HTownAg98 said:
I found this to be an interesting read. I'm sure it will rustle some people's jimmies, and you should certainly drink what you like.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/stop-wasting-your-money-on-bourbon-thats-too-old
Fantastic article.
And the proof is in the pudding. Very few whiskies are decent at an old age, Elijah Craig 18, Eagle Rare 17, and a couple 15 year olds come to mind as exceptions. And a lot of the ones that are are usually either blends or they are aged in a second cask toward the end (Wild Turkey Master's Keep).
Look at Booker's.. usually around 6 years. TONS of flavor.
Knob Creek 9.. like a mini Bookers in flavor.. can't imagine it being more balanced.
Elijah Craig 12 was nearly perfect before demand pushed it down in age to what we have now.. the small batch.. which is still very solid.