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Orange Blooded [2987]
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Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 5:40 PM
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What do you suggest is a good bourbon to always have on hand to pour for company (close company) when they visit?
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110%er [7148]
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Woodford is hard to beat
Dec 5, 2022, 5:42 PM
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not too expensive but very good taste.
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All-In [25393]
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Watered down Crown. It just means more..........or less! lol***
Dec 5, 2022, 5:42 PM
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All-American [599]
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 5:44 PM
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Elija Craig, Makers 46, Woodford reserve, and Four roses small batch.You and your guests will thank me later, Go Tigers
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CU Guru [1776]
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Get to the bottom of a bottle of good boubon.
Dec 5, 2022, 5:44 PM
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Then, buy something cheaper and pour it in the bottle.
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Legend [19610]
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Buy an expensive bottle and fill it
Dec 5, 2022, 5:46 PM
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with a mid range bourbon such as Woodford or Elijah Craig. Most people can't tell much difference.
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CU Medallion [65459]
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Depends on whether you want them to stay or not!
Dec 5, 2022, 5:47 PM
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(I woodn't know either way, all I know about bourbon is what I read on the Tigernets.)
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Orange Blooded [3185]
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 5:49 PM
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Can’t go wrong with some Buffalo Trace. Cheap and delicious.
The bottle don’t say it, but it’s aged for 7 to 8 yrs. So not too bad for $30.
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Legend [17626]
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 6:00 PM
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Where do you find BT for $30? Last bottle I bought was $60.
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 6:28 PM
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You buy booze in North Carolina. The prices are state controlled (ABC). Considerably higher in most South Carolina stores. Greene Beverage is a good place
If you’ve never been to Frugal McDougles in Charlotte it’s a good stop!
Right on the state line at carowinds,
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 5:51 PM
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Knob Creek ain't half bad, ya knob!
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 5:54 PM
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Basil Hayden...sweet aftertaste
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 5:59 PM
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IF you really want to impress try to find a bottle of Pappi Van Winkle. It will set you back a little. May have to give up all the other Christmas gifts!
I may have a bottle next Friday. I’ll have to sell a few acres of land to buy it !
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Varsity [244]
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 5:59 PM
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What type of price range?
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 6:07 PM
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Seriously. The best grade of Henry McKenna is hard to beat for the money.
I have 67 fifths of bourbon in my Tiger Man Cave Bar
Blantons, Buffalo, Basil Hayden, are all top shelf. And there are many more.
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110%er [7148]
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I drink mine too quick to keep that kind of stock.***
Dec 5, 2022, 6:08 PM
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Jefferson's Ocean...
Dec 5, 2022, 6:01 PM
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good conversation piece.
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110%er [7148]
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I do like Jeffersons***
Dec 5, 2022, 6:03 PM
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Re: Jefferson's Ocean...
Dec 5, 2022, 6:06 PM
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Was not familiar. Just looked it up. Sounds pretty cool.
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CU Medallion [55770]
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Mixing or straight?
Dec 5, 2022, 6:07 PM
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If mixing, Evan Williams bottled in bond. It gets universal good reviews and is cheap.
Agree with others, Woodford as a crowd pleaser for drinking straight.
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Yep, more my 'style'... all comes out the same.***
Dec 5, 2022, 6:44 PM
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Orange Blooded [3456]
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Kirkland Single Barrel
Dec 5, 2022, 6:14 PM
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I a really good buy if you can find it. It was less than $20 a bottle and compared favorably to Buffalo Trace to me.
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Orange Blooded [3441]
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 6:17 PM
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Evan Williams white label. You may have to dig under the couch cushions for the extra sheckles..
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Recruit [76]
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 6:18 PM
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Woodford Reserve is my standard for guests. If I really like you I may break out something better.
JFYI, my everyday cheap bourbon is Evans Williams mixed 3 parts black label 86 proof with 1 part Evans Williams Honey 65 proof premixed and stored in a decanter in the refrigerator.
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All-In [44048]
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Pappy Van Winkle.
Dec 5, 2022, 6:37 PM
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Just kidding.
Woodford Reserve and Maker’s Mark are always good, solid bourbons. Angel’s Envy is a similar price point and underrated in my opinion.
Jefferson’s Ocean Aged is fun and always good for conversation.
If you want to step up a bit in price, Blanton’s is very good.
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110%er [7148]
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You can never go wrong with Makers and Costco has
Dec 5, 2022, 6:41 PM
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decent handle pricing. I toured the Makers distillery, grounds looked like the Masters.
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CU Guru [1019]
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Re: Bourbon for guests
Dec 5, 2022, 6:43 PM
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What’s wrong with Maker’s Mark? A guest that would complain about that should go find a boutique hotel in which to spend the evening.
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