(03-29-2020, 06:20 PM)PF* Wrote:

(03-29-2020, 03:25 PM)Sammy Wrote: I always assumed Cask strength, Barrel strength, or Barrel proof were all the same ... which in my mind was uncut. I checked the three I have on hand - Voyage 18, and it is 112 proof at 56 ABV. Both the voyage 16 & 19 are 90 Proof at 45 ABV. I also have some other barrel proof bourbons, and a couple are over 130 proof.  Most of the lower proofs I prefer neat, but once it gets over 100, I tame it down on the rocks ... But I will take a neat sip just to see if it is smooth enough before the ice.

I've been collecting bourbons lately, I would list all of them I have purchased (not drank), and I probably have at least 3k, and maybe 4k worth that I don't plan to consume anytime soon. Became sort of a hobby that I never knew was so popular.

Whoa, 130 proof has to burn, no? 
Not a surprise that different batches come out at different strengths, I am surprised that they are drinkable/enjoyable at such high proofs.

I just bought the pot still bottle of Willett and am enjoying it- I think it's 90-92 proof, somewhere around there. The Yellowstone that my friend had was the best ever.

No, I haven't been drinking those higher proofs. The JO Cask 112 and Makers Mark private selection at around 108 is about the highest proof I have tasted.

I will have to pick up Yellowstone, I have never considered it. The Willett Pot Still I have is 94 proof.

Some of the higher proof bourbons I have -
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B519 is 122.2 proof.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C919 is 136.8 proof.
Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength is 124 proof.
1792 Full proof is 125 proof.

I haven't opened any of those bottles, but I have more than 1 of each if I decide to sample any of them.

The Bourbon I appreciate the most would be Eagle Rare ... Best Bourbon for the cost, and about $50 lower the JO I would consider my favorite. One that you see a lot about is Blanton's ... I do have many bottles of those.

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