re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread Volume II

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Anyone have some recommendations for someone wanting to start out building up a nice collections of bourbons? I've always drank whiskey/bourbon, starting with the cheap shite in college, ET mmmmmm.

I've moved up as I've gotten older and had more money. For the past few years i've bought mid-tier stuff but not SB bottles, except here or there. I've enjoyed MM, ER, etc. Stuff in the 25-35 dollar range.

Looking to grab a few bottles of stuff in the sub 100 dollar range. Preferably a range of options to see what i like.

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First off. Scotch is better despite what others on this board might say.

If you must stick to bourbon, start with SAOS7, anything bowman (there are a few), 4R Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve Double Oak. These should all be readily available at any good liquor store. There are others that are better but there availability will be limited.

Throw in some ryes. Pikesville, Angel Envy, Baby Saz.

If you wish to actually drink superior whiskey. Glenfiddich 15, Taliskers 18 (this will exceed your $100 budget), Laph 18 (this will also exceed your budget, but do NOT get anything under 18). If you try those 3 it will define what you like and we can progress from there.