I am told it's the least favorite out of 14,15 and 16, but I will let you know my thoughts. Do bear in mind I will have no other Stagg to compare it with. Well, probably not...
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That Taylor single barrel is a rockstar. I don't pass up that or Eagle Rare any time I come across it. Nice haul!
Interesting tidbit on Beam products - they all use the same proprietary yeast, which was apparently captured in the wild in the late 1800s from the master distiller's back porch. Some, like me, perceive a strong peanut taste from it. Not peanut butter, but peanut right out of the shell. It's off-putting to me, so I stay clear of all things Beam. Others love it.
I couldn't figure out why my coveted 15 year Knob Creek tasted so terrible to me, so I had to look it up.
Taylor is good stuff!
I coincidentally had a glass of the single barrel in a restaurant at dinner last night.
When it first showed up on the shelves in Vegas I should've stocked up on it. I'll never see those prices or availability again.
I coincidentally had a glass of the single barrel in a restaurant at dinner last night.
When it first showed up on the shelves in Vegas I should've stocked up on it. I'll never see those prices or availability again.
I am really digging on the plain old Buffalo Trace right now.
That one was an outside suggestion so if you like a very nice traditional low Rye mash bill, this one should fit the bill very nicely. Bread, Vanilla, Banana, Sweet tarts, Cotton candy.....
That one was an outside suggestion so if you like a very nice traditional low Rye mash bill, this one should fit the bill very nicely. Bread, Vanilla, Banana, Sweet tarts, Cotton candy.....
I have read the whole thread so now I guess I will "pipe" in. I highly recommend Michter's Bourbon. It is a Kentucky Bourbon that the mashbill seems to be close to what you have inquired about. Thank me later. 
Glad to see the Woodford on the front row! is that a Quill Gordon in the Vise?
Being a Kentucky Colonel myself, I can't agree with you on that one.
Of the 42 or 43 different bourbons (some ryes too) I have had I would put Jim Beam Single Barrel at the top of my list, but then of course we all have different tastes.....and I'm a Brit so what do I know 
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Regards,
Jay.
.Regards,
Jay.
You've done your shopping, and I'm late to the party. You have a lot of good drinking ahead of you!!
My suggestions would have been Dickel 12, Evan Williams Single Barrel, Henry McKenna 10 year old, and really any of the higher level Weller products for special occasions.
My suggestions would have been Dickel 12, Evan Williams Single Barrel, Henry McKenna 10 year old, and really any of the higher level Weller products for special occasions.
Weller is definitely on my list. Michter's too.
I know a lot of folks out here in CA who drink Woodford, and they all get it at Costco. I think it was a good deal for them. But I appreciate your point, Dave!
I hadn't had Jim Beam in a long time but I never disliked it. I was at the store yesterday looking for Buffalo Trace which is hit and miss and they were out this time, so I ended up with Baker's single barrel, and I can definitely tell what you mean by the peanut taste...but I guess I'm one who doesn't mind, at least for a change of pace, because I'm really liking the Baker's.
So far, Angel's Envy is at the top of my favorites. That stuff is so fragrant and juicy.
Also, I bought my retirement bottle. It's a Willet Family Estate Single Barrel 6 year old Bourbon, Barrel #5250, 124.2 Proof.
212 more days!
Also, I bought my retirement bottle. It's a Willet Family Estate Single Barrel 6 year old Bourbon, Barrel #5250, 124.2 Proof.
212 more days!
my suggestion is instead of buying what you've heard of buy something you never heard of before at the same price or slightly less. The savings are in them not putting money into you finding the product or hearing about it. Works pretty well. Aficionados are often like how'd you find this? Just shopping by price and lacking of brand loyalty.
I've become partial to Irish Whiskey over the years, but if I'm not sipping on spirits from the Emerald Isle then you bet I'm drinking bourbon. Below are a few suggestions;
Western Reserve Distillers 15 yr Cask Strength Bourbon
Booker's Bourbon, a higher end offering from the Jim Beam distillery... always excellent
Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, offered from the Buffalo Trace distillery
Four Rose's Small Batches are usually pretty good, and I've often celebrated special occasions with friends over a bottle.
If you're willing to try an Irish Whiskey, Red Breast 27 yr... you won't be disappointed!
Congrats on your pending retirement!
Western Reserve Distillers 15 yr Cask Strength Bourbon
Booker's Bourbon, a higher end offering from the Jim Beam distillery... always excellent
Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, offered from the Buffalo Trace distillery
Four Rose's Small Batches are usually pretty good, and I've often celebrated special occasions with friends over a bottle.
If you're willing to try an Irish Whiskey, Red Breast 27 yr... you won't be disappointed!
Congrats on your pending retirement!