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OT any bourbon or whiskey drinkers?

FreakTalksAboutSU said:
Anyone have any leads on some good priced SU decanter and glass sets? Ive seen a couple out there that look cheap, and a couple others that look very expensive.

There are a couple of good but relatively cheap bourbons I would like to decant and make my house staple...
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I will keep an eye out, and please let me know if you see something, too.
 
Has anyone tried Busker Irish Whiskey? I get The Week magazine and there was a bit about a surge in Irish Whiskeys. Busker was one mentioned at a great price point... but only if it tastes good
 

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I am mostly a bourbon guy. I want to buy a decent bottle of scotch. Any recommendations for the best bottle I can get for under $50?

I tend to like some peat and smoke. A little sweetness would be good too. But I may like other things too.

the two I am considering so far are Highland Park 12 and Glenfarclas 12, but I am not sure either are actually under $50 so open to other ideas. I'd like something a bit more fun than Glenlivet 12 at the very least...

Side note- I am pretty sure I am buying a bottle of Monkey Shoulder based on what I have heard, but wondering if there is a decent single malt in that range I can grab as well.
 
FreakTalksAboutSU said:
I am mostly a bourbon guy. I want to buy a decent bottle of scotch. Any recommendations for the best bottle I can get for under $50?

I tend to like some peat and smoke. A little sweetness would be good too. But I may like other things too.

the two I am considering so far are Highland Park 12 and Glenfarclas 12, but I am not sure either are actually under $50 so open to other ideas. I'd like something a bit more fun than Glenlivet 12 at the very least...

Side note- I am pretty sure I am buying a bottle of Monkey Shoulder based on what I have heard, but wondering if there is a decent single malt in that range I can grab as well.
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Aberfeldy 12 is around $40-$42
Speyburn 10 is around $26-30

Would recommend both of those.
 
FreakTalksAboutSU said:
I am mostly a bourbon guy. I want to buy a decent bottle of scotch. Any recommendations for the best bottle I can get for under $50?

I tend to like some peat and smoke. A little sweetness would be good too. But I may like other things too.

the two I am considering so far are Highland Park 12 and Glenfarclas 12, but I am not sure either are actually under $50 so open to other ideas. I'd like something a bit more fun than Glenlivet 12 at the very least...

Side note- I am pretty sure I am buying a bottle of Monkey Shoulder based on what I have heard, but wondering if there is a decent single malt in that range I can grab as well.
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Glenmorangie 10
Aberlour 12
Another good blend is Compass Box Great King Street
 
FreakTalksAboutSU said:
I am mostly a bourbon guy. I want to buy a decent bottle of scotch. Any recommendations for the best bottle I can get for under $50?

I tend to like some peat and smoke. A little sweetness would be good too. But I may like other things too.

the two I am considering so far are Highland Park 12 and Glenfarclas 12, but I am not sure either are actually under $50 so open to other ideas. I'd like something a bit more fun than Glenlivet 12 at the very least...

Side note- I am pretty sure I am buying a bottle of Monkey Shoulder based on what I have heard, but wondering if there is a decent single malt in that range I can grab as well.
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Monkey Shoulder would've been my first rec for a budget scotch, very good for what it is. Bunnahabhain's got some less expensive single-malts that I enjoy as well, I think some can be had for under $50.
 
Nāraṅga said:
Has anyone tried Busker Irish Whiskey? I get The Week magazine and there was a bit about a surge in Irish Whiskeys. Busker was one mentioned at a great price point... but only if it tastes good
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I've tried the pot still and the single grain. As between those two, I'd go with the pot still which had a better finish. They also make a single malt and a triple cask blend of all three which I've not had. Nothing really stood out for me but if you can find it cheap, why not.
 
FreakTalksAboutSU said:
I am mostly a bourbon guy. I want to buy a decent bottle of scotch. Any recommendations for the best bottle I can get for under $50?

I tend to like some peat and smoke. A little sweetness would be good too. But I may like other things too.

the two I am considering so far are Highland Park 12 and Glenfarclas 12, but I am not sure either are actually under $50 so open to other ideas. I'd like something a bit more fun than Glenlivet 12 at the very least...

Side note- I am pretty sure I am buying a bottle of Monkey Shoulder based on what I have heard, but wondering if there is a decent single malt in that range I can grab as well.
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Glenlivet 14 in Cognac barrels is one of my favs. I can get it at $50ish in PA but not sure NY
 
FreakTalksAboutSU said:
Ok I took a shot on the aberfeldy along with the monkey shoulder.
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On really nice blends under $30 also check out Old Parr 12 and Buchanans 12. Wonderful stuff. Had the privilege of touring the Greenlees distillery in Edinburgh (Old Parr) about 6 years ago. Really good peeps.
 
Might grab a bottle of something relatively cheap this week to try. Will be mixing it with something though. Maybe ginger ale.
 
pattycuse said:
For those CNY folks- try Brothers Cut bourbon, by Old Hill distillery...farm in Lebanon, NY. I'm not a huge bourbon guy but wow is that a really smooth drink neat over whiskey stones.
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So many new distilleries

Anyone here...opinion on the top 2-3 in Upstate NY?
 
pattycuse said:
For those CNY folks- try Brothers Cut bourbon, by Old Hill distillery...farm in Lebanon, NY. I'm not a huge bourbon guy but wow is that a really smooth drink neat over whiskey stones.
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I've had the Field Days Bourbon from them. Enjoyed it and bought a second bottle.
 
TexanMark said:
So many new distilleries

Anyone here...opinion on the top 2-3 in Upstate NY?
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I don't know too many but these are very good (in order of quality):
  1. Iron Smoke Distillery
  2. McKenzie by Finger Lakes Distilling
  3. Black Button Distillery
I've heard St. Lawrence is good. I tried it when it was young and it wasn't ready yet.
 
kuethstheman said:
I don't know too many but these are very good (in order of quality):
  1. Iron Smoke Distillery
  2. McKenzie by Finger Lakes Distilling
  3. Black Button Distillery
I've heard St. Lawrence is good. I tried it when it was young and it wasn't ready yet.
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Finger Lakes Distilling makes some really good flavors, their rye whiskey (and bourbon) under the McKenzie brand is really solid...
 
Cusester said:

Hollerhorn Distilling in Naples is a place I plan to visit soon. Looks very cool and the spirit selection is top notch.
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Went there in the before times. Great little place, awesome in the summer when they open it up. Excellent cocktails, but I don't even know if they have their own whiskey or bourbon. Saw a zydeco band there of all things. Great time in a great setting.
 
Cusester said:

Hollerhorn Distilling in Naples is a place I plan to visit soon. Looks very cool and the spirit selection is top notch.
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Live out this way and love that place. The guy must have an in at Buffalo Trace, because he always has great bottles for sale. My buddy has bought about 7 bottles of Blanton there since Covid started.

They have begun making their own (bourbon), but do not serve it yet. Solid food and a cool atmosphere.

Went to Buffalo Trace over spring break and it was amazing to tour and taste. Bottle of Blanton's for 63, solid.
 

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