Bourbon

Matt1969

Wild Turkey 101 is a must have , Four Roses Single Barrel , Eagle Rare , Buffalo Trace is fantastic . Weller OWA is my fav but very hard to find . 

TideEggHead

I usually try to keep my budget under $40 when I’m in the liquor store but I will go higher for special occasions. I have been on a Buffalo Trace kick for the past few months. It is a solid cheaper bourbon, at least the version I buy. $22 and I think I like it better than makers mark 🤫!

FanOfFanboys

I currently have:
Old Van Winkle 10
Weller Special Reserve
Weller Antique
McKenna bottled in bond
Elijah Craig small batch barrel proof C918

Dobie

Dobie

Costco had Jefferson’s Ocean for $65 ?

blind99

@ColtsFan I feel bad, I don’t think I’ve seen ER 10 for more than $40 around here!

OP just try different stuff and see what you like. I love bulleit rye with a cube of ice. And four roses single barrel and eagle rare. Makers mark is my favorite for a Manhattan. 

If you want to splurge, you can try something high end like orphan barrel. Really delicious but I don’t find it 4x better for 4x the price. I’m not a bourbon connoisseur - anything more than say Blantons is probably wasted on me. 

bgebrent

Not a big fan of the Breckenridge but see what you think. 

Mattman3969

bgebrent said:

Not a big fan of the Breckenridge but see what you think. 

@bgebrent - what’s a matter with your taste buds?

Breckenridge would be my daily pour if it was easier for me to get ahold of.  Where you buying yours?

bgebrent

No spark.  Find it without character.  I’ll stick with Knob and Woodford.

thetrim

FanOfFanboys said:

I currently have:
Old Van Winkle 10
Weller Special Reserve
Weller Antique
McKenna bottled in bond
Elijah Craig small batch barrel proof C918

And when is it that you are hosting?

Aubie1

pgprescott said:

Woodford, basil hayden, makers, knob creek, Elijah Craig, four roses are all very good and very commonly available at stores. Good place to start imo. Those are quality pours. There are many many more to check out. 

This list probably is as good a starting point as any. Also, McKenna which was mentioned in a couple of other post. Recommend starting with the small batch offerings and then the single barrels. Try them neat and with a few drops of water to determine the palate likes/dislikes. 

beteez

pgprescott

beteez said:

That Pikesville rye was rec’d to me by a young hipster helping me at Binny’s find the Rittenhouse. Bought them both plus a few hundo additional. Both those ryes are real steals IMO. Great cocktail whiskeys. Nice spread. 

beteez

The Minor Case behind the Knob Rye Cask Strength is killer also.

FanOfFanboys

FanOfFanboys said:

I currently have:
Old Van Winkle 10
Weller Special Reserve
Weller Antique
McKenna bottled in bond
Elijah Craig small batch barrel proof C918

I recently grabbed Angel's Envy (probably a top 3 for me. I buy every chance I get) and Angel's Envy Straight Rye. First time getting their rye

Wow on that AE Rye. I have never tasted anything like that. The rye is there but the cognac/rum barrel they finish it in imparts a lot of sweetness. It is very unique. Worth trying, I think for many it'll be a love it or hate. I really love it. Not something you'll drink on all day though. After-dinner type drink 

FanOfFanboys

thetrim said:

FanOfFanboys said:

I currently have:
Old Van Winkle 10
Weller Special Reserve
Weller Antique
McKenna bottled in bond
Elijah Craig small batch barrel proof C918

And when is it that you are hosting?

come on over, we'll light up the grill and have a drink

Thatgrimguy

Makers Mark, Makers 46, Makers Cask Strength, Makers Special Reserve.... yeah, I like Makers.

thetrim

FanOfFanboys said:

thetrim said:

FanOfFanboys said:

I currently have:
Old Van Winkle 10
Weller Special Reserve
Weller Antique
McKenna bottled in bond
Elijah Craig small batch barrel proof C918

And when is it that you are hosting?

come on over, we'll light up the grill and have a drink

Where exactly is "Boom"?

FanOfFanboys

thetrim said:

FanOfFanboys said:

thetrim said:

FanOfFanboys said:

I currently have:
Old Van Winkle 10
Weller Special Reserve
Weller Antique
McKenna bottled in bond
Elijah Craig small batch barrel proof C918

And when is it that you are hosting?

come on over, we'll light up the grill and have a drink

Where exactly is "Boom"?

I had a reason for putting that in my signature but that was several years ago and cannot remember what it was

Cayce, SC. road trip?

saluki2007

Bought a bottle of Breckenridge on my way home from work today. Never tried it. $45.99 a bottle sound about right?
Owner of the store gave me a sample of Contradiction. Was pretty smooth for 100 proof. 

littlerascal56

Wife bought me a bottle of Breckinridge for last years birthday.  It was ok, but twice the cost of Makers Mark.  I actually like Makers better.

Dobie

Four Roses single barrel in the lead from my limited experience 

OshawaDave

YukonRon

Just come to Louisville. there are some 15-20(?) distilleries within 15 miles of our home. Try them all on a tasting tour.

FanOfFanboys

YukonRon said:

Just come to Louisville. there are some 15-20(?) distilleries within 15 miles of our home. Try them all on a tasting tour.

if my schedule allows I plan to this fall when Clemson plays vs Louisville

NDG

Buffalo Trace has been my go to for years - tasty & price is right . . . all of a sudden though, Buffalo Trace sells out FAST.  I have to call before to make sure its available now.

Foghorn

So, after a buddy turned me on to the Whistle Pig Boss Hog, I was with my wife and son at an upscale bar and Philly and saw it on the shelf. So I asked for some.

Bartender:  “... so you know about that whiskey, right?”.

Me:  “Yes, I drink it at a neighbor’s house from time to time.”

Bartender:  “So, you know it’s $200/shot”

Me:  “What do you have for around $30?”

saluki2007

NDG said:

Buffalo Trace has been my go to for years - tasty & price is right . . . all of a sudden though, Buffalo Trace sells out FAST.  I have to call before to make sure its available now.

Buffalo Trace as a distillery has gain tons of popularity and so all of their bourbons typically go fast.  When I first really started drinking bourbon about 10-15 years ago I could get a bottle of Eagle Rare for $30.  Now IF I'm lucky to find one its $40-$50.

SandyHookEgger

Foghorn said:

So, after a buddy turned me on to the Whistle Pig Boss Hog, I was with my wife and son at an upscale bar and Philly and saw it on the shelf. So I asked for some.

Bartender:  “... so you know about that whiskey, right?”.

Me:  “Yes, I drink it at a neighbor’s house from time to time.”

Bartender:  “So, you know it’s $200/shot”

Me:  “What do you have for around $30?”

You should have said: “just leave the bottle son”.

Foghorn

SandyHookEgger said:

Foghorn said:

So, after a buddy turned me on to the Whistle Pig Boss Hog, I was with my wife and son at an upscale bar and Philly and saw it on the shelf. So I asked for some.

Bartender:  “... so you know about that whiskey, right?”.

Me:  “Yes, I drink it at a neighbor’s house from time to time.”

Bartender:  “So, you know it’s $200/shot”

Me:  “What do you have for around $30?”

You should have said: “just leave the bottle son”.

Yeah... SWMBO gave me a hard time for spending $30 on a different Whistle Pig offering when she and my son had their specialty bar drinks for only $24...