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Walk-On [130]
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Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 11:40 AM
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Want to by a good bottle for my son for his birthday.Give me some ideas.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 11:44 AM
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If you have deep pockets…..Forbidden, a new and interesting bourbon made with white corn is excellent.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 11:48 AM
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 11:51 AM
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I like Woodford Reserve &
Buffalo Trace
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 11:59 AM
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Four Roses Small Batch is also a favorite of mine and readily available.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 11:55 AM
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I am a Blanton's fan, but there are so many good small batch bourbons out there. Maybe ask your retailer about something interesting, depending on your price point. More expensive not necessarily better !
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 11:55 AM
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Wild Turkey Rare breed. Around $55.00
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 12:02 PM
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Anything Wellers if you can find it. Antique 107 is good. However over the last few years Weller (and bourbon in general) has become super popular and it is very easy to overpay for it. Don't spend more than 80 bucks for it. Honestly you shouldn't spend more than that for any bourbon in my opinion. I know some people will claim that if you haven't tried Col Tom T Jackson IV 90 year old Special Reserve that costs $1000 per bottle you are "missing out".... you are not. Plenty of good bottles for a reasonable price so just go with your gut and he will like it. Good luck my friend.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 12:03 PM
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Knob Creek 12 year
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof - get this one if you come across it but don't expect to find it
Calumet 14, 15 or 16 year if $140-170 isn't too steep
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 12:11 PM
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Knob Creek 12 year
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof - get this one if you come across it but don't expect to find it
Calumet 14, 15 or 16 year if $140-170 isn't too steep
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 12:13 PM
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Knob Creek 12 year
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof - get this one if you come across it but don't expect to find it
Calumet 14, 15 or 16 year if $140-170 isn't too steep
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel
Knob Creek 12 year
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof - get this one if you come across it but don't expect to find it
Calumet 14, 15 or 16 year if $140-170 isn't too steep
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel
Costco has Calumet 15 for $124 in SC, it’s excellent!
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 12:17 PM
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But something fairly special that doesn’t break the bank. Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels is a reasonable statement bourbon. I paid 90 the last time, but seen it for 80.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 12:34 PM
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I like Vesseys from the Charleston Distillery; and have really been enjoying Rabbit Hole, blue label - dumb name, good small batch bourbon, 95pr cost approx $85 at Bills in Beaufort.
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Are you talking about
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Aug 29, 2023, 2:11 PM
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Rabbit Hole Heigold? Blue label? If so...it's excellent! Bought a bottle for $60 in Mt. Pleasant this past weekend...at Bottles. They had Heaven Hill at $49...that would be a nice gift.
OF 1920 will make you stand up and take notice...not sure I'd use it as an introduction to bourbon, but the OP didn't sound like his son is new to 'brown'. 
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Re: Are you talking about
Aug 30, 2023, 3:57 PM
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OF 1920 will make you stand up and take notice...not sure I'd use it as an introduction to bourbon, but the OP didn't sound like his son is new to 'brown'. ">">">"> Message was edited by: Salty55®
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 1:20 PM
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Old Forester 1920. Lots of bang for the bucks at $60.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 6:36 PM
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Old Forester 1920. Lots of bang for the bucks at $60.
Excellent choice!
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
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Aug 29, 2023, 1:22 PM
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I don’t post often but you got me at bourbon. I have Blanton’s, Weller Antique 107, Weller Special Reserve, Woodford, etc, etc on my Bourbon shelf, but to me the best “easier to get “ bourbon is Eagle Rare. I pay around $45 per bottle here in N GA. It’s very smooth and I only drink it neat. Good luck on your quest.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 6:38 PM
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Do you go to the guy downtown lavonia? That’sa honey for Buffalo Trace product, Eagle Rare in particular. I spend so much with him, he’ll let me have a case occasionally.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 2:44 PM
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Old Forester 1920...got a bottle earlier this year for $60.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 3:05 PM
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There is a new release by Bib & Tucker called Double Char (not their regular 6 year) which is extra aged in a maple smoked heavy charred barrels. Extremely smooth and great flavor. Not may reviews yet but the few reviews that are out have it very highly rated. It's not in every store yet, but if you can find it, it's $49 to $54.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 3:05 PM
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Had some Basil Hayden recently. It was Basil Hayden Toast. Smoothest I've ever had.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 3:16 PM
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The willett single barrels are landing around the state this week. If you have a big liquor store in your area, you could prob snag one
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Is he already a bourbon drinker? If not,
Aug 29, 2023, 7:13 PM
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I'd go for something smooth and low ABV. I like drinking bourbon but don't do it enough to go for a high rye or high proof. I don't really do it enough to be sure I'm saying that right.
I like Blantons and Basil Hayden.
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Smooth Ambler Contradiction***
Aug 29, 2023, 9:45 PM
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Old Ezra 7 year
Aug 29, 2023, 9:48 PM
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if you can find it....
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Weller, Blantons, Angels Envy***
Aug 29, 2023, 10:16 PM
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 10:40 PM
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Walking Stick by Buffalo Trace.👍
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 29, 2023, 11:31 PM
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McKenna 10 year bottled in bond. Also, Garrison Brothers single barrel is pretty darn good.
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Re: Bourbon lovers.
Aug 30, 2023, 12:55 PM
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Let us know what you decide on.
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