Lifestyle Bourbon
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Cool, will take a browse.
Any recommendations for a self-admitted cigar newbie? (or momo as
@Robbie Hart would say)
I'd start with something mild to medium bodied. Perhaps a Macanudo Vintage Maduro 1997 or a Macanudo Hyde Park.Cool, will take a browse.
Any recommendations for a self-admitted cigar newbie? (or momo as
All I've found is some murky water....don't have anything definitive about import laws yet. I'm seeing a variety of things said regarding this (and some are several years old, so I don't know what may have changed), here are a few:
- It is ok from US to Canada, but not vice versa
- It is ok as long as it is private or a gift, can't be a commercial transaction
- It's ok as long as you declare what is in the package, and they can then require age verification (I guess the ID you when they deliver?)
- Others say just pack it up and don't say anything and it'll go through
Then there was something about the PACT act, but I don't think I'm familiar with what that is. And it sounds like US Postal, FedEx, and UPS all have slightly different regulations. Worst case scenario it would get seized if discovered. I can't imagine there'd be any sacntions or real consequences for a few cigars.
Cool, will take a browse.
Any recommendations for a self-admitted cigar newbie? (or momo as
@Kingtony87 may have some
What are some bourbons in the 30 to 40 dollar range. I love 4 roses and woodford is nice but I like to have options when wanting something to sip on.
My go to is a brand called nub
Several of the ones in the OP pic of my bottles are in that range. Buffalo Trace is great, I keep that on had as my "house" bourbon. All 3 of the Weller bottles are in or close to that range. The green (standard bottle) is closer to the $30 end, the Antique 107 (burgundy label) and 12-year (black label) are closer to $40. All 3 are great bourbons, and each unique. The 12-year is one of my all time favorites. Eagle Rare is also in that price range and is excellent.
Which Four Roses do you like? Their single barrel is really good (it's the one in a squarish shaped bottle).
The Michter's that
@willthiswork mentioned is also a good choice.Basil Hayden's is also good. Depending on where you are, it may be slightly over $40
Old Forester is a good choice. It's not one I buy often myself, but I've had it and enjoyed it.
Jefferson's has some great bourbon as well. There standard bottle is within your price point, but moving up their bottles cost more.
Belle Meade is another one I like.
Shit....I could go on and on, but that's what came to me quickly.
I've had their small batch and it was good. They use more rye than a lot of other bourbons, which not everyone likes. But I enjoy it.
The single barrel 4 rose is pretty much a staple in my house. Like i said I am a Beam guy, but after getting home from work or after a night out I like to end it with something bettet.Several of the ones in the OP pic of my bottles are in that range. Buffalo Trace is great, I keep that on had as my "house" bourbon. All 3 of the Weller bottles are in or close to that range. The green (standard bottle) is closer to the $30 end, the Antique 107 (burgundy label) and 12-year (black label) are closer to $40. All 3 are great bourbons, and each unique. The 12-year is one of my all time favorites. Eagle Rare is also in that price range and is excellent.
Which Four Roses do you like? Their single barrel is really good (it's the one in a squarish shaped bottle).
The Michter's that
Basil Hayden's is also good. Depending on where you are, it may be slightly over $40
Old Forester is a good choice. It's not one I buy often myself, but I've had it and enjoyed it.
Jefferson's has some great bourbon as well. There standard bottle is within your price point, but moving up there bottles cost more.
Belle Meade is another one I like.
Shit....I could go on and on, but that's what came to me quickly.
If you're wanting some basic, easy to drink, bourbons and whiskys to get warmed up with then you can't go wrong with the ones that have good marketing. Knob Creek, Woodford, Bulleit, and Maker's are all in the basic range and are easy drinking booze. Nothing overly interesting about them and nothing bad at all about them. Buffalo Trace is a beautiful house bourbon and fantastic bang for buck on flavor for price.
If you're a nerdy enough drinker that you have a particular flavor profile that you like then we can give more targeted recommendations. I know that I'm not a huge fan of rye because it can lead to a whiskey that is a little sharper than I prefer. A wheated whiskey tends to be a little sweeter to me and that's just downright dangerous because after a couple they go down as easy as
@Robbie Hart.
If you're a nerdy enough drinker that you have a particular flavor profile that you like then we can give more targeted recommendations. I know that I'm not a huge fan of rye because it can lead to a whiskey that is a little sharper than I prefer. A wheated whiskey tends to be a little sweeter to me and that's just downright dangerous because after a couple they go down as easy as
@Robbie Hart.
What did I do?If you're wanting some basic, easy to drink, bourbons and whiskys to get warmed up with then you can't go wrong with the ones that have good marketing. Knob Creek, Woodford, Bulleit, and Maker's are all in the basic range and are easy drinking booze. Nothing overly interesting about them and nothing bad at all about them. Buffalo Trace is a beautiful house bourbon and fantastic bang for buck on flavor for price.
If you're a nerdy enough drinker that you have a particular flavor profile that you like then we can give more targeted recommendations. I know that I'm not a huge fan of rye because it can lead to a whiskey that is a little sharper than I prefer. A wheated whiskey tends to be a little sweeter to me and that's just downright dangerous because after a couple they go down as easy as
Good post. Totally agree about Buffalo TraceIf you're wanting some basic, easy to drink, bourbons and whiskys to get warmed up with then you can't go wrong with the ones that have good marketing. Knob Creek, Woodford, Bulleit, and Maker's are all in the basic range and are easy drinking booze. Nothing overly interesting about them and nothing bad at all about them. Buffalo Trace is a beautiful house bourbon and fantastic bang for buck on flavor for price.
If you're a nerdy enough drinker that you have a particular flavor profile that you like then we can give more targeted recommendations. I know that I'm not a huge fan of rye because it can lead to a whiskey that is a little sharper than I prefer. A wheated whiskey tends to be a little sweeter to me and that's just downright dangerous because after a couple they go down as easy as
@HEATH VON DOOM you should try that if you haven't previously. I'm a sucker for wheated bourbons....that's my money spot.
And all of you need to try Willet Rye (including you
@willthiswork 
). It's cinnamon-y, spicy, buttery, goodness. It is like candy, and I mean that in a good way. I've turned so many people on to this one, and I haven't heard one person say they didn't like it. As I said earlier, it is in a class of its own among rye whiskies. Many rye bottles are disappointing to me after falling in love with Willet's bottle.
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Well....shit.
Anyone else feel like a drink after all this talking?
I've got a bottle in my office of that Willet Rye I keep bragging about....
I'm sure it's 5 o'clock somewhere.
Anyone else feel like a drink after all this talking?
I've got a bottle in my office of that Willet Rye I keep bragging about....
I'm sure it's 5 o'clock somewhere.
My buddy just got into town so we're going to grab some dinner and break into something in the liquor cabinet before we do a little welding.
Ever try Knob Creek?
i have a bottle of Woodford Double Oaked that still has a bit left in it.
i'm actually pretty low on bourbon. might make a run tomorrow after work. it's fun shopping for bourbon in Kentucky.
Had that. It's very good.
I haven't tried the double oaked, how's it stack up? Price point?
Someday on a road trip with the family or something, I'd like to do a tour de Kentucky to see what I can find. I can't think of a reason I'll ever just be passing through Frankfort, but I'm going to the Buffalo Trace distillery some day. I'll make that happen one way or another.
It's quite good. Maybe a little sweeter than the normal Woodford. I don't know - I suck at describing taste other than saying I like it. I think i paid close to $50.
