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Bourbon recommendations - north of $50 a bottle?

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  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,244 Founders Club
    BennyBeaver said:

    When not drinking my bourbon neat, rocks or in a Manhattan (I know Manhattans are supposed to be made with Rye, sue me, I like mine with Bulleit bourbon).

    I highly reccomned this cocktail; especially in warm weather locales. https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2406/final-ward

    You can sub in any decent bourbon or rye for the Rittenhouse.

    Also, the Last Word is a fucking treat. Thank you Murray Stenson. https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1133/the-last-word-cocktail

    Bulleit actually has one of the higher percentages of rye in the mash bill that you'll find a bourbon. Basil Hayden is pretty rye heavy too.
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  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,244 Founders Club
    bananasnblondes said:

    Tequilla's affinity for Crown Royal Bourbon needs to become a staple of the "what are you drinking tonight?" threads

    I previously thought the TSIO should be sponsored by Kirkland Signature Brand 100% Agave Tequilla, but it seems like Crown Royal Canadian Bourbon should be the official sponsor. As a plus their colors are purple and gold.
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  • Tequilla
    Tequilla Member Posts: 20,098
    edited February 2017
    BennyBeaver said:

    Tequilla said:

    BennyBeaver said:

    When not drinking my bourbon neat, rocks or in a Manhattan (I know Manhattans are supposed to be made with Rye, sue me, I like mine with Bulleit bourbon).

    You are really over your head here
    Please tell me more about your whisky knowledge, like how your favorite bourbon is Crown Royal and that I should flag myself for drinking blended whisky (which I never said).

    I misspoke on classifying Crown as a Bourbon ... Buffalo Trace and Crown are my 2 go-to drinks ... that was my intention. I definitely know that Crown is a Canadian Whiskey ...

    I don't claim to be a bourbon snob ... I do try a lot of different ones and that's how I stumbled upon Buffalo Trace ... I've had Pappy before and after a friend looked up Pappy and realized that Buffalo Trace was made by the same distillery it has been a go to from that date forward.

    I've had probably the balance of what most would consider part of the typical rotation including Makers, Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve, and Bulleit. When I'm going more for value I'll drink Two Stars. I'm not a huge fan of Jack (and yes, I realize that that's a Tennessee Whiskey) or Jim, but Gentleman Jack isn't terrible. My friends and I generally on birthdays will go buy a different whiskey every year that we haven't had before ... I'm looking at a bottle of Lazy River sitting on my counter. There's a ton of different versions that I've had that I wouldn't remember by name ... I'm terrible at remembering that type of stuff.

    From a scotch standpoint, I've gone to multiple tasting events for both Glenlivet and Macallen ... I like Macallen better ... the higher age stuff is outstanding. I've had a bottle of the Macallen 15 in the last year ... so smooth. From a Glenlivet standpoint, I like the 12 and 18 while not particularly fond of the 15. The 21 is good but to me not significantly better than the others to spend the money. I also will from time to time drink some Glenmorangie which I tend to like as well. If I'm going out to a place with a good selection I'll normally go through and sample various options after consulting with the bartender.

    I'm not a big fan ryes at all ... just don't like the flavor as much.

    As for blended, it was largely a tongue in cheek whoosh ... they aren't all terribly bad but typically when I think of blended I think of just trying to get drunk on value. My dad will often have a cheap version of a blended scotch around for his day to day activity while keeping the higher quality around for special occasions.

    As for other liquors, I'm not a huge tequila guy outside of margaritas. I prefer a clear tequila versus a golden one ... I typically have no problem staying with Jose Cuervo Silver as my go to as I use that not only for margaritas but also for cooking needs (I use it a lot in cooking Mexican food). From a Vodka standpoint I'm almost exclusively a Tito's drinker ... I've probably moved more to Tito's in the last year as my default drink of choice (at least during the summer) for a few reasons. I'm not much of a rum guy and in particular not a huge fan of spiced rums.
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  • BearsWiin
    BearsWiin Member Posts: 5,072
    Local gym triathlete milf who likes the taste of my balls keeps telling me she's got some Bernheim to use on them. I tell her I use Buffalo Trace or Makers Mark when I roll my balls, and she just smiles, goes pfsh and shakes her head at me
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  • Tequilla
    Tequilla Member Posts: 20,098
    YellowSnow said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Tequilla's affinity for Crown Royal Bourbon needs to become a staple of the "what are you drinking tonight?" threads

    I previously thought the TSIO should be sponsored by Kirkland Signature Brand 100% Agave Tequilla, but it seems like Crown Royal Canadian Bourbon should be the official sponsor. As a plus their colors are purple and gold.
    Kirkland products in general aren't that bad ... I have no problem considering their products to be my "well" variety.

    I don't know if Dennis would be approving of our podcast being sponsored by Crown ... I have a feeling Canadians are too white for his taste. He probably wouldn't be happy unless we were sponsored by Hennessy.
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  • HuskyJW
    HuskyJW Member Posts: 15,272
    Tequilla said:

    YellowSnow said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Tequilla's affinity for Crown Royal Bourbon needs to become a staple of the "what are you drinking tonight?" threads

    I previously thought the TSIO should be sponsored by Kirkland Signature Brand 100% Agave Tequilla, but it seems like Crown Royal Canadian Bourbon should be the official sponsor. As a plus their colors are purple and gold.
    Kirkland products in general aren't that bad ... I have no problem considering their products to be my "well" variety.

    I don't know if Dennis would be approving of our podcast being sponsored by Crown ... I have a feeling Canadians are too white for his taste. He probably wouldn't be happy unless we were sponsored by Hennessy.
    Wait...Dennis is black and he's...ya know.

    Guy doesn't have to work another day in his life.
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  • greenblood
    greenblood Member Posts: 14,559
    YellowSnow said:

    greenblood said:

    Buffalo trace is a great option. I'm more of a scotch guy myself.

    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.
    12 year glendronach is great quality and runs you about $60.00
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  • Southerndawg
    Southerndawg Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 8,346 Founders Club
    greenblood said:

    YellowSnow said:

    greenblood said:

    Buffalo trace is a great option. I'm more of a scotch guy myself.

    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.
    12 year glendronach is great quality and runs you about $60.00
    Good choice, and bourbon drinkers will appreciate that it's aged in sherry casks.
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  • DeepSeaZ
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  • DeepSeaZ
    DeepSeaZ Member Posts: 3,901
    Pappy was great but not at the current prices.
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  • WilburHooksHands
    WilburHooksHands Member Posts: 6,804
    Somebody mentioned Blantons, which is great. I also like Col EH Taylor single barrel and a wild card is Breckenridge.
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  • Pitchfork51
    Pitchfork51 Member Posts: 27,662
    edited February 2017
    Basil Hayden's is the bitch ass version of old grand dad bib.
    (I just don't think 80 proof is legit for bourbons)

    I like the high rye mashbills

    Four roses single barrel is usually pretty good as is any of the wild turkey offerings.

    My go to bourbon is the turkey. Btw


    Generally the tough thing about the higher prices bourbons is that either they are aged a long time which can be hit or miss depending on if it gets too oaky and out of balance, or they are cask strength level of lower priced ones which can be worth it to you or not.
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  • Mosster47
    Mosster47 Member Posts: 6,246
    The lack of Gin in this thread shows you guys have no class.
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  • Pitchfork51
    Pitchfork51 Member Posts: 27,662
    Mosster47 said:

    The lack of Gin in this thread shows you guys have no class.

    I have totally recently got into gin.
    It was pushing 80 today and once it gets hot I like the gin cocktails. Hard to beat a strong as fuck Tom Collins.
    Not a fan of tonic.

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  • spuden
    spuden Member Posts: 374
    A couple pretty good bourbons are Redemption, Hudson Baby Bourbon and Barterhouse (20 year). Redemption is around $30, the others may be a bit more expensive.
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  • CheersWestDawg
    CheersWestDawg Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 2,478 Swaye's Wigwam
    Knob Creek
    Bulleit
    Elmer T Lee
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  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,244 Founders Club
    CheersWestDawg said:

    Knob Creek
    Bulleit
    Elmer T Lee

    Elmer T lee is the shit but so hard to find in Seattle.
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  • Pitchfork51
    Pitchfork51 Member Posts: 27,662
    YellowSnow said:

    Do any of your bourbon sippin’ doogs have much experience with the real high end stuff, say, north of $50 a bottle? I have my go to labels in the every-day drinking bourbon segment- e.g., Eagle Rare 10 yr old, Elijah Craig (used to be 12 yr old), Buffalo Trace, Evan Williams Single Barrel, etc – but would love to hear any recommendations for any high end bourbons that you guys are in to.

    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.

    Actually if you can still get it I would check out the old Forester 1920. Since it's limited edition and supposedly pretty damn good it would be worth grabbing for a more special one.
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  • Pitchfork51
    Pitchfork51 Member Posts: 27,662
    Tequilla said:

    BennyBeaver said:

    Tequilla said:

    ... I usually lump all versions of whiskey together ...

    You know how I know you're a fag?

    Scotch, rye, bourbon, blended, etc. all whiskys. but not all whiskys are bourbon.

    I bet you refer to all red wines as cabs too.
    Scotch is scotch ...

    You should flag yourself for drinking anything that is called "blended"
    All Canadian whiskey is blended. HTH.
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  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,244 Founders Club
    Mosster47 said:

    The lack of Gin in this thread shows you guys have no class.

    Gin martinis or GTFO. Vodka martinis are gayer than Christmas. Junipero which is made by anchor steam in SFO is outstanding.
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  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,244 Founders Club
    Pitchfork51 said:

    Basil Hayden's is the bitch ass version of old grand dad bib.
    (I just don't think 80 proof is legit for bourbons)

    I like the high rye mashbills

    Four roses single barrel is usually pretty good as is any of the wild turkey offerings.

    My go to bourbon is the turkey. Btw


    Generally the tough thing about the higher prices bourbons is that either they are aged a long time which can be hit or miss depending on if it gets too oaky and out of balance, or they are cask strength level of lower priced ones which can be worth it to you or not.

    Pitchfork51 said:

    Basil Hayden's is the bitch ass version of old grand dad bib.
    (I just don't think 80 proof is legit for bourbons)

    I like the high rye mashbills

    Four roses single barrel is usually pretty good as is any of the wild turkey offerings.

    My go to bourbon is the turkey. Btw


    Generally the tough thing about the higher prices bourbons is that either they are aged a long time which can be hit or miss depending on if it gets too oaky and out of balance, or they are cask strength level of lower priced ones which can be worth it to you or not.

    Agreed on Basil Hayden. If they made it 92 proof then we'd be talking.
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  • dflea
    dflea Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 7,287 Swaye's Wigwam
    So how about a vodka recommendation?
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  • Mosster47
    Mosster47 Member Posts: 6,246
    Pitchfork51 said:

    Mosster47 said:

    The lack of Gin in this thread shows you guys have no class.

    I have totally recently got into gin.
    It was pushing 80 today and once it gets hot I like the gin cocktails. Hard to beat a strong as fuck Tom Collins.
    Not a fan of tonic.

    https://masterofmalt.com/gin/kyro/napue-gin/

    This shit right here is literally the best Gin on the planet. I went to Finland last year for a couple weeks for work and discovered it. Get some fresh cranberries and press them into it.

    It's a life changer, trust me.
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  • dflea
    dflea Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 7,287 Swaye's Wigwam
    Pitchfork51 said:

    dflea said:

    So how about a vodka recommendation?

    Anything distilled 5+ times. Vodka is lame sauce

    It's the sark of liquor. All flash. Fools everyone into thinking it's good. Loses in the end to things with more substance.
    I'm never drinking that shit again.
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  • Pitchfork51
    Pitchfork51 Member Posts: 27,662
    dflea said:

    Pitchfork51 said:

    dflea said:

    So how about a vodka recommendation?

    Anything distilled 5+ times. Vodka is lame sauce

    It's the sark of liquor. All flash. Fools everyone into thinking it's good. Loses in the end to things with more substance.
    I'm never drinking that shit again.
    Lol I've actually convinced my whole family that anything they make with vodka is better with gin.
    I only recently realized it.




    For those of y'all that like margaritas but get sick of spending 28 bucks for fucking cointreau I've found that the new dekyuper 03 is pretty much the same but 17 bucks at total wine. Its 80 proof and real shit
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  • Pitchfork51
    Pitchfork51 Member Posts: 27,662
    @swayes silence in this thread speaks volumes
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  • PurpleThrobber
    PurpleThrobber Member Posts: 48,052
    Mosster47 said:

    The lack of Gin in this thread shows you guys have no class.

    Gin is for Brits with bad teeth and black people with extra juice.
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  • GrundleStiltzkin
    GrundleStiltzkin Member Posts: 61,516 Standard Supporter
    PurpleThrobber said:

    Mosster47 said:

    The lack of Gin in this thread shows you guys have no class.

    Gin is for Brits with bad teeth and black people with extra juice.
    When turpentine isn't classy enough.
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