Best & worst Bourbon?
Jun 30, 2016, 4:03 pm
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Yeah agreed - I just never got around to trying it so figured it was a good chance. Needless to say it will be my last - it's okay though I've got a nice GlenDronach 21 Parliament to sip on here in Scotland tonight so that'll make up for it 
Agreed on the Rittenhouse - the stock comes and goes from the NC ABC stores so last time it was in I stocked up and have about 2.25 bottles left. It's my go to for Rye sipping and Rye drinks (adds a nice bit of heat to the cocktail).
Agreed on the Rittenhouse - the stock comes and goes from the NC ABC stores so last time it was in I stocked up and have about 2.25 bottles left. It's my go to for Rye sipping and Rye drinks (adds a nice bit of heat to the cocktail).
And of course in Colorado we have Stranahans.
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Jun 30, 2016, 8:46 pm
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I don't have an ABC board (New York) but I still purchase 90% of my bottles online from out of state. Even with shipping (but no tax) it's like getting 3 bottles for the price of 2.
Jul 1, 2016, 8:23 am
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Jul 1, 2016, 8:35 am
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Jul 1, 2016, 9:29 am
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I'm a fan of 12 Bottle Bar's recipe. 2 oz Rittenhouse, 1 oz Carpano Antica, dash of Angostura and a dash of orange bitters. Rinse the glass with Gran Torres and garnish with a twist of orange.
Jul 1, 2016, 11:34 am
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Jul 1, 2016, 4:37 pm
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I shop around a lot and buy when I'm in MD, but I need to find a good DC source that isn't $$$ (as several of the bigger liquor shops are).
Oct 12, 2016, 10:10 pm
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That time of year - Pappy and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Of course no chance of seeing either through the ABC channels here in North Carolina and doubt I have a prayer of getting one in the "lottery" (I'm sure it's not rigged ).
The good news is that Rittenhouse has been fairly present here in Durham over the past few months at a reasonable ~$25 so I've been able to stock up on a few bottles. Still need to follow txflyer77's advice upthread and make a Rittenhouse Manhattan.
I did get High West Rendezvous Rye a few weeks ago. Bit of a high price point here in NC (~$78) and not a big fan on the first try - honestly like the Rittenhouse better. Hoping it will grow on me the second try
).The good news is that Rittenhouse has been fairly present here in Durham over the past few months at a reasonable ~$25 so I've been able to stock up on a few bottles. Still need to follow txflyer77's advice upthread and make a Rittenhouse Manhattan.
I did get High West Rendezvous Rye a few weeks ago. Bit of a high price point here in NC (~$78) and not a big fan on the first try - honestly like the Rittenhouse better. Hoping it will grow on me the second try
Oct 14, 2016, 7:48 am
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I have $100 burning a hole in my pocket and 2 bourbon fans visiting in 2 weeks. Any recommendations? I've drunk about everything in the under $60 price range. Okay, nothing under $20. Too scared.
Oct 14, 2016, 9:00 am
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Oct 14, 2016, 9:05 am
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With $100 burning a hold in BamaVol's pocket, they could get two bottles of AE. Go find your self some Colonel E.H. Taylor single barrel and you'll have a few bucks left. Or maybe some Jefferson's Ocean Aged, always a good $75+/- bottle.
Oct 14, 2016, 11:54 am
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Jefferson's Ocean Aged sounds intriguing. I will go bourbon hunting across the bridge tonight.
Oct 14, 2016, 3:29 pm
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Oct 14, 2016, 4:47 pm
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The problem is that there really aren't any bourbons worth spending $80-100 that one can find. The bourbons in that range are impossible to find. Four roses small batch limited edition, buffalo trace antique collection, michters 10, old forester birthday bourbon, and of course the van winkles are all in that range yet sadly not available. The stuff that's actually on the shelf in that dollar range isn't terribly great.
There's a new release of high wests mid winters night dram that might be tasty. Their Bourye is also not bad. Heaven Hills 7 yo Pikesville Rye is a solid $45 bottle. If you can find anyone that's doing a barrel proof four roses pick those are strong options and typically about $70. Also Old scout store picks from Smooth Ambler are good bet as well.
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There's a new release of high wests mid winters night dram that might be tasty. Their Bourye is also not bad. Heaven Hills 7 yo Pikesville Rye is a solid $45 bottle. If you can find anyone that's doing a barrel proof four roses pick those are strong options and typically about $70. Also Old scout store picks from Smooth Ambler are good bet as well.
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