Whiskey help

[lazy otter]

So im looking for something a bit nicer than my standard. I'd like to stay in the $100.00 range and nothing with a cinnamon taste. Im used to wild turkey 101 and good ol' shine ,Makers Mark,Jim,Jack,ect....I think you get my point. Thanks in advance all.

 

[Garth Reckner]

Get tequila, drink it and thank me later.

Garth

 

[stabber]

Jim Beam Devils Cut. Delicious and Nutritious

 

[Derek the Destroyer]

Highland park 18 year... ooooo so nice.... about $100 too

 

[evolution80]

+1 for highland park

or SCAPA 16 year

oh, i know it is rum but you gotta try some pyrat planters gold or zacapa 23yo :thumbup:

 

[Gusbuster]

Sounds like your into Bourbon, those names sound familiar from back in the day. Also remember some serious tequila hangovers from south of the border excursions when I was in the service:thumbup:
I have been drinking Scotch lately, Macallan 12 yr old is pretty good. It runs about 50 per bottle.
Cheers,
Gus

 

[Chris Larrikin]

For bourbon what are your thoughts on the Blantons or Blantons Special Reserve? I find them quite tasty with a bit of a buttery finish, and significantly under $100 (even here).
For whisky and Scotch maybe a 12 year Glenfiddich or Glenmorangie? The Glenmorangie Lasanta (I think) is really nice.

 

[Georgecatl]

Try Belle Meade.....very smooth and in the $50 range


Of Course...................everything's Smoove at the bottom of the bottle

 

[Wicked Sharp]

Bourbon = Knob Creek / Scotch = Glenfiddich 18yr. / Rum = Who cares..., it's rum!!!

 

[Sethrotull]

Willet pot still reserve about $40 and a cool bottle to boot. Very buttery

Or you could try and find some Pappy!

 

[Highrisk]

Pritcherd's double barrel bourbon. $65 or so a bottle. Very good whiskey.

 

[N8N]

I see you're in Virginia - have you tried the Catoctin Creek rye yet? About $40 a bottle and everyone I've fed it to loves it.

 

[JohnTheTexican]

Sazerac Rye ($25) has been my go-to whiskey for some time, but lately I've found myself really liking Lagavulin 16YO ($86) neat, which is sort of strange, given the fact that I don't generally like peaty Scotch. For something a little different, Yellow Rose rye whiskey ($37) is nice.

 

[Mojo^]

You are already in the ballpark, time to step it up a notch or two. Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

 

[eisman]

What about Pritchards or Four Roses. Both are over 90 proof (your basic Wild Turkey is 55).

 

[jmoh200]

For bourbon what are your thoughts on the Blantons or Blantons Special Reserve?

+1 Blantons is nice and around $50, get 2.

 

[valhalla2112]

I've been digging Knob Creek single barrel. I get a nice caramel and vanilla undertones. Of course it in 120 proof so after a bit you won't much care what it tastes like. It's very good methinks.

 

[filedog]

There's plenty of good bourbon in the $25 range, so far you've tried the "mainstream" labels, branch out a little, I think you'll be surprised. Evan Williams Single Barrel is pretty damn good, liked the 2002 best so far, it's only $21.
Eagle trace is great too. This guy writes some good reviews, I agree with him so far: http://sourmashmanifesto.com/

 

[Sethrotull]

What about Pritchards or Four Roses. Both are over 90 proof (your basic Wild Turkey is 55).

Wild Turkey is 101 proof. 50.5% alcohol. The others are 45% alcohol.

 

[1066vik]

Blanton's, Basil Hayden, Eagle Rare
Bulleit for lower cost but still tasty

I want to know where to find Lagavulin 16 for $86 -- around here it's $50 more than that!