Official Bourbon thread

[punguuu]

Little Book Chapter 3 for $149 at Kensington Wine Market but probably could find it cheaper at Coop if they still have leftover stock
New Riff Single Barrel Rye for $110 is fantastic

Bourbon priced in that range generally isn't really better. More so craft/small batch distiller pricing high to attract people that think higher$ = better.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

I went out of my way looking for an expensive bourbon for a buddy's wedding, and most of the bottles were in the 50-120 range.
Except for small batch/limited stuff.

[ThePenIsMightier]

Ok but you couldn't buy the lid from an empty bottle of Pappy Van Winkles for $200 so it's not like the expensive shit doesn't exist.

[Euro_Trash]

Big fan of Orphan Barrel. Bookers, Michters also really good.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Orphan Barrel is great. Colonel EH Taylor is a personal fav, but good luck finding any right now.

[punguuu]

EH Taylor Small batch pops up on the shelf at Wine and Beyond from time to time. Also see it on craft cellar's site at least once a month.

Hard to purchase but not nearly as impossible as some of the unicorns.

[89coupe]

Current bourbons I have, my favourite is probably Michters

[SkiBum5.0]

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Please recommend me a $150-$200 bottle of bourbon and a place it can be bought at.

#CheapGift
Joke about blowing dudes. Etc.

Michter’s 10yr or Waller Reserve. Price will work, but they are very hard to find. Best bet is Craft Cellars or Zyn

[ThePenIsMightier]

Thanks everyone! I like the idea of Little Book so I'll see if Willow Park Spirits has that or something similar. I expect they will. Barring that, I might be in Kensington this weekend.

Recall it's a gift so even when higher $/mL doesn't mean shit, it's still a great gift to help someone find that out without blowing their own money.

[SkiBum5.0]

I like this one. Tried a different bottle that was really strong. This one is much better.

[RX_EVOLV]

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Michter’s 10yr or Waller Reserve. Price will work, but they are very hard to find. Best bet is Craft Cellars or Zyn

Craft has the 10yo and its a great gift, but a bit over $250 now

[schurchill39]

I really like the Garrison Brother's Texas Bourbon. It can be had for $140-160 ish at Willowpark. I like to have a bottle on hand for special occasions.

[ThePenIsMightier]

Acquired.

[SKR]

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Acquired.

1. Why is it on the floor?
2. Do you mix it with Coke?

[ThePenIsMightier]

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1. Why is it on the floor?
2. Do you mix it with Coke?

It's not photogenic due to its silly packaging.
I'm hoping to get some when I present it as a gift.
You know damn well what to do with that statement.

I am surprised and disappointed that it's a Jim Beam product now that I read the fine print on the labeling. But whatever - I really find the idea of premium Rye and premium Bourbon a bit silly, so time will tell. My mind isn't closed to the concept.
It's strong as bawls though! Something like 63% boozahol

[ExtraSlow]

All those scotches are owned by the big brands too. It's all "a bit silly" for every kind of booze.

[punguuu]

Well you can call it a Suntory product seeing how Suntory bought Beam.

It's high ABV but doesn't drink like it. Elijah Craig Barrel Strength while flavor is good, burns like eating a carolina reaper.

[cherpintow]

Ordered this from Willow Park Wine & Spirits as a Christmas gift to myself. I figure it's a good opportunity to try a bunch of different bourbons without having to buy the whole bottle each time.

[ExtraSlow]

Nice.

[OTown]

Wow that looks expensive but hella awesome!!