Can't get it up here north of the border but, through a wine distributer I am able to order a case. Would like to hear from someone who knows their stuff and has tried it before I order.
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Alright my dudes.
I'm looking to get a start in the upscale booze world.
I haven't been much of a drinker for a lot of years. However, I cleaned up my diet, cut out pop (which I love). That's good for the body, bad for the soul. I need something to look forward to after a long day.
Anyway, I'll lean on the CP brain trust to help me get started. I've read Buffalo Trace is a good starting place for beginners?
If you're a fan of peaty whiskey (think smoky), this is worth a try... To say the least!
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Alright my dudes.
I'm looking to get a start in the upscale booze world.
I haven't been much of a drinker for a lot of years. However, I cleaned up my diet, cut out pop (which I love). That's good for the body, bad for the soul. I need something to look forward to after a long day.
Anyway, I'll lean on the CP brain trust to help me get started. I've read Buffalo Trace is a good starting place for beginners?
I've drank Old Fashioneds for a long time, but Elijah Craig is the first bourbon I enjoyed neat. It's really damn smooth, didn't know bourbon could be that smooth. Reddit has a beginner's guide to bourbon and Buffalo Trace is the first one listed, so it's another good choice.
Originally Posted by Bearcat:
Picked up a private barrel this weekend. Tried it alongside barrel proof... definitely the heavier hitter between the two, but was pretty similar overall. Both are excellent and this one is pretty easily the highest proof I've tried in the past couple years of getting into bourbon.
How was it? Craig does a great job of keeping the hot stuff flavorful. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chicago_Bronco:
Searched the thread to see what was said about Barrell brand. Other than this mention from 2020, doesn't seem to be anything here.
It was my boss' birthday, and we were going to have occasion to sit and have a few cigars and drinks. I usually try to find him a bourbon that he might not have had before, and I settled on this:
Actually, looking at this image, it shows the 10-year. I bought the 5 or 6 year.
This was really good bourbon. One of the other posters said they couldn't see spending the $79... I would say it's worth it. Very smooth and flavorful, finishing with some spice that is definitely there, but not overpowering at all.
I recommend it if you happen across a bottle.
I didn’t mind Barrell, but it didn’t wow me either. If I was at your house and you poured me a snort, I’d drink it. [Reply]
My 16 yr old daughter stole a bottle of old forester statesman last week. Like, really? You couldn't have taken anything else in the cabinet less significant, a-hole,? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Any online retailers you'll vouch for? I live in BFE.
I haven't used them for bourbon, but I've used liquorama.net several times to buy an espresso rum called Grind since it's not distributed here... never had any issues with them, always get a styrofoam four pack holder thing that keeps the bottles well protected.
Glanced at their bourbon... noticed a bottle of Barrell that's $99, about $10 higher than what I can buy it for here, but Elijah Craig and others looked comparable. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bearcat:
I haven't used them for bourbon, but I've used liquorama.net several times to buy an espresso rum called Grind since it's not distributed here... never had any issues with them, always get a styrofoam four pack holder thing that keeps the bottles well protected.
Glanced at their bourbon... noticed a bottle of Barrell that's $99, about $10 higher than what I can buy it for here, but Elijah Craig and others looked comparable.
I ordered one from Flaviar. I'll give your site a look.
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
I ordered one from Flaviar. I'll give your site a look.
Thanks for the help.
I was gifted a deal from Flaviar as a nice way to get into bourbon, would vouch for them as well. From what I've seen, their pricing for the average bourbon is on par with anywhere else.
