AsburySkinsFan Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hmmm first one was so good I had to sample another.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I like a good Gin, a good cabernet and a hoppy beer. I need to get into bourbon. Or scotch. Or whiskey. What's a good cheap one to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, grego said: I like a good Gin, a good cabernet and a hoppy beer. I need to get into bourbon. Or scotch. Or whiskey. What's a good cheap one to start? A good place to start is just about anything in the $30 range. Those will be you entry level 90+ proof bourbons. Makers Mark Woodford Reserve Woodford Reserve Double Oak Willet McKenna 10 year if you can find it Four Roses small batch or single barrel old Forrester Evan Williams Elijah Craig Knob Creek 1792 small batch Jim Beam Double Oaked Go with any of those and you’ll be fine. Rye bourbons have a bit more spice (think rye bread), smooth bourbons are wheated. Cadillacs are usually 10-14 years old 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Too damn hot for Bourbon here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbob Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 How about a tequila recommendation TWA? I’ve been enjoying Lunazul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 hour ago, grego said: I like a good Gin, a good cabernet and a hoppy beer. I need to get into bourbon. Or scotch. Or whiskey. What's a good cheap one to start? Best cheap one imo is old grandad 100 proof , Buffalo Trace is a bit higher but good....both are high rye bourbon (which is my preference) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Robbob said: How about a tequila recommendation TWA? I’ve been enjoying Lunazul. Don't think I've had it. I prefer anejo and reposadas, my go to is El Ultimo which I've drank barrels of....but I'm not picky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 4 hours ago, grego said: I like a good Gin, a good cabernet and a hoppy beer. I need to get into bourbon. Or scotch. Or whiskey. What's a good cheap one to start? You want real cheap? Ezra Brooks is ****ing cheap bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, PokerPacker said: You want real cheap? Ezra Brooks is ****ing cheap bourbon. So is Benchmark, but he said good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Just now, twa said: So is Benchmark, but he said good Well, I mean, it's better than its price would indicate... granted the price indicates it's not fit for the in-laws For something actually decent at a reasonable price, Monkey Shoulder is a rare blended scotch that's actually pretty good. Tomatin 12 year isn't bad for a cheap single-malt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 9 hours ago, Robbob said: How about a tequila recommendation TWA? I’ve been enjoying Lunazul. Don Julio anejo....if you can afford it! $150 a 750 but OMIGOODNESSGRACIOUS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 11 hours ago, AsburySkinsFan said: A good place to start is just about anything in the $30 range. Those will be you entry level 90+ proof bourbons. Makers Mark Woodford Reserve Woodford Reserve Double Oak Willet McKenna 10 year if you can find it Four Roses small batch or single barrel old Forrester Evan Williams Elijah Craig Knob Creek 1792 small batch Jim Beam Double Oaked Go with any of those and you’ll be fine. Rye bourbons have a bit more spice (think rye bread), smooth bourbons are wheated. Cadillacs are usually 10-14 years old Where are you buying the Woodford Double Oaked, Four Roses single barrel in the $30.00 range? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 12 hours ago, grego said: I like a good Gin, a good cabernet and a hoppy beer. I need to get into bourbon. Or scotch. Or whiskey. What's a good cheap one to start? If your new to whiskey and want a great readily available cheaper pour go with Woodford Reserve Rye. It’s about 32 bucks and in my opinion the best bang for your buck out there right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: Where are you buying the Woodford Double Oaked, Four Roses single barrel in the $30.00 range? ? LoL!!! Sorry, what I meant was bourbons STARTING at the $30 range. That said, the bourbon market is flooded with a bunch of crap right now from distilleries that are bottling the same exact bourbon into different brands with made up pedigrees. IMO stick to the historic bourbon houses, and selectively try new stuff only after researching to make sure it isn’t the crap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) Get one! Soooo smooth and great flavor. $32.99 MSRP Edited May 24, 2018 by HOF44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Nice @HOF44! Woodford never disappoints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Haven't seen that in my stores, I'll have them order some. Tried some of the new Old Overholt 100 proof BiB rye the other day, it certainly wasn't to my tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, twa said: Haven't seen that in my stores, I'll have them order some. Tried some of the new Old Overholt 100 proof BiB rye the other day, it certainly wasn't to my tastes. To me this doesn't have the normal rye profile. It's very smooth no burn and has great flavor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, HOF44 said: To me this doesn't have the normal rye profile. It's very smooth no burn and has great flavor. Sounds PERFECT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I have typically just been into Scotch, but starting on a bourbon kick. I grabbed a cheap bottle of Henry McKenna 10 which was pretty good, probably going to try the Four Roses Single Barrel next. What are a couple of the best ones I can get for less than 50, maybe 60? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Just now, MisterPinstripe said: I have typically just been into Scotch, but starting on a bourbon kick. I grabbed a cheap bottle of Henry McKenna 10 which was pretty good, probably going to try the Four Roses Single Barrel next. What are a couple of the best ones I can get for less than 50, maybe 60? You started out with one of the best in that price range. I'd add Pikesville Rye which is a 110 proof rye thats damn good but brings a little heat. The Woodford Rye of course. Then there are some in that range that are good but hard to find. Sazerac Rye and Stagg Jr. come to mind. Also any of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proofs you can find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 25 minutes ago, MisterPinstripe said: I have typically just been into Scotch, but starting on a bourbon kick. I grabbed a cheap bottle of Henry McKenna 10 which was pretty good, probably going to try the Four Roses Single Barrel next. What are a couple of the best ones I can get for less than 50, maybe 60? Pretty much anything on my list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Great, thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 hour ago, HOF44 said: To me this doesn't have the normal rye profile. It's very smooth no burn and has great flavor. Crud. I enjoy the normal rye profile and burn. My favorite is Bulleit, followed closely by Rittenhouse. I bought a shorty of Whistle Pig 10-yr, and was underwhelmed, I'm glad I didn't spring for a bottle. I'll still snag a bottle and give it a try. Ever had the regular Jim Beam rye? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Just now, Skinsfan1311 said: I'll still snag a bottle and give it a try. Ever had the regular Jim Beam rye? Nope never had the Beam rye. A group I'm in is doing a barrel pick at Whistlepig in August. We have been guaranteed MGP rye of 10-12 years old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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