Ive got a store that has store picks of Buffalo Trace for the same price as regular. They almost always have someFinding Buffalo Trace anymore is like finding the holy grail. Used to be on every shelf a few yrs ago.
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Ive got a store that has store picks of Buffalo Trace for the same price as regular. They almost always have someFinding Buffalo Trace anymore is like finding the holy grail. Used to be on every shelf a few yrs ago.
A cop on Alaska State Troopers said about 75 percent of the time he sees an “empty” Crown Royal bag in a vehicle, boat, tackle box, etc. it has weed stored in it.
I wondered who else watched that show Now I know!A cop on Alaska State Troopers said about 75 percent of the time he sees an “empty” Crown Royal bag in a vehicle, boat, tackle box, etc. it has weed stored in it.
I know I mix it up better now.Shit, so you're telling me I need a new hiding spot?
Wait for Tribe76 to enter the thread to give everyone the definitive answer.
Nobody asked about scotch. Weirdo. Bourbon, my most patriotic vice.
There vodka does suck, but honestly there whiskey is pretty good.
Basil Hayden is my go to and have been loving that it has been on saleBasil Hayden is around 50 usually but it’s been on sale a lot in Des Moines this year for $28-$32. It’s delicious.
I’ve been moving away from vodka and into whiskey and I need an education.
What’s a good budget brand?
What’s a good premium brand?
You single malt snobs are whackos. A good blended scotch is vastly superior to a Middling single malt.“I'll have a scotch on the rocks, please. Any scotch will do, as long as it's not a blend, of course. Single malt, Glen Livet, Glen Galley, perhaps, any Glen.”
Just chiming in to second the Suntory Hibiki recommendation. I thought Japanese whiskey was not very good after sampling some maybe 15 years ago.I’ve got a rather expansive private bar and I’ve got probably 40+ whiskies or so in it at the moment and maybe 50-60 other liquors and liqueurs.
So for me, I’m going to break the categories into Budget which will be under $25 for 750ml, MidTier which I will say is $25-50 and Premium which I will say is $50-100. I have yet to have any Ultrapremium (over $100 and up to thousands of dollars) that I would recommend to anyone other than millionaires with money to burn because honestly there is no discernible increase in quality over the regular premiums in the $50-100 range. I will say that in whisky/whiskey categories, I have yet to find a budget on par with premiums (although Mellow Corn is close) so you’re usually getting your money’s worth with the best Budgets being on par with the average Midtiers, the best Midtiers being on par with the average Premium and so on. That’s not true of other categories of liquor as I’ve found budget priced options I prefer over most premiums and ultra premiums (Altos platinum for platinum tequilas, Reyka vodka, Gosling Black Seal Rum for black rums, and so on).
So these are my recs:
Bourbons
Budget: Mellow Corn (not technically a bourbon as it’s not aged in new barrels but previously used bourbon barrels but it’s the same mashbill and other requirements of Bourbons and the use of aged barrels means less woody tannins and other flavors which allows the sweet buttery corn flavor to shine through and it’s ridiculously smooth for it’s 100 proof strength). I also strongly recommend Evan Williams “Bottled in Bond” otherwise called White Label and not the standard black label and Wild Turkey 101.
Midtier: Maker’s Mark 46 with Four Roses Single Barrel and Woodford Reserve as runner-ups.
Premium: Bulleit Blender’s Select with Blanton’s Single Barrel and Stagg Jr. as runner’s up.
American Rye
Budget: George Dickel Tennessee Rye
Mid-tier: Redemption Rye, Pikesville Rye, and Basil Hayden Dark Rye
Premium: Wild Buck Rye and Rare Breed Rye Single Barrel
Canadian
Budget: Forty Creek Barrel Select
Mid-Tier: Crown Royal
Premium: Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve
Irish
Budget: Bushmill’s Red Bush
Mid-tier: Powers
Premium: Redbreast 12
Japanese
Budget: Suntory Toki
Mid-tier: Akashi Single Malt
Premium: Suntory Hibiki
I’ll come back and do the Scotches when I have more time
The best thing about Knob Creek is store picks of 120 proof bourbon and 115 rye are readily available at usually around $50. I don't know of any other brand that offers that so often.Knob Creek (budget) and Knob Creek Single Barrel (premium) are my go to. I think it should be yours too...just based on what I know about you from here. Just fits for some reason.
Whale, whale, whale, look what I ran into today. Found a Buffalo Trace. They only get a few per quarter and hold it in the back storeroom; request only, word of mouth type of deal.Really? A Florida thing? Here in Colorado, it’s everywhere. I would be really bummed if buffalo trace wasn’t readily available.
I can find BT up here but I don't know if I've ever seen Stagg on any shelf.Whale, whale, whale, look what I ran into today. Found a Buffalo Trace. They only get a few per quarter and hold it in the back storeroom; request only, word of mouth type of deal.
Also scored store picks of Knob Creek Single Barrell Rye and Jefferson Reserve. I will say that the BT holds up very well against the Jefferson Reserve at half the price. It's hands down the best value out their if you can find it.
I can find BT up here but I don't know if I've ever seen Stagg on any shelf.
The Stagg and Weller were won by lottery at an ABC store. I actually "lost" the Pappy lottery, but won these in consolation. The store said there were 16 people on the list and only 4 people won, which I won twice somehow.I can find BT up here but I don't know if I've ever seen Stagg on any shelf.
Blessed I tell you! Blessed!The Stagg and Weller were won by lottery at an ABC store. I actually "lost" the Pappy lottery, but won these in consolation. The store said there were 16 people on the list and only 4 people won, which I won twice somehow.
How'd you like the OGD 114? I believe it's heavier on the rye side. It packs a wallop, better have a comfy chair nearby! It's one of those 1 hour/2finger pours.Blessed I tell you! Blessed!
About three or four years ago, some buddies and I bought a barrel of Buffalo Trace and had it bottled with special labels for our business. It was supposed to be used for business development purposes, but I drank most of my share.I will say that the BT holds up very well against the Jefferson Reserve at half the price. It's hands down the best value out their if you can find it.
The first sip hits hard. After it's had a few minutes to open up, it was good. Being a neck pour, that was expected.How'd you like the OGD 114? I believe it's heavier on the rye side. It packs a wallop, better have a comfy chair nearby! It's one of those 1 hour/2finger pours.
When I think Whiskey or Whisky, last thing I think is Swisher, Iowa. I once bought vodka from Cedar Ridge. It tasted like ass. Their pizza is ok but come on, that crap cannot and should not compete on the world market. That's laughable.
I drink mine with ginger ale.Mix it with Pepsi and some Ice and I will say yes to all of the above. For sippin' whisky it would almost have to be Knob Creek.
That's not much of a surprise right? Home field advantage.Top selling bourbon in Iowa currently.
Crazy how far Templeton Rye has fallen over the last decade or so. Used to be the top spot, bar none. Now it's barely mentioned.Top selling bourbon in Iowa currently.
Crazy how far Templeton Rye has fallen over the last decade or so. Used to be the top spot, bar none. Now it's barely mentioned.
In dollars or cases?Top selling bourbon in Iowa currently.
I was drinking E.H. Taylor Single Barrel BiB earlier today. Very good stuff.I finished the Blanton already along with half the Grand Marnier cuvée du centenaries, so went shopping and returned with these and a couple dozen bottles of wine.
I was drinking E.H. Taylor Single Barrel BiB earlier today. Very good stuff.
I also have oodles of bottles of Jefferson and Makers Mark given as gifts. I might was well pour those when on my third Old Fashioned.