Bourbon

[SCHUNTER73]

The bourbon has gone stupid crazy in the last 6-8 yrs. I could semi retire if I could get back all the bottles I gave away or sold for a little more than I bought them for. It’s still fun to see what you can find in the smaller, out of the way liquor stores.

 

[jtevanMT]

I almost literally have everything or have had. Although bourbon really isnt my jam.

I am on the kill a bottle buy a different bottle plan.
HOWEVER
Eagle rare 10, EH, Elijah Craig 18, Widow Jane the Vaults, angels envy and woodford master collection will always have a place on my bar and I will chase them when they are in stock.

Worth noting that EH Taylor is the straigh rye.

Then you get into my ryes or tequila which are where my heart is and the shitgoes crazy.
Yes the whistle pig has a Boss hog X stopper on it. I killed the bottle but kept the stopper.

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I see a Rockslide Rally Point!! Address?

 

[Primerless]

Im a fan of Woodford double oaked and now you can get Nelson's Reserve at Costco for $50

 

[SCHUNTER73]

I just tried some of the Yellowstone I picked up at Costco. Not bad with some ice.

 

[Bobbyboe]

Jack Daniels has really impressed over the last few years. Their bonded series is amazing for the price. What really impressed me most is their barrel proof rye.

 

[Sbird2019]

Who’s a bourbon drinker and what is your go to

Who’s a bourbon drinker and what is your go to label?

For more quintessential bourbon or rye, but still some uniqueness in the palette, in my opinion, it’s hard to go wrong with anything from High West

I tend to like higher proof (“hotter”) or very full bodied bourbons

Some of my favorites that are reasonably priced are:
Elijah Craig Barrel proof
Noble Oak Double Oak
Uncle Nearest 1856
Ezra Brooks Cask Strength

For my “grail” bourbon, by far and away my favorite has been Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon

 

[whiskybiker]

For a daily sipper, I always have Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey 101. Russell's Reserve is another great one, but don't tell to many people!

 

[gearguywb]

My current favorite: Weller black label

 

[thayerp81]

go to's are buffalo trace and eagle rare when I can find it. Makers and Bulleit Rye for everyday and available, I also like to try to keep a bottle of Noah's Mill and Henry McKenna BIB around if I can find them.

 

[rocknry09]

I always resort back to Makers Mark. My favorite for the price. I recently picked up Town Branch and its really good.

 

[whiskybiker]

I found a bottle of Early Times the other day and it was quite good for $21. I'd definitely buy another if I see it. And sad to see mellow corn got it's price jacked from $13 to $20!

 

[bowhuntercoop]

Been sober and off it for over 2 years. Hands down the best thing I’ve done in my life was give it up. I think one year I spent like 25-30k on bourbon alone, it was bad. From years of being a functional drunk I can honestly say I don’t miss it one bit, and can’t believe I spent the money I did on it.

 

[BigE]

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Been sober and off it for over 2 years. Hands down the best thing I’ve done in my life was give it up. I think one year I spent like 25-30k on bourbon alone, it was bad. From years of being a functional drunk I can honestly say I don’t miss it one bit, and can’t believe I spent the money I did on it.

It can definitely be expensive and can become overwhelming. Have you replaced bourbon with something else? Something more difficult to obtain than Pappy like a sheep hunt?

 

[whiskybiker]

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Been sober and off it for over 2 years. Hands down the best thing I’ve done in my life was give it up. I think one year I spent like 25-30k on bourbon alone, it was bad. From years of being a functional drunk I can honestly say I don’t miss it one bit, and can’t believe I spent the money I did on it.

Good for you! It's important to realize when you need to step back from any addiction.

 

[highcj5]

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Been sober and off it for over 2 years. Hands down the best thing I’ve done in my life was give it up. I think one year I spent like 25-30k on bourbon alone, it was bad. From years of being a functional drunk I can honestly say I don’t miss it one bit, and can’t believe I spent the money I did on it.

Good collection right there.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Can’t get anything decent in Florida anymore but when I go to my hometown in Georgia I can usually score something. Picked this up today. I don’t like the gullet burners

 

[Novahunter]

A buddy of mine bought me a bottle kf Blade and Bow for my birthday, and it is a very smooth easy drinking bourbon.

 

[bjack6755]

Willie’s Distillery Rye

 

[bowhuntercoop]

It can definitely be expensive and can become overwhelming. Have you replaced bourbon with something else? Something more difficult to obtain than Pappy like a sheep hunt?

I was always into fitness being in the Marine Corps but I took it to heart and made it a lifestyle change. 4 am running and weights, shoot the longbow and compounds daily, and really focus on my kids. Have a 2.5 yr old and 8 month old little girls.

Had my best season last year, no hang overs, plenty of time scouting and hunting and being outdoors. Put in for Wyoming and New Mexico for elk this year. Hunted whitetails my entire life on the east coast and started chasing Mullies out west a few years ago and I’m hooked.

I have a small farm in sc and paid cash for my kubota from the money I saved from not buying bourbon, so it’s all been a win.

 

[wytx]

For more quintessential bourbon or rye, but still some uniqueness in the palette, in my opinion, it’s hard to go wrong with anything from High West

I tend to like higher proof (“hotter”) or very full bodied bourbons

Some of my favorites that are reasonably priced are:
Elijah Craig Barrel proof
Noble Oak Double Oak
Uncle Nearest 1856
Ezra Brooks Cask Strength

For my “grail” bourbon, by far and away my favorite has been Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon

Waiting for the right time to open this, gift from our son.