Fairly new to bourbon’s, but am quickly getting addicted to the challenge of finding certain ones. In WI it seems all but impossible to find many of the bourbons people suggested here.
Yesterday I found a bottle of Hudson Bay baby bourbon, which I immediately cracked open. Initial impression is that I’m impressed. Smooth and dangerously easy to drink. I like it a lot. I also recently picked up a bottle of whistle pig piggyback rye, which also is very nice.
Today I stopped at a store which has some higher end stuff. They had some Weller for sampling, but not retail sales. No blantons either. After sweettalking an employee, they pulled the last bottle of eagle rare, which was hidden behind the counter and handed it to me! Jackpot! I also got a 1.75 of Buffalo Trace, which I’ve never seen in the area.
Where are you guys getting weller and blantons? Seems like its non existent in Wisconsin.
My current collection consists of bulleit, knob creek 10 year, Hudson Bay baby bourbon, eagle rare, buffalo trace and whistle pig piggyback.
I’m done collecting for now unless I find weller or blantons.
where in WI are you? I have found a number of “good” bottles on the western side of the state. If you are anywhere near MN I can give you some places to go
SE WI. Maybe it’s just too populated and we have a high demand in the area. I’ve seen some of the mentioned bourbons in the area, widow Jane, larceny, angel envy, and a lot of the small batch and single barrels. Higher end wild turkey’s and such. Just none of the high demand mid price names.
I’ve been tempted to pick up some Jefferson’s ocean, which I’ve seen in several places.
Yup. Allocated bottles are great when/if you ever have the opportunity to buy them. But there are lots of great budget options out there if you know what you're looking for, and know what your palate likes.i will say buy what you like and not what others think you like.
sure,a WLW will blow your socks off...but in all reality you won’t get one. Spend your money in wild turkey 101, Russell’s store picks, the occasional four roses picks etc. there are far too many good, every day, bottles to grab without worrying about BTAC or any other allocates botttle that is over hyped.
also don’t look past BIB bottles like JW Dant, an absolute steal for $20. Fighting cock is another good one around $15
Stay away from any rebranded booze. You can find out who makes it for them and likely buy it cheaper. Your just paying extra for the label otherwise.Anyone tried the Meat Eater's stuff?
I did a quick search and believe it's Willie's bighorn bourbon from Montana. I could be wrong.Anyone tried the Meat Eater's stuff?