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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: bward85]
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04/06/21 08:20 PM
04/06/21 08:20 PM
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low wall
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Irish - In that every year the Jefferson's Ocean is subject to a different climate/different voyage, there is some difference in every batch. That may explain why the 2nd bottle wasn't as good as you remembered the first being. It's also why the Small Batch 4 Roses may be better than a specific (single) barrel. It's a blend of barrels, aiming for a taste, rather than WYSIWYG.
As far as the original question, Blanton's, Pappy, and 12YO Van Winkle were all memorable. We had a friend who grew up with the current Van Winkle maker/owner/ceo who introduced us to Rip. We thoroughly enjoyed it. To our minds at the time,it was higher proof than Wild Turkey, tasted almost as good, and was about half the price.
Used to be a lifeguard, until that blue kid got me fired.
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: bward85]
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04/06/21 08:32 PM
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Teacher One
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Back in the 70's I was friends with some well drillers down in Fayette County and they had an art for making whiskey. They even aged whiskey in charred barrels that turned out dark colored and smoothe as silk. Their blend was the smoothest whiskey I have ever drank. Back then it ran 25 a gallon and we brought many gallons back to North Alabama every time we visited them. One of the brothers got caught making whiskey and almost was charged with a federal offense. That pretty much shut the production down. I sure wish I had a gallon of Billy and Melvins brew set back somewhere to remember the good times with. Best whiskey ever produced in Alabama was made inside Wolfe Creek WMA by these boys.
I can't stand a thief.
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: bward85]
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04/06/21 08:51 PM
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Chilton County
modoc_333
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6 point
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Irons 1 is a small batch single man operation out of Huntsville. Hard to find but fantastic.
-Keith
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: bward85]
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04/06/21 09:03 PM
04/06/21 09:03 PM
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DoubleShoalsJR
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: bward85]
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04/06/21 09:15 PM
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Hoover
Fattyfireplug
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TX Blended
I've got a shelf full of good stuff. But that's my go to.
Character is not developed in moments of temptation and trial. That is when it is intended to be used.
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: Irishguy]
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04/06/21 09:16 PM
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That is a hard question like what's the best Rum, Tequila, Vodka, etc...
I think a lot of it has to do with:
1. The individual and their personal taste.
2. The time at which you drink it.
3. What you are eating, smoking, drinking just before you drink it, etc...
4. The particular batch of whiskey you are drinking.
5. What mood you are in.
John Emerald continues to be one of my favorites, but then again I like Scotch, so I like the smokiness of it.
I also favor Chattanooga Whiskey. I particularly like the 111 Cask.
I remember really liking Jefferson's Ocean (It rides around on freighters in the ocean for several years.) the first time I drank it, but then I splurged on a bottle and it wasn't as good as I had remembered, but still really good.
I also like Four Roses Small Batch. It's better to me than the Single Barrel. The regular Four Roses is my go to house whiskey along with Wild Turkey 101.
Scotch wise, I have some Dewar's "Caribbean Smooth" aged in Rum barrels and it is really good.
I don't typically buy really high end stuff, but I search for values in good tasting booze. I won't normally spend more than $50 a bottle, and if it's that high, it better be really good. If you like Chattanooga, and I do, the beer barrel cask is absolutely fantastic. My second favorite.
Character is not developed in moments of temptation and trial. That is when it is intended to be used.
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: bward85]
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04/06/21 10:22 PM
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Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
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Wild turkey limb launch reserve...bout 350 proof..nock you right off your limb when you least expect it
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: Bcbama260]
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04/06/21 10:47 PM
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Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen
James
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I keep hearing bout this Sinatra and four roses but I’m too broke for that stuff Wouldn't waste my money on four roses
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: bward85]
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04/06/21 11:42 PM
04/06/21 11:42 PM
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Northeast Florida
BamaGrad85
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Four Roses is good for sure. I suggest y'all give Old Weller Antique a try as well as Rebel Yell 10 year old. Larceny is really good too. Just saying.....
I came, I saw, so I killed them all......Vern
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: Thread Killer]
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04/07/21 02:50 AM
04/07/21 02:50 AM
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Mobile/Akron
Boathand
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I may be showing my white trash a little bit here but honestly I enjoy George Dickel # 12 Superior as much as anything else. Just love the stuff. Dickel bottled in bond is darn good also.
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: Boathand]
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04/07/21 05:49 AM
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Lickskillet, AL
Irishguy
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a.k.a. Dingle Johnson
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I may be showing my white trash a little bit here but honestly I enjoy George Dickel # 12 Superior as much as anything else. Just love the stuff. Dickel bottled in bond is darn good also. I like DIckel. Mrs. Irish and I toured the distillery on one of our motorcycle trips.
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Re: What about the best whiskey you ever had ?
[Re: low wall]
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04/07/21 05:51 AM
04/07/21 05:51 AM
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Lickskillet, AL
Irishguy
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a.k.a. Dingle Johnson
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Irish - In that every year the Jefferson's Ocean is subject to a different climate/different voyage, there is some difference in every batch. That may explain why the 2nd bottle wasn't as good as you remembered the first being. It's also why the Small Batch 4 Roses may be better than a specific (single) barrel. It's a blend of barrels, aiming for a taste, rather than WYSIWYG.
As far as the original question, Blanton's, Pappy, and 12YO Van Winkle were all memorable. We had a friend who grew up with the current Van Winkle maker/owner/ceo who introduced us to Rip. We thoroughly enjoyed it. To our minds at the time,it was higher proof than Wild Turkey, tasted almost as good, and was about half the price. I agree on both the Ocean and the 4 Roses. Some are too expensive for them to be a crap shoot on the taste.
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