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Redshirt [99]
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Best whiskey recommendations?
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May 14, 2023, 11:07 PM
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I'm all ears, I know a lot of you are avid whiskey drinkers.
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Heisman Winner [78602]
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The kind
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May 14, 2023, 11:18 PM
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in a glass 😀
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Re: The kind
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May 15, 2023, 1:58 AM
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Yep, that is a good brand
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Re: The kind
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in a glass 😀
^^^ Underrated post ^^^
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Oculus Spirit [39220]
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Bang For The Buck
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May 14, 2023, 11:19 PM
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I would go:
Weller
Angel's Envy
Blanton's
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Redshirt [99]
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Re: Bang For The Buck
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May 14, 2023, 11:51 PM
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Weller is a good one, one of my staples.
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Top TigerNet [32629]
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he'll have a tough time finding those unless he is
May 15, 2023, 7:41 AM
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in a big city.
u cant find those in Greenville Sc
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Orange Immortal [68087]
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Bouharoun's downtown has them...
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May 15, 2023, 10:08 AM
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or at least they used to.
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checked thier website
May 15, 2023, 1:27 PM
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only thing from Buffalo trace they have is Buafflo trace. dagum Yellowtsone has made getting anything made buy BT near impossible to get,
I managed to get a bottle of Blaton's original single barrel, Weller special reserve, and
Weller 12 year in Nashville over Christmas. T
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Orange Immortal [68087]
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If you talk to one of the Bouharoun's...
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May 15, 2023, 2:16 PM
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they can get anything you want from their distributor.
They may not routinely "stock" it, but they can definitely get it including Pappy.
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Paw Master [16947]
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Give a little guidance, if you can
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May 14, 2023, 11:23 PM
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Are you asking as a newbie, or as one who seeks something new compared to what you normally buy. If it's the latter, what have you typically enjoyed.
Also, you used 'whiskey' and in the US that generally means bourbon, but 'across the pond' it would be scotch. So, a bit of clarification on that count would help. It will definitely help narrow down the creation of a list.
Simply to make a point, Old Forester Stateman, Whistlepig, Weller, Laphroaig and Oban don't remotely resemble one another.
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Heisman Winner [78602]
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A man that knows his Bourbon.
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May 14, 2023, 11:55 PM
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Hello, my friend.
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Redshirt [99]
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Re: Give a little guidance, if you can
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May 14, 2023, 11:57 PM
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Correct, I am a Newbie. The more I dwell in the whiskey/whisky/scotch world I am always looking for recommendations that I can enjoy a neat glass.
Although a newbie, I definitely have a palette for the finer ones I have sampled at tastings. If you have any preferences and can put it in category I would love to try. Preferably available at a local liquor store. And I do understand your differences between the possible definitions, should have made it clearer to not sound as strictly bourbon.
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Salt is spot on.
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May 14, 2023, 11:59 PM
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Whistle pig
Four Roses
Blanton's
Eagle Rare
Are some of my favorites.
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Redshirt [99]
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Re: Salt is spot on.
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May 15, 2023, 12:03 AM
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Eagle rare is one I've been hearing. I've had four roses and enjoyed. Still yet to find my favorite but I'm long gone from the jack Daniel's days lol
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ER is very good. It's got great balance.
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May 15, 2023, 12:10 AM
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You should sip it before you ice it, if that is how you bourbon. My recommendation is to enjoy over a sphere in a thick rocks glass.
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Redshirt [99]
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Re: ER is very good. It's got great balance.
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May 15, 2023, 12:29 AM
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Eagle Rare it is, if I don't enjoy, you're getting a fat TD
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Fair enough!***
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May 15, 2023, 12:34 AM
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Paw Master [16947]
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If you like Weller, then
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May 15, 2023, 6:58 AM
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Eagle Rare will work for you. Weller's it's big brother! Both are wheated whiskies and smooth.
The corn mash bourbons are a bit more of the challenge as it's hard to escape the alcohol-forward burn on the first sip or two. And if the proof is up there, you'll know straight-away. Those higher proofs hold their flavor profile very well as the ice begins to melt. The difference in five minutes is striking...from I can't drink this to...yum, just as the flavors bloom from the bit of ice melt.
Whistlepig are known for their ryes, which are typically spicier whiskies. Initially, I didn't sip ryes, but they've found their way into my life. It's a process trying different bourbons/whiskies and you like them. Remember, all bourbons are whiskies, but not all whiskies are bourbon.
Speaking of rye...and if you like an Old Fashioned...give High West Double Rye a go. Best OF I've ever had. Who would think of a Utah distiller!?! LOL!
If you get Hulu, search for a show called 'Neat'. It's a neat story of bourbon's history, although it does have a Buffalo Trace bias to it, yet pulls in a number of the other distillers. The fraternity up there is...well, neat!
Cheers!
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All-In [10931]
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Re: If you like Weller, then
May 15, 2023, 7:07 PM
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Sazerac Rye is MUCH better.
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Re: ER is very good. It's got great balance.
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always use bourbon rocks,small soapstone cubes that are put in the freezer.they chill,but don't dilute.neat's the only way to go,whether bourbon or scotch.favs are booker's,blanton's,and balvenie caribbean cask when available.
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Orange Beast [6289]
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Re: Salt is spot on.
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May 15, 2023, 12:18 AM
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Which Whistle Pig? The prices are all over the place. Some are up there with Pappy.
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Heisman Winner [78602]
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The 20 year Rye is about 65 bucks.
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May 15, 2023, 12:37 AM
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It's good stuff. From there, it only gets better.
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Re: Salt is spot on.
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I tried the piggy back recently which is 100 proof. Good stuff.
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Re: Salt is spot on.
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Salt, does this mean that we've moved past the whiskey tasting to Tequila. In that case, if you believe that paying more leads to the best taste, then I would suggest, Herradura Seleccion Suprema Extra
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I would amend in my opinion.
Rare/ hard to find: Pappy. Blanton’s. Eagle rare. Stagg Jr. Weller’s. Colonel EH Taylor. Buffalo Trace. Sazerac Rye.
Readily available: Four Roses. Angel’s Envy. Evan Williams Small Batch.
Budget: Benchmark (same mash bill as Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and Pappy). Evan Williams.
Scotch: Macallan 18 year. Johnny Walker Blue Label. Glenmorangie 18 year.
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Re: Give a little guidance, if you can
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I have never heard of some of the names on you list so I looked them up. I am going to Scotland in the fall and will check out Oban and Laphroaig.
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Re: Give a little guidance, if you can
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May 15, 2023, 12:05 AM
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Enjoy your trip! Always wanted to go. Check out a Celtic football game if you have the chance! Incredible atmosphere from my friend's experiences
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Orange Beast [6289]
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Re: Give a little guidance, if you can
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May 15, 2023, 12:16 AM
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Thank you for the suggestion because I have not thought of attending a game. I will be in Glasgow for a few days so I will see if the dates work.
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Re: Give a little guidance, if you can
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You would be in prime Soccer time at that point, either Celtic or Rangers. The two big Glasgow and Scottish teams. It really is a spectacle as Rangers are protestant and Celtic are Catholic. The atmosphere in the stadium will make you question how intense some of the CFB teams in the south are.
I hope you enjoy!! And if you're a Game of Thrones fan by chance, there are a lot of tours in the area that she show was filmed at! I wish I could recommend the food, but the Scotts and English I've met much prefer American cuisine.
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oh man.. you are going to get her killed.
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May 15, 2023, 7:34 AM
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It really is a spectacle as Rangers are protestant and Celtic are Catholic
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Paw Master [16947]
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Oban and Laphroaig are on
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May 15, 2023, 6:48 AM
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Opposite ends of the scotch (whisky) spectrum. Love Oban...yet Laphroaig/Ardberg...aren't touching my lips! I'd rather lick an ashtray!  I like the smokiness of scotch, but the heavy use of peat(?) is a big turn-off for me. Others would be the opposite of me. Highland Park 12 has a nice smokiness...it's go-to along with Oban and Aberlour.
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Highland Park 12
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May 15, 2023, 6:35 PM
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Is great bang for the buck.
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Re: Oban and Laphroaig are on
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I dont like smoky Scotches. My sipping scotch is Balvenie Doublewood. I think Johnny Waker Red is smoky. BTW that (JW) is the best selling Scotch worldwide. In the US it is Dewars.
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I have never heard of some of the names on you list so I looked them up. I am going to Scotland in the fall and will check out Oban and Laphroaig.
Do a Dalwhinnie distillery tour while you’re there. It’s very educational and happens to be the northernmost distillery in Scotland.
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Re: Give a little guidance, if you can
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May 15, 2023, 2:01 AM
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If I had asked that question, it would have surely been about what whiskey bc I personally dislike the taste of bourbon of any brand or flavor
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Paw Master [16947]
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I get it...
May 15, 2023, 7:03 AM
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Bourbon is at least 50% corn in the mash and there's no escaping the alcohol burn. Scotch (whisky) on the other hand is always smooth to me...never a burn. Then again, it's not made with corn. Even the gal who led Old Forester's tasting standards for years, Jackie Zycan, says it's simply not possible to escape alcohol burn from the first sip of any bourbon...it's the nature of the beast.
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I have tried and tried to like bourbons. Ieven went on a bourbon trail tour. I just can’t do it. Scotch is my drink.
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
May 15, 2023, 12:24 AM
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Four Roses Single Barrel for about $40.
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Redshirt [99]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
May 15, 2023, 12:30 AM
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Second vote for the roses. I'll give it a go. Thanks
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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May 15, 2023, 1:03 AM
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While I’ve cut down severely on my intake of strong spirits these are my favorites;
Blanton’s
Buffalo Trace
Makers Mark 46
Seen a few mentions tonight I’ll have to try.
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Redshirt [99]
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May 15, 2023, 1:10 AM
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Thank you for the recommendation I will put it on the list
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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Crown Royal has always been a really good tasting whiskey for me and my taste!!! But with that questing being asked on this board, you will probably get about 333 different responses, but good luck if you really don't know what your taste is searching for!!!
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Redshirt [99]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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May 15, 2023, 2:11 AM
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Love me some crown, learning about the vast differences between a Canadian, and a bourbon/scotch etc has been interesting
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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May 15, 2023, 2:40 AM
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I grew up with the Canadian whiskeys, and from them all, the Crown has always taken the top spot for me bc of the smoothness going down once it gets past the palate. I've never liked eating or drinking anything that burned all the way down my throat to my stomach!!!
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May 15, 2023, 3:41 AM
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Howler Head
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Orange Blooded [2519]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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Buffalo Trace or Devil’s River
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I recommend it be poured back into the mule.***
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Legend [6958]
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Van Winkle 12 year, Blanton's, Tin Cup 10 year, Rebel***
May 15, 2023, 6:47 AM
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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There are so many choices out there. I recently tried this one below. If you ever want to check out Spec’s, it is the one thing in Texas that is amazing. Each store is the size of a grocery store. They have ordering online to your door. While I was looking up this brand for the picture, I realized there was probably 250 choices of bourbon alone. Give it a look
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what is your price range?***
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May 15, 2023, 7:24 AM
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if you're on a budget.. good ole Woodfuff reserve is what i recommend. it's like $30 for 750ml
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I like scotch more than bourbon, so I’ll give you some recommendations.
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May 15, 2023, 7:31 AM
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For a basic, approachable single malt scotch:
Glenlivet
Glenfiddich
Macallan
Aberlour
Something in the 12 year range is a good place to start.
I’m assuming you enjoy single malts. If you aren’t ready for that, start with a blend like Johnny Walker Black and work your way up from there.
Are you drinking it on the rocks, neat, or diluting it with water or club soda? Purists would say to drink it neat (no ice), but it’s okay if you have to work up to that. Make sure you enjoy whatever you’re drinking at this point.
You can certainly try the peatier scotches like Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Bowmore. These have a decidedly smoky taste. Typically, people love them or hate them. I recommend staying with the smoother, less smoky ones listed above for now, but if you’re feeling adventurous try a smoky one.
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Southern gentlemen
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May 15, 2023, 8:16 AM
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Drink Bourbon.
The wealthy ones drink Pappi Van Winkle….. if they can find it!
As a replacement try Blantons, Buffalo Trace, Henry MeKenna, Old Forester or
Eagle Rare.
It’s like sex….. it’s all good but some is better than others!
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you cant find any of those in Gville.
May 15, 2023, 9:08 AM
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youll spend an extra $30 shipping them form a website. cept old forester.. I think that is pretty common in most liquor stores. pretty sure Total Wine has it.
dagum Yellowtsone has made getting anything made buy BT near impossible to get,
Buffalo Trace
Eagle Rare
E.H. Taylor
Van Winkle
George T. Stagg
Blanton's
Elmer T. Lee
W.L. Weller
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Whisky - Whistle Pig
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Rye Whisky - Sagamore Spirit Rye
Scotch - Oban or Talisker
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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I always try to find good Bourbon for a good price. Here's a few affordable pretty good ones.
Four Roses small batch
Eagle Rare(if you can find it)
Buffalo trace(if you can find it)
Bullet, orange label.
Michters small batch
Russell reserve 10 year.
All good for the price without breaking the bank.
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Paw Master [16947]
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In Georgia, earlier this year
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May 15, 2023, 12:58 PM
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A number of retailers had Eagle Rare @ two for $75.00. Suffice to say, I stocked up...and anytime I'm in a store (ATL area), I will continue to buy if it's at that price. In Charleston, one bottle will cost $75.00...maybe. Those ABC states are a PITA and infringe upon my rights!
With you on Michters...and it has a really neat story, too.
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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The World's Most Wanted Bourbons on Wine-Searcher:
Whiskey Name Score Ave Price
Blanton's The Original Single Barrel 91 $161
George T. Stagg 94 $1741
Eagle Rare 10 Year Single Barrel 89 $64
Buffalo Trace 91 $35
WL Weller 12-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Wheated 92 $328
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch 91 $127
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Old 93 $6763
William Larue Weller 94 $2476
Stagg JR Barrel Proof 91 $413
WL Weller Special Reserve Wheated 89 $90
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Elijah Craig, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, just purchased the Henry McKenna 10 rear, and the Heaven Hill Bottled in bond, I recommend all of these.Enjoy!
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
May 15, 2023, 1:27 PM
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There is no need to spend a fortune on any of these great suggestions. I've tried most of everything listed here but I've narrowed my selections down to bottled in bond bourbons. 100 proof is my sweet spot and you get so many for under $30 in Georgia.
Evan Williams BIB
Wild Turkey 101 - bourbon and rye
Old Grandad BIB
Ezra Brooks
Old Forester 100 - bourbon and rye
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Garrison Brothers Balmorhea is the best bourbon
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I have sipped on at any price.
But I'm still looking . . . . .
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Paw Master [16947]
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Re: Garrison Brothers Balmorhea is the best bourbon
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May 17, 2023, 6:55 PM
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Rocky the Tiger®, not sure if you're in the Atlanta area but, if so, All-Time in Milton has the Balmorhea.
InspectorM®, I went with your Uncle Nearest 1856 recommendation...it's a good one for sure.
As a T-NET PSA, All-Time have all the Widow Janes...10, Anniversary 10, and 13. WJ10 is $69.99.
For you whisky lovers, Oban Little Bay ($49.99) and 14 ($72.99) are at the best prices I've seen yet.
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Oculus Spirit [41797]
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Re: Garrison Brothers Balmorhea is the best bourbon
May 18, 2023, 8:49 AM
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Salty55® I'm glad you like the Uncle Nearest 1856. That is a bottle that I will always keep on hand. $69.99 for Widow Jane 10-year is a great price. I've only seen it at $80 and higher.
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Asst Coach [726]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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May 15, 2023, 11:51 AM
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Certainly some very good (and expensive) names listed, so will list a couple that are easier to find and good to start with: Basil Hayden and Woodinville. Woodinville was one I found a couple of years ago that is actually distilled in Washington State. Don't let that stop you from trying it, it is quite good. Basil Hayden is, in my opinion, a good one to have on hand. Very smooth, especially if just getting into Bourbon. I guess I could throw in another if you'd like to try a good one that isn't always seen, Johnny Drum.
Some of the others listed are just too hard to find and expensive. I have plenty of Blanton's, but have hoarded it. I also have Pappy's 23 and 12 and Elmer T. Lee. Bought Elmer probably 5 years ago and swear I paid $32 or so for it. Wish I could find another but would likely cost $400. Basil and Woodinville will run you in the $40 range. Good luck and enjoy.
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Clemson Conqueror [11911]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
May 15, 2023, 12:36 PM
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Canadian Mist unless you're scared
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Orange Immortal [66858]
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May 15, 2023, 1:00 PM
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MVP [528]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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May 15, 2023, 1:14 PM
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Jameson
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All-TigerNet [5750]
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Oculus Spirit [41797]
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Re: Uncle Nearest 1856
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May 15, 2023, 1:57 PM
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1856, 1883, and the rye are all good whiskeys
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Letterman [263]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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May 15, 2023, 2:20 PM
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I would recommend getting started with wheated bourbons, much smother than Rye. Agree with many of those previously posted. Weller, Buffalo Trace, eagle rare are all great choices. I stumbled across one a couple years ago that takes the cake and surpassed Weller as my go to. Check out Widow Jane 10 year. It has increased in price over the last year or so (I’m probably not helping by promoting it here). You can typically find in the $60 range. Oddly is made in upstate NY, but it is as good as any bourbon I’ve ever tasted.
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Letterman [263]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
May 15, 2023, 2:21 PM
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Smoother*
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Oculus Spirit [41797]
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May 15, 2023, 2:23 PM
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Widow Jane is $80 many places now, but currently my favorite.
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Paw Master [16947]
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The Widow Jane story is another
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May 15, 2023, 2:56 PM
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Interesting one. To this point, Widow Jane has sourced there barrels and added some of their limestone quarry water in bottling their offerings. They're now on the cusp of distilling their own mash, having sourced their 'material', all within NY state, I believe.
My sense and hope is their own distilled whiskies will be new lines as it's hard to imagine and, perhaps, suicidal to monkey around with the products and approaches that have brought them to this point. My next trip to the Big Apple, I'm hopping over to Brooklyn for a tour.
Lots of solid bourbons, whiskies and whiskys out there...and the stories attached lend to the aura. I see folks who really love bottles that I don't quite care for, but that's the nuance of the liquid and individual palates.
Sip on, All! Enjoy...and to good health and Tiger success!
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Oculus Spirit [41797]
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Re: The Widow Jane story is another
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May 15, 2023, 8:06 PM
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Interesting one. To this point, Widow Jane has sourced there barrels and added some of their limestone quarry water in bottling their offerings. They're now on the cusp of distilling their own mash, having sourced their 'material', all within NY state, I believe.
My friend's bottle of their 10-year bourbon says it's a blend of whiskey from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. It's a highly-impressive blend IMO.
I see folks who really love bottles that I don't quite care for, but that's the nuance of the liquid and individual palates.
Yes, that's just the nature of whiskey drinking. I see the same.
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Oculus Spirit [41797]
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May 15, 2023, 2:31 PM
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Out of the 30-40 bourbons I've tried so far, these stand out the most to me:
Old Forester 1920
Widow Jane 10-Year bourbon
Penelope Barrel Strength bourbon
Chattanooga Cask 111 (Tennessee Whiskey)
Colonel E.H. Taylor bourbon
Larceny Barrel Proof bourbon
Uncle Nearest Rye
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Knob Creek 9-year bourbon
Uncle Nearest 1856 (Tennessee whiskey)
Uncle Nearest 1884 (Tennessee whiskey)
Maker's Mark Cask Strength bourbon
Whistle Pig 6-Year bourbon
Eagle Rare
Blanton's
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered bourbon
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Paw Master [16947]
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^^Solid
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May 15, 2023, 2:57 PM
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Valley Protector [1400]
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Solid list. I'd add Jefferson's Reserve, Willett, and a new
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one that I just tried called Blue Run. A little above my usual price point (it's around $100), but, it's noticeably different. Good stuff......
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Paw Warrior [4929]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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May 15, 2023, 3:35 PM
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My "everyday" (american) whiskey is Tin Cup (rye whiskey) or Buffalo Trace (bourbon). Used to drink Maker's Mark almost exclusively. I keep some cheap canadian whiskey blends for mixing up whiskey gingers or 7&7s, and something cheap like Jim Beam for bourbon&coke. I figure, once you're mixing them with ginger ale or 7-up or coke, why use the nice sipping whiskey?
The list of really good (and expensive) bourbons is pretty long and varied. Even more if you go into Irish or Scotch.
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Standout [340]
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May 15, 2023, 4:47 PM
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Weller 12 Year
Blantons
EH Taylor SB
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Cheaper: Early Times BIB, Evan Williams BIB
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Starter [258]
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May 15, 2023, 6:14 PM
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Glenmorangie is good. $115.00 a bottle
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Orange Beast [6559]
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May 17, 2023, 7:08 PM
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Woodford Reserve.
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Trainer [30]
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May 17, 2023, 8:53 PM
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Double Oak Woodford Reserve
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Game Day Hero [4514]
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Re: Best whiskey recommendations?
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Eagle rare is my pick
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