Is it worth $90 a bottle? I don't know. That involves a lot of math. But it is good, and using part of the Christmas bonus from the property management company that regularly treats me like a bar of soap in a prison shower to buy it made it all the sweeter.
Straight out of the bottle and into a laser cut Wild Turkey shot glass, I'm first hit with strong charred wood flavor, then mash overtones that quickly fade into smooth Bourbon love. It definately hits you with one of those playful slaps that leaves a bruise you only notice the next morning. I had one neat and two with a splash of water, and I definately felt the warmth that comes from God letting me know that the world is a fine thing, and worth fighting for.
Word to the wise--add a bit of branch (or Brita) to smooth out the flavor. Otherwise, it is a little too reminicient of licking a burnt-out barrel. Granted, it's a delicious burnt-out barrel, but I prefer my wood in my pants, not in my mouth.
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I have heard nothing but awesomeness about the Van Winkle line of bourbons/rye. I live in Alabama so alas we can't get the good shit. I would love to get my hands on any of the VW bottles, especially the 12 year old Lot B, supposed to be a great one. For those who might be wondering, VW is wheated bourbon much like Makers Mark.
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Thanks for the review DDB, I've heard great things about the Pappy VW line but have never tried one. One day. Probably a rye.
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ps when you refer to "branch" (water) what exactly did you use? I have come to understand it just means clean neutral tasting spring water and not something someone has steeped sticks in for tannin.
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ps when you refer to "branch" (water) what exactly did you use? I have come to understand it just means clean neutral tasting spring water and not something someone has steeped sticks in for tannin.
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Branch water is rain water. As in, if fell off the branches. A good, neutral bottled water will do the trick. Something bottled in the Scottish Highlands is awesome w/Scotch.
CORRECTION:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branch_water
Not that Wikipedia is the end all, be all, but JJ and I are only partially correct. Half-credit to each.
CORRECTION:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branch_water
Not that Wikipedia is the end all, be all, but JJ and I are only partially correct. Half-credit to each.
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Branch water is water from a 'branch' aka creek, stream, etc.DrDrinkBastard wrote:Branch water is rain water. As in, if fell off the branches. A good, neutral bottled water will do the trick. Something bottled in the Scottish Highlands is awesome w/Scotch.
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Re: Pappy Van Winkle 20 year
I just got done watching a zillion episodes of Scrubs and found it hard not to go for the female version of "The Todd" answer here:DrDrinkBastard wrote:but I prefer my wood in my pants, not in my mouth.
I prefer your wood in my mouth, not in your pants.
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Everything I've tried from Van Winkle has been great. It's hard to find though. Bevmo seems to get it once in a while, and I buy it when I see it.
I bought the 20 year about a year ago on the recommendation of someone here, and that was what turned me on the the line. It was great, but I couldn't stop drinking it. The bottle went fast.
I've currently got the 10 year 107 proof open, and a bottle of the 12 year lot b. Both are exceptional.
I've never tried the rye. I can't find it. Bevmo tried to order it for me but didn't have any luck.
I bought the 20 year about a year ago on the recommendation of someone here, and that was what turned me on the the line. It was great, but I couldn't stop drinking it. The bottle went fast.
I've currently got the 10 year 107 proof open, and a bottle of the 12 year lot b. Both are exceptional.
I've never tried the rye. I can't find it. Bevmo tried to order it for me but didn't have any luck.
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It's aged 12 years and 90 proof. I don't know why it's labeled lot b. I've never seen a lot a or c, and they're been on the shelves for the year and a half I've been paying attention. It's great stuff though, and at $40 a bottle not out of reach. The 20 year is $90 and I can't convince myself to buy another bottle yet.jackarse wrote:What is "lot b"? Is this part of the brand name or like a barrel/cask number?Aarkwilde wrote:I've currently got the 10 year 107 proof open, and a bottle of the 12 year lot b. Both are exceptional.
These all sound exquisite!
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