JPBoston wrote:PaulO wrote:There are two versions of ET: Kentucky Whiskey (used cooperage), and 354 bourbon. Just saying.
I think the assumption is, unless stated to be the 354 (which seems to be less widely available) then you're discussing regular ol' ET. I mean, that's what the extra numbers are there for, correct?
And not to re-stoke the flames, but in my humble opinion: if we can't call the current, standard, ET "swill".... I don't know what the hell we can. I just don't see the reason for its existence, with actual straight bourbon available for the same price (such as EWB, OGD 80, Benchmark, JBW, etc). If it was in any real way cheaper, then I'd understand. But for the same price, I'll support the distilleries/brands that put that little extra effort and expense to make legit straight bourbon.
JP Boston brings up an excellent point. For us to say that we like or love one bourbon, we must also be willing to say what we don't like. In my case, I like value stuff with a rye mash bill and higher proof. I don't care for many of the 80 proof bourbons including ET, however, I try to put a positive spin on those products because they have their place, just not in my bourbon cabinet. They are cheap and mix well sort of like rum or vodka.
Why don't we rag on Beam Ghost white whiskey for a while? I haven't had it, but it's white and intended to mix like vodka at a much higher price, who wants that? Good for Beam if they find customers to buy it.
BTW, I don't care for makers marks. I have had much better for less $$$. Weller is a great example of wheated bourbon done right at a sensible price.