Best Whiskey under $50
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All bourbon is whiskey... but not all whiskey is a bourbon.
Plenty of good bourbons under $50. Woodford Reserve is really hard to beat.
But whiskey comes in such a massive variety of flavors from the different regions... that he really needs to build his own list. Glenfiddich 12, Glenlivt 12, Johnnie Walker Black, Jameson... Crown Royal? Skies the limit.
Plenty of good bourbons under $50. Woodford Reserve is really hard to beat.
But whiskey comes in such a massive variety of flavors from the different regions... that he really needs to build his own list. Glenfiddich 12, Glenlivt 12, Johnnie Walker Black, Jameson... Crown Royal? Skies the limit.
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I too like Woodford and in the under $30 category I like Larceny. At discount stores one can find Angel's Envy right at or under $50. I expect when @alcoholica weighs in your options will grow exponentially.
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Woodford Reserve is easily my favorite Bourbon.
I dont have a favorite scotch whiskey. I'd probably pick Laphroaig 10. But that aint for everyone. Johnnie Walker Black would probably be your classic, basic staple scotch if your were starting a bar.
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Several good suggestions already. But I'd add Basil Hayden, which should be in the low 40s for you, and is my favorite around that price range.
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Monkey shoulder is a good blended scotch.
I personally love Angels Envy, Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, and Weller Reserve. Wilderness Trail Wheat is another good one. Haven't tried Larceny but have heard really good things about it.
I personally love Angels Envy, Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, and Weller Reserve. Wilderness Trail Wheat is another good one. Haven't tried Larceny but have heard really good things about it.
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Whatever the whiskey, these would be nice glasses in which to serve it:
Where can I find them...for his bar?
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This is the best and it slides right into your pocket.
That's Pelosi's favorite. She had it for the first time when was a mistress to Grant. Fun fact, after a pint, she'll slip into your pocket.
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$50 is such a bullshyt number. There are some great values at the $60 range, but I digress.
For this little exercise, I pulled up a Total Wine outside of New Orleans. If this is wrong geographically, tough shyt, you should've been specific. I used $50
as my limit. I'm going to include rye. For one, it's delicious and two, sissy pants will grow into it.
American Rye
Willet Family Estate Rye - cask strength, don't be a pussy
Pikesville Rye - Barely a rye and an absolute favorite of mine
Russell's Reserve 6yr Rye - my first favorite rye
High West Double Rye - the store picks are amazing
Knob Creek Rye - super solid multipurpose rye
Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond - baby brother to Pikesville
Sazerac Rye - $18 in LA, WTF great deal
*New Riff - apparently not sold in LA, but terrific
*Wild Turkey 101 rye - maybe the best rye for the money to use in cocktails
**A great many ryes are made by MGP. If you see distilled in Indiana on the label, it's almost certainly MGP. They make ryes for Bulliet, Woodford, Dickel, etc.
Bourbon
1792 Full Proof - seasonal, but not too hard to find.
1792 any seasonal release
Wilderness Trail Yellow Label - it really is good, really good
Noah's Mill - different than most bourbons. Tends to be more minty and herbal
Wild Turkey Rare Breed - or go fuch yourself
Maker's Mark Cask Strength - solid
Four Roses Single Barrel - classic
Willet Pot Still Reserve - inconsistent, but you need to buy once, just for the bottle
Maker's Mark 101 - the extra proof is legit improvement
Coopers Craft 100pf - a little char heavy, but really good after you get past it
Four Roses Small Batch - classic, and good for drinking with a meal
Elijah Craig - one of the quintessential bourbons
Russell's 10 yr - char heavy, but good once you get past it, like Coopers
Woodford - it's ok, but boring. It's like the missionary position, it gets the job done, but.......
Evan Williams Single Barrel - excellent intro sipper
Knob Creek - try to find the non-age stated, unless it's an old bottle of the 9y/o
Old Grand dad 114 - not for everyone
Larceny - solid wheater
Old Forester 100 - under $25 and it starts entering my top values
Old Grand Dad Bottled in Bond - if you like Werther's Original
Maker's Mark - still my favorite for a bourbon and coke
Evan Williams 1783 - great value
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond - one of my top value picks
Wild Turkey 101 - another top value pick
Old Tub Bottled in Bond - From Beam, seasonal this year. Great Value
*New Riff - not sold there but amazing
* Buffalo Trace - do not spend over $25. Classic bourbon, but not that special
* Eagle Rare - $30 or less, and you're in great value range
* EH Taylor Small Batch - $40 or less and it's a strong buy
* Weller - any line extension at MSRP, except the Antique. Antique 107 used to be a best buy at $25ish, but they've doubled the price in some areas, and it's not worth that much.
I prefer a good Irish over Scotch. Really no point in Scotch unless you like the peaty stuff, and I don't. But if you do, talk to someone else. I bought a bottle of Johnny Walker Black for guests, but once it's gone, I'll probably replace with Dewars 12. I do like a lot of the Speyside and Highland single malts. Basically, something with Glen in the name will get you there. Heard good things about Monkey Shoulder. The low proof is a turnoff with Scotch, but will drink some if offered.
There are some really nice Rums in the $30 - $40 range too. Some real nice Canadian Rye's, but I couldn't tell you which was which.
Hope it helped.
For this little exercise, I pulled up a Total Wine outside of New Orleans. If this is wrong geographically, tough shyt, you should've been specific. I used $50
as my limit. I'm going to include rye. For one, it's delicious and two, sissy pants will grow into it.American Rye
Willet Family Estate Rye - cask strength, don't be a pussy
Pikesville Rye - Barely a rye and an absolute favorite of mine
Russell's Reserve 6yr Rye - my first favorite rye
High West Double Rye - the store picks are amazing
Knob Creek Rye - super solid multipurpose rye
Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond - baby brother to Pikesville
Sazerac Rye - $18 in LA, WTF great deal
*New Riff - apparently not sold in LA, but terrific
*Wild Turkey 101 rye - maybe the best rye for the money to use in cocktails
**A great many ryes are made by MGP. If you see distilled in Indiana on the label, it's almost certainly MGP. They make ryes for Bulliet, Woodford, Dickel, etc.
Bourbon
1792 Full Proof - seasonal, but not too hard to find.
1792 any seasonal release
Wilderness Trail Yellow Label - it really is good, really good
Noah's Mill - different than most bourbons. Tends to be more minty and herbal
Wild Turkey Rare Breed - or go fuch yourself
Maker's Mark Cask Strength - solid
Four Roses Single Barrel - classic
Willet Pot Still Reserve - inconsistent, but you need to buy once, just for the bottle
Maker's Mark 101 - the extra proof is legit improvement
Coopers Craft 100pf - a little char heavy, but really good after you get past it
Four Roses Small Batch - classic, and good for drinking with a meal
Elijah Craig - one of the quintessential bourbons
Russell's 10 yr - char heavy, but good once you get past it, like Coopers
Woodford - it's ok, but boring. It's like the missionary position, it gets the job done, but.......
Evan Williams Single Barrel - excellent intro sipper
Knob Creek - try to find the non-age stated, unless it's an old bottle of the 9y/o
Old Grand dad 114 - not for everyone
Larceny - solid wheater
Old Forester 100 - under $25 and it starts entering my top values
Old Grand Dad Bottled in Bond - if you like Werther's Original
Maker's Mark - still my favorite for a bourbon and coke
Evan Williams 1783 - great value
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond - one of my top value picks
Wild Turkey 101 - another top value pick
Old Tub Bottled in Bond - From Beam, seasonal this year. Great Value
*New Riff - not sold there but amazing
* Buffalo Trace - do not spend over $25. Classic bourbon, but not that special
* Eagle Rare - $30 or less, and you're in great value range
* EH Taylor Small Batch - $40 or less and it's a strong buy
* Weller - any line extension at MSRP, except the Antique. Antique 107 used to be a best buy at $25ish, but they've doubled the price in some areas, and it's not worth that much.
I prefer a good Irish over Scotch. Really no point in Scotch unless you like the peaty stuff, and I don't. But if you do, talk to someone else. I bought a bottle of Johnny Walker Black for guests, but once it's gone, I'll probably replace with Dewars 12. I do like a lot of the Speyside and Highland single malts. Basically, something with Glen in the name will get you there. Heard good things about Monkey Shoulder. The low proof is a turnoff with Scotch, but will drink some if offered.
There are some really nice Rums in the $30 - $40 range too. Some real nice Canadian Rye's, but I couldn't tell you which was which.
Hope it helped.
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@alcoholica , ya gotta try the Wilderness Trail Single Barrel. Its good for what ails ya.
