You are correct that BT has no age statement but the company has said repeatedly that it is aged at least 8 years. I believe it - there's no way it could be as smooth as it is if were much younger.DTrain1 wrote: ↑ Knob creek after it lost its age guarantee had a dramatic change in taste. Definitely not recommended for the price.
Buffalo trace is a steal at full price for the quality. It isn’t aged 8 years like the OP suggests though. It’s got no age statement but honestly don’t let that interfere because it’s one of the best whiskeys you can buy in that price range.
It's been a while since I've had 101. I think LB benefits from the Mesquite finish and there's a beautifully faint touch of smokiness that makes it amazing neat. If you want a high-end cocktail, I'd probably recommend the 101.
what would you compare wt lb to? have you had anything like it? trying to figure out if it is worth the effort, as it is not available at my local?Stormzo wrote: ↑ BT is by far one of the best bourbon for the price. It's what a quality bourbon (with Rye as the spncond grain) you can get for the price. Personally I prefer wheated borubons, but Weller is now a unicorn unfortunately.
As for longbranch, for me the taste wasn't too good and I think Russel reserve is miles better than this (I know it's harder to get at this time). Personally I prefer WT 101 then this.
A reminder that taste is personal, so your millage may vary.
LongBranch is "worth" trying. If you're into peaty Scotches such as Laphroaig, you will be disappointed. The mesquite charcoal used to filter the LB imparts a very delicate smokiness to this bourbon. I have space for both of these in my palate and appreciate the complexity of flavour you get with LB whereas Laphroaig's smokiness overwhelms most other flavours. Again, I like both but they're different.afong636807717107645200 wrote: ↑ what would you compare wt lb to? have you had anything like it? trying to figure out if it is worth the effort, as it is not available at my local?
i really like wt 101 as well, but i also love peated and smokey, so i'm thinking wt profile with subtle hints of islay? might be worth it. . .tia, mate
That's a very good way of putting it. I agree that it has a smoke undertone. I'm not a fan of peat at all and most of my scotches are from the highland and speyside region apart from a few lowlands. I like sweet bourbons and LB is not that sweet and smokey. It's definitely different and might be your cup of tea!CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ LongBranch is "worth" trying. If you're into peaty Scotches such as Laphroaig, you will be disappointed. The mesquite charcoal used to filter the LB imparts a very delicate smokiness to this bourbon. I have space for both of these in my palate and appreciate the complexity of flavour you get with LB whereas Laphroaig's smokiness overwhelms most other flavours. Again, I like both but they're different.
CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ LongBranch is "worth" trying. If you're into peaty Scotches such as Laphroaig, you will be disappointed. The mesquite charcoal used to filter the LB imparts a very delicate smokiness to this bourbon. I have space for both of these in my palate and appreciate the complexity of flavour you get with LB whereas Laphroaig's smokiness overwhelms most other flavours. Again, I like both but they're different.
while i do like the gamut of islay--weirdly you mentioned my favourite of them--i have a broad appreciation for non-peated speyside (balvenie being my favourite) and highland, but i actually drink mostly bourbons.Stormzo wrote: ↑ That's a very good way of putting it. I agree that it has a smoke undertone. I'm not a fan of peat at all and most of my scotches are from the highland and speyside region apart from a few lowlands. I like sweet bourbons and LB is not that sweet and smokey. It's definitely different and might be your cup of tea!
We may have similar palates. I used to favour Lagavulin before it got stupid expensive and Laphroaig found its way into the liquor cabinet every once in a while as well. Those are Scotches that I will strictly drink neat and maybe with a drop or two of distilled water. My go-to Scotch is a good but rather straightforward one: Glenmorangie 10 y.o. and I don't feel bad about pouring it over ice or cubes.afong636807717107645200 wrote: ↑ while i do like the gamut of islay--weirdly you mentioned my favourite of them--i have a broad appreciation for non-peated speyside (balvenie being my favourite) and highland, but i actually drink mostly bourbons.
i asked earlier if it would be similar to high west campfire, but that's not an easy bottle to come by. the filtering through charcoal sounds a bit like a variation on tennessee whiskey, using mesquite instead of sugar maple. . .ok, thanks for the reply
OP posted about every bourbon on sale last LCBO sale cycle.
