Comments on: Van Winkle Special Reserve http://americanhooch.com/2009/01/14/van-winkle-special-reserve/ American Spirits: Bourbon, Brandy, Whiskey, and More Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:35:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: NHGenie http://americanhooch.com/2009/01/14/van-winkle-special-reserve/#comment-211 NHGenie Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:04:30 +0000 http://americanhooch.com/?p=97#comment-211 The closest thing to Van Winkle that I can find regularly is Eagle Rare (10 yr). It is just as sweet and smooth but lacking the overall complexity. The closest thing to Van Winkle that I can find regularly is Eagle Rare (10 yr). It is just as sweet and smooth but lacking the overall complexity.

]]> By: Nathan http://americanhooch.com/2009/01/14/van-winkle-special-reserve/#comment-130 Nathan Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:58:40 +0000 http://americanhooch.com/?p=97#comment-130 If you're looking for something further down the price scale with similar qualities, the best I could think of would be Old Fitzgerald 1849. It's punchier with more distinct flavors, but has a similar profile. To replicate that smooth, autonomous feel you'd have to go with something like Rare Breed or Jefferson's Reserve - but despite their similar 'shape' (for lack of a better word) they don't really match the flavor profile. Thanks for reading, Jason! If you’re looking for something further down the price scale with similar qualities, the best I could think of would be Old Fitzgerald 1849. It’s punchier with more distinct flavors, but has a similar profile. To replicate that smooth, autonomous feel you’d have to go with something like Rare Breed or Jefferson’s Reserve – but despite their similar ‘shape’ (for lack of a better word) they don’t really match the flavor profile.

Thanks for reading, Jason!

]]> By: JasonB http://americanhooch.com/2009/01/14/van-winkle-special-reserve/#comment-129 JasonB Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:19:07 +0000 http://americanhooch.com/?p=97#comment-129 I recently found a bottle of this after MUCH searching. Simply put, I think it is the best bourbon I've ever tasted. Someone once gave me a shot of the 23 year old Pappy Van Winkle, and I'm sure it was awesome; but I don't really remember exactly what it tasted like. This 12 year old, on the other hand, easily surpasses the other bourbons I've tried. Since it's so hard to find, can you recommend anything similar to it that is comparable in price and easy to find? Other than: Maker's Mark, Blanton's, Elijah Craig, Woodford Reserve, Booker's, Baker's or Knob Creek. I've tried these and don't think they're equal to the Van Winkle 12 year old. I know that isn't a strictly fair comparison becuase of varying proofs, etc. I'm just eliminating the obvious mid to high end brands I've tried. I recently found a bottle of this after MUCH searching. Simply put, I think it is the best bourbon I’ve ever tasted. Someone once gave me a shot of the 23 year old Pappy Van Winkle, and I’m sure it was awesome; but I don’t really remember exactly what it tasted like. This 12 year old, on the other hand, easily surpasses the other bourbons I’ve tried. Since it’s so hard to find, can you recommend anything similar to it that is comparable in price and easy to find? Other than: Maker’s Mark, Blanton’s, Elijah Craig, Woodford Reserve, Booker’s, Baker’s or Knob Creek. I’ve tried these and don’t think they’re equal to the Van Winkle 12 year old. I know that isn’t a strictly fair comparison becuase of varying proofs, etc. I’m just eliminating the obvious mid to high end brands I’ve tried.

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