Favorite bourbon/ whiskey...

Middleton Very Rare was my go to Irish whiskey until prices went through the roof

 

Very solid pour, like Pac12 said it's one of my favorites too. A little more flavor than ER, 91.4 proof so you can enjoy several.

 

The little bit of Blanton's I had left, called for a CAO cigar on a cool evening.

 

Today’s haul made it feel like an early Christmas!

 

Is garrison worth the money? I've passed a few times. Too many lower priced bottles with less variable reviews.

 

I had it one time. But was not a fan

 

It really depends on your preference for whiskey. Most of their stuff is very hot. It’s popular in my area because I live in Texas and it’s a Texas based Whiskey.

 

Post 3184 on Nov 4th, I posted a picture of the Balmorhea Garrison, that is one of the most complex tasting whiskeys I have ever had and it is so good, but it is also around 170 dollars. Two weeks ago I sampled the cask strength thought it pretty good but opted to not buy it, I will however get another Balmorhea at some point.

 

Found a few hidden bottles today. I’ve been looking for the Wheat Recipe for a while.

 

Damn, been looking for the Wheat too, haven't been able to find it in a few years.

 

Me too. I walked down the bourbon aisle and checked out and decided to walk back to the aisle again afterwards. The manager just put those two on the shelf from the main office. So I just happened to be there at the right time.

 

This is a good way to end a long day. Started with the Elmer T Lee and ended with the Weller Single Barrel. The single barrel was amazing!

 

Must be Weller week ! Really enjoy the 107 so I am thinking I will enjoy the 12 even more.

 

Twist my arm I’m gonna go get a bottle

 

I'll be honest with you, it's good really good . So smooth, even my fiancé who doesn't like the "burn" from bourbon tried it and said, " you better hide it."

 

First off I’m surprised my wife let me put these out in view although it is in the basement in my game room/office. Anyways, it’s not as nice or elaborate as most I’ve seen on here but it better than under the stairs for me.
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Said screw it and got pours of some heavy hitters while in AZ. Both were fantastic but not worth what people ask for them on secondary.

 

Where did you do your pours?

We use to hit the Whiskey Attic (down by UNLV) a couple of times a year, and if you got the right host you could get then to do a "personal" flight at a decent price!

I think the name of the other Whiskey bar we use to hit was called Oak and Ivy or something like that... I believe it moved or closed down though.

Oh, there was a place in Town Square that was ok, but prices were high and selection was kinda... eh!!!!

Almost forgot, prices aren't cheap, but if you make it over to Craft Steak (Tom Colicchio's place), they have some incredible offerings. If I remember right they have a few 50 year scotches (too rich for my blood) and pretty much anything else high end that you've ever wanted to try. I dropped a few hundred last time I was there on a couple of small pours.

Anyhow, enjoy man!!!!

 

Bakers 7 is awesome

 

Agreed. But can we all act like it's terrible so they dont jack up the price?

 

I think I better stock up on some more Elijah Craig before the Holidays hit.

 

Good to hear. I never see it so I bought it last month. I still have a few in front of it to ‘dispose’ of first though

 

Haha. It’d take me forever to stock up as the toasted is only 1 per family they say. Had to go back the next day for another bottle.

 

A couple new pickups from last week. The Russell's 13 lives up to the hype.

 

Nice! Had the pleasure of all of those and they are all outstanding whiskey. Congrats! Tough call for me between the Rock hill and the RR13.

 

Nice!! Love the Rev.


Side note: Beam handles have switched over to plastic from glass (not sure how long ago this happened). But it's nice being reminded of where you *should* be getting bourbon from #bottomshelfwarriors

 

In Vegas there are two places I go for pours of good stuff. Eureka and Double helix. Double helix is the one at town square and is a bit pricey as you mentioned but they have a big selection.

These pours were on a trip to flagstaff az at a place called whisk and whiskey. Pappy 15 was 60 and the Heaven Hill 17 was 50.

 

How much did you get the Rockhill for?I’ve been looking around but no luck

 

That is a tough call. I think I'd go Rock Hill but it's close

 

I went to that place when my daughter had a soccer camp at NAU. Food was pretty good too. Insane selection. Prices were meh