Best bourbon for a retirement gift

Best bourbon I've ever had was Old Fitz 17 if you can get your hands on it.

I've tried all the Pappy's and like the Old Fitz much better.

Double Eagle Rare or some George Stagg. There are hundreds of great bourbons out there but good luck actually finding them.

Weller 12

Will it be enjoyed straight, or mixed? If mixed, I’d suggest a high rye 100 proof bourbon, say Old Forrester 100 Proof. If straight, or neat, I like Eagle Rare…

crown royale

One of the EH Taylors makes a great gift. Somewhat findable, good whiskey and the tube makes for a great presentation.

Stuff that you can find on the shelf, I would probably get a Bardstown Collaborative Series. Chateau La Laubade, Silver Oak, Founder's, Amrut.

If you're going secondary, then Stagg Jr, Wellers 12, Blanton's straight from the barrel, Midnight winters dram, etc.

Budget from high to low

Old Forrester Presidents Choice- $350-$600

Elijah Craig 18- $179-$200

Bookers the current batch is Jerry’s Batch, which is slightly older than most releases, reviews are good- $99

Russells Reserve a store pick if you can find it. - $89

EH Taylor Single Barrel-$89 but likely secondary

Weller Antique 107- MSRP $50 but secondary -$125ish

Wild Turkey Rare Breed-$59

4 Roses Small Batch Select-$59

Russells Reserv 10- $40 best value for money by far

EH Taylor Small Batch-$49 likely secondary though

Eagle Rare- $49 likely secondary though

Elijah Craig- $39

Buffalo Trace-$39

Where are you, and all the others posting similar suggestions, finding all these bottles? I never ever see any Eagle Rare, EH Taylor, JD Sinatra, Stagg, Blanton's, etc. Located on the northshore.

Also, as a little bit of a different idea: there are some really good aged Caribbean rums that are an interesting alternative. Appleton 21 is an example.