Thread: Whiskey

Bourbon: Henry McKenna

Scotch: Macallan

Here are my comparisons of Bourbon & Ryes. I did this chart about a year ago and the prices are outdated and some are unavailable. I don't keep much variety on my bar these days. I have Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Single Barrel and try to keep WL Weller 12 yr when it's available. I haven't been able to find the Weller 12 for 6 months.

bj

Bourbon
7.9 - A.H. Hirsch 16yr $72.95
7.8 - Ancient Ancient Age $13.99
6.9 - Basil Haydens $33.95
6.7 - Booker's $44.95
8.4 - Buffalo Trace $19.99
7.0 - Bulleit $19.59
8.3 - Eagle Rare 17yr $59.99
7.4 - Elijah Craig 12yr $15.49
8.0 - Elijah Craig 18yr $33.59
8.9 - Elmer T. Lee $20.59
8.3 - Evan Williams Single Barrel 1994 $25.99
8.6 - George T. Stagg $59.99
9.3 - Michters 10yr Rye $57.99
8.5 - Old Charter 13yr Proprietors Rsrv $28.59
7.9 - Old Grand Dad 100pf BIB $17.99
8.0 - Old Grand Dad 114pf $19.99
8.2 - Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon 2006 $37.99
7.4 - Ridgemont Reserve 1792 $25.99
8.3 - Rittenhouse Rye 100pf BIB $11.99
8.4 - Rock Hill Farms $34.95
9.1 - Sazarac Straight Rye $24.99
9.4 - Sazarac 18 yr Rye 06 $59.99
8.8 - Thomas H. Handy $59.99
7.2 - Van Winkle 10yr $25.99
8.4 - Van Winkle 12yr Lot "B" $32.99
8.1 - Van Winkle Family Rsrv 13yr Rye $39.99
7.0 - Van Winkle ( Pappy ) Family Rsrv 15yr $39.99
8.0 - Van Winkle ( Pappy ) Family Rsrv 20yr $72.95
9.4 - Van Winkle ( Pappy ) Family Rsrv 23yr $299.99
8.7 - W.L. Weller 10yr Centennial - $26.99
8.5 - W.L. Weller 12yr $19.59
7.8 - W.L. Weller 107 Antique $17.99
9.6 - William Larue Weller 06 $59.99
9.2 - Wild Turkey American Spirit $99.00
8.9 - Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit $38.59
8.5 - Wild Turkey Rare Breed $29.95
6.1 - Wild Turkey Rye $19.95

Here is a review I did for George T. Stagg a couple years ago.

George T. Stagg Review

The gunfighter walked up to the bar for one last drink before he had to go out to meet the sheriff for the showdown. "Give me a shot of your best whisky" he said as he only had a few minutes before the clock struck 12:00 noon. The bartender grabbed the bottle of George T. Stagg fall 05 and poured a shot into the glass that spilled over the edge onto the bar. The gunfighter sipped about half his drink and wondered if he made a mistake as an upside down atomic bomb exploded in his belly.
Yes this is a bourbon for real men. It is bold and rich unlike any other I have tasted. It has a caramel and molasses nose and flavor that stays long after the sip. It is the bourbon that gunfighters, cowboys, and real men end up with at the end of the night.

bj

I've tried Bulleit Bourbon. Maker's Mark is nice, but I'm currently a Knob Creek man.

Whiskey refers only to Scotch or Irish whiskeys while "whisky" is the stuff distilled in Kentucky and Tennessee as a barrell-prep for truly great whiskeys.

My favorites are: Lagavulin 16, smooth, rich, peatty goodness with lots of smoke, hints of sea salt and great earthy essences. Ardbeg 10, a veritable smokehouse of a scotch. This is a peat monster with a loooooooonnnnng and lasting finish. Dalwhinnie, wonderful high notes, crisp, clean ethereal stuff. And MacAllan 18.... Oh, this one is round, sweet, complex stuff that is very easy on the palate for novices and Scotch aficionados alike.

I normally keep it simple with either Jack Daniels or Jim Beam most of the time just on the rocks sometimes maybe with Coke.

Well, I’ll chime in for RareBreed!

The Wild Turkey Rare Breed is indeed good... for American whisky.

I prefer scotch whiskeys, last night I was enjoying some Dalwinnie 15, the night before it was MacAllan 18.

I'm gonna have to take some notes and go to the store!!! especially as weather warms up so I can be outside on the patio more. no smoking in the house.

i like dixie dew myself