Scotch Whisky / Bourbon Whiskey thread

[BarnBuster]

10 Great Alternatives to Hyped Bourbons

So you can't find the hyped bourbons everyone is raving about, or refuse to pay $200 for it. What are the best alternatives?

www.pastemagazine.com

 

[BarnBuster]

Bourbon’s Unsung Heroes – The Quality Control Department

Back in 1992, when I was hired full time by United Distillers as their archivist in North America, I was fortunate enough to become involved with the Quality Control Department at the Stitzel-Welle…

bourbonveach.com

 

[Jonnybgood35]

I cannot stop thinking about having a neat whiskey across from one of my favorite bartenders after work. This is getting to the point of obsessive thinking. I’d rather get back to obsessive drinking. It’s been 9 months now and I don’t see an opportunity in sight.

 

[BarnBuster]

When a Bottle of Costco Bourbon Is More Than Just a Bottle of Costco Bourbon

Sometimes, circumstances make you take another sip.

www.esquire.com

 

[DarkWeb]

When a Bottle of Costco Bourbon Is More Than Just a Bottle of Costco Bourbon

Sometimes, circumstances make you take another sip.

www.esquire.com

That was nice.

 

[BarnBuster]

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[DarkWeb]

I've been enjoying some Basil Hayden's

 

[Sir Napsalot]

Just had a Christmas shot of Bulleit bourbon with my wife

 

[BarnBuster]

I've been enjoying some Basil Hayden's

My Booker's "Pigskin Batch" made it on FedEx yesterday

 

[Jonnybgood35]

A few glasses of Glenfarclas 12 and a few rips of a mysterious local strain called “Alien” have made this a lovely evening.

 

[Beehive]

Here's what the government is buying after they give me my money back.

10 Gallon Still w/Tri-Clamp Cap + 3 Gallon Worm + 3 Gallon Thumper with 3

Now with Assembly Kit Included! (6-25-21) As of 3/14/22 - All worms come standard with 3/4" threaded garden hose fittings as the water ports. CAPACITY 10 gallon still 3 gallon thumper with 3" fruit port 3 gallon worm SPECS All components built with heavy duty 20 oz/22 gauge copper 11.5"...

north-georgia-still-company.myshopify.com

Electric burner.

 

[Singlemalt]

Here's what the government is buying after they give me my money back.

10 Gallon Still w/Tri-Clamp Cap + 3 Gallon Worm + 3 Gallon Thumper with 3

Now with Assembly Kit Included! (6-25-21) As of 3/14/22 - All worms come standard with 3/4" threaded garden hose fittings as the water ports. CAPACITY 10 gallon still 3 gallon thumper with 3" fruit port 3 gallon worm SPECS All components built with heavy duty 20 oz/22 gauge copper 11.5"...

north-georgia-still-company.myshopify.com

Electric burner.

Excellent price for all copper, great deal

 

[Sir Napsalot]

I drank a little Drambuie out of my sperm whale's tooth to celebrate the new year

 

[BarnBuster]

Stop Wasting Your Money on Bourbon That’s Too Old

Distillers and whiskey experts generally agree that bourbon doesn’t need to be aged for decades. So where did the myth of older whiskey is better come from?

www.thedailybeast.com

 

[DarkWeb]

Stop Wasting Your Money on Bourbon That’s Too Old

Distillers and whiskey experts generally agree that bourbon doesn’t need to be aged for decades. So where did the myth of older whiskey is better come from?

www.thedailybeast.com

Wonder if this has anything to do with the supply.

 

[Jonnybgood35]

Stop Wasting Your Money on Bourbon That’s Too Old

Distillers and whiskey experts generally agree that bourbon doesn’t need to be aged for decades. So where did the myth of older whiskey is better come from?

www.thedailybeast.com

Jimmy Russell is a whiskey superhero!

 

[BriD]

Captain Morgan Spiced rum

 

[ChingOwn]

What do we recommend for two glasses tonight easily findable $40-50 range?

 

[BarnBuster]

... easily findable...

aye there's the rub, availability varies from state to state (as does MSRP).

Bourbon: Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Eagle Rare, Four Roses Single Barrel, Old Ezra 117, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked., Evan Williams Single Barrel,
Bonded New Riff Bourbon, Henry McKenna Single Barrel, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength.

 

[ChingOwn]

Evan Williams single Barrell? Never would have guessed. I haven't tried the four roses yet but I seent it. The lable turns me off cause it makes me think it well smell like old lady rose petals oil, but I'm going to go with that. Mucho Gusto Senor