the best to come from Buffalo Trace but their named bourbon is not too shabby.
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January 30, 2019, 08:28 PM
OzarkwoodsHell, Lick the back of your hand put some salt on it lick your hand again and throw the BT down then bite on a lime wedge!
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January 30, 2019, 08:34 PM
Balzé Halzéquote:
Originally posted by h2oys:
Ok, maybe not. I sure do like that Oban 14 though.
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Originally posted by Spokane228:
Blazé,
Are all Oban’s the same?
Unfortunately, I've only last year started drinking Oban, and I've only had the 14 year old variety. I'm very fond of Highland Scotches with my favorite currently being Dalwhinnie 15, Oban 14, and Aberlour 16.
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January 31, 2019, 06:43 AM
wxdaveTotal Wine here in Houston is also $23/750mL
Specs is a little more at $24/750mL, but they also have $28/1L bottles. No such 1 bottle restrictions though.
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January 31, 2019, 07:16 AM
mr kablammoSome of those bottles may be worth real money. A search for the Ardbeg found a sale price of £1,200. Do some research please.
Here is a Ralfy video on collecting/investing whiskies.
https://youtu.be/dlRTPA8qvtc
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January 31, 2019, 08:16 AM
71 TRUCKI melt an ice cube about half way then discard the ice cube.
I then will pour approximately 2 oz of Blanton over the cold water.
When I drink Four Roses single barrel or Makers Mark I pour 2 oz over one to two ice cubes.
To me different bourbons have different characteristics so I like to try different ways of drinking them and this what I found I like best.
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