BOURBON ALERT!

[cigardawg]

Just picked up a bottle of this last week. Can't wait to give it a try.

 

[AVB]

Reviews! Where are the reviews?

 

[golfgar]

Reviews! Where are the reviews?

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OK, next time I have a drink of this, I will try and compose something, I assure you though, it will not be near as eloquent or complete as something you would compose.

Bought some Van Winkle 15 year old as well. I feel as though I'm starting down a slippery slope here. Losing foothold, like a big sand dune on cliff, it is easy and smooth going down, but getting back looks like a problem.

 

[AVB]

That Van Winkle 15 is some goooooood stuff.

To steal from Leebo: YOU'RE DONE!

Bought some Van Winkle 15 year old as well. I feel as though I'm starting down a slippery slope here. Losing foothold, like a big sand dune on cliff, it is easy and smooth going down, but getting back looks like a problem.

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[AVB]

While digging around I found out a bit more info on this particular version of GTS. The las two bottlings have been right at 15 years and a month or two. This new version was aged for 16 years and 9 months before bottling. Just an FYI if you're interested.

 

[mhn]

for those in the Old Dominion, the VA state liquor agency still has this in stock in their special order catalogue...it's just under $50

 

[cigardawg]

Reviews! Where are the reviews?

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OK, next time I have a drink of this, I will try and compose something, I assure you though, it will not be near as eloquent or complete as something you would compose.

Bought some Van Winkle 15 year old as well. I feel as though I'm starting down a slippery slope here. Losing foothold, like a big sand dune on cliff, it is easy and smooth going down, but getting back looks like a problem.

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I bought some of the Van Winkle 15 with my last order. Tried some last week. Will try to review this week sometime. Anyway, it is fantastic. I found it to be very "hot", but the taste was fabulous.

Picked up two more bottles this weekend.

 

[NorCalCigarLover]

Okay, I finally opened up the Staggs this past weekend.

I drank this one the way I usually drink Knob Creek, with a little ice. The nose on this was very nice, very concentrated wood, smoke, caramel. I couldn't get enough of this nose :thumbs: . The taste was initally quite smooth with those caramel tastes coming through but the mid palatte became a bit bitter with the finish staying on the bitter side. Not in a bad way for myself but not the clean follow through finish that I have gotten with other bourbons. The one thing I noticed most was the concentration of taste and aroma that I enjoyed most from this bourbon. But, I would have to rate it lower for the bitter finish.

 

[cigardawg]

Okay, I finally opened up the Staggs this past weekend.

I drank this one the way I usually drink Knob Creek, with a little ice. The nose on this was very nice, very concentrated wood, smoke, caramel. I couldn't get enough of this nose :thumbs: . The taste was initally quite smooth with those caramel tastes coming through but the mid palatte became a bit bitter with the finish staying on the bitter side. Not in a bad way for myself but not the clean follow through finish that I have gotten with other bourbons. The one thing I noticed most was the concentration of taste and aroma that I enjoyed most from this bourbon. But, I would have to rate it lower for the bitter finish.

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Thanks for the quick review. I have yet to open my bottle of the Stagg, but am glad to hear other's reactions before doing so. Hmmm, maybe this weekend. :thumbs:

 

[AVB]

Cracked open my bottle last night and don't get the bitterness that was mentioned. Everybody has different tastes so this may fall within the normal range.