Best bourbon under $50?

[indiucky]

Wild Turkey Longbranch. If you like Wild Turkey(which I do)you will like this. Little different taste than the regular WT but overall quite nice. Only problem I have is it is almost twice the price of the regular WT and I don't see the extra value.

I like it quite a bit........

 

[Sigblitz]

When I peruse the liquor aisle at the Meijer in Kokomo, everything always seems to be “on sale“. Is there any trick to know when the price is lower than their normal “on sale“ price? Other than trying to keep track of them all somehow? Is there a subtle difference in the price sticker?

I just know I usually pay $40 for Basil and got it for $30, and the vodka was $10 cheaper so I got two because the wife makes the best bloody Mary's so we'll use it. I wasn't looking for a sale. My wife pointed something out and I noticed all the holiday sale prices. And I'm a died in the wool Old #7 and they had the good stuff. Didn't plan on buying anything but she said you work hard, get you something. I think the prices are decent. Sometimes drug stores and liquor stores will have the gift boxes half price after new year's. And the drug store, like Kroger, has a discount for 6 or more. That's when I stock up, half price and a discount.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Just grabbed a bottle of the Woodford Reserve Straight Malt Whiskey. Not bad! Very smooth, still a bit of spice, not much alcohol burn even though it's 90+ proof.

Interesting bottle.

 

[Trigger Time]

Found another bottle of angels envy rye.

 

[M67]

Picked up a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Store Pick (Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Indiana). Mash bill is OBSF and 118 proof tonight

Debating about cracking into it tonight or not

 

[307SD]

I was kinda deep into the bluegrass state this past Sat. and Sun, taking care of some of the wife's family business. Stopped by the local liquor store to pick up a six pack for the mrs. and just kinda had a wild "Hey you guys ever get any Blanton's?". Storekeep says "Yeah, one right up there", pointing to the top shelf. I now have one for the holidays coming soon, you know when the Republicans kick the **** outa the Dems? Toast be coming.

Just curious, what should I have paid for it. I feel like I paid premium,(over $50), but my local guy ain't been getting any in.

Due to work schedules and blah... blah.... blah.... We decided to have T-day turkey this past Mon. evening. And so... the Blanton's was opened, for the holidays of course.
Smooth sweet caramel taste to start, w/slight alcohol burn, and a nutty, charred oak aftertaste. Smooth. The wife really likes it, and she is not a hard liquor drinker. And so tonight we are having our second evening this week with an evening refreshment... smooth. Highly recommend, even though it's over the limit of the topic.

 

[kirtar]

The blanton's bottles are nice. I keep one around as a small decanter.

 

[510picker]

We just returned from a 10 day cruise and the ship had a Bourbon/Whiskey Tasting area. I know nothing about the stuff, but thought of this thread and figured I would take a photo and let you guys determine if they had anything good. Photo didn’t come out as clear as I hoped due to low light, but I know you aficionados will probably be able to tell just from the shape of the bottle.

 

[melensdad]

I see a couple different expressions of Pappy Van Winkle up there, so yup, there is some good stuff on the wall!

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Spotted these at Kroger. I think it was a little more than $30

 

[Trigger Time]

Spotted these at Kroger. I think it was a little more than $30

I think thats a very smart idea
More companies should sell these

 

[Ballstater98]

Louisville: February 20-23, 2019 (Top Shelf tickets already sold out)
http://www.bourbonclassic.com/home

 

[rkwhyte2]

Redemption Rye first sip burns a wee bit but after that all is good. Carmel/vanilla nose. Overall I like it.

 

[jsharmon7]

If anyone finds Cleveland Christmas Spice whiskey around central Indiana, please alert me. I’ve checked everywhere. Big Red said they would order it and then didn’t. I’m out of options.

 

[M67]

With the help of a friend I was able to get some Barrel Strength Old Ezra, haven't tried it though yet.

Was in Kentucky a few weeks ago and got some more delicious Boone County 12 year, was $49.99 last time I got it, this time was $64.99. But was told by a different liquor store down there when asking if they had it too, was that I was lucky to find it in the first place. Guess that stuff is getting bought almost immediately now


Was finally able to get my first bottle of BTAC at retail....with a Thomas Handy

 

[EPeter213]

Anyone tried New Riff yet?https://distiller.com/spirits/new-riff-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey

 

[307SD]

Has anyone seen any Blanton's or Wellers 12 year anywhere in southern or southeast Indiana, or northern Ky? Sure would like to find a bottle of either, or both if possible.

btw: the New Riff looks inviting, I'll pick one up if I see one.

 

[CharlieZulu]

Anyone tried New Riff yet?https://distiller.com/spirits/new-riff-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey

New Riff is a definite buy. Brought more than a few back from KY when we were there. Had a single barrel from Bluegrass Tavern that was fantastic. Couldn't find any it (single barrel) on the shelves anywhere however. Really interested in trying their rye.

 

[Jeepfanatic]

I just picked up a bottle of Basil Hayden's for my father in law today for $30.99 which is the cheapest I have ever seen it. If I hadn't grabbed two other bottles on Friday I would have gotten a second for myself.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Has anyone seen any Blanton's or Wellers 12 year anywhere in southern or southeast Indiana, or northern Ky? Sure would like to find a bottle of either, or both if possible.