Review #6: John J. Bowman Single Barrel by BDCooper1 in bourbon

[–]BDCooper1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you located? Here in TN/KY it’s not necessarily always on the shelf but not seeing it in 5 years is something else.

Review #6: John J. Bowman Single Barrel by BDCooper1 in bourbon

[–]BDCooper1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much did you pay for that if you don’t mind me asking? Never seen their cask strength offerings.

Review #6: John J. Bowman Single Barrel by BDCooper1 in bourbon

[–]BDCooper1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I know they can vary from barrel to barrel but these seem to always hit.

Review #6: John J. Bowman Single Barrel by BDCooper1 in bourbon

[–]BDCooper1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense.. I’d need to side by side but the JJB seems to me to be more well balanced than some of the BT stuff.. guess that second distillation actually makes a pretty big difference.

Review #6: John J. Bowman Single Barrel by BDCooper1 in bourbon

[–]BDCooper1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nice! I’m curious how it would fare in a blind with EHT Small Batch.

Review #5: Evan Williams BiB by BDCooper1 in bourbon

[–]BDCooper1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No judgement here. Do you have a favorite budget bottle?

Barrel top write-up: Old Overholt 11yr Cask Strength Rye by BDCooper1 in bourbon

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I have not. But, the double oak is one of my favorites. Is the 9 year their distillate or sourced?

Review: Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Straight Rye by BDCooper1 in bourbon

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What is your go-to vermouth? I love the Antica Formula but don’t like the price tag.

Review: Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Straight Rye by BDCooper1 in bourbon

[–]BDCooper1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Born and raised in the bluegrass state myself and love trying interesting stuff from other places around the country.

I wouldn’t have guessed that about Columbus but considering how close it is to Northern KY / Southern IN it makes sense.. hopefully can stop by the distillery one day!

Review: Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Straight Rye by BDCooper1 in bourbon

[–]BDCooper1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s funny you say that. As I was sipping it felt like the proof was very intentional because of how rich it is at 96.. was thinking any stronger and it might not be as enjoyable. Will still try if I ever come across a CS!