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Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:28 PM
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What's the last bottle of bourbon you bought? For me, it was a bottle of McKenna 10-year BiB for $60 a couple of weeks ago.
I bought it on a whim, because it and many other bourbons are not readily available here in Virginia. For my taste, it isn't worth the money. There are a number of $40-$50 dollar bottles that are better IMO.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:32 PM
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Angels Envy… it’s a fav
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Do you like Wellers?
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:35 PM
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I think it's comparable to AE. Maybe a little better after taste.
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Re: Do you like Wellers?
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:46 PM
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Never tried Wellers, is it a better price point or just better bourbon?
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Re: Do you like Wellers?
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Jun 7, 2023, 9:01 PM
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The Weller family of bourbon are wheated (secondary grain is wheat instead of rye).
If you prefer your bourbon neat instead if in a cocktail, you may find them an easier sip.
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Re: Do you like Wellers?
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Jun 7, 2023, 9:19 PM
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Ty sir.
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Oculus Spirit [76951]
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Weller are a descent price point. They are a family
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Jun 7, 2023, 9:03 PM
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different ages, barrels and blends, but they are great if you are a bourbon drinker Vs. A mixologist.
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Re: Weller are a descent price point. They are a family
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Jun 7, 2023, 9:19 PM
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Neat or rocks… Ty for the recommendation.
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Oculus Spirit [76951]
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Enjoy, brother!***
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Jun 7, 2023, 9:20 PM
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Isn't Weller's one of the bourbons used in poor man's Pappy?'***
Jun 7, 2023, 10:17 PM
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:49 PM
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2 bottles of Angels Envy @ Publix in FL buy 2 get $10 off. Nice deal & a good bourbon.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:51 PM
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Angels Envy… it’s a fav
I do like the Angels Envy single barrel select. One of my friend's has a bottle, but it costs about $100 if I recall correctly.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:41 PM
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Eagles Rare if you can find it
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:47 PM
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I have a mostly-full 1.5 liter Eagle Rare. Thanks.
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Blue Run…it is tasty.
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Jun 7, 2023, 8:48 PM
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Go Tigers!
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 9:17 PM
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Buffalo Trace. I buy it online and have it shipped to me. Pay the shipping z as of its cheaper than off shelf in SC.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
Jun 7, 2023, 10:20 PM
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What website do you buy from?
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 9:27 PM
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Knob Creek 9 year on sale. Ain't that good.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 9:40 PM
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
Jun 7, 2023, 9:49 PM
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Crazy good resolution on that photo. BT and Eagle are obtainable where I live, but no sign of Weller.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping***
Jun 7, 2023, 9:40 PM
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New Bottle
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Jun 7, 2023, 10:01 PM
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2XO - The Innkeepers Blend
So far, early reviews have been VERY good. Even better than his (Dixon Dedman, formerly of Kentucky Owl) previous blend: The Phoenix Blend.
I just opened the bottle and my goodness the smell is amazing and the taste is even better. Highly recommend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ll9ZW9FRg
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Re: New Bottle
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Jun 7, 2023, 10:11 PM
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Thanks for the recommendation. Sounds interesting. I'll check out the video.
Little chance of finding it here, but I will look out for it if I head down to Chattanooga in a few weeks.
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High West Double Rye
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Jun 7, 2023, 10:17 PM
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Makes a really good Old Fashioned...very affordable. Also, per one of the other T-Net bourbon guru's suggestion, Uncle Nearest 1856. That bottle is evaporating rapidly! 
A side story...bought a Doc Swinson French Toasted a couple of months back...on a whim...not something I'd typically get when it seems a gimmick is involved. Nonetheless...I did.
I dropped my wrecking ball-sized ice ball into the glass and poured a splash over it. After a couple of sips I thought, 'Yep...sux!' Came back to it a few minutes later, once the ball had begun it's wrecking and 'holy cow!' Not remotely the same bourbon! Had two friends sipping with me and our reactions were all the same. Sometimes you just have to take the cover off the book to really appreciate it's the leather binder that holds the beauty! I recommend for those interested in a departure from the norm.
Headed west for a few weeks, so plan to check some distilleries out that way...knowing full well it's an entirely different whisky world...but that's ok. I'm a scotch fan, so the use of malt won't hurt my feelings!
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Re: High West Double Rye
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Jun 7, 2023, 10:39 PM
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I love the wrecking ball story.
Ryes are my go-to for a change of pace. Right now, I have just one bottle, but will keep High West double rye in mind.
What's kind of funny is that the only reason I stumbled across the bottle of McKenna I mentioned in the original post is because I went to the store to buy my second bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 7, 2023, 10:20 PM
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Old forester 1920. Go tigers!!!
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Two for me...
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Jun 8, 2023, 8:52 AM
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Buffalo Trace and Angels Envy. Both were gifts for someone else.
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$40.. woodford reserve...***
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Jun 8, 2023, 8:55 AM
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 8, 2023, 9:47 AM
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Woodford… my bourbon days may be limited. The hangovers were killing me.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 8, 2023, 10:28 AM
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I concur on the McKenna, also give the Heaven Hill bottled in bond a try, really good.I loaded up on the Weller a while back in Ohio, you can’t get it anywhere down here in the Lowcountry unless you pay stupid prices.Elijah Craig for the price is a great buy, Go Tigers!
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
Jun 8, 2023, 2:01 PM
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I'm going to be looking out for Heaven Hill BIB when I travel out of state. What appeals the most to me in that price range that is not hard for me to find and available now is Whistlepig 6-year bourbon and Wild Turkey Rare Breed.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 8, 2023, 2:31 PM
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Just picked up some Wild Turkey rare breed rye, haven’t popped it yet, anyone?
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 8, 2023, 5:46 PM
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Yes the Wild Turkey Rare Breed is really good.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 8, 2023, 12:20 PM
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For the money, Yellowstone is pretty hard to beat. I drink my bourbon with crushed ice. If I'm tailgating, I buy a bag of ice from Sonic. If you just want a really good bottle and price is not detrimental, I suggest Highwire Distilling's Revival Jimmy Red Corn. It's a really good bourbon and it's made right here in SC
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 8, 2023, 3:48 PM
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Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon. Bob Dylan's brand! I like it.
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 8, 2023, 5:17 PM
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Woodford Reserve. I have never tried Angle's Envy but that is next.
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I am sure I am committing liquor suicide, but, last year I
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Jun 8, 2023, 5:44 PM
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bought a Maker's Mark (this store did not HAVE ANY "high end" bourbon!) I popped the was seal on that stuff, fixed a drink, and remembered all over again why I quit drinking bourbon 30+ years ago. That stuff was plain nasty.
I guess I'll just have to stick to the Petron or some version of Vodka for my inebriation needs.
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Re: I am sure I am committing liquor suicide, but, last year I
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Jun 8, 2023, 7:36 PM
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I just poured myself a few sips of Maker's Mark cask strength. If more people felt the way you do about bourbon, then maybe us bourbon likers would have an easier time finding the bottles we want.
I've seen that Pat Ron and other t'killyas bring out weird new personalities in people.
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I have no talkiing about idea you RRR.
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Jun 8, 2023, 7:46 PM
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Re: Bourbon Shopping
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Jun 8, 2023, 5:52 PM
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A few affordable ones i like.
George Remus straight KY Bourbon.
Michters small batch.
Four Roses small batch.
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