Bourbon recommendations - north of $50 a bottle?
Blanton’s is usually what I buy in the $60 price point but would like to branch out. Pappy is the holy grail, but not achievable unless you have a connection. Elmer T Lee at $40 - $45 is the poor man’s Blanton’s but I just can’t see to find is these days in Seattle.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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I'm assuming you mean for a 750 mL bottle?
Buffalo Trace and Crown are my 2 go-to bourbons.
Bulleit and Knob Creek are quite good as well.
Woodford is usually pretty good ... there are some more rare versions of that that can go up a bit in price point that are also quite smooth. -
Buffalo trace is a great option. I'm more of a scotch guy myself.
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I definitely buy a lot of Buffalo Trace and at $25 a fifth (750 ml) it's hard to beat. I drink my bourbon neat or with just a splash of water if it's above 90 proof. Buffalo Trace drinks very nice neat; Eagle Rare is the same distiller (Blanton's is too) and both are excellent as well. I have a ton of experience with the stuff between $30 and $50 like Bulleit, Knob Creek and your basic Woodford Reserve. Maybe one of the limited Woodford's might be worthy a shot.Tequilla said:I'm assuming you mean for a 750 mL bottle?
Buffalo Trace and Crown are my 2 go-to bourbons.
Bulleit and Knob Creek are quite good as well.
Woodford is usually pretty good ... there are some more rare versions of that that can go up a bit in price point that are also quite smooth.
I started a Bourbon tasting society a few years back with my buddies...basically, 10 people show up at a friends house each with a different bottle and several hours later we try to determine which product was the winner.
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I love Scotch as well but it becomes cost prohibitive sometimes. $45 to $50 is about entry level for single malt, but that kinda coin gets you into some real nice bourbons.greenblood said:Buffalo trace is a great option. I'm more of a scotch guy myself.
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Crown?Tequilla said:I'm assuming you mean for a 750 mL bottle?
Buffalo Trace and Crown are my 2 go-to bourbons.
Bulleit and Knob Creek are quite good as well.
Woodford is usually pretty good ... there are some more rare versions of that that can go up a bit in price point that are also quite smooth.
You mean Crown Royal the Canadian blended whiskey? NOT A BOURBON.
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/difference-between-canadian-whiskey-bourbon/
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I know Crown is Canadian ($75k
) ... I usually lump all versions of whiskey together ... only drink Crown from Canada, many different types of bourbons, don't really like rye
More on the cheaper end of things, if looking for a decent option to go with a mixer Two Stars isn't too bad. You can normally get a 1.75L at Total Wine and More for about $30-$35.
I've never actually had it, but I've heard from others that they like Four Roses ... -
1792 and Jefferson's Reserve are great, but I don't recall prices on those. I don't care for basic Jack Daniels but I've had a couple high end JD's that are top-notch.
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/make-mine-a-double-strong-dollar-boosts-foreign-booze-sales-1486463420greenblood said:Buffalo trace is a great option. I'm more of a scotch guy myself.
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Yes, I've liked 1792 and it has a bottle that chicks think looks cool. Only have had the baseline Jefferson's and think I got a bad barrel...was kinda musty tasting. Haven't ever tried the single barrel Jack Daniel's before.GrundleStiltzkin said:1792 and Jefferson's Reserve are great, but I don't recall prices on those. I don't care for basic Jack Daniels but I've had a couple high end JD's that are top-notch.
