Got some Eagle Rare bourbon from the ABC Liquors' vault this weekend...
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It's my normal "goto" bourbon and $35ish is correct. Both ER and Blanton's are Buffalo Trace product. ER is much more common than Blanton's although you might go a few months between seeing bottles of ER on the shelves. I've only seen Blanton's on a local shelf once in the last two years and snagged it immediately.
You should be happy with it.
You should be happy with it.
I love me some eagle rare. Sally I cannot find it anywhere anymore
Total Wine has it here all the time. You have to ask for it. It's $35-$40. Never had it but a buddy of mine loves it.
Eagle Rare is terrible. Please don’t buy it. In fact, send me a PM when you see it so I can take it off the shelves To keep you from wasting your money.
My son just picked up two bottles of Eagle Rare and two EH Taylor small batch while visiting his girlfriend's parents in Kentucky. I gave him a list with those two plus Stagg, Stagg Jr and Elijah Craig barrel proof. No luck so far on the others.
Lucky. My no pic, bourbon drinking wife was in Kentucky a few weeks ago looking for A similar list. She found none.
Sure, but you could a less "pricey" bourbon like Old Forrester that would work just as well. I hate using a "decent to good" bourbon on an old fashioned.
TBW found a bottle of Buffalo at Walgreens the other day.
Blantons is better tasting than Eagles Rare, imo. But it is good for the price if you could find it.
Going to pick it up later today. It was really cheap. Only $35ish I think. Did I buy the right stuff? Never tried it but was told it's close to as rare as Blanton's and that I should get it if I ever see it...so here goes!
Aim higher next time you receive access to ABC's vault. You spent at least $500 to $1000 on -OH to end up with a $40 bottle of bourbon that can be found on other liquor store shelves or online. Rock Hill Farms would be a great pick or any of the BTAC's. Hell, I'll let you in on gem that can be found in the QCA. Cat's Eye Distillery in Bettendorf has a Family Reserve 107 proof and a Light Whiskey that is a much higher proof, both are solid!
Nah - I want what I can't get. I'm not gonna spend $200-$1,000 for the sake of it. That's a dumbass's game. I'll settle for Eagle Rare this time, and every other time, I'll collect my $65 bottle of Blanton's. But thanks.
That's some self-sacrifice right there. I wonder if you can write off the purchase as a charitable contribution??
I miss the days of Blanton's being a regular shelf bourbon.
I was in a liquor store last week and saw they had a couple bottles behind the counter. $299! Good, but not that good.
I was in a liquor store last week and saw they had a couple bottles behind the counter. $299! Good, but not that good.
ER is on the sweeter side, which I think would work for it being used in an old fashioned. I will sometimes just go with orange zest and an ice ball.
Ppphhsss, Try Wild Turkey 101 for a mixing bourbon. It is a bargain. I picked up a handle in Wisconsin for $35. Great for Manhattans and MannyFashion hybrids.
Yeah. That's ridiculous. I bought the bottle in my cabinet for $70.
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