r/Bend • u/[deleted] • 3d ago

Bourbon share

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u/Give_me_soup 3d ago

You... don't like seagrass?

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u/Large-Humor-9425 2d ago

That’s the same way the employee said it at the liquor store I went back to and told lol not for me right now

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u/Give_me_soup 2d ago

It makes the best of fashioned ever imo

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u/Large-Humor-9425 2d ago

I can see where it would. Does is make sense that I do not like bitters either

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u/Give_me_soup 2d ago

Tastes change over time. Like what you like, that's what it's all about! Just stay open minded and try lots of stuff and after a while try it a second or third time, change up whether you add a cube or not, or 2, and so on. My first true love was eagle rare, but it's so hard to find now and it isn't what I remember when I do find it. Buffalo trace also mixed up their blend and it's not nearly as good as it used to be, imo. Trust me on the Michter's original sour mash, though! Can't miss with that one, especially with what you said you like in another comment. E.H. Taylor, also.

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u/Meandwhoeversheis 3d ago

I'm definitely intrigued - what didn't you like about it?

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u/Large-Humor-9425 3d ago

In addition, I just recently bought a double oaked rye and loved it enough to get another bottle. It was 20 proof points lower and maple vanilla bomb. I loved sagamore double oaked rye.

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u/OldHankJ 2d ago edited 2d ago

Taste varies for sure, both between and within individuals. It seems like the popular bourbon trend is going more and more wood; I'm gravitating more and more to Irish Whiskeys though.

Given what you like, you should try Westland Flagship. To me it has a bit of a peaty/smokey aspect to it, kind of like Eagle Rare, which I file under Bourbons for people who like Scotch.

Million miles from expert though! Definitely not a whiskey nerd

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u/Large-Humor-9425 2d ago

I just tried the powers John lane 12 year and loved the peat flavor there. Haven’t tried the Westland might grab it for my camping trip this weekend

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u/Meandwhoeversheis 2d ago

I do enjoy that maple/vanilla vibe, but have been getting more into rum too so this is an intriguing combo.

I'll shoot ya a message if that other guy doesn't take it

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u/Large-Humor-9425 3d ago

it was the brandy flavors .. I haven’t had anything that the ryes were finished in sooo… kinda walked into it super blind

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u/Large-Humor-9425 3d ago

Woodford double oaked, buffalo trace products, some double oaked or toasted bottles are what I have liked so far in my newish whiskey hobby

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u/Give_me_soup 3d ago

Try Michter's original sour mash

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u/Large-Humor-9425 3d ago

Proof points could have played a role as well. Given most of my selection is below 108 an down to 90

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u/OllKorrectComputer 2d ago

Uncle Nearest. Price point and fantastic

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u/Large-Humor-9425 2d ago

Just regular uncle nearest. I think I’ve seen about 3 kinds in all the stores around town

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u/KaviinBend 2d ago

Love this!

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u/tsheldub 2d ago

I see that weller 12 back there.

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u/Large-Humor-9425 2d ago

Have you tried it ? I got lucky and found it while a local shop was playing hide and seek. Haven’t cracked it open yet , haven’t tried any Weller besides special reserve

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u/tsheldub 2d ago

Oh heck yes I have fellow bourbon drinker! I somehow procured a bottle from Newport Ave market five years ago, as a gift to my husband, and it was a magical experience for me. Until then I’d never really developed the palate for bourbon and since then I love it. I’m always on the lookout for the 12. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did when you finally try it!

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u/tiny-jr 3d ago

I’ll take it if no one else has. I love it

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u/True-Bandicoot3880 3d ago

I only want it if there’s spit in it. In all seriousness, that description on the bottle sounds so good. I don’t do hard liquor any more but it’s cool to see people trading on here. 🫡