Cracked an old bottle of Maker's I have had a while to remember what it tasted like. It appears I like Bourbon......and naps. Cheers!
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I like Buffalo Trace, definitely worth a try and a good price.

For similar to Maker's I'd look at W.L Weller. I like the 107.

I like Woodford a lot as well although probably not my favorite. Although I probably couldn't choose just one.
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It's Four Roses single barrel for me tonight, I highly recommend grabbing a bottle if you haven't tried it yet.
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I have been drinking Jim beam black for the past month or two as my go to and really enjoy it.
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Did a Bourbon tasting in Louisville and the Willet's Single Barrel Bourbon was amazing! I didn't care for Larceny though, I may have found a new hobby! Any suggestions on bourbons similar to Willets?
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Not a fan of larceny either. Is there a bourbon asylum?
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Kinda! Straightbourbon forums

Haven't logged on in a while, but lots off of and discussion.
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Welcome to the tasty side:-) You picked a good one to start with
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Thanks Joel !
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Does my house count ? :-):-)
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Almost bought a bottle of the Eagle Rare 17 while back home, but my wallet told me to cool it(it has other plans for that money). Ended up grabbing some Angels Envy. :-) Just had me a glass and have thus decided it will be a bottle I WON'T be sharing at the shop.

Oh, and for Christmas my sister "infused" a bottle of Makers with bacon. Tried some neat, not bad, but definitely is a mixing liquor. The bacon is strong with that one. And she candied and chocolate coated the bacon she used in the process :-)
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IDK if this counts but I had a guest traveling on new years that works for the Dickel distilleries, he hooked up a a fifth of Black Label and a Fifth of White Label for a decent rate on a room, got into the Black Label No. 8, Pretty good but I am told the White Label is better...
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Can you tell us any more about this process Bear? I love Maker's and wouldn't mind giving this a shot...
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Not sure what side of town you are on, but in Avon there is a Crown's Liquor (which is conveniently located next to the shop) has a great selection of bourbons.....try the Four Roses, can get a fifth for about $22

Boss at the shop go a hold of some Angles Envy and was passing it out at the Christmas party, it's not available here yet, but he said he was working on getting it into the shop.....good and smooth.

Man I haven't had Dickel since 2005 maybe, if I remember it's pretty good stuff.

For Christmas I got:

Crown Royal with Glasses

Crown Royal Reserve

Gentleman Jack with glasses
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Thanks Mickey! The wife and I stopped by The party source in Kentucky I wish I would've got some of the small sample bottles. Maybe next time. I'll try some of the stores in Castleton.
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I picked up 3 sample bottles of Balviene for $17!!!! I <3 the Party Source :-)
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Picked up this bottle recently, not even in the same league as Woodford. I think Four Roses will be my next attempt:
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Really? Black Maple Hill is one of my favorites. I just finished my bottle last week and have been missing it.
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Ill have to give it another try, it had soo much more burn than the Woodford.






I grabbed this cheap bottle this weekend, they didn't have any Four Roses:
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And tried this sampler:
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Killed my Woodford, that is a sad moment:
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Elijah Craig 12 is one of my favorites, I actually prefer it to the 18.
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