Any bourbon/whiskey drinkers here?

House of Wax

House of Wax

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Been somewhat interested in trying out some. Some nights I feel like just having something to sip on and not mixing drinks. Any suggestions for something that won`t break the bank? Don`t wanna spend big bucks on something that ends up tasting like gasoline lol
 
Eagle Rare is great and right at $30. Four Roses does a small batch thats about that same price, also stellar. These are my go to`s when I dont feel like shelling out for Blanton`s, which is pretty much always except for rare special occasions.
 
I`m more of a Canadian whiskey drinker....

on the cheap side: R&R reserve (tastes like watered down crown) ($15 or so for a 750)

moderate: 40 Creek ($30 or so for 750ml)

expensive: (sipper) 40 creek double barrel reserve ($79 for a 750ml or so)

Bourbon: woodford with some gran marnier is nice
 
nickclark08 said:
Woodford Reserve is my drink of choice when talking bourbon. Family friend swears by Wellers 12 year or Special reserve.
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wellers 12 year or special reserve is 107 proof I believe, maybe that`s why they swear by it...tastes like lighter fluid to me..used to drink it though college

edit: actually I`m thinking of wellers antique 107 I believe
 
I have had Knob Creek, Makers Mark, Makers 46, Devils Cut, Woodford Reserve, Jim Beam Black and a few others. I can`t say one is much better than the others. Makers Mark has a unique taste, that might be my favorite.
 
Yes, important distinction on the type of Wellers to get. The cheaper stuff def has the aroma of butane, with a "spicy" mouthfeel :)

512detail said:
wellers 12 year or special reserve is 107 proof I believe, maybe that`s why they swear by it...tastes like lighter fluid to me..used to drink it though college

edit: actually I`m thinking of wellers antique 107 I believe
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I`m not a big bourbon 🥃 drinker, but when I do I always reach for Basil Hayden`s... great sipper !

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Basil Hayden`s 8 is very mellow and good. My new favorite after trying it early 2016 is Traverse City Whiskey which runs about $35-48 depending on where you find it. Very easy sipper. No need for a splash or a cube. I actually just picked up a bottle a couple hours ago along with Rowan`s Creek bourbon which I have not tried yet but will be in the next couple hours along with a cigar. I also love Eagle Rare (might be too much for you in the beginning), Four Roses (Bourbon, small batch or single barrel-love them all) and 1792 small batch.
 
mnehls86 said:
Costco just re-released their Canadian Whiskey. It is super mellow but a great bargain at $20 for a 1.75L
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I would have to go quite out of my way to find a costco.

I got my favirite cheap canadian whiskey covered for now.

I actually received a bottle of basil haydens over christmas. it was pretty good.
 
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