Bourbon Question
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Honestly though, Four Roses (Single Barrel or Small Batch Select) is pretty good, reasonably priced ($50-60ish around me), and easy to find. That, Whistle Pig, and Buffalo Trace are all pretty popular. I’ve never bought the really high end stuff, so can’t speak to that.
Or find something unique that maybe he hasn’t had. Depending on where you’re at, find something local. That’s what I would want. Something new to try.
That’s like 10 bottles of old crow. A lifetime supply.
It depends on what you can find. If you ask your local liquor store what Allocated bourbons do they have.
They have some hidden. Blanton's or Eagle Rare.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is very good for the price.
If you can find a store pick of Maker's Mark, those are almost always worth the price. Usually fall in the $80-90 range. I'm also a fan of Four Roses Single Barrel, good pour for the price. Blanton's and Buffalo Trace are good if you can get them for the market price but they're usually highly sought after and a lot of places will jack up the prices on them.
My personally favorite, Cedar Ridge Quintessential and any of their different selections.
My personally favorite, Cedar Ridge Quintessential and any of their different selections.
Also this. Not sure how I forgot about it, I've got a bottle across the room from me.Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is very good for the price.
If y'all are going to mix with Coke or Pepsi then something relatively cheap and basic like Jack Daniels or Old Grand Dad 100 proof. However, if y'all are in the mood to chill and relax, I recommend something more smooth that you can sip it neat. Or perhaps on the rocks. For me it's Knob Creek 12. 12 year old bourbon. I think around $70 or $80 bucks. The 18 year old Knob Creek is bit beyond your budget, closer to $200.
I would second the Woodford Reserve nomination…an excellent choice.
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Different Barrell versions have started popping up on shelves around here. Haven't purchased one yet though. I think Dovetail and Seagrass were the ones I saw. Have you tried either of those?All solid recommendations so far. I would add this one - Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara. About $90.
Haven't had those yet. But more varieties are coming out. It's nice to see.
"Mallort . . . tastes like an abortion."
Honestly though, Four Roses (Single Barrel or Small Batch Select) is pretty good, reasonably priced ($50-60ish around me), and easy to find. That, Whistle Pig, and Buffalo Trace are all pretty popular. I’ve never bought the really high end stuff, so can’t speak to that.
Or find something unique that maybe he hasn’t had. Depending on where you’re at, find something local. That’s what I would want. Something new to try.
Angel’s Envy is delicious, At ~$60 a bottle, I like to have just the one, neat, before I switch to a Jim Beam Old Fashioned or ten thousand Coors Lites, depending on the occasion.
I think it’s too soft. Never been a fan.
$150 is pretty good sized budget. I’d probably find one of the reliable $40-$60 brands like Woodford or Basil Hayden and get one of their high end products like a Reserve, Select, Single Barrel, 10 year, etc.
I’d recommend local but that can be hit and miss depending on your location.
I’d recommend local but that can be hit and miss depending on your location.
I'd throw out Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea. Kinda niche in that they age it on a boat, so has a fun story to go with it.
I flaked out when I got to the store....too many to choose from. I ended up going with this one upon the advice of the store owner, who's a good friend of one of my buddies:
And I got him a bottle of Jameson to honor his drunk Irish roots.
And I got him a bottle of Jameson to honor his drunk Irish roots.
Well, at least he can pour it out and put some old crow in the glass bottle.I flaked out when I got to the store....too many to choose from. I ended up going with this one upon the advice of the store owner, who's a good friend of one of my buddies:
And I got him a bottle of Jameson to honor his drunk Irish roots.
We were at the distillery several years ago and they happened to have some double double oaked available. It was phenomenal. Only had it in 1/2 pint bottles. It was $85.
They only put out a small quantitiy every February now. And you have to go online and enter a lottery to get a chance to drive there and get in line and hopefully get one.
Basil Hayden has some different varieties that are all pretty good. Somewhere between 30-50 dollars a bottle
my go to, though many real connoisseurs (not me) don't like it as being a little too mild
My relationship with bourbon is Jim Beam is fine with me. My kids sent me a bottle of Woodford Reserve for my birthday and it’s very good..excellent in fact.. but for me, gimme some Beam. Now Scotches (single malts) make me a little more adventurous.
Bourbon has good to great choices at numerous price points so hard to go wrong.
If looking to give a wow gift at the high end of your budget
Blanton's The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey would be a great choice.
Fantastic Bourbon, a good showpiece for any home bar as the bottle is unique and the bourbon itself has a long history with a good story.
Edit--missed the post that you already picked one, good choice.
If looking to give a wow gift at the high end of your budget
Blanton's The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey would be a great choice.
Fantastic Bourbon, a good showpiece for any home bar as the bottle is unique and the bourbon itself has a long history with a good story.
Edit--missed the post that you already picked one, good choice.
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I found Eagle Rare yesterday for $62. Bought a case. How about some Whistle Pig single barrel. Around $110.
A little?? Basil Hayden is the worst deal in bourbon. 80 proof with the same basic mash bill as Old Grand Dad at three times the price.
I’m sorry, but spending more than $50 for a bottle of bourbon is asinine. Now, you wanna talk scotch I’m here for it.
It's when the managers of a liquor store or grocery store have a sampling session with a specific distillery and subsequently pick a single barrel to be bottled specifically for their store. It adds a unique touch and also often means the bottles are going to be pretty dang good as long as the samplers/ selectors have any sense of taste.
