Recommend a bourbon.

tony99 · October 2023

and not Louis the 14th before you all start!

I want to get a bottle for someone as a prezzy, what's good for wetting a whistle these days???

Sassafras · October 2023

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merlin · October 2023

Redemption.

Brize · October 2023

Woodford Reserve

theatreanchor · October 2023

Sazerac. https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/sazerac/sazerac-straight-rye-whiskey/

elstoof · October 2023

Sazerac isn’t bourbon, not a bad rye though. I prefer Rittenhouse.

Blanton’s is always a good choice bourbon, pretty bottle and good gear in it

tony99 · October 2023

I don't mind other suggestions, as long as it would be palatable to a bourbon drinker

elstoof · October 2023

Rye is a bit more of an acquired taste in my experience, I wouldn’t gift it unless you know they love it

theatreanchor · October 2023

tony99 said:

I don't mind other suggestions, as long as it would be palatable to a bourbon drinker

Yes, if your friend enjoys making Old Fashioneds etc, a rye is also a good tipple.

english_bob · October 2023

Sassafras said:

This, but if you're careful you can separate the two halves. The filling will stick (mostly) to one or the other, so you can separate two bourbons, combine two of the filling-y halves and get a superbourbon.

vanlooy1 · October 2023

Knob Creek.

louis_LLM · October 2023

vanlooy1 said:

Knob Creek.

Have you tried oiling it?

oh_pollo · October 2023

Old Pappy Van Winkle if you can find (and afford) a bottle. Absolutely terrific.

GavRichList · October 2023

Absolutely 100% recommend Wild Turkey Rare Breed if budget will stretch; it’s usually around £58 and worth every penny. If that’s a bit spenny, longbranch is also glorious, and around the £35 mark.

theatreanchor · October 2023

oh_pollo said:

Old Pappy Van Winkle if you can find (and afford) a bottle. Absolutely terrific.

This is also delicious.

elstoof · October 2023

If you’re gifting Van Winkle, I’ll be your friend

sweave · October 2023

Eagle Rare is good vfm @ £35

tony99 · October 2023

Great that, thanks all !!

Alterlifeson · October 2023

Woodford is on offer fairly often, that's my go to.
I've got Woodford Double Oaked on the go at the moment - very nice. Most intense flavour wise out of all the ones I've tried.
Wild Turkey Longbranch is very good

Wasn't that keen on the standard Makers Mark.
Didn't like Bulleit Bourbon at all really

davros · October 2023

I like woodford reserve if you're looking for something nice and reasonably fancy but not super expensive.

elstoof · October 2023

Woodford is a tenner off with a nectar card at the moment too

MikeS · October 2023

I think a 12 year old Weller, is where it's at for quality, taste, and affordability. £250 or thereabouts. Not really much that ticks all Bourbon boxes like a Weller. I'd be a happy pal.

Johnnyseven · October 2023

sweave said:

Eagle Rare is good vfm @ £35

I concur with this. I also like Makers Mark.

Not so keen on Bulleit or Woodford.

GavRichList · October 2023

I like Bulleit well enough as a “cheap as I’ll go” kinda tipple. Woodford is a bit bland for my liking - doesn’t really do much of anything.

theatreanchor · October 2023

GavRichList said:

I like Bulleit well enough as a “cheap as I’ll go” kinda tipple. Woodford is a bit bland for my liking - doesn’t really do much of anything.

Agree with this. I think if it’s a special occasion, you want to stay away from supermarket stuff. Get on master of malt and find something delicious.

Whitecat · October 2023

MikeS said:

I think a 12 year old Weller, is where it's at for quality, taste, and affordability. £250 or thereabouts. Not really much that ticks all Bourbon boxes like a Weller. I'd be a happy pal.

That is mental money though for that. A few years ago I was buying it for around £50 a bottle which is closer to where it should be. It’s good stuff, but not £250 good.

Agree with the Eagle Rare or Wild Turkey suggestions. Even bog-standard Buffalo Trace is usually a safe choice - Eagle Rare is just a single barrel version of same (and thus can be better but is more subject to bottle variation).

Another secret favourite here is Evan Williams White Label Bottled-in-bond. Being a BiB it’s a higher proof and I think it’s pretty good for something that’s also easily available and generally under £50.

GavRichList · October 2023

Whitecat said:

MikeS said:

I think a 12 year old Weller, is where it's at for quality, taste, and affordability. £250 or thereabouts. Not really much that ticks all Bourbon boxes like a Weller. I'd be a happy pal.

That is mental money though for that. A few years ago I was buying it for around £50 a bottle which is closer to where it should be. It’s good stuff, but not £250 good.

Agree with the Eagle Rare or Wild Turkey suggestions. Even bog-standard Buffalo Trace is usually a safe choice - Eagle Rare is just a single barrel version of same (and thus can be better but is more subject to bottle variation).

Another secret favourite here is Evan Williams White Label Bottled-in-bond. Being a BiB it’s a higher proof and I think it’s pretty good for something that’s also easily available and generally under £50.

Aye, rare breed is 58.8% too. Like a delicious anaesthetic.

elstoof · October 2023

The Whiskey market is wild. I worked in a cocktail bar 20 years ago, we had Blanton’s as our house whiskey and everyone moaned that it wasn’t JD. 4 different Van Winkles on the back bar which no one touched. I bought a bottle of Sazerac 18 for 80 quid, I think it’s the best whiskey I ever drank. I only think, because I mainly just made manhattans with it, but they were the best I ever had. It’s close to 2 grand a bottle now if you can find it

PolarityMan · October 2023

What about the rather excellent album "Bourbon Legends" by Spliff Wizard?

https://spotify.link/PJWqNuLmQDb

swiller · October 2023

Not bourbon..
But If you (anyone) want a world class special whisky
Springbank 10 year old single malt.
cheapest ive found below, normally £100+ these days
https://www.lochfynewhiskies.com/springbank-10-year-old

dano · October 2023

Another +1 for Buffalo Trace. Its quite good and Tescos have it in offer when I was in there this evening

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