OT: For the bourbon drinkers...
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I love Bulleit, Maker's, Makers 46. I'm not going much higher-shelf than that. Tin Cup isn't a bourbon, but it's a good midshelf whiskey.
I'm a craft beer guy. I don't keep whiskey around because I drink it like beer. I usually have Evan Williams with ginger ale and lime. That's my go-to.
I'm a craft beer guy. I don't keep whiskey around because I drink it like beer. I usually have Evan Williams with ginger ale and lime. That's my go-to.
Bulliet, Four Roses, Eagle Rare, and some of the upgrade Dickel.
never liked any Johnny Walker product
never liked any Johnny Walker product
Woodford Reserve is one of my favorites that you will find virtually anywhere. It may not be as good as the $500 a bottle stuff some people seem to get excited about but I have never in my life sampled a spirit of any sort where the 1,000% price increase from “good” to the upper crust stuff was anywhere near worth it.
Bulliet rye is solid as well, around the same price point.
Bulliet rye is solid as well, around the same price point.
Basil Hayden's presently in my hand and it's sublime.
I also have taken recent interest and like bourbon with a shot of water. I have Bulleit, Makers Mark, and Four Roses small batch. I’ve been reading a little on the subject but have a lot to learn. Those fall in the right price range for me.
Blanton's, Buffalo Trace, woodford reserve, gentleman jack are my favorites.
Here is a list of the award winner from SF world spirit awards last year
https://gearpatrol.com/2019/06/30/best-bourbon-whiskeys-san-francisco-spirits/
Surprising how inexpensive the winners are. In 2018 I think it was, these awards seemed to be consistently dominated by Japanese Whiskey that cost hundreds of dollars a bottle.
https://gearpatrol.com/2019/06/30/best-bourbon-whiskeys-san-francisco-spirits/
Surprising how inexpensive the winners are. In 2018 I think it was, these awards seemed to be consistently dominated by Japanese Whiskey that cost hundreds of dollars a bottle.
Angels Envy, stagg Jr, Blantons, eagle rare, Buffalo trace, makers mark, etc etc etc
Back in my youth I drank Wild Turkey but one time I was at a tailgate and someone offered me Evan Williams (I think) and I just remembered it tasting very good and it seemed like it had just a touch of a sweet taste if I remember correctly.
But since then I have gone back to my roots and drink V.O. when I do drink.
Do yourself a favor and try Henry Mc Kenna, Buffalo trace,Four Roses ,makers Mark are all good,but for the price Henry McKenna is excellent
Basil Hayden, Weller, Knob Creek (both bourbon & Rye), Redemption Rye.
I usually stick with the above. You can buy a much more expensive Rye than Redemption, but if your using it for Manhattans or Old Fashioned you won't do much better.
I usually stick with the above. You can buy a much more expensive Rye than Redemption, but if your using it for Manhattans or Old Fashioned you won't do much better.
It's the best cheap bourbon I know of. I think it's a touch better than Beam and Jack for le$$.
My favorite for the moneys that you can find most places is Eagle Rate and four roses single barrel.
I also like Weller Antique 107 but that’s hard to find. Buffalo Trace is great value too.
I also like Weller Antique 107 but that’s hard to find. Buffalo Trace is great value too.
Henry M ten yr is a great bourbon for the money
Add Weller's and Evan Williams in place of Gentlemen's Jack and that is a great list.
Also like Knob Creek.
As for rye's, agree on Redemption. Also got a bottle of Pikesville for Christmas that I really like.
Yes sir . Don’t get much better than Woodford . My buddy had some “Peanut Butter” flavored Bourbon over the holidays . Sounded awful but it was insanely good . Best stuff I’ve had in years , Don’t know the brand but it was some of the best sipping whiskey I’ve ever had .
Whistle Pig (it’s worth it), the boss hog is a bit pricey, the old world 12 is incredible
Blantons gold 10.5 of 10(had to order it internationally)
Regular Blantons 9.875 (getting harder to find)
Chicken Cock 9.75
Weller
Old forester (particularly birthday if you can find it)
Go to Husk in Charleston
Blantons gold 10.5 of 10(had to order it internationally)
Regular Blantons 9.875 (getting harder to find)
Chicken Cock 9.75
Weller
Old forester (particularly birthday if you can find it)
Go to Husk in Charleston
the moment you flavor it it becomes a whiskey & is no longer a bourbon. It’s the law
Weller's is the best IMO, other than Pappy's.
Try Elmer Lee. A little bit different flavor, but still top notch.
I have Woodford’s, Makers 46 and Makers Mark in my bar. My favorite is Makers Mark.
It is smoother than 46, I drink it on the rocks, so smooth is important.
I’ve been to the Samuels Distillery in Kentucky and have my own signature bottle
of Makers.
Blanton’s
Willet Pot Still Reserve
One of the few perks of living in KY. I’ll go down to the store tomorrow, yes Sunday, & pick which cap I want on the Blanton’s bottles.
Haha !! Guess you’re right . I know that s#%t was delicious and very dangerous because it went down like kool aide .
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