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Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:48 am
by jr1968
I have tried EWSB again and all I get is nothing but alcohol and a lot of burn.

I would like to find a Bourbon high in proof that is really smooth without a lot of burn, is their one
or am I kind of screwed ?


Thanks Guy's

jr1968

Re: Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:54 am
by JPBoston
I would suggest Old Weller Antique (107 proof)....

I really like Knob Creek and consider it to be smooth.... but I think it may have more alcohol bite then you're looking for, so try a sampler of that one first (they seem readily available... never seen a sample size for OWA though).

I've never tried EWSB (yet).... but it's well respected stuff, any time I've seen it mentioned, it comes well regarded. If all you get is alcohol burn from it, you may need to develop your palate for awhile before you start to get over the alcohol burn.

Re: Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:59 am
by Birdo
EWSB is good bourbon. I suspect you are drinking it wrong. I suggest sipping it on the rocks. If that doesn't work, mix an old fashioned with aromatic bitters and a little sugar.

You might like a mild bourbon like Early Times. Its an easy drink, but is a bit short on flavor, and its cheap.

Re: Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:36 am
by vince
EWSB is terrific bourbon, I would add a little water to it if you are getting a burn. Other than that try Four Roses Single Barrel, 100 proof but drinks at a much lower proof

Re: Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:57 pm
by jr1968
Does WLWSR have a lot of burn to it?




jr1968

Re: Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:58 pm
by Bourbon Joe
jr1968 wrote:Does WLWSR have a lot of burn to it?




jr1968

I don't think so.
joe

Re: Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:39 pm
by William
1792, soft as a 80 proofer.

Re: Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:36 pm
by ethangsmith
Yep, 1792 and Knob Creek are great places to start. Good flavor and a higher proof, but very smooth and don't taste industrial.

Re: Smooth Bourbon Without a lot of burn.

Unread postPosted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:07 am
by Roscoe
Elmer T. Lee, single barrel from Buffalo Trace. Finishes on the palette and never makes it to the throat. Very smooth sipping whiskey.

Roscoe