OT any bourbon or whiskey drinkers?

[Trueblue25]

Michters and Four Roses

 

[007]

Just had to revive the thread. Lately starting to check out some moderate priced bourbons. Taking any suggestions under consideration. Recently tried and enjoyed Knob Creek Kentucky Straight 9 yr, and Breckenridge. These may be on the lower end of moderate for some of you. I have a few others that I would like to try after reading some earlier posts.

Knob Creek 9 is a great choice.

If you like Buffalo Trace products - I'm a fan, especially Eagle Rare - look at Benchmark Bottle and Bond for more value price versions. Benchmark is the same Buffalo Trace mash bill, but with less aging and different proofs. Look at Benchmark full proof if you like higher proof stuff.

 

[cayugacuse]

Knob Creek 9 is a great choice.

If you like Buffalo Trace products - I'm a fan, especially Eagle Rare - look at Benchmark Bottle and Bond for more value price versions. Benchmark is the same Buffalo Trace mash bill, but with less aging and different proofs. Look at Benchmark full proof if you like higher proof stuff.

Tempted to try Eagle Rare from reviews but price is a stretch for me.

 

[007]

Tempted to try Eagle Rare from reviews but price is a stretch for me.

IMO, worth the price. IF you can find a bottle this fall, I don't think you will regret it.

 

[justgold315]

Tempted to try Eagle Rare from reviews but price is a stretch for me.

It should be $80 or less. I have seen some ridiculous prices, and it's not worth it. Retail price is $60-70 now. It was $30 before the pandemic. It is worth it if you get a better price. It's essentially buffalo trace aged 10 years. I wish it was slightly higher proof

 

[OburgOrange]

Four Roses single barrel is the best juice for the price.

Saying that, I’m a Buffalo Trace fan, but , if you can find their products…pricing is ridiculous.

 

[xc84]

Redemption High Rye Bourbon

 

[CuseCrew08]

if you have the New Riff single barrel near you, it's great for the price.

 

[chop block]

Green river full proof is excellent and like 55, also wheel horse is super solid for around 40 . They make probably the best cigar blend under a 100. Really enjoyed both the bardstown and penelope wheaters if your in to weller. Obviously not weller but both are easy to find and significantly cheaper

 

[Melancer46]

Tempted to try Eagle Rare from reviews but price is a stretch for me.

If you live in a state that allows shipping alcohol, I've recommended on here a few times now, but you can buy JT Meleck's whiskey from Bourbon Outfitters for a really fun rice whiskey that tastes like a smooth bourbon. Their cheaper whiskey (which is my personal preference between the two, but most people like the more expensive one) is $45 before shipping costs.

J.T. Meleck Distillers

Goods for bourbon lovers who are living the bourbon lifestyle.

bourbonoutfitter.com

Henry McKenna Bottled In Bond can also still be found in some places at a good price...not so much in DC where I live lol.

 

[justgold315]

Green river full proof is excellent and like 55, also wheel horse is super solid for around 40 . They make probably the best cigar blend under a 100. Really enjoyed both the bardstown and penelope wheaters if your in to weller. Obviously not weller but both are easy to find and significantly cheaper

What are your thoughts on the Old Elk cigar blend?

 

[cayugacuse]

If you live in a state that allows shipping alcohol, I've recommended on here a few times now, but you can buy JT Meleck's whiskey from Bourbon Outfitters for a really fun rice whiskey that tastes like a smooth bourbon. Their cheaper whiskey (which is my personal preference between the two, but most people like the more expensive one) is $45 before shipping costs.

J.T. Meleck Distillers

Goods for bourbon lovers who are living the bourbon lifestyle.

bourbonoutfitter.com

Henry McKenna Bottled In Bond can also still be found in some places at a good price...not so much in DC where I live lol.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[chop block]

What are your thoughts on the Old Elk cigar blend?

Never had it, was told by two people that its terrible and being like 120 a bottle have steered clear.

 

[justgold315]

Never had it, was told by two people that its terrible and being like 120 a bottle have steered clear.

Thanks. I was dissuaded by the price and will avoid

 

[chop block]

Thanks. I was dissuaded by the price and will avoid

If you like scoth the dalmore cigar blend is good but not worth the $ in my opinion and im a dalmore fanboy. I have a bottle of joseph magnus cigar blend that ive been waiting to crack open with a buddy. Ive been looking for the penelope one but no luck thus far. I had a cooper and cask that was pretty good but that was in the 80 range.

 

[Newhouser]

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Green river full proof is excellent and like 55, also wheel horse is super solid for around 40 . They make probably the best cigar blend under a 100. Really enjoyed both the bardstown and penelope wheaters if your in to weller. Obviously not weller but both are easy to find and significantly cheaper

Strongly second Green River. Tremendous - taste and value.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Anyone try Switchback Brewing Co.'s Essential Vermont Malt Whiskey? Saw they won an award for this one and honestly didn’t know they had gotten into distilling as well. Their beer is fine but I never go out of my way for it. Their new bbq heavy taproom is nice though.

Vermont whiskey wins big—Switchback takes home Double Gold

Switchback Brewing Co.'s Essential Vermont Malt Whiskey has won a Double Gold Medal at the 2025 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition.

www.burlingtonfreepress.com

 

[justgold315]

I picked up some Benchmark and Green River today. I'll report back soon

 

[GoSU96]

Right now in Syracuse I’ve found Blantons, EHT Small Batch, and Weller special reserve for $65. Not together, different stores.

Got a couple of Eagle Rare bottles, but over paid for the first

 

[kuethstheman]

Right now in Syracuse I’ve found Blantons, EHT Small Batch, and Weller special reserve for $65. Not together, different stores.

Got a couple of Eagle Rare bottles, but over paid for the first

Where and how much was the EHT?

 

[GoSU96]

Where and how much was the EHT?

Up on Onondaga hill

 

[GoSU96]

Jack’s Blackberry and Coke, oh my.

 

[GoSU96]

Heads up to those interested, 5 bottles of Stagg 22b at Liquor express in Baldwinsville. Marked up to $199, but it’s on the shelf and it isn’t completely insane for the area.

 

[007]

Heads up to those interested, 5 bottles of Stagg 22b at Liquor express in Baldwinsville. Marked up to $199, but it’s on the shelf and it isn’t completely insane for the area.

Did you grab one? Wondering how you liked it. 130 proof.

 

[chop block]

Heads up to those interested, 5 bottles of Stagg 22b at Liquor express in Baldwinsville. Marked up to $199, but it’s on the shelf and it isn’t completely insane for the area.

I refuse to buy anything there. Everything is so marked up its ridiculous. Ive managed to get two different bottles of stagg in the past year locally for 80 each.