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daOnlyBG · 28 February 2020, 04:25 AM

Behold, my first Blanton's. A dude at my local grocery store was kind enough to set one aside for me. Hope it's as good as they say!

What's your favorite bourbon?

Tom Sankt · 28 February 2020, 04:47 AM

In my experience, Buffalo Trace is the best bourbon for when you're planning to drink a whole lot of bourbon. Those bottles empty out fast, and you don't feel guilty about wasting a super complex whiskey. It's sweet, welcoming, and eminently drinkable.

TNT009 · 28 February 2020, 04:47 AM

Blantons SFTB.. High proof goodness!

daOnlyBG · 28 February 2020, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Sankt

In my experience, Buffalo Trace is the best bourbon for when you're planning to drink a whole lot of bourbon. Those bottles empty out fast, and you don't feel guilty about wasting a super complex whiskey. It's sweet, welcoming, and eminently drinkable.

That's the impression I had after trying the standard Buffalo Trace.

I enjoyed Eagle Rare (you know, for paying $36 for the bottle) and I guess I now get to try this one without worrying about "saving it" for a fancy occasion. People tell me the BT whiskeys are quite good for their price- it's the obnoxious premiums that sort of set the standard far too high.

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Originally Posted by TNT009

Blantons SFTB.. High proof goodness!

I hope to find one while traveling to Mexico!

johnny80s · 28 February 2020, 06:27 AM

https://www.gobourbon.com/blantons-g...ng-to-america/

Ferdelious · 28 February 2020, 06:46 AM

I remember a few years back my local Costco had a full pallet of Blanton's in the liquor store. Those where the days.

Ballzzz · 28 February 2020, 06:51 AM

Blantons #1 for the price baby!!!!!!!!!!!! N Joy

DoubleJG · 1 March 2020, 07:17 AM

Blanton is really good. I’m lucky, I’ve got a spot close by that always seems to have it for retail. The BT antique collection are great, for the ones I’ve been able to try but the secondary market is insane! If you can get them at retail do it all day. My personal bang for buck favorite is EH Taylor small batch. Enjoy the Blantons.

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watchmework · 2 March 2020, 12:00 AM

Very nice, enjoy

DoxaDavid · 2 March 2020, 12:15 AM

Blanton's is very tasty, you will enjoy it. Just don’t fall too much in love with it as its hard to get in most parts of the country.

For the money, Basil Hayden is a good daily bourbon.

Danny83 · 2 March 2020, 12:21 AM

Nice

GB-man · 2 March 2020, 01:00 AM

Very nice. My preference for drinkers lately would be old forester 1910 and Angels envy rye. I think I like double barreled stuff.

If I had cash to set ablaze I’d drink michters 20 every day.

bremersm · 2 March 2020, 02:40 AM

A few years ago my wife bought me a bottle of Blanton's for my birthday. I was lucky enough at the time to have a bottle of Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare on hand and did a "vertical" tasting. In my opinion each are the best at their price point. It is just a shame that they are so hard to find here in NC or SC.

For my my money I will stick with either Four Roses Small Batch or Woodford. Never a problem finding them.

Derbyshere · 2 March 2020, 03:16 AM

Bourbon at its best

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chappuy1750 · 2 March 2020, 03:19 AM

Special occasion - Love this when I can get it which is rare:
Pappy Van Winkle.

Sipping, when PLCB stocks it:
Blantons.

Daily or for mixing:
Evan Williams
Buffalo Trace

ltmgeller · 2 March 2020, 04:47 AM

Bryant Park · 2 March 2020, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

Behold, my first Blanton's. A dude at my local grocery store was kind enough to set one aside for me. Hope it's as good as they say!

What's your favorite bourbon?

Just checked local availability. Good news it is available, bad news $160 ask!

At least better than Rolex AD. No wait list or requirement that I buy several crappy bottles first.

Travelair007 · 2 March 2020, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

Behold, my first Blanton's. A dude at my local grocery store was kind enough to set one aside for me. Hope it's as good as they say!

What's your favorite bourbon?

Can we get some tasting notes? What’s your go-to Bourbon usually?

GB-man · 2 March 2020, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryant Park

Just checked local availability. Good news it is available, bad news $160 ask!

At least better than Rolex AD. No wait list or requirement that I buy several crappy bottles first.

Secondary is around 90 per. I can get one sent in the mail for that conus. Cheers

daOnlyBG · 2 March 2020, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Travelair007

Can we get some tasting notes? What’s your go-to Bourbon usually?

To be honest, I'm still new to bourbon- the best I've had is Eagle Rare, which I enjoyed the profile of very much. I'm usually a Scotch/rye-guy and really dig the Whistlepig line-up.

H25B · 2 March 2020, 09:00 AM

I stocked up over the weekend.

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BrazenC5 · 2 March 2020, 10:07 AM

Blantons bottling line has their own small building on the grounds of Buffalo Trace.

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28 February 2020, 06:46 AM	#6
Ferdelious 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,207	I remember a few years back my local Costco had a full pallet of Blanton's in the liquor store. Those where the days. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

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Ballzzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,534	Blantons #1 for the price baby!!!!!!!!!!!! N Joy __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

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DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Blanton's is very tasty, you will enjoy it. Just don’t fall too much in love with it as its hard to get in most parts of the country. For the money, Basil Hayden is a good daily bourbon. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

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GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,659	Very nice. My preference for drinkers lately would be old forester 1910 and Angels envy rye. I think I like double barreled stuff. If I had cash to set ablaze I’d drink michters 20 every day. __________________

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28 February 2020, 04:25 AM	#1
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,587	Incoming (whiskey) Behold, my first Blanton's. A dude at my local grocery store was kind enough to set one aside for me. Hope it's as good as they say! What's your favorite bourbon? __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

28 February 2020, 04:47 AM	#2
Tom Sankt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Holtsville, NY Posts: 12	In my experience, Buffalo Trace is the best bourbon for when you're planning to drink a whole lot of bourbon. Those bottles empty out fast, and you don't feel guilty about wasting a super complex whiskey. It's sweet, welcoming, and eminently drinkable.

28 February 2020, 04:47 AM	#3
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,651	Blantons SFTB.. High proof goodness!

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DoubleJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Jose Watch: 114060 & 16570 Posts: 714	Blanton is really good. I’m lucky, I’ve got a spot close by that always seems to have it for retail. The BT antique collection are great, for the ones I’ve been able to try but the secondary market is insane! If you can get them at retail do it all day. My personal bang for buck favorite is EH Taylor small batch. Enjoy the Blantons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Very nice, enjoy

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Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Nice

2 March 2020, 02:40 AM	#13
bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	A few years ago my wife bought me a bottle of Blanton's for my birthday. I was lucky enough at the time to have a bottle of Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare on hand and did a "vertical" tasting. In my opinion each are the best at their price point. It is just a shame that they are so hard to find here in NC or SC. For my my money I will stick with either Four Roses Small Batch or Woodford. Never a problem finding them.

2 March 2020, 03:16 AM	#14
Derbyshere Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 189	Bourbon at its best Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2020, 03:19 AM	#15
chappuy1750 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: KJ Location: USA Posts: 633	Special occasion - Love this when I can get it which is rare: Pappy Van Winkle. Sipping, when PLCB stocks it: Blantons. Daily or for mixing: Evan Williams Buffalo Trace

2 March 2020, 09:00 AM	#21
H25B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Midwest Watch: BLNR, SD43, OP31 Posts: 425	I stocked up over the weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2020, 10:07 AM	#22
BrazenC5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Blantons bottling line has their own small building on the grounds of Buffalo Trace. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

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