OT any bourbon or whiskey drinkers?

[OrangeFoo]

I think I tried their Port Finish. Only reason I say "Think" is because it was a Christmas present and my lovely partner accidentally smashed it after I had my first glass. It was very, very good and I believe a replacement is on the way.

Ouch.

 

[Dave]

I want To switch it up I have been growing my liquor supply and want to hear some people’s favorites maybe I’ll try something new. Starting a pretty good collection but ready for some fresh ideas.

Makers Mark.

 

[Melancer46]

Ouch.

That's what the bottle said

 

[CuseCrew08]

Every well stocked bar should have Wild Turkey Rare Breed, in my opinion. You can find it for $42.

I always have one of these open. I recently have been really enjoying the Knob Creek Single Barrel 9yr- 120 proof. It punches way above its weight class. Seems to be on every shelf too.

 

[MikeSU02]

Sorry... I love talking bourbon..

Was looking for the PH photo and stumbled across this gem from 2016...

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I refuse to pay full secondary pricing for anything, but the hunt is fun. The Pappy 12yrs were around $300 I think, the 10yr was $220 and I think the 23 yr cost me around $1500, but I haggled the guy down from $2100 and he threw in the bottle of GTS for an extra $100!

I really like IW Harper 15yr, but it's definitely a softer bourbon. If you love bold flavors, it probably won't resonate as well with you.

Two quick stories on Pappy:

1) One of my worst regrets was stumbling on a 23 year and not immediately picking it up. And it was at the normal msrp for it ($230 or whatever).

2) My BiL / Sister had friends staying over at their house, they had gone to dinner, came back had a drink and then were going to bed. My BiL just sort of pointed in the direction of the liquor cabinet and told the couple that were guests to help themselves. BiL / Sister woke up the next day and half the bottle of Pappy is gone. The guests had drank it. Had no idea that it was expensive. My BiL had paid around what you noted you paid for it.

Also, wrote this above, but Wright Thompson just wrote a book called Pappyland that is amazing. Highly recommend.

 

[Nāraṅga]

In honor of Black History Month, I bought a bottle of Uncle Nearest. As I sipped it, I watched this short production, which made it all the more enjoyable. Narrated by Emmy-Award winning actor Jeffrey Wright, this beautifully shot short film, telling the story of the first known African-American master distiller, is about much more than whiskey. It is a story of honor, respect, and an unlikely friendship that could be the greatest American distilling story you never heard. I lift my glass to Uncle Nearest and all the other individuals whose stories were allowed to be brushed aside and forgotten.
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[OburgOrange]

This is my favorite bourbon lately and right in our own backyard...Beautiful distillery looking over the St. Lawrence.

Saint Lawrence Distillery Captain's Flask Bourbon - 750ML | Bremers Wine and Liquor

90 Proof | Corn and wheat mash

bremerswineandliquor.com

This is very good stuff. And the distillery is close to home too!

 

[temery]

Jesus

No, that would have been a never ending wine collection.

 

[BillSU]

NO on the Bourbon/Whiskey drinkers.

I'll have a nice Tanqueray Gin and Tonic - ahhhh... Summer in a glass.

 

[ImperialOrange]

In honor of Black History Month, I bought a bottle of Uncle Nearest. As I sipped it, I watched this short production, which made it all the more enjoyable. Narrated by Emmy-Award winning actor Jeffrey Wright, this beautifully shot short film, telling the story of the first known African-American master distiller, is about much more than whiskey. It is a story of honor, respect, and an unlikely friendship that could be the greatest American distilling story you never heard. I lift my glass to Uncle Nearest and all the other individuals whose stories were allowed to be brushed aside and forgotten.
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Appreciate the link. I was excited when I found Uncle Nearest a few months back already knowing the back story. I talk about it to anyone who would be remotely interested.

Most the stuff in this thread is well beyond what I'm willing to spend but Bain's and Suntory are both great value at $30 a pop IMHO.

 

[shandeezy7]

Taking a tour of Scotland tonight. Leftover from virtual alumni events we’ve been running since September.

 

[Cusester]

One Year, 70 Scotches, and My Father-in-Law

Some people mastered a new skill in quarantine. We got really good at drinking—together. And now we’re not so much in-laws, just family.

www.esquire.com

Fun story!

 

[690West]

Love me some GLENMORANGIE NECTAR D'OR

Just picked up a bottle of Glenmorangie Cadboll Estate Limited edition at Hallinan's. Love the blue bottle. Has some great pear/apricot that comes through for me.

 

[Cusester]

If any of you are interested the Camillus Costco liquor store has 2 more of these at $189.00

 

[shandeezy7]

If any of you are interested the Camillus Costco liquor store has 2 more of these at $189.00

I'm all in on pirate-themed liquor.

 

[OburgOrange]

Bought a bottle of this from a little distillery in Savannah Georgia last weekend. Really good. So good in fact im going back tomorrow to buy another. Some of these small distilleries are putting out really good product.

 

[CooperCuse]

Today I ordered two bottles of Jefferson's Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks and a bottle of The Balvenie 14 years Caribbean Cask.

 

[justgold315]

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Jefferson's is always putting out great products. I figured out Hillrock ships within NY, and I bought a couple bottles that I do not see in local stores.

 

[CooperCuse]

Jefferson's is always putting out great products. I figured out Hillrock ships within NY, and I bought a couple bottles that I do not see in local stores.

Yeah, I like everything I've bought from Jefferson's. This rye is a pre-order, I won't see it for a week, maybe longer. I need to find a decent cigar to go with it.

 

[CooperCuse]

So the Jefferson's Rye Cognac Finished is smooth and delicious. I happened to be near the liquor store this morning, popped in and grabbed a Jefferson's Ocean.

I also impulse purchased a couple bottles of New York bourbons, a Southern Tier Smoked Bourbon, which is the first smoked bourbon in my bar supply.

And a bottle of Hillrock Estate Solera Aged Bourbon. I'm looking forward to tasting this one.

 

[shandeezy7]

So the Jefferson's Rye Cognac Finished is smooth and delicious. I happened to be near the liquor store this morning, popped in and grabbed a Jefferson's Ocean.
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I also impulse purchased a couple bottles of New York bourbons, a Southern Tier Smoked Bourbon, which is the first smoked bourbon in my bar supply.
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And a bottle of Hillrock Estate Solera Aged Bourbon. I'm looking forward to tasting this one.
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I love Southern Tier's beers. Been wanting to try their spirits lineup. I think I'd have to sample the smoked bourbon before diving into a whole bottle purchase, though.

 

[CooperCuse]

I love Southern Tier's beers. Been wanting to try their spirits lineup. I think I'd have to sample the smoked bourbon before diving into a whole bottle purchase, though.

It's a $34 bottle, so I don't mind the purchase. If it's not up to par for sipping, it will be a mixer bourbon. A Smoke and Coke, as it were.

 

[justgold315]

Hillrock is great

So the Jefferson's Rye Cognac Finished is smooth and delicious. I happened to be near the liquor store this morning, popped in and grabbed a Jefferson's Ocean.
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I also impulse purchased a couple bottles of New York bourbons, a Southern Tier Smoked Bourbon, which is the first smoked bourbon in my bar supply.
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And a bottle of Hillrock Estate Solera Aged Bourbon. I'm looking forward to tasting this one.
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[Melancer46]

I think I tried their Port Finish. Only reason I say "Think" is because it was a Christmas present and my lovely partner accidentally smashed it after I had my first glass. It was very, very good and I believe a replacement is on the way.

Update: cracked open the new bottle with Father In Law, who is a connoisseur. Its damn good and earned his stamp of approval. He was reaching for that bottle all weekend lol

 

[Cusester]

Boxed up 66 bottles of bourbon and scotch today for shipment to Hart Davis Hart auction house in Chicago. If any of you are looking for a special bottle pm me before it's gone. OWA, Weller 12, Stagg Jr, GTS, Old Rip, Elmer T, multiple batches of Elijah Craig barrel proof and quite a few very interesting scotches. Won't be cheap but it will be less than anywhere else you may find it.