Favorite widely available bourbon or whiskey

[mr_whipple]

No problem. Shipping is on the high side and buying online isn't something I'd do very often except for a special occasion when it's something I can't find. But it is convenient.

Those huge online distributors buying up product may be why a lot of the more sought after bourbons aren't available at local stores, they never seem to be out of stock on anything. My local stores won't even discuss the availability of Buffalo Trace, Weller's, Pappy Van Winkle, Blanton's, etc. They get so few bottles in stock, and it's always a random delivery, and they're gone immediately...

Well, I checked to see how much shipping would be for 2 bottles and it was only $3 more so I pulled the trigger on 2.

 

[mneeley490]

Duke I have had for around 8 years now. Never open, label got some scratches from being in the back and other bottles rubbing on it.

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This is currently what I'm drinking. Same bottle shape; this is the old bottle shape one. They switched to round bottles a couple years ago.
I used to get this for $20. Closer to $40 now, but my local retailer had it marked down to $29.99 on closeout. When I told her what I used to pay for it, she asked if I'd still buy it for $20? Heck yeah, so that's what she charged me.

 

[oregonrider]

Today's Buffalo Trace prices in Oregon.
Name, size, proof, per bottle, per case

 

[BGKYSmoker]

This is good on ice cream. I got this at the distillery.

 

[mneeley490]

This is good on ice cream. I got this at the distillery.
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This was hard to find last year in my area, at Christmas. I take it on the rocks, in cocoa, or in a milkshake.

 

[bill1]

Maybe needs some pure grain alcohol? It's only 15%???

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Because neither is ever available around me and I like to keep some decent bourbon here for those special occasions and good friends and also as gifts. I ordered these online and they came in last week...

If you can't find what you want locally, order online. It's easy and most anything is available somewhere...

 

[daniels]

Jameson, Wild Turkey 101, and Bulleit 95 Rye are my go to whiskeys.

I'm not particular. All I require is a clean glass to pour them in.

On the other hand I can't stand Maker's Mark. The smell of yeast coming off of that stuff is way too much. It's like drinking freshly proofed bread dough.

Living in Iowa I suppose I should try Templeton Rye some day but all the fake hype about it being an Iowa rye is just too much for me. It's distilled in Indiana and is shipped in stainless steel tanker trucks to many places/companies for aging, bottling, and labeling. I don't doubt it's good but so is Bulleit.

 

[mneeley490]

Because neither is ever available around me and I like to keep some decent bourbon here for those special occasions and good friends and also as gifts. I ordered these online and they came in last week...
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If you can't find what you want locally, order online. It's easy and most anything is available somewhere...

It is, but the trick is finding it at a reasonable price, especially after shipping costs. Also, it helps to live in a state they will ship to. I don't.

Living in Iowa I suppose I should try Templeton Rye some day but all the fake hype about it being an Iowa rye is just too much for me. It's distilled in Indiana and is shipped in stainless steel tanker trucks to many places/companies for aging, bottling, and labeling. I don't doubt it's good but so is Bulleit.

You might be surprised by the number of out of state companies who buy their booze distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and then put their own label on it.

 

[Kevin DeShazo]

Legent, is another good one. First time I had it, I wasnt a huge fan, got to try it again, its on my bar now. Has a nice bready finish to it.

 

[daniels]

You might be surprised by the number of out of state companies who buy their booze distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and then put their own label on it.

If you're referring this to me I wouldn't be surprised at all. That's the situation I'm referring to and I know it's very common. I'm glad you added details that I left out. Thanks!

 

[noboundaries]

You might be surprised by the number of out of state companies who buy their booze distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and then put their own label on it.

And jack the price far beyond what it's actually worth. It pays to read labels.

 

[JckDanls 07]

So my neighbor just bought a bottle of Horse Soldier... Mostly because of the backround/story of the guys that started it... Not sure exactly which one... He and is Uncle started thier own business 10 years ago so this bottle is for the 10 year anniversary celebration... See If there will be any left over for a taste ... Said he paid $60 for it

https://horsesoldierbourbon.com/

 

[noboundaries]

I've said earlier in this thread I'm a neat whiskey/whisky/bourbon drinker when I have a drink. One thing I love in the winter is a full- bodied black porter with a sip of a w/w/b chaser. I'm just amazed at the porter sip / wild turkey 101 sip chaser. It's all pure flavor with ZERO bite. The porter brings out flavors in the 101 that I don't taste on a bourbon only sip.

Like they say at the Whisk(e)y Vault/Tribe, "drink the whisk(e)y you like the way you like to drink it." This combo is one of my all-time favorites.

 

[mr_whipple]

Finally. Picked this up yesterday after having missed the UPS guy/girl/otherwise. Had to pay extra to change delivery to a pickup point as it was obvious I wasn't going to be home for the "show my bona fides" as a 21 year old. As I said before I'm not a huge bourbon drinker or super taster, but this stuff is pretty good and I can see my self drinking more of it. Drank a bit straight out of glass and really enjoyed the flavor, but more so the smooth. I will never have it shipped again unless a serious windfall comes my way. That was a serious PITFA.

 

[bill1]

...First time I had it, I wasnt a huge fan, got to try it again, its on my bar now...

I find that true with a lot of bourbons. And some that I love on first opening can disappoint on the next pour. Depends on what you've been eating, maybe even your mood. I evacuate the air from opened bottles of wine (even leftover coffee) but don't believe it affects bourbon, although daylight just might. My beloved gives me a whole cabinet shelf so I always have several bottles going...and I seldom buy a bottle that's not on sale. Most evenings I'll just pour a half ounce into a glass and give it a taste while standing there. If it brings a smile I'll add more. If not, I shift to another bottle. Funny how my Old Faithfuls seem to go faster than others. But even the Disappointments eventually disappear.
Life is good. Still, it's worth remembering that what can be a real blessing to us can be a life-wrecker for others.

 

[mneeley490]

I stood in line early this morning at the distillery for 1-1/2 hours for 2 bottles of this one. Unfortunately it's not widely available to you guys; believe me, I wish it were. But less than 200 bottles made, and were all snapped up in less than 30 minutes.

Toasted apple wood staves added after aging for at least 2 years, gives it a definite apple aroma, and just a touch sweeter, fruitier profile.

 

[seenred]

I stood in line early this morning at the distillery for 1-1/2 hours for 2 bottles of this one. Unfortunately it's not widely available to you guys; believe me, I wish it were. But less than 200 bottles made, and were all snapped up in less than 30 minutes.
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Toasted apple wood staves added after aging for at least 2 years, gives it a definite apple aroma, and just a touch sweeter, fruitier profile.

That favor profile intrigues me! Wouldn’t mind trying that.

Red

 

[seenred]

One of my sons brought me this yesterday. Another one I've been wanting to try.

Red

 

[mneeley490]

One of my sons brought me this yesterday. Another one I've been wanting to try.

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Red

I bought one a few weeks ago. I haven't cracked it yet, either.