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Bourbon question ?

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Markarm4119
Markarm4119 Posts: 526
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We are having a going away party for our boss this Friday,6/1/18, and we thought we would get him a bottle of his favorite bourbon, Blantons. The problem is no one has in stock or the waiting list is full for when they do get a meager supply here in metro Atlanta. Any recommendations from you bourbon aficionados would be welcome, thanks in advance for your help.
LBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
Buford,Ga.
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,344
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    Bookers, knob creek single barrel, and the newly discovered (for me) McKenna are all good. 

    I could go on and on 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,381
    edited May 2018
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    Might as well be living where they make the stuff...can barely find it here and that's random.  But let me provide you the following info that may help frame your buy:
    Blanton's mash bill (not public but a good guess) contains 15% rye.
    Eagle Rare 10% rye.
    Four Roses Single Barrel  "E" lettered 20% rye; "B" lettered 35% rye.  
    Remainder of the bill for all are about 5% barley and the remainder corn.  
    More than you likely want to know.

    Edit:  If pressed I would go with the Eagle Rare.  

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Markarm4119
    Markarm4119 Posts: 526
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    Thanks guys, I appreciate the input !
    LBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
    Buford,Ga.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,976
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    Maybe Basil Hayden’s?  I think it’s pretty close to Blanton’s in flavor profile.  Bit higher price point, but you should be able to find it.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,381
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    @JohnInCarolina you must be living right as around here the Blanton's is a good $20 /750 ml bottle more.  Basil Hayden is readily accessible here.  I think it is a favorite of @YukonRon when not slushing about.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,976
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    lousubcap said:
    @JohnInCarolina you must be living right as around here the Blanton's is a good $20 /750 ml bottle more.  Basil Hayden is readily accessible here.  I think it is a favorite of @YukonRon when not slushing about.  
    I think my memory is just fading more than anything else Frank.  

    BH is a favorite of mine as well.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • etherdome
    etherdome Posts: 471
    edited May 2018
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    It’s really not the same as Blantons because of how it’s made but Angels Envy is a fine bottle of bourbon. Love the stuff. Can’t go wrong with it. Still not “easy” to find yet a lot easier than Blantons . Angels envy is aged in port wine barrels .
    Upstate SC
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  • RichH
    RichH Posts: 41
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    Get him a bottle of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Smokeware Chimney, Kick Ash basket, Rutland Gasket and BBQ Guru DigiQ

    St. Petersburg, FL
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,247
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    RichH said:
    Get him a bottle of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.
    ^ This
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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    Southeastern CT. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    RichH said:
    Get him a bottle of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.
    +1
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    I can tell you, that McKenna will do he trick!
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    Makers Mark and Makers 46 are my LIFE!! YMMV
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    It is the thought that counts. Somebody gives me a bottle of bourbon, I would appreciate it very much. Should  anybody give me Basil Hayden, just makes the thought better.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Blues2
    Blues2 Posts: 13
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    For perspective I’m Gin normally, need to be in the mood for bourbon/whiskey
    delicious when drinking it-Basil Hayden 
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
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    I’m with Ron. If he likes Blantons, get him some Basil Hayden’s.  It’s easy smooth and great in this heat.  

    Or if you can find a bottle of Bibb and Tucker (it’s been a new bloomer the past 2 years) it has a similar profile and price point. ($60ish)

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • 500
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    theyolksonyou said:
    I can tell you, that McKenna will do he trick!
    To clarify, I think he means Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bottled in Bond, 10 year.  Not the regular McKenna
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  • Woadie
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    Thought I would see what all the hype is.  
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  • theyolksonyou
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    500 said:
    theyolksonyou said:
    I can tell you, that McKenna will do he trick!
    To clarify, I think he means Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bottled in Bond, 10 year.  Not the regular McKenna
    My guess would be that it’ll all get you drunk, but yes, you are correct. 
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  • Grillinois
    Grillinois Posts: 165
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    Just tried the Bibb and Tucker. Found it for $45. Very good. I have also tried the McKenna 10 and Basil Hayden’s. For the price point Basil is my favorite.  If youcan find it you might want to try Willett. 
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