Favorite Whiskey?

Blantons sells for $70, The bottle of Blanton's Gold I'm going to get cost $127.00. Eagle Rare sells for $45.00 In VA.

 

That's one if the good things about shopping on post. But the selection can be hit or miss

 

I’ve successfully survived the first several hours of my kid’s birthday activities / sleepover. There are six of them. I pray for early bedtime even though there’s not a chance in hell. Meanwhile, time to treat myself to a favorite.

 

Some folks like it, but Rowan's Creek is the worst likker to pass my lips. Poured it right down the drain.
Hopefully, you'll like it better than I did.

 

Good hike today with the pupper, now for some Buffalo Rare.

 

I have some really rare Buffalo Rare….so rare, it’s aged 6yrs in the bottle and doesn’t even have a pony stopper

 

It’s the new trend. Lots of men getting into whiskey critiquing and chasing the high dollar stuff. I’ve been branching out and trying more expensive stuff, but even then I really don’t go any higher than $50/ 5th. I try to keep it in the $30 range

 

Great minds.

 

Operation ‘Clear out some room in the cabinet’ continues

 

Small pours tonight...stayin' proofy.

 

Finishing the night off with this. I’d be curious to see what others might compare this bottle to. I don’t want to say anything specific because I am not doing side by sides or blinds, but this really is a good pour.

 

I’ll try to find that one. Haven’t seen it locally.

 

I've come to the conclusion that I can't enjoy mine without at least a cube. I would blame it on the proof but I can enjoy my JDSBBP and Rare Breed just fine so maybe it just isn't as good for me.

 

There are certain pours that I don’t enjoy nearly as much without a small piece of ice, Booker’s is one of them…so you’re not alone. For specific whiskies, a touch of ice dramatically changes the flavor for the better.

I’ve noticed this with Larceny BP, Old Ezra 7, and JD SBBS Rye for example.

 

I would be interested in a list of value whiskeys, those that don't break the bank but are a tasty pour for the beginner.
Does a list like that exist?
I too think paying more than $50-60 is kind of crazy, like "chasing labels, rainbows, and unicorns".

 

Here’s a go at it, though you can find lots of lists via a Google.

Buffalo Trace
Larceny
Old Granddad 114
Evan Williams BIB
Wild Turkey 101
Very Old Barton
Benchmark — I like FP
Old Taylor
Bernheim wheated

 

Never tried it but the Noah's Mill has to be one of my top 10 favorites so I have high hopes for the Roman's Creek

 

Russel’s Reserve 10YR is still less than $50 though it’s shot up a few bucks over the past 6 months.

If you want to go really frugal for good value Mellow Corn, Old Tub, Evan Williams BiB can all be had for around $20.

Eagle Rare is good at $40-50, though some place charge anywhere up to $100.

Green River Wheated Bourbon is very good around $30-35.

Michter’s Sour Mash is really good, around $40-50.

Sazerac Rye is $20-30, a decent rye whiskey.

 

Thanks gentlemen. My preference is something with a high corn mashbill.

 

My buddy gave it to me a few weeks back. He found it at Total Wine, if you have those around you. It’s not one of the bottles they have half an aisle of, and I don’t know if it’s one of their Spirit Direct brands, but that’s where he found it. I don’t think I’ve seen it at the other two spots I check out, but I also can’t say I was looking for it.