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National Champion [7299]
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Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 4, 2021, 7:50 PM
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for my grandson’s birthday. Could you pleas advise me on best 50$ bourbon to get? (I am a scotch drinker.) Thanks Tigers.
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Tiger Titan [50803]
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Point for being a scotch man!
Jan 4, 2021, 7:52 PM
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I’m guessing you’re buying bourbon for someone else? If so, why not buy them scotch and try to show them the light?
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Dynasty Maker [3134]
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I don't always always agree with the Judge but I'm all in
Jan 4, 2021, 8:04 PM
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on the Scotch idea. Get him a nice single malt - Balvenie of Glenfiddich. It's time!
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National Champion [7299]
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Re: I don't always always agree with the Judge but I'm all in
Jan 4, 2021, 8:09 PM
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Balvenie doublewood is my sipping Scotch. First had in the bar at Turnbery hotel in 2000. Been with ever since.
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Tiger Titan [50803]
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I like Balvenie Double Wood also. Very nice.***
Jan 4, 2021, 8:41 PM
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All-In [11091]
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Re: I don't always always agree with the Judge but I'm all in
Jan 4, 2021, 8:35 PM
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agreed.just got a sampler of both jwalker(black to blue) and glenfiddich(12,15,18)for Christmas.tried some balvenie 14 caribbean cask that my son-in-law had-now my fav,and bought a bottle of that as my
christmas present to myself.good times ahead.
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Tiger Titan [50803]
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Excellent! Cheers!***
Jan 4, 2021, 8:42 PM
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National Champion [7299]
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Tiger Titan [50803]
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National Champion [7299]
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Re: Excellent choices!***
Jan 5, 2021, 12:08 AM
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He hasn’t had thenunpleasant experience of too much bourbon. Mine was brown bag flu from Rebel Yell.
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Trainer [44]
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National Champion [7299]
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Re: Point for being a scotch man!
Jan 5, 2021, 12:04 AM
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And from a mile away too. Haha,
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All-In [11091]
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Re: Point for being a scotch man!
Jan 4, 2021, 8:25 PM
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have been a bourbon devotee since my teens.never cared much for scotch,but just in the last few months have broadened my horizons and become an enthusiast.started with a nip of jwalker black,which i did enjoy.my son-in-law has been a scotch drinker for a long time,and he has introduced me to several excellent brands and edcucated me in the histories and complexities of the drink.will only imbibe neat.no ice or water.mastered the fine art of sipping and nosing with a glencairn glass or snifter in the course of my bourbon drinking and have done the same with my new found appreciation for scoth.from my experience i've found bourbon to be sweeter and scotch to be smokier.regardless,i do enjoy both.
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Solid Orange [1305]
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Re: Point for being a scotch man!
Jan 5, 2021, 2:02 PM
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Maybe his grandson doesn't like the taste of musty gym socks, and he's patriotic.
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Tiger Titan [50803]
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I understand, not everyone can have a sophisticated palate
Jan 5, 2021, 2:38 PM
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All-Time Great [95522]
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Also +1 for personally choosing Scotch . . .
Jan 4, 2021, 7:57 PM
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You can use last year’s list for Bourbons . . . Things haven’t changed that much . . .
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Game Day Hero [4483]
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 4, 2021, 8:12 PM
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In the 40's I like McKenna. 50's, well I don't venture that much for a bottle often. I'll pay for a pour of something extravagant every once in a while but bottles... I don't venture much outside of the 40's. Blade and bow is intriguing , can't remember cost. If he likes rye, whistle pig piggy back is in that range and excellent
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 4, 2021, 8:21 PM
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Tried a great bourbon lately. Usually goes well above $50 but found it under $40. If you can find Makers Mark Cask Strength it is superb.
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Game Day Hero [4483]
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 4, 2021, 8:23 PM
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Good recc. I don't care for reg makers but you're right, the cask strength is very good
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Ring of Honor [23523]
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Mmm...maybe my favorite non-sports topic!
Jan 4, 2021, 8:44 PM
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Highland Park 12 is my go-to scotch...Aberlour....Oban. Old Forester 1870 is a fave bourbon. But, so many good choices out there ('cept peat scotch...my palate can't handle that!)
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Orange Blooded [2269]
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 4, 2021, 8:46 PM
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Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig, Makers 46, Eagle Rare, Evan Williams 8 yr, Knob Creek.
All of these will run you in the 25-30 dollar range.
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Orange Immortal [65764]
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Four Roses Single Barrel is my go-to.
Jan 4, 2021, 9:58 PM
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Even though "go-to" is pretty much limited to special occasions for me anymore. I like to sip whiskey neat, or maybe with one ice cube, so I can really taste the whiskey. Four Roses Small Batch is really good to, but Single Barrel is fuller and more flavorful, and just a notch better to me. And for the record, I've been touting Balvenie Doublewood on here for years! And I really don't know shid about bourbon or scotch, I just know what I like.
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Hall of Famer [8160]
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 4, 2021, 10:34 PM
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Balvenie Doublewood 12 is very good, but my favorite is Glenmorangie 18. It's about $100 a bottle, but worth every penny. Neat or on the rocks, it's amazing.
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National Champion [7299]
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 5, 2021, 12:00 AM
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A friend gave me a bottle if Dewara 12 yr. A nice change of pace ocasionally..
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National Champion [7178]
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 4, 2021, 10:55 PM
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Might I suggest Buffalo Trace. Delicious for the $!
https://www.blackwellswines.com/collections/bourbon Bourbon/Rye An adult signature (over 21 years of age) will be required for all orders upon delivery. Ship your order to your work if you won't be home!
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 5, 2021, 1:54 AM
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Here are my favorites:
Makers 46
Elijah Craig
Buffalo Trace
Eagle Rare
Blanton's is now producing a Pint size bottle for $50. I had a chance to buy one, but opted for the normal 750ml for $72, despite the fact I just bought a bottle of the Blanton's Straight from the Cask the week before.
You can never have enough Blanton's...
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Playmaker [397]
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 5, 2021, 5:48 AM
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I too am a scotch drinker., Talisker is my favorite. To answer your question, Basil Hayden is a great $45-$50 bourbon. Smooth! Very smooth!
Good luck.
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Game Day Hero [4441]
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed 116.8
Jan 5, 2021, 8:44 AM
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Smooth as silk.
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Solid Orange [1305]
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Re: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 116.8
Jan 5, 2021, 2:10 PM
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed is right at your price point and the current 116.8 batch is special. If you're willing to go $65 the new Knob Creek 12 year is great too.
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Heisman Winner [86369]
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Most granddads take their grandsons fishing or something.
Jan 5, 2021, 8:49 AM
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You buy yours Bourbon? The only way that makes sense is if he is a Coot Athletic Supporter, and you are helping him dull the pain?
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National Champion [7299]
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Re: Most granddads take their grandsons fishing or something.
Jan 5, 2021, 10:24 AM
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He is 25 yrs old. Came to Clemson for soccer camp 2 summers. They offered him a small scholarship. He ended up at Ga St on a 2/3 ride.
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TigerNet Elite [69825]
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Buffalo Trace followed closely by Four Roses***
Jan 5, 2021, 10:22 AM
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CU Guru [1271]
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 5, 2021, 12:38 PM
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Something I really liked that I tried this past year for the first time was Woodford Reserve Rye .Its 53 % rye so it has that rye spiciness but it still has that bourbon sweetness.Real rye lovers would probably want a whiskey with more rye taste but I really enjoy it .
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 5, 2021, 2:29 PM
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Larceny is a very good wheated bourbon. Buffalo Trace is also very good.
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Clemson Conqueror [11254]
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Four Roses single barrel
Jan 5, 2021, 2:44 PM
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Eagle Rare are both good and can be found in that price range. Four Roses is my go to pour. ER is a close second. For a little jump in price, Angel's Envy is good especially if you like your Bourbon on the sweet side.
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Clemson Conqueror [11254]
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Also, I've been without a grandad since I was six if you're
Jan 5, 2021, 2:50 PM
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looking to adopt.
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Re: Last year you guys gave me great suggestions for bourbon
Jan 5, 2021, 2:51 PM
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I don’t normally go that high for bourbon either. For just a little less Gentleman Jack works well for us.
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