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Good bourbon

i'm going to have to check out this Old Weller, don't think I've had that one before
 
Ok, so somebody will some time on their hands: Could you make a list of the top three or five bourbons at each price point (in your opinion, of course)? That way, when I got shopping next, I'll know what to check out; I think this might be a helpful tool.
 
wakephan09 said:
Ok, so somebody will some time on their hands: Could you make a list of the top three or five bourbons at each price point (in your opinion, of course)? That way, when I got shopping next, I'll know what to check out; I think this might be a helpful tool.
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Here are my quick thoughts on this. Just remember that prices can vary depending on market and taste is subjective.

Under $20
*Rittenhouse BIB (rye whiskey - 100pf)
*Weller Special Reserve (wheated bourbon - 90pf)
Very Old Barton BIB (rye bourbon - 100pf - limited distribution of the BIB version)

$20 - $30
*Old Weller Antique (wheated bourbon - 107pf)
Weller 12 (wheated bourbon - 90pf - 12 years)
Four Roses Small Batch (rye bourbon)
*Buffalo Trace (rye bourbon)
Elijah Craig 12 (rye bourbon - 12 years) - I'm not a huge fan of this one, but many people consider it to be very good
Elmer T. Lee (rye bourbon)
*Old Grand Dad 114 (rye bourbon - 114 pf) - the only Beam product worth buying, in my opinion...I've had some decent Bookers, but that's also a higher price point.
Sazerac (rye whiskey)

$30 - $50
Old Rip Van Winkle 10/107 (wheated bourbon - good if you can find it...usually overpriced)
Rock Hill Farms (rye bourbon - 100pf) - I enjoy this one, but it can vary, since it's a single barrel. Also a little expensive for what you get.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed (rye bourbon)
*Four Roses Single Barrel (rye bourbon - OBSV recipe)

$50+ - all of these are limited or yearly releases
*Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch (rye bourbon) - usually excellent.
*Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye (rye whiskey) - hard to find but very good...the only Van Winkle that I would actually look for
*Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Sazerac 18, Eagle Rare 17, Thomas H. Handy) - the only one that I look for is the William Larue Weller. Second and third choice are Stagg and Saz 18. Handy is good, but overpriced for youngish rye whiskey.
*Parker Heritage Collection - I didn't find this years to be particularly good, but some people have said it's one of their favorite whiskeys of all time. Even though I didn't like it, this is a top class yearly release.



I'm sure there are others that I am forgetting.
 
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wakephan09 said:
Ok, so somebody will some time on their hands: Could you make a list of the top three or five bourbons at each price point (in your opinion, of course)? That way, when I got shopping next, I'll know what to check out; I think this might be a helpful tool.
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Off the top of my head (that I have tried):

Lower - Elijah Craig 12 year, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Makers
Middle - Blantons, Michters, Bookers, Basil Hayden's, Van Winkle Family Reserve 12 year, Pappy Van Winkle 15
Top - Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year (Highest rated bourbon in the world), Jefferson Presidential Select, PVW 23
 
Much posrep to both of you. Excellent work.

Edit: it will have to wait. Gave out too much posrep during the basketball game. soon.
 
I don't like the Elijah Craig 12, but I consider the 18 to be a TOP contender in the $40 range.
 
RacerDeac said:
I don't like the Elijah Craig 12, but I consider the 18 to be a TOP contender in the $40 range.
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Unfortunately the 18yr is no longer made. North Carolina recently (back in the fall) lowered the price to a closeout of $25 or so....definitely buy it if you see it! You'll never find an overaged single barrel whiskey at that price again.

The 18yr was replaced by the Elijah Craig 20yr at a price of $140ish.
 
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Unfortunately the 18yr is no longer made. North Carolina recently (back in the fall) lowered the price to a closeout of $25 or so....definitely buy it if you see it! You'll never find an overaged single barrel whiskey at that price again.

The 18yr was replaced by the Elijah Craig 20yr at a price of $140ish.
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Seriously? Damn. That was my favorite...haven't had to buy any in a while. DAMN.
 
Bourbon and ginger after a long day at work...needed something refreshing. Go Deacs!

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have you tried using Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur + bourbon + club soda instead of ginger ale? It's very good.
 
Deacon923 said:
have you tried using Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur + bourbon + club soda instead of ginger ale? It's very good.
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I've never done that but I have made my own ginger syrup and mixed it with bourbon and club soda. It's very good but I'm usually to lazy to make it. My favorite ginger ale to mix is Red Rock Ginger Ale. It's very spicy and a great compliment to bourbon (in my opinion). Another favorite of a lot of people is Ale-8-one. It's not available in Atlanta so I've never tried it.

I'll have to look for Domaine de Canton.
 
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i'll try to find some red rock. I like the ginger liqueur because I think it makes the drink less sickly sweet than regular ginger ale.
 
Deacon923 said:
i'll try to find some red rock. I like the ginger liqueur because I think it makes the drink less sickly sweet than regular ginger ale.
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I agree...that why I like the spicy ginger ale. When it lacks that spice the sweetness takes over. Kind of like the one I'm drinking tonight.
 
siler said:
Try Blenheim's hot ginger ale if you can find it.
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I've had it, I think. I had the red cap...I think that is the spicy one. It had a weird taste to me, but I have a couple buddies that love the stuff. And, if that is the spicy one, I think the Red Rock had a little more spice. Unfortunately Blenheim's isn't sold in Atlanta either.
 
Bears and Deacs said:
I've had it, I think. I had the red cap...I think that is the spicy one. It had a weird taste to me, but I have a couple buddies that love the stuff. And, if that is the spicy one, I think the Red Rock had a little more spice. Unfortunately Blenheim's isn't sold in Atlanta either.
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Yup, red cap is the hot version. I can't imagine a spicier ginger ale. I'll keep an eye out for red rock.

Trivia question: the family that owns the Blenheim brand also owns what Southeastern landmark?
 
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