When years ago Booker Koe ( the head master distiller from Jim Beam) created "Bookers" he said: lets give them the bourbon at foof proof and let them cut it to what ever they wanted!
and he started the foof proof legacy...I really like the CH Taylor I have tried.. but they have always been the Bond in bond..at 100 proof and I like them but never felt they were special... but I think the bookers were always better.
I collect the Bookers and have everyone since 16-06 and now they are up to 19-03 and each is different from the others!
I love the hell out of Todd .but have to disagree about some of the bourbons mention!
So if you find the Bookers a waste.. that is so cool as it saves more for me and it your lost not mines
When years ago Booker Koe ( the head master distiller from Jim Beam) created "Bookers" he said: lets give them the bourbon at foof proof and let them cut it to what ever they wanted!
and he started the foof proof legacy...I really like the CH Taylor I have tried.. but they have always been the Bond in bond..at 100 proof and I like them but never felt they were special... but I think the bookers were always better.
I collect the Bookers and have everyone since 16-06 and now they are up to 19-03 and each is different from the others!
I love the hell out of Todd .but have to disagree about some of the bourbons mention!
So if you find the Bookers a waste.. that is so cool as it saves more for me and it your lost not mines
I knew you really like the bookers. That’s a nice collection of them. Don’t get me wrong I would really like to add all of those to my collection but when I have my choice it’s not the tops.
2 Channel
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables
But I have never found a bottle of Taylor's fool proof in my area! or I buy it instantly
I do love there RYE! my Favorite Rye for some reason is Willet's Special Reserve's Rye which is better then all the RYE's I have tried in my taste buds opinion LOL.. it my go to
I have now over maybe 55+ Bourbons in my collection..still have no taste for Scotch..I like it but prefer the old Bourbons better!
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
I like smooth bourbon with very little bite. Volt how does you list meet that criteria.
Thanks
If this is true then I doubt any we have been discussing would be to your liking. The full proof/cask strength varieties with high proof tend to be more hot.
More of the standard varieties might be what you are looking for. Eagle Rare, buffalo trace, EH Taylor and Blantons...
2 Channel
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables
I like smooth bourbon with very little bite. Volt how does you list meet that criteria.
Thanks
Get some Angels Envy, does it for me.
Yep, my name really is Bob.
Parasound HCA1500(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
I like smooth bourbon with very little bite. Volt how does you list meet that criteria.
Thanks
If this is true then I doubt any we have been discussing would be to your liking. The full proof/cask strength varieties with high proof tend to be more hot.
More of the standard varieties might be what you are looking for. Eagle Rare, buffalo trace, EH Taylor and Blantons...
I like smooth bourbon with very little bite. Volt how does you list meet that criteria.
Thanks
I think Kerri and Todd both nail this perfectly..try something at a lower Proof..
At first I thought Blantons was the best then realized it was too smooth for me and like most bourbons a t90 proof or below
but Higher proof bourbons can be watered down a bit by adding like 5-7 drops or water to them....then it opens up and has a new smell and taste...
Booker Noe who came up with the Bookers line told his son Fred Noe..who now runs the Jim Beam and is there head Distiller...Don't let them ruin my Bookers line.. and booker said: "Give them the Bourbon full strength and let them cut it (by adding Water) to the level they want
so start with 80-90 proof like "Basil Hayden" or Buffalo Trace" or Ejiah Craig" or Jim Beams Devil cut
after each year in a barrel - what evaporates is called "Angel's Share" (it evaporates and goes up to heaven) All bourbon except full proof is cut with water)
What soaks into the Barrel is called the Devils cut" so they found if you put water into the empty Barrel's and shake it around you can draw out some of the whiskey that had soaked into the Barrel-- so Jim Beam's Devil cut is watered down not with normal water but the Devils cut they stole back from the barrel
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
I think I will stick with beer. This bourbon stuff can get you inebriated.
Lumin X1 file player
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
The Best price on a Full proof is Wild Turkey's Rare Breed...it is only 115 proof...and like $39 bucks so thry it full proof and then and some water and stir and let it sit for 10 minutes and know you have a wild turkey 101 or atleast a new bourbon to taste with buying just one bottle...
Jim Russell from Wild turkey said he doesn't like to make bourbon at those higher proofs like stagg Jr (132 to 135 proof) or Jim Beams Bookers (125 to 128 proof)
So their Rare Breed is only 115 proof! and he doesn't like to age bourbons over 8 years as he think this is the sweet spot in aging..(but I have many over 14-18 years ages and love how mellow the older stuff is)
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
Buffalo Trace is the smoothest I've tried.
Elijah Craig Cask Strength and Widow Jane 12 Year are the best I've tried.
Old Tahoe Straight Rye is smooth, inexpensive, and subtle.
Expect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.
Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others. Thompson Adventures, Inc.
Try the Basil Hayden, its has a much lighter character. I would keep a bottle on hand for a hot summer day drink.
E.H. Taylor has a few labels, the original I don't care for, the uncut/unfiltered is among the best I've ever had. Just because they're barrel proof doesn't mean their perfect, some still benefit from a couple of ice cubes thinning it out as they warm up. The great thing about the barrel proofs is you get all the flavor components at full strength and you can decide the perfect cut for your taate.
I like smooth bourbon with very little bite. Volt how does you list meet that criteria.
Thanks
TX bourbon is very smooth vanilla goodness, I really liked it as an entry into decent bourbon. Now I find it a bit boring, very one dimensional with no complexity or bite. But man is it smooth...
Living Room 2.1: Dynaudio Contour 1.3mkii; Martin Logan Grotto sub; Musical Fidelity A308; Marantz SA 14S1; Sony UBP-x1000es Game Room HT: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology SM450; Definitive Technology LCR2000; Definitive Technology StudioMonitor350; Mirage Nanasats; Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK5 Master Bedroom
Cambridge Azur 551r; Definitive Technology promonitor 800; ACI Titan Subwoofer
I agree with what Kerri said, as we added some Water to Stagg Jr. which was like 133 proof and it opened up and the smell was better (as the higher alchol sort of masked what it can be) and it Tasted as good or better then most bourbons I tried.
So that is the fun of high proof, taste it at full strength then water it down an try it again...like have 2 different bourbons
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
TX bourbon is very smooth vanilla goodness, I really liked it as an entry into decent bourbon. Now I find it a bit boring, very one dimensional with no complexity or bite. But man is it smooth...
Love me some TX, but dang it’s gotten expensive...relative to what it used to cost.
Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
Try the Basil Hayden, its has a much lighter character. I would keep a bottle on hand for a hot summer day drink.
E.H. Taylor has a few labels, the original I don't care for, the uncut/unfiltered is among the best I've ever had. Just because they're barrel proof doesn't mean their perfect, some still benefit from a couple of ice cubes thinning it out as they warm up. The great thing about the barrel proofs is you get all the flavor components at full strength and you can decide the perfect cut for your taate.
I have Basil Hayden and yes it is very light. compared to others
I'll be spending the better part of today painting the barn. Plan to reward myself sippin' some Makers 46 at the campfire tonight. Painting party anyone?
Yep, my name really is Bob.
Parasound HCA1500(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
I'll be spending the better part of today painting the barn. Plan to reward myself sippin' some Makers 46 at the campfire tonight. Painting party anyone?
Sounds like a great plan. MM46 is a great everyday drinker.
I have spent the week in Grand Cayman and purchased a bottle of Eagle Rare locally. Paid a bit to much for it but I really enjoy it.
2 Channel
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables
Comments
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables
The best of the Best!
When years ago Booker Koe ( the head master distiller from Jim Beam) created "Bookers" he said: lets give them the bourbon at foof proof and let them cut it to what ever they wanted!
and he started the foof proof legacy...I really like the CH Taylor I have tried.. but they have always been the Bond in bond..at 100 proof and I like them but never felt they were special... but I think the bookers were always better.
I collect the Bookers and have everyone since 16-06 and now they are up to 19-03 and each is different from the others!
I love the hell out of Todd .but have to disagree about some of the bourbons mention!
So if you find the Bookers a waste.. that is so cool as it saves more for me and it your lost not mines
For fool proof bourbon's I recommend!
1. Bookers..from Booker Noe!
2. Stagg Jr.
3. 1792 Fool Proof
4. Ejiah Craig Fool Proof
5. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Fool proof!
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
bust he best price on a full proof bourbon is Wild Turkey's Rare breed for like $40
the best bourbon at my local store for under $30 is Elijah Craig for $23 and that my friends is the best deal ever offer in The World of Bourbon
(in my opinion only)
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
I knew you really like the bookers. That’s a nice collection of them. Don’t get me wrong I would really like to add all of those to my collection but when I have my choice it’s not the tops.
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables
But I have never found a bottle of Taylor's fool proof in my area! or I buy it instantly
I do love there RYE! my Favorite Rye for some reason is Willet's Special Reserve's Rye which is better then all the RYE's I have tried in my taste buds opinion LOL.. it my go to
I have now over maybe 55+ Bourbons in my collection..still have no taste for Scotch..I like it but prefer the old Bourbons better!
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
My coworker picked up 2 willet purple foils today. I think he paid about $700 for both of them. I am hoping to get a sample.
Enjoy whatever you have tonight.
If we meet up at skips I’ll bring us something good.
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables
I brought it to skips last year and will ring it back if you haven't tried it
it pretty dang good
https://drinkdispatch.com/jim-beam-distillers-masterpiece-px-sherry-cask-finished-bourbon-whiskey-100-proof/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o2&scid=scplp3914&sc_intid=3914&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo7eYyK3P5AIVAY7ICh00Twc_EAQYAiABEgKtavD_BwE
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
Thanks
I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
Then Bookers probably won't be to your liking.
If this is true then I doubt any we have been discussing would be to your liking. The full proof/cask strength varieties with high proof tend to be more hot.
More of the standard varieties might be what you are looking for. Eagle Rare, buffalo trace, EH Taylor and Blantons...
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables
Get some Angels Envy, does it for me.
Parasound HCA1500(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
I had some Four Roses a couple of weeks ago and it meets your criteria. I’d never had it before, but I really enjoyed it.
Had Buffalo Trace and loved it. Hard to find.
I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
I think Kerri and Todd both nail this perfectly..try something at a lower Proof..
At first I thought Blantons was the best then realized it was too smooth for me and like most bourbons a t90 proof or below
but Higher proof bourbons can be watered down a bit by adding like 5-7 drops or water to them....then it opens up and has a new smell and taste...
Booker Noe who came up with the Bookers line told his son Fred Noe..who now runs the Jim Beam and is there head Distiller...Don't let them ruin my Bookers line.. and booker said: "Give them the Bourbon full strength and let them cut it (by adding Water) to the level they want
so start with 80-90 proof like "Basil Hayden" or Buffalo Trace" or Ejiah Craig" or Jim Beams Devil cut
after each year in a barrel - what evaporates is called "Angel's Share" (it evaporates and goes up to heaven) All bourbon except full proof is cut with water)
What soaks into the Barrel is called the Devils cut" so they found if you put water into the empty Barrel's and shake it around you can draw out some of the whiskey that had soaked into the Barrel-- so Jim Beam's Devil cut is watered down not with normal water but the Devils cut they stole back from the barrel
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
Jim Russell from Wild turkey said he doesn't like to make bourbon at those higher proofs like stagg Jr (132 to 135 proof) or Jim Beams Bookers (125 to 128 proof)
So their Rare Breed is only 115 proof! and he doesn't like to age bourbons over 8 years as he think this is the sweet spot in aging..(but I have many over 14-18 years ages and love how mellow the older stuff is)
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
Elijah Craig Cask Strength and Widow Jane 12 Year are the best I've tried.
Old Tahoe Straight Rye is smooth, inexpensive, and subtle.
Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
Thompson Adventures, Inc.
I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
E.H. Taylor has a few labels, the original I don't care for, the uncut/unfiltered is among the best I've ever had. Just because they're barrel proof doesn't mean their perfect, some still benefit from a couple of ice cubes thinning it out as they warm up. The great thing about the barrel proofs is you get all the flavor components at full strength and you can decide the perfect cut for your taate.
TX bourbon is very smooth vanilla goodness, I really liked it as an entry into decent bourbon. Now I find it a bit boring, very one dimensional with no complexity or bite. But man is it smooth...
Game Room HT: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology SM450; Definitive Technology LCR2000; Definitive Technology StudioMonitor350; Mirage Nanasats; Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK5
Master Bedroom
Cambridge Azur 551r; Definitive Technology promonitor 800; ACI Titan Subwoofer
So that is the fun of high proof, taste it at full strength then water it down an try it again...like have 2 different bourbons
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
Then add a bit of water if you want, then add more if you want...
I love high proof stuff because it can be so versatile and tailored to fit your individual tastes.
Samsung PN50B860 50" Plasma : XBOX One : Roku Ultra : Oppo UDP-203 : Pioneer Elite SC-87 : APC H15 : Focal 806V mains : Focal 806V Surrounds : SVS SB2000 : SVS SB12-NSD
2Ch:
Sonus Faber Venere S : Rotel RB 1582 MKII : Oppo UDP-205 : Furman Elite 15 DM i : Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with Acryl-It Platter :
Love me some TX, but dang it’s gotten expensive...relative to what it used to cost.
I have Basil Hayden and yes it is very light. compared to others
I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's
I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
Parasound HCA1500(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Oppo BDP93, Marantz UD7007, modded Polk SDA 2B.
Sounds like a great plan. MM46 is a great everyday drinker.
I have spent the week in Grand Cayman and purchased a bottle of Eagle Rare locally. Paid a bit to much for it but I really enjoy it.
Legacy Focus SE, 2 REL Carbon Limited, McIntosh C50, McIntosh MC601's, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Parasound Halo JC3, Denon DP-59l w/Ortofon 2m Bronze, Marantz SA-14s1, Oppo BDP-105, Technics RS-1500, Furman Elite 15PFi, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Interconnects, Douglas Connection (Furutech) Alpha Speaker Cables, Pangea Power Cables