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The Best-Kept Secrets in Bourbon Are Hiding in Plain Sight
Posted on 3/14/13 at 6:51 pm
Posted on 3/14/13 at 6:51 pm
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Pretty good suggestions for the budget conscience or if you're just looking for a new house bourbon.
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There are some really terrific bourbons out there that most people overlook. In many cases they are old brands that the manufacturers sell but don't support. Some offer a chance to taste something a little different, others are among the best bourbons you can buy, and all are great values. While a few have limited distribution, many are hiding in plain sight at your neighborhood whiskey monger.
Pretty good suggestions for the budget conscience or if you're just looking for a new house bourbon.
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Posted on 3/14/13 at 6:54 pm to colorchangintiger
Evan Black has been my house mixer bourbon for years
And agree Beam Black is very good at $20 a fifth.
And agree Beam Black is very good at $20 a fifth.
Posted on 3/14/13 at 6:56 pm to colorchangintiger
Picked up a bottle of the new Elijah Craig Barrel Proof this afternoon... 
Agree on Beam Black, very underrated...
Agree on Beam Black, very underrated...
This post was edited on 3/14/13 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 3/14/13 at 7:55 pm to colorchangintiger
Big fan of EW Black.
Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:02 pm to colorchangintiger
I judge myself for not having tried Weller 12 yet. I've been meaning to and for some reason it just continues to slip my mind. It's my on my to-do list for March.
Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:07 pm to Matisyeezy
Weller is some good stuff
Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:09 pm to fleaux
And if youre really on a budget Benchmark cant be beat
Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:33 pm to colorchangintiger
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Old Grand-Dad, discussed here on Monday, is one of the few high-rye bourbons and definitely the least expensive one. Its bonded expression has long been the best-selling bonded bourbon in the country. The bond usually sells for about $20,
Chuck turned me on to this one several years ago. I always have a bottle in my bunker.
Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:41 pm to LSU Tiger Bob
Can you find bonded whisky anymore?
Posted on 3/14/13 at 8:46 pm to fleaux
The 100 Octane Old Grand Dad label says Bonded. Don't think it is in the true sense of the word. 
This post was edited on 3/14/13 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 3/15/13 at 6:48 am to fleaux
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Can you find bonded whisky anymore?
EH Taylor...
Posted on 3/15/13 at 6:53 am to wiltznucs
actually never heard of that one
Posted on 3/15/13 at 7:07 am to colorchangintiger
NM.
This post was edited on 3/15/13 at 7:08 am
Posted on 3/15/13 at 7:13 am to CITWTT
Ancient Age may be the best value in bourbon.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 7:29 am to LSUBoo
Honestly anything that says straight bourbon on it is gonna have that same flavor , its the blended whiskys that get pretty nasty. I'd rather drink the cheapest straight bourbon than Seagrams 7
Posted on 3/15/13 at 7:45 am to fleaux
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actually never heard of that one
Amazing bourbon...
Posted on 3/15/13 at 9:54 am to LSUBoo
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Ancient Age may be the best value in bourbon
Yep, its 3 yr old Blantons
Ancient Ancient Age is better if you can find it
This post was edited on 3/15/13 at 9:59 am
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:08 am to Lloyd Christmas
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Yep, its 3 yr old Blantons
I want a flow chart or a list of bourbons that use the same mash bill.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:37 am to GaryMyMan
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I want a flow chart or a list of bourbons that use the same mash bill.
BT Mashbill #1 (low rye) Benchmark, Old Charter, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, George T Stagg
BT Mashbill #2 (high rye) Ancient Age, Elmer T Lee, Rock Hill Farms, Hancock Reserve, Blantons
BT Mashbill(wheated) #3 Wellers and Van Winkles
Obviously, its not especially true for some of the older bourbons like Pappy, as they are blends of bourbons they have acquired through the years. But think its the plan moving foward. Todays weller will be tomorrows van winkle.
Most of the brands depend on age and location in the warehouse, which will affect flavor.
This post was edited on 3/15/13 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 4/21/13 at 6:40 pm to Lloyd Christmas
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BT Mashbill #1 (low rye) Benchmark, Old Charter, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, George T Stagg
BT Mashbill #2 (high rye) Ancient Age, Elmer T Lee, Rock Hill Farms, Hancock Reserve, Blantons
BT Mashbill(wheated) #3 Wellers and Van Winkles
I vaguely remembered this thread and bought Ancient Age today as a possible cheaper alternative to Charter. Would prefer the low rye ones I think. Are any of those from Mashbill #1 cheaper than Charter?
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