I almost always drink mine with ice. Though the 1st glass is poured neat so I can taste the bourbon before I add the ice.

For Derby I went on the cheap and grabbed a bottle of Old Crow. I've been told it is very good chilled.
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You'll probably have to get it pretty cold! :-)

I am kidding, I haven't had it in years and have no idea how it is... let us know...
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Just cracked my bottle of Eagle Rare 17. Pretty smooth.
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I think you need some help brother....8:18am and your hittin the bourbon...:-)

:-)
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It is Kentucky Derby Day. :-)
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what about last week, what was the excuse then?
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Old Crow will work in a pinch, but it's a bit rough!

Next time, for about the same money get some Early Times. It's very smooth and easy to drink. For a buck or two more, go with Old Grandad, true great for very cheap money!
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Was it a tuesday? that would work too. :-)
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It's 5 o'clock somewhere.
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Had more of this stuff yesteday for the Derby!! Really good stuff for $50.:-)

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Wow, what a weekend at Derby! Lots of Woodford, Early Times Mint Julip (blah!), beers, and more Woodford was drank and many great Oliva cigars were smoked! Oh, and by the way, I hit the Derby winner on a $5 bet for $250! All in all a great weekend!
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Sounds like a good time! Congrats on the pick. I hope to make it one of these years.
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Cant stand all this derby talk = driving me CRAZY!
So... i must relax with a Julep :-)

Love those things when it comes to drinks im Classic... Sidecar/Mint Julep or Straight up bourbon and im happy as hell-

Cheers!
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I have to say I was surprised at how easy it seemed to drink. I really didn't drink much straight, so I'll open back up in a couple of days. But right at this moment I'm going to say that it was easy to drink over ice and wasn't in-your-face powerfull.

I don't want to get too ahead of myself before I can actually sit down to a glass and say something like; I'd prefer a glass of Old Crow over Eagle Rare (and a few others).

Old Grandad wasn't too bad at all the last time I drank it. I believe it was the orange label.
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Went into The Party Source today to pick up the Gentleman Jack for the Nub Live event in Columbus tomorrow and stopped by the bourbon section and what do I see? Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond 100, FINALLY! Picked up 3 bottles of it. It's been a while since I've had this stuff, I still stand by it's one of the best rye's out there, and under $20 to boot. Just gotta find it and you'll be good!
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Nice find!
I need to get some, to bad I gotta pay to have it shipped though. :-)
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Just cracked my bottle of Sazerac from the '08 Antique collection. I don't know, I guess I should stick to Bourbon.

But before I do, I have a question....

How does this compare to other Ryes out there? Which other one should I give a chance?
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Van Winkle 13yo Family Reserve - There is none better IMHO!!!
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Just enjoyed a nice glass of Four Roses Single Barrel on the rocks!
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