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Bourbon

markymark550

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I just picked this up. Found it in the bourbon aisle but it seems to have more of a scotch taste and feel. I'm still trying to figure this one out.
Technically, it's not a bourbon as it was distilled in Mexico. It looks like it meets the other qualifications for bourbon though, so that's probably why it was in the bourbon section. I read some reviews on it and I might have to pick up a bottle. Interesting that you say it's more like a Scotch considering that Scotch is primarily barley while this one is 100% corn.
 

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Technically, it's not a bourbon as it was distilled in Mexico. It looks like it meets the other qualifications for bourbon though, so that's probably why it was in the bourbon section. I read some reviews on it and I might have to pick up a bottle. Interesting that you say it's more like a Scotch considering that Scotch is primarily barley while this one is 100% corn.
That's what's got me so puzzled. You are right. It is not technically a bourbon...I just found it in the bourbon aisle. I'm guessing the owners didn't know what to do with it either. Lol
 

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If you see this in a store, I would recommend picking up a bottle. Really good flavor imo. A lot of caramel, butterscotch, at vanilla at first. Then it has a fruity (maybe berries, maybe cherry) finish. At 116 proof it can be a little hot for those not used to that high an ABV. A little splash of water or an ice cube or 2 can fix that though.

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I was fortunate enough that a friend shared some of this with me last weekend. Blanton's Single Barrel
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I was fortunate enough that a friend shared some of this with me last weekend. Blanton's Single Barrel
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How was it? I've never been able to try Blanton's. I've never actually seen it out in the wild. I believe all of Blanton's offerings are allocated, so you're not likely to see it in your local liquor store.
 

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How was it? I've never been able to try Blanton's. I've never actually seen it out in the wild. I believe all of Blanton's offerings are allocated, so you're not likely to see it in your local liquor store.
Probably one of the best I've had. Had one drink neat, which was great. You can find it in bars around the upstate but they're charging $35 per pour or more.
 

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Sipping on Blade and Bow tonight. Pretty smooth with the low proof. Would recommend trying it neat.
 
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Four Roses Single Barrel this evening and just watched the documentary Neat. Highly recommend both.


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got a bottle of willett rye last night...it is a good one if you like ryes
 

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Got a Stagg Jr and a Weller Old Antique this week. Looking forward to opening those up with friends soon.

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Both through a coworker in Ohio. Can't find them anywhere in SC unless you pay secondary prices which are ridiculous.
Ok, that makes sense. I've scoured the state for high-end, allocated stuff, but we're pretty dry with those. Secondary prices are just stupid and I refuse to pay those.
 
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