Bourbon recommendations - north of $50 a bottle?
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Fucking yes.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
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Well fuck you guys. I drink it myself.YellowSnow said: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.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. -
There is a gin distillery south of Oakland (St. George) that does one with douglas fir. It's intense, but in a good way.
http://www.shopwinedirect.com/st-george-terroir-gin-750ml.html?vfsku=gin136&vfsku=gin136&gpla=pla&gclid=CP-yj4qXgtICFcGOfgodlMwDcg -
Eagle rare is my favorite value bourbon, but it's price is going up fast.
The only new entrant I know is Garrison brothers
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Too Texassy.LoneStarDawg said:Eagle rare is my favorite value bourbon, but it's price is going up fast.
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Elijah Craig Barrel Strength, Eagle Rare, whistle pig, Blood Oath, Campfire from High West, Colonel Taylors.
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Isn't high west an American Whiskey? Eagle rare is very nice for the price. Whistle pig is great but expensive.section8 said:Elijah Craig Barrel Strength, Eagle Rare, whistle pig, Blood Oath, Campfire from High West, Colonel Taylors.
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They (High West) specialize mostly in rye, and like most of the boutique ryes out there, they bought barrels from a distiller in Indiana that used to make the rye for Segrams. Their Double Rye is fantastic though. I might give the Whistle pig a try and have been temped by this one.DeepSeaZ said:
Isn't high west an American Whiskey? Eagle rare is very nice for the price. Whistle pig is great but expensive.section8 said:Elijah Craig Barrel Strength, Eagle Rare, whistle pig, Blood Oath, Campfire from High West, Colonel Taylors.
I really glad to see a lot of love here for Eagle Rare as the best the "Value" bourbons. 10 year old stuff at $30 - $35 a fifth is a great value indeed. But as some have pointed out there's starting to be a bit of a scarcity issue of cheaper well aged bourbons. Stupid millennial hipsters. -
those fucking assholes mix it with coke and other bullshit.YellowSnow said:
They (High West) specialize mostly in rye, and like most of the boutique ryes out there, they bought barrels from a distiller in Indiana that used to make the rye for Segrams. Their Double Rye is fantastic though. I might give the Whistle pig a try and have been temped by this one.DeepSeaZ said:
Isn't high west an American Whiskey? Eagle rare is very nice for the price. Whistle pig is great but expensive.section8 said:Elijah Craig Barrel Strength, Eagle Rare, whistle pig, Blood Oath, Campfire from High West, Colonel Taylors.
I really glad to see a lot of love here for Eagle Rare as the best the "Value" bourbons. 10 year old stuff at $30 - $35 a fifth is a great value indeed. But as some have pointed out there's starting to be a bit of a scarcity issue of cheaper well aged bourbons. Stupid millennial hipsters. -
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.
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This would be more along your class.dflea said:So how about a vodka recommendation?
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Templeton Rye is pretty good and Last Feather is good in an interesting way (NTTAWWT). Last Feather really resonates with my native heritage.YellowSnow said:
They (High West) specialize mostly in rye, and like most of the boutique ryes out there, they bought barrels from a distiller in Indiana that used to make the rye for Segrams. Their Double Rye is fantastic though. I might give the Whistle pig a try and have been temped by this one.DeepSeaZ said:
Isn't high west an American Whiskey? Eagle rare is very nice for the price. Whistle pig is great but expensive.section8 said:Elijah Craig Barrel Strength, Eagle Rare, whistle pig, Blood Oath, Campfire from High West, Colonel Taylors.
I really glad to see a lot of love here for Eagle Rare as the best the "Value" bourbons. 10 year old stuff at $30 - $35 a fifth is a great value indeed. But as some have pointed out there's starting to be a bit of a scarcity issue of cheaper well aged bourbons. Stupid millennial hipsters. -
Wild Turkey is horrible ... that loses all credibility with me
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You are literally a gigantic vagina with horrible taste buds.Tequilla said:Wild Turkey is horrible ... that loses all credibility with me
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This.Tequilla said:Wild Turkey is horrible ... that loses all credibility with me
If you're going low-brow, go with Watkins or Rebel Yell, for chrissakes.
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WhooooooooooooooooooooooooshTequilla said:Wild Turkey is horrible ... that loses all credibility with me
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Pappy is great. No question. But not at the current prices. I bought a bottle years ago for $90. Now the same bottle is over $2k.FraleyMcClatcher said: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.
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I can't think of anything that is worth $2k per bottle.
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It's just for collectors and scarcity's sake, not for quality's. I've had all the Pappy's from 30 down and while they are amazing they arent 10x better than a $100 bottle. The big difference in liquor lies between the $30 bottle and the $100 bottle.Tequilla said:I can't think of anything that is worth $2k per bottle.
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This sums up the pappy situation well. I've never had it and by all accounts it's excellent stuff but no way it can be $500 to $2000 good.WilburHooksHands said:
It's just for collectors and scarcity's sake, not for quality's. I've had all the Pappy's from 30 down and while they are amazing they arent 10x better than a $100 bottle. The big difference in liquor lies between the $30 bottle and the $100 bottle.Tequilla said:I can't think of anything that is worth $2k per bottle.
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So I ended up buying a fifth of jack Daniels single barrel select for my bourbon club tasting. 47% and I don't know the age. I'm a little skeptical of the $51.99 price point - since I'm not big on their lower price point whiskeys - but either way it will be interesting.
Also, for you Scotch guys i grabbed a highland park 12 year old. Never had it but my whisky guru - www.ralfy.com - recommended it.
Old Pultney is my favorite value single malt and it's a good one if you want to venture into scotch but are scared of the more heavily peated stuff.
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I see you took no ones advice you bastard.
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I think someone tossed out the Jack Daniel's single barrel earlier in the thread. But some of these bottles that have been recommended are a little harder to track down.Pitchfork51 said:I see you took no ones advice you bastard.
Not impressed at first taste on the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel for those that have seen it in shops. Basically just tastes like higher proof regular old Jack which is swill. Not the kind of complexity of flavors that you expect in the $50 bourbon. Blanton's kicks its ass by a country mile.
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He's been working double shifts at Orkin this week.Pitchfork51 said:@swayes silence in this thread speaks volumes
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Fermented unicorns tears.Tequilla said:I can't think of anything that is worth $2k per bottle.
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Great stuff both the Boss Hogg and the Rye. You can get it on base at great prices. Axe @koopdog.DeepSeaZ said:
Isn't high west an American Whiskey? Eagle rare is very nice for the price. Whistle pig is great but expensive.section8 said:Elijah Craig Barrel Strength, Eagle Rare, whistle pig, Blood Oath, Campfire from High West, Colonel Taylors.
I also like Weller (poor man's Pappy) and Blanton's can be top shelf at most places.
Pappy still is the standard though depending on the year. You can find some around for ~$65 a shot if you enjoy it.
Funny you mention High West. I believe that's made in Utah and they have a damn good blend called Campfire. It's a bit peaty so if you don't like scotch, don't give it a go.
With scotch, I favor Oban and Laphroaig but only drink scotch with a good cigar.
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Funny you mention this one. It's been on my mind since the Utah game.section8 said:Elijah Craig Barrel Strength, Eagle Rare, whistle pig, Blood Oath, Campfire from High West, Colonel Taylors.
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Jack isn't a bourbon but I really enjoy the single barrel. I like it for the reasons you don't. It's very simple in taste. And damn smooth. The taste changes though if you add a splash of water. I have no idea why but it opens it up. It becomes more robust.YellowSnow said:
I think someone tossed out the Jack Daniel's single barrel earlier in the thread. But some of these bottles that have been recommended are a little harder to track down.Pitchfork51 said:I see you took no ones advice you bastard.
Not impressed at first taste on the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel for those that have seen it in shops. Basically just tastes like higher proof regular old Jack which is swill. Not the kind of complexity of flavors that you expect in the $50 bourbon. Blanton's kicks its ass by a country mile.
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Not technically but close enough for the excervise. Only difference really is the maple charcoal dealio and being in Tennessee. I haven't given up on it per say. Sometimes it takes a few tries and experimenting with the right amount of water to add.DeepSeaZ said:
Jack isn't a bourbon but I really enjoy the single barrel. I like it for the reasons you don't. It's very simple in taste. And damn smooth. The taste changes though if you add a splash of water. I have no idea why but it opens it up. It becomes more robust.YellowSnow said:
I think someone tossed out the Jack Daniel's single barrel earlier in the thread. But some of these bottles that have been recommended are a little harder to track down.Pitchfork51 said:I see you took no ones advice you bastard.
Not impressed at first taste on the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel for those that have seen it in shops. Basically just tastes like higher proof regular old Jack which is swill. Not the kind of complexity of flavors that you expect in the $50 bourbon. Blanton's kicks its ass by a country mile.
