I've already told this story on Vherf, several times, but in the interest of recommending this bourbon, I'll repeat the tale. Steve recommended this bourbon and I bought it, and hated it, that is until I learned to take smaller sips. For me, served neat, the flavors come out really well with the smallest possible sips. Steve also recommended Noah's Mill. I have not learned how to like that one yet. But hey, two out of three ain't bad.
@0patience this is a single barrel, I’m definitely not the most developed palette around, but to me this is one of the smoothest bourbons I’ve had. I find it very easy to sip and taste the nuances of the bourbon and it’s one of the best ones I’ve had neat.
Thanks for the info on that. I had seen it paired up with the EZ stuff and thought I'd look around for it but nowhere around me had it. Not missing out on much then.
Got me one of the Tequilla, and two of the Bourbon... some of the lads that were here in June will remember Ray's Liquors. I may crack open the 1792 tonight. I'm a tequila rookie and this Corazon is the first time I've had a 'sipping tequila' and I am blown away! It was really weird because Nathan and I had several sips before lighting up and we both thought the smoke from the cigar made it taste sweeter. I should've bought more.
This year, Ray's had the great pleasure of securing the ONLY Single-Barrel of Corazon aged in what is regarded as one of Kentucky's finest and rarest bourbons; W.L.Weller. This exceptional bourbon is almost never seen outside of bars and restaurants in Wisconsin, so when we were told we had exclusive access to this type of barrel, we were beyond thrilled, knowing it would only further enhance the quality of this fine tequila.
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Vanilla and honey aromas pop out of the glass, followed by a blend of citrus and subtle white pepper. The nose has obvious tequila properties, but is bolstered by the caramel, apple and cedar qualities from the Weller barrel influence. The palate is crisp and clean, putting the agave in the forefront. Beyond this, flavors of Golden Delicious apples, cinnamon, dried orange, lemon peels and nutmeg are all present. The finish is light and subtle, bringing back hints of the vanilla and caramel flavors but lets the agave shine, leaving a more fruit-forward essence that goes on for almost a full minute. This is amazing when enjoyed neat as a sipping tequila, but it also makes for an excellent Margarita, Paloma, Hot Toddy, or Agave Flip!
Ray's Proprietary Small Batch
1792 Bourbon Blend 93.7 Proof
Leading off on the nose there are notes of vanilla beans, walnuts, cardamom, spring flowers and fresh spring water, all mixed with a charred barrel spice. On the palate this blend shows classic bourbon qualities starting off with big oak flavors tinged with a kiss of spice. It is medium-bodied and nutty through the mid-palate, with an excellent balance of grain, barrel and spice flavors, with no one element dominating the blend. These flavors combine with notes of baker's chocolate, sweet corn, coconut and rye that all fade into a finish of vanilla, cinnamon, slivered almonds, a hint of black pepper and sweet barrel flavors of nutmeg, toasted corn and malted barley.
Quick question. Which service is used when you have sent or received a package containing whisky, USPS, UPS, OR Fed_ex. Did you create an business account to do so?
Now this is not the end of the cigar. It is not even the beginning of the end of the cigar. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning of the cigar.
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." -- Winston Churchill "LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
Quick question. Which service is used when you have sent or received a package containing whisky, USPS, UPS, OR Fed_ex. Did you create an business account to do so?
I used USPS to send Tony a bottle but like Nick said I didn’t tell them what it was.
My dad is a huge bourbon snob. I can’t stand to smell the stuff. I have heard him talk about Japanese bourbon or whiskey. I would like to get him some for Christmas but don’t have a clue. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
My dad is a huge bourbon snob. I can’t stand to smell the stuff. I have heard him talk about Japanese bourbon or whiskey. I would like to get him some for Christmas but don’t have a clue. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
One on the left is Ok and affordable. One on the right is for ballers like you.
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." -- Winston Churchill "LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
I was gifted a years subscription to flaviar. Get 12 samples the first month.
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"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
My dad is a huge bourbon snob. I can’t stand to smell the stuff. I have heard him talk about Japanese bourbon or whiskey. I would like to get him some for Christmas but don’t have a clue. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
One on the left is Ok and affordable. One on the right is for ballers like you.
Nah, real ballers would drop $1500 on the Hibiki 21 Year. It's my unicorn just to taste it.
A lot of the Japanese stuff is more akin to Scotch than bourbon. They're frequently peated. I love that flavor profile, but most strictly Bourbon guys don't, so be careful.
Another possibility outside the bourbon / Japanese route is to go with an unpeated Scotch. One I've had some bourbon lovers try is Bruichladdich Islay Barley Rockside Farm 2007. It's an Islay Scotch minus the peat smoke process of drying the grain. It's in the $50-80 range depending on locale. 50% ABV and needs a couple drops of water, but it's pleasantly sweet with vanilla and honey flavors. One of my current favorites and I saw it just a month ago on the shelf while I was traveling.
Intelligence is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.
I like Oliva and Quesada (including Regius) a lot. I will smoke anything, though.
Got some cool finds today. The makers 46 was voted on by a group of liquor retailers and bottles. Its Orlando 407 select barrel
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." -- Winston Churchill "LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
Day 1 of my 12 days of Christmas from flaviar. If anybody wants to sign up let me kno . I can refer you and we both get a $50 credit towards a bottle.
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." -- Winston Churchill "LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
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How does the single barrel rate to other bourbons?
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
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Bourbon Aged Corazon Reposado Tequila
Leading off on the nose there are notes of vanilla beans, walnuts, cardamom, spring flowers and fresh spring water, all mixed with a charred barrel spice. On the palate this blend shows classic bourbon qualities starting off with big oak flavors tinged with a kiss of spice. It is medium-bodied and nutty through the mid-palate, with an excellent balance of grain, barrel and spice flavors, with no one element dominating the blend. These flavors combine with notes of baker's chocolate, sweet corn, coconut and rye that all fade into a finish of vanilla, cinnamon, slivered almonds, a hint of black pepper and sweet barrel flavors of nutmeg, toasted corn and malted barley.
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
USPS was slightly cheaper than UPS
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
A lot of the Japanese stuff is more akin to Scotch than bourbon. They're frequently peated. I love that flavor profile, but most strictly Bourbon guys don't, so be careful.
Another possibility outside the bourbon / Japanese route is to go with an unpeated Scotch. One I've had some bourbon lovers try is Bruichladdich Islay Barley Rockside Farm 2007. It's an Islay Scotch minus the peat smoke process of drying the grain. It's in the $50-80 range depending on locale. 50% ABV and needs a couple drops of water, but it's pleasantly sweet with vanilla and honey flavors. One of my current favorites and I saw it just a month ago on the shelf while I was traveling.
I like Oliva and Quesada (including Regius) a lot. I will smoke anything, though.
Allocation day at work
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
Day 1 of my 12 days of Christmas from flaviar. If anybody wants to sign up let me kno . I can refer you and we both get a $50 credit towards a bottle.
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter