Bourbon...

[SteveC]

Weller. Buffalo Trace. Eagle Rare. Crown. Makers Mark. Not the most extravagant of selections but I am happy with them.
Eagle Rare is my favorite right now.

 

[2saddleslab]

I'm not a big bourbon drinker (read expensive) and my brother-in-law is coming to visit this weekend. He has expensive taste and is into Wellers, Blanton and Pappy. He's is bringing a $100 bottle of small batch Four Roses.

I could use some recommendations in the $50+ area as I just don't have the margin. We've shared Elijah Craig, Blade and Bow, Buffalo Trace, Angels Envy, Eagle Rare with him, and I'm about out of ideas unless I go more expensive. I'm not opposed to going with a $100 recommendation, but with our expenses this month, and the fact that we're going to be going out for a few meals this weekend as well, I'm trying to stretch my dollars. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

It's hard to make recommendations because bourbon allocations are all over the map, depending on where you live. Here in KY lots of the cheaper, but still great stuff, is under lock & key. Maybe Russel's Reserve 10yo, or the newly released 70th Anniversary Wild Turkey. Both are great pours.

 

[SJLee]

It's hard to make recommendations because bourbon allocations are all over the map, depending on where you live. Here in KY lots of the cheaper, but still great stuff, is under lock & key. Maybe Russel's Reserve 10yo, or the newly released 70th Anniversary Wild Turkey. Both are great pours.

True, fortunately we have a high amount of points with our local B&B store so do get a chance at a few things from the back room. Thanks for the suggestion of Russel's Reserve and the 70th Anniversary Wild Turkey.

 

[Hundred proof]

Henry McKenna bottled in bond

Evan Willams white label 100 proof for every day

 

[SJLee]

Thanks all for the suggestions. Keep sending them. I’ll be going to O’Darby’s this Friday before company arrives.

 

[SJLee]

Thanks all for the suggestions. Please keep them coming. I’ll be going to O’Darby’s this Friday before company arrives.

 

[SteveC]

I have “a guy” at my local store that is kind of a bourbon guy. He’ll set things aside for me from time to time. Nothing crazy expensive, but usually pretty tasty.

 

[MJ5150]

I recommend Michter's and that'll be right at $40-50, unless where you live doesn't get a normal allocation.
The Contradiction from Smooth Ambler is quite alright if you want to step outside of Kentucky. That oughta be closer to $35-40.
Depending on demand and availability where you live a bottle of Woodford or even 1792 may be in your $50 price range.
Basil Hayden is alright and $50 or less easy.
Rowan's Creek and Noah's Mill are at $50 or less and worth a shot, both from Willet. Speaking of Willet, the Pot Still is in your price range and the bottle is neat.

-Mike

 

[BklynKen]

I recommend Michter's and that'll be right at $40-50, unless where you live doesn't get a normal allocation.
The Contradiction from Smooth Ambler is quite alright if you want to step outside of Kentucky. That oughta be closer to $35-40.
Depending on demand and availability where you live a bottle of Woodford or even 1792 may be in your $50 price range.
Basil Hayden is alright and $50 or less easy.
Rowan's Creek and Noah's Mill are at $50 or less and worth a shot, both from Willet. Speaking of Willet, the Pot Still is in your price range and the bottle is neat.

-Mike

Noah's Mill is an old favorite of mine that I'm always happy to revisit. I'm also a big fan of Smooth Ambler's single barrel offerings. Closer to the $85 area, another favorite of mine is Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered. And in the same price range is Barrell Dovetail, which I think is pretty excellent. I do tend to prefer the barrel-strength ones, for the body and flavor.

 

[SJLee]

Thanks again y’all for the suggestions!

 

[Hot Rats]

It's hard to make recommendations because bourbon allocations are all over the map, depending on where you live. Here in KY lots of the cheaper, but still great stuff, is under lock & key. Maybe Russel's Reserve 10yo, or the newly released 70th Anniversary Wild Turkey. Both are great pours.

The 70th Wild Turkey is phenomenal.

 

[Hot Rats]

I'm not a big bourbon drinker (read expensive) and my brother-in-law is coming to visit this weekend. He has expensive taste and is into Wellers, Blanton and Pappy. He's is bringing a $100 bottle of small batch Four Roses.

I could use some recommendations in the $50+ area as I just don't have the margin. We've shared Elijah Craig, Blade and Bow, Buffalo Trace, Angels Envy, Eagle Rare with him, and I'm about out of ideas unless I go more expensive. I'm not opposed to going with a $100 recommendation, but with our expenses this month, and the fact that we're going to be going out for a few meals this weekend as well, I'm trying to stretch my dollars. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Oh man, Knob Creek 9, Wilderness Trail, 1792 small batch, Barrell Foundation and you certainly cannot go wrong with an Old Forester 1920....1910 if you like a heavier oak.

 

[Mike N]

So my neighbor gifted me a bottle of this for helping her out the other day.

I've never seen this before, but it is rather tasty. For the record, I like my booze straight out of the bottle into a shot glass..... I'm not much for mixers or booze on the rocks..... neat is how I roll.

 

[SJLee]

So we ended up getting Russell’s Reserve and Noah’s Mill. Went a little over on the Noah’s Mill. You can see what went over best last night.

 

[2saddleslab]

So we ended up getting Russell’s Reserve and Noah’s Mill. Went a little over on the Noah’s Mill. You can see what went over best last night.

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In Kentucky was say all bourbon is good bourbon. Somes just a little better than others.

 

[BklynKen]

So we ended up getting Russell’s Reserve and Noah’s Mill. Went a little over on the Noah’s Mill. You can see what went over best last night.

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Glad the Noah's Mill was well received!

 

[2saddleslab]

Glad the Noah's Mill was well received!

That's on my to-get list.

 

[SJLee]

Glad the Noah's Mill was well received!

Yes, the Noah’s Mill went over well but the favorite of the four was Russell’s Reserve.

 

[TomB]

Yes, the Noah’s Mill went over well but the favorite of the four was Russell’s Reserve.

So it would appear .

 

[Lowbrow]

Michter’s small-batch bourbon.