Blanton's single barrel

[TSW09]

So today I had my first endevor into single barrel bourbons with Blantons Single Barrel, and i really enjoyed it. So i figured for New Years I would treat myself to a bottle of single barrel. Blantons was good, however i was hoping some experienced gorillas could share their recommendations for my purchase.

[Ivory Tower]

I think you are on the right track with Blanton's.

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by TSW09

So today I had my first endevor into single barrel bourbons with Blantons Single Barrel, and i really enjoyed it. So i figured for New Years I would treat myself to a bottle of single barrel. Blantons was good, however i was hoping some experienced gorillas could share their recommendations for my purchase.

Great choice...you can't do much better...

[Braxxy]

I have had single barrel Jack Daniels which is very good, dark and caramelly and Evan Williams, which is good as well but different, lighter with citrus flavors. Big price difference if that matter, JD = $35 EW=25.

[LastClick]

The only single barrel I've tried so far is the Jack Daniels.

Here's a link to a couple more single barrels that look pretty good, and check out the George Stagg's 141.2 proof whiskey!!

[GhostDawg]

Sounds good. Will have to give it a try.

[punch]

Bookers is a classic. Right from the barrel with no filtering or water. Blantons is what I gave for Christmas, and what I got in return. No complaints! I also include Pappy van Winkle's Family Reserve since an entire batch only consists of 4 barrels. Four Roses makes a single barrel bourbon, but I cannot vouch for it as I have not tried it. Of course, if you like Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniels Single Barrel is good.

Of course, if you simply want a darn good bourbon and don't mind a blend; I have found Makers Mark to beat out all of the single barrel drams that I have tried when it comes to plain good flavor and smoothness. And I would never refuse a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

You think I might like bourbon?

[Warhorse545]

I'm with ya on that Punch. Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Makers Mark to me have been a lot better then some of the other single barrel Bourbons I have tried. But it aint stopped me from trying other things when I come across them


Stacey

[catfishm2]

I highly recommend the Evan Williams '95 SB also.

[punch]

Originally Posted by Warhorse545

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But it aint stopped me from trying other things when I come across them


Stacey

Amen! I was just dicussing this subject at work this morning and I told a fellow employee that if it was distilled from corn and aged in a barrel somewhere in Tennessee or Kentucky, I'm pretty much guaranteed to like it.

Now if it was made by guys wearing skirts, it gets a bit hit an miss. Some I really like (Aberlour, Dalmore) and some makes me want to puke (Laphroaig).

[Warhorse545]

Well stay away from the Sheep Dip scotch then Punch. I knew it had to be bad when it came with screw top.


Stacey

[ukyfan]

Originally Posted by punch

Of course, if you simply want a darn good bourbon and don't mind a blend; I have found Makers Mark to beat out all of the single barrel drams that I have tried when it comes to plain good flavor and smoothness. And I would never refuse a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

You think I might like bourbon?

I would have to agree with you about Makers. I love the stuff. It is very smooth.

Blanton's is kinda pricey for me.

[hollywood]

also look out for these! among my favorites for sure!!

1. Woodford Reserve

• Nose
  Cream-toffee and honeycomb. Vanilla and other gentle oaky tones waft through. Brilliant.
• Palate
  Subtle spices warm the palate only for the honey to calm things down again. Sweetcorn, and brilliant, toasty brown-sugared depth.
• Finish
  Some deft rye; the oak adds dryness.
• Comment
  A bourbon of stunning complexity that really has improved in the last year or so as the depth has intensified. Easily among the best on the market.

2.Basil Haden's

• Nose
  Clean and delicate with light and spicy rye to the fore. Lemongrass.
• Palate
  Lifted, light and delicate. Lots of rye but floats across the palate
• Finish
  Clean. Medium length. Good balance.
• Comment
  A sassy little glass: the charmer to Booker’s bruiser. A midday Old Fashioned.

[PaulMac]

Originally Posted by hollywood

also look out for these! among my favorites for sure!!

1. Woodford Reserve

• Nose
  Cream-toffee and honeycomb. Vanilla and other gentle oaky tones waft through. Brilliant.
• Palate
  Subtle spices warm the palate only for the honey to calm things down again. Sweetcorn, and brilliant, toasty brown-sugared depth.
• Finish
  Some deft rye; the oak adds dryness.
• Comment
  A bourbon of stunning complexity that really has improved in the last year or so as the depth has intensified. Easily among the best on the market.

2.Basil Haden's

• Nose
  Clean and delicate with light and spicy rye to the fore. Lemongrass.
• Palate
  Lifted, light and delicate. Lots of rye but floats across the palate
• Finish
  Clean. Medium length. Good balance.
• Comment
  A sassy little glass: the charmer to Booker’s bruiser. A midday Old Fashioned.

Love the rye edge in the Haydens

[hollywood]

Originally Posted by PaulMac

Love the rye edge in the Haydens

And it's so damn smooth!! Woodford is still my favorite bourbon, but then I still haven't spent the big bucks on some reserve batches. Too many other things to spend $ on.