OT: Bourbon recommendations...
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Bookers is a good special occasion bourbon. So is Pappy Van Winkle if you can find a bottle.
Be wary of some the startup bourbon distillers, not saying they are bad just saying they charge alot.
Without going to high end (in the hundreds of $$$), I’d recommend a bottle of Blantons, IF you can find it. Good luck.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is around $60 and has a distinct flavor with a very smooth finish.
If you're in PA you're probably going to have to special order if you're willing to spend that much. Also, spending a couple hundred on a bottle in PA can be difficult as there isn't a ton of markup to cover allocation buys like there can be in other places but it also means that you have to participate in the lottery for it. A couple of years ago I got a bottle of Van Winkle for $89 from PLCB.
The Premium stores have a good selection but usually none of the top end stuff.
I have easy access to both DE and NJ. Usually buy my wine in those states.
Legent is excellent. Pappy VanWinkle is maybe the best but can cost hundreds and even thousands depending upon which one you select.
You can’t buy any pappy for only hundreds, unless you win the state lottery.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed (trust me)
Weller 107, 12 year or Full Proof
Stagg, Jr
WR Double Oaked is excellent as noted above
Weller 107, 12 year or Full Proof
Stagg, Jr
WR Double Oaked is excellent as noted above
Buffalo Trace W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof
Buffalo Trace W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Maybe something like Angel's Envy Cask Strength, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, Elijah Craig 23-year, or Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon. All from about $140 - $199, though you can spend a lot less and still get a really nice bottle.
I'm a big fan of Legent. About $50.
There are few bourbons on the market as good as Angel's Envy, finished in Oloroso sherry casks, for about $400. Trust me, it's hard to find, and it has to be finished in Oloroso sherry casks, but it's better than Pappy. I have about 4 different bottles of Pappy in my bar, and I would rather drink Angel's Envy instead.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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The Oloroso cask finish is very rare, and released in limited numbers about twice a year. It's worth every penny.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Not Bourbon but Rye, I would suggest Whistle Pig 15 year Rye.
I have had the 12 year and it was really excellent.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/felipe...rye-whiskey-and-its-worth-a-try/#1c18d4c51f66
I have had the 12 year and it was really excellent.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/felipe...rye-whiskey-and-its-worth-a-try/#1c18d4c51f66
One of my favorites is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. High proof, very good taste. Runs around $64 in PA.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Just looked this up - saw a bottle for $899. Will have to keep an eye out for the Virginia ABC lotteries - can get Van Winkle 23 year for $299 if you win.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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I like 4 Roses small batch, Eagle Rare (10), Russell's Reserve 10 yr, and Woodford Reserve. My wife is Angel's Envy
Together we're sharing a nice bottle of Woodinville Straight Bourbon from the state of Washington. These are all in the $40-50 range. For the non KY/TN region Garrison Brothers from Texas is a unique quality one but closer to $90
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I'd add High West Distillery expressions from Park City, Utah; really good stuff. The Bourye and Campfire Whiskey are solid.
All the Buffalo Trace is completely gone in PA, at least in my area.
Most of the high end stuff in the BT lineup only exists in theory it seems. Love the Weller 107 personally (used to find it in Texas during my travels) but never in the northeast.
Lots of great bottles suggested, but highly unlikely you will ever find them.
For stuff you can find at most decent stores I would go with a 4 Roses single barrel, something from High West or Henry McKenna 10 year (although that is almost impossible these days too).
For something a bit different try Pikesville Rye. In a barely legal rye at 51% and really good and well priced.
For stuff you can find at most decent stores I would go with a 4 Roses single barrel, something from High West or Henry McKenna 10 year (although that is almost impossible these days too).
For something a bit different try Pikesville Rye. In a barely legal rye at 51% and really good and well priced.
I have had some luck finding Buffalo Trace at liquorama.net
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