Joe Miner Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Moderately priced that haven't been mentioned yet: Eagle Rare Old Forester 1920 Elijah Craig Jefferson's Reserve very small batch Angels Envy WL Weller special reserve - get 12 year if you can find it Knob Creek - think someone mentioned it already Do you like Ryes as well? Damn, 2 people mention eagle rare while I'm typing. Edited April 14, 2017 by Joe Miner
Johnny Hammersticks Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I used to drink Bulleit a lot. Very smooth. Also like Makers Mark.
thebandit27 Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I've been looking to grab a bottle of Asian whiskey, but I've only tried Suntory (don't remember which one; it was a freebie at the bar). What are your top recommendations? Depends on how much you want to spend. Taketsuru pure malt blended is a good intro if you want one that isn't too pricey, but Nikka Yoichi single malt is tremendous. My two favorites are Hibiki 17 and Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique. Sublime.
Buffalo86 Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Depends on how much you want to spend. Taketsuru pure malt blended is a good intro if you want one that isn't too pricey, but Nikka Yoichi single malt is tremendous. My two favorites are Hibiki 17 and Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique. Sublime. Takesuru pure malt sounds like a winner to me! I think my palate needs to further evolve before I can consider dropping $300+ on a bottle.
thebandit27 Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Takesuru pure malt sounds like a winner to me! I think my palate needs to further evolve before I can consider dropping $300+ on a bottle. If you're in Buffalo, they have it at Premier on Maple
Buffalo86 Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 If you're in Buffalo, they have it at Premier on Maple Thanks, but I'm actually in Brooklyn.
dhg Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Basil Hayden's is a tasty treat. Have to agree 100%. Beam is my go-to, but when I'm out I would normally get Woodford Reserve. Woodford was my favorite until I was at a place that didn't have Woodford, but the bartender suggested BH. Glad he did because BH has become my new favorite.
Bray Wyatt Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Bulleit is very good, if you're a Jim Beam guy try the Beam double oak, pretty smooth. A few others to try ... Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve Willets Reserve Colonel E.H. Taylor small batch Cheers Both of these are good too, though I prefer Willets. Havent had the others. My dad has one called Larceny that I may try later today when I go to take care of their dog while they are gone for the afternoon/evening. Hear anything about that? My brother is a single malt scotch guy but I prefer a good bourbon has better flavor imo Edited April 14, 2017 by Bray Wyatt
Joe Miner Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Both of these are good too, though I prefer Willets. Havent had the others. My dad has one called Larceny that I may try later today when I go to take care of their dog while they are gone for the afternoon/evening. Hear anything about that? My brother is a single malt scotch guy but I prefer a good bourbon has better flavor imo A lot of people like Larceny. It wasn't one of my particular favorites, but to each his own. It's fairly inexpensive, and it uses wheat instead of rye to try to give it a bit smoother taste instead of the spicier rye flavor. It's worth a try.
flomoe Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I will generally drink any bourbon, though some are reserved for different occasions/settings. Relaxing on the patio listening to music: Woodford Reserve Jeffersons Reserve Angels Envy Tin Cup Blantons Then when I'm in more of a social setting: Makers/Makers 46 Jim Beam Wild Turkey 101 Jack Daniels Regular or Gentleman I'm not a snob by any means but I find that Bourbon is similar across the board no matter the price point. There are some that are some that aren't worth $75+/bottle and there are some grossly underpriced at $20. It just depends on what you think tastes good to you. Scotch on the other hand has way to many variations to get into which deserves another thread. Plus Scotch can range from $20-$10,000 and some of the high end Peats taste like you're drinking soil and water mixed. I'm thirsty now
Cugalabanza Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) I will generally drink any bourbon, though some are reserved for different occasions/settings. Relaxing on the patio listening to music: Woodford Reserve Jeffersons Reserve Angels Envy Tin Cup Blantons Then when I'm in more of a social setting: Makers/Makers 46 Jim Beam Wild Turkey 101 Jack Daniels Regular or Gentleman I'm not a snob by any means but I find that Bourbon is similar across the board no matter the price point. There are some that are some that aren't worth $75+/bottle and there are some grossly underpriced at $20. It just depends on what you think tastes good to you. Scotch on the other hand has way to many variations to get into which deserves another thread. Plus Scotch can range from $20-$10,000 and some of the high end Peats taste like you're drinking soil and water mixed. I'm thirsty now I've never been able to get into scotch. Recently someone recommended Laphroig to me, so I spent like $70 on a bottle. I hate it! I came to find out that it's like the peatiest peat peat of all the peaty peats, loved by only the most serious scotch heads. I'd describe the flavor as chewing on a dirty used bandaid torn from the infected foot of a diabetic shut-in. Edited April 14, 2017 by Cugalabanza
NoSaint Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) Moderately priced that haven't been mentioned yet: Eagle Rare Old Forester 1920 Elijah Craig Jefferson's Reserve very small batch Angels Envy WL Weller special reserve - get 12 year if you can find it Knob Creek - think someone mentioned it already Do you like Ryes as well? Damn, 2 people mention eagle rare while I'm typing. This list has a lot of my recent bottles And the mention of basil Hayden is a good entry level -- pretty smooth to ease into. A few of the mentions on here have been excellent but have a bit more spice or heat to them. BH won't put a hurt on you if new to sipping. Edited April 15, 2017 by NoSaint
NoSaint Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 If you're in Buffalo, they have it at Premier on Maple Over the weekend I found myself at a world class private Japanese whiskey bar and sipping on a play on an old fashioned with a toasted sesame syrup. I'll have to grab a copy of the menu to double check the label but it was something from nikka- really fantastic cocktail
flomoe Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 I've never been able to get into scotch. Recently someone recommended Laphroig to me, so I spent like $70 on a bottle. I hate it! I came to find out that it's like the peatiest peat peat of all the peaty peats, loved by only the most serious scotch heads. I'd describe the flavor as chewing on a dirty used bandaid torn from the infected foot of a diabetic shut-in. That's hilarious! A bit more descriptive than my "dirt and water" flavor, lmao! I did have a bottle of Oban Scotch not to long ago that was extremely tasty and not peaty. I could get a couple bottles of Jefferson Reserve for what I paid for it. I'm sipping the Jefferson right now and I would take this over Scotch almost anytime. Cheers!
dib Posted April 15, 2017 Author Posted April 15, 2017 Bullitt is good, if you can get your hands on some Pappy Van Winkle you are a lucky guy. My dad drinks a lot of bourbon so when I go over I always have some. His normal drink is Knobb Creek The guy at Total wine said they sell out Pappy as quick as they get it in. I looked it up on line and I'm priced out.
plenzmd1 Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 If you are ever in DC and want to sample just about any whiskey in the world, go here. http://jackrosediningsaloon.com/whiskey/domestic-whiskey/ Dude has close to 3,000 different bottles on the wall..pretty crazy. BTW, the food is outrageously good as weel.
mead107 Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 If you are ever in DC and want to sample just about any whiskey in the world, go here. http://jackrosediningsaloon.com/whiskey/domestic-whiskey/ Dude has close to 3,000 different bottles on the wall..pretty crazy. BTW, the food is outrageously good as weel. That would be a good place to Über to when down visiting my son and his wife.
aristocrat Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 I've had pappy before. It was funny some random bar here in Charlotte had it. Normally bars get on a list and I think it's done by lottery who gets it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mead107 Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 We had some bourbon at Yankee Distillery in Clifton Park. Thought it was good. They do a vodka that I find very good.
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