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Need help picking a bourbon for my dad
Posted on 12/23/24 at 8:55 am
Posted on 12/23/24 at 8:55 am
I’m not a liquor drinker… but it is a tradition to grab him a bottle of bourbon for Christmas. My knowledge of bourbon is non-existent. I usually just ask the guy at the store.
He is very traditional, wouldn’t want any weird experiments with spices or fruits or anything.
He also wouldn’t want us spending over $100 on a bottle?
Any ideas?
He is very traditional, wouldn’t want any weird experiments with spices or fruits or anything.
He also wouldn’t want us spending over $100 on a bottle?
Any ideas?
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Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:00 am to concrete_tiger
Old Ezra 7 for sipping and a bottle of Old Grand Dad 114 for cocktails
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:01 am to concrete_tiger
Four Roses Small Batch Select. Easy to find and around $60 and delicious.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:02 am to concrete_tiger
I'm a fan of the High West products. Many are under $100, but the best one, Midwinter's Night Dram, is probably going to be over that, if you can find it. The Rendevous Rye and the Campfire are both good, as is their bourbon.
Calumet also makes a good whiskey. There are several different kinds, but it's nice and smooth.
Milam and Greene make quality bourbon too and there should be some bottles in your price range.
Calumet also makes a good whiskey. There are several different kinds, but it's nice and smooth.
Milam and Greene make quality bourbon too and there should be some bottles in your price range.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:02 am to concrete_tiger
Plenty of great options in that price range and you'll get a wide variety of opinions, as everyone's taste differs.
I'm partial to Woodford, Basil Hayden and Blanton's.
Oh, forgot that Four Roses mentioned above. That's nice as well.
I'm partial to Woodford, Basil Hayden and Blanton's.
Oh, forgot that Four Roses mentioned above. That's nice as well.
This post was edited on 12/23/24 at 9:04 am
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:18 am to wesfau
Thanks, folks! I got him Old Ezra before, he liked it. I think last year was Elijah Craig. Will try one of the ones yall suggested.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:20 am to concrete_tiger
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is fantastic for about $75
This post was edited on 12/23/24 at 9:21 am
Posted on 12/23/24 at 10:03 am to concrete_tiger
These 8 and 9 year Pinhook's bourbon are absolutely delish and more of a classic bourbon profile and but more complex:
Martin Wine - $80
Martin Wine - $80
Posted on 12/23/24 at 10:17 am to concrete_tiger
I like Jefferson's Ocean and it's not really expensive at around $75 -$80 a bottle. It does have a very slight salty taste, but I love salt.
This post was edited on 12/23/24 at 10:18 am
Posted on 12/23/24 at 10:42 am to USEyourCURDS
quote:This is solid.
Old Ezra 7 for sipping and a bottle of Old Grand Dad 114 for cocktails
Posted on 12/23/24 at 10:52 am to concrete_tiger
Can't go wrong with Old Forester 1910, Wild Turkey Rare Breed or as someone mentioned, Elijah Craig Single Barrel. The first 2 are closer to $60, and the EC closer to $80.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 10:58 am to concrete_tiger
Try a Widow Jane Decadence if you can find it, about $80 and really smooth. Its 10 years aged in Maple Syrup Barrels. 2nd was 4 Roses Small Single Barrell.
Went to Bourbon tasting last week and that was everyones favorite. We had Blantons, Basil Hayden, 4 Roses Single Barrel, Weller, Elijah Craig, McKenna Henry, Smoke Wagon, Knob Creek 12, Eagle Rare and Calumet. Calumet was rough.
Went to Bourbon tasting last week and that was everyones favorite. We had Blantons, Basil Hayden, 4 Roses Single Barrel, Weller, Elijah Craig, McKenna Henry, Smoke Wagon, Knob Creek 12, Eagle Rare and Calumet. Calumet was rough.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 2:14 pm to concrete_tiger
Your dad sounds a lot like my dad. Nothing too fancy or expensive just something good without breaking the bank. It’s so limited to what you can find over here in Alabama. I would just grab a bottle of Woodford Reserve or Maker’s Mark and not overthink it. Every liquor store has those two on the shelf.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 2:51 pm to concrete_tiger
Carribou crossing
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:00 pm to concrete_tiger
Get him a half gallon of TX. They have it at Albertsons
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:09 pm to concrete_tiger
One of my go to's for situations like this. Very solid bourbon that is unique enough that it will be a little different than what he probably usually drinks, but not overly different.
This post was edited on 12/23/24 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:25 pm to concrete_tiger
Good options under 100
Barrel
Bib and Tucker 12 year old
Lusty Claw
Widow Jane
Barrel
Bib and Tucker 12 year old
Lusty Claw
Widow Jane
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:44 pm to concrete_tiger
Russell’s Reserve Small Batch $40 and taste like what a bourbon should tatse like, vanilla and caramel.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 4:43 pm to concrete_tiger
Maker's Mark would be my choice
Posted on 12/23/24 at 4:46 pm to SingleMalt1973
quote:
Russell’s Reserve Small Batch
10 year? That would be my choice for a classic bourbon too. If you could find the Wild Turkey 70 year anniversary I would get that but I think they're all gone.
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