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Spinoff- best sub $50 bourbon?
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Posted by VIV
on December 21, 2023, 11:42:07
I’ll submit :
Makers Cask Strength
Green River wheated
Russell’s reserve 10 year
Message Thread:
Spinoff- best sub $50 bourbon?
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VIV
December 21, 2023, 11:42:07
Peoria-area Maker’s Mark fans…$23.98 for a 750ml at Hyvee on Sheridan
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PapaDels
December 27, 2023, 16:02:45
Ooohhhhhh
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CubsWonWorldSeries
December 22, 2023, 17:13:34
Is that a Willett mini bottle??*
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GrandmotherPearlsJam
December 23, 2023, 9:20:03
It is. Is that the best of the bunch?*
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CubsWonWorldSeries
December 23, 2023, 22:18:09
I've never had it, but heard good things. Same with New Riff*
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GrandmotherPearlsJam
December 23, 2023, 22:30:50
Bought some Sweet Vermouth and orange bitters today. Manhattan rankings for them coming soon*
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CubsWonWorldSeries
December 23, 2023, 22:49:18
Willetts is solid stuff. The distillery is also really cool. *
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harb
December 23, 2023, 22:37:11
Our upcoming Hirsch gold barrels are Willett that we’ve doubled oaked….
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haighter
December 24, 2023, 7:17:26
How do I get a bottle of that? *
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harb
December 24, 2023, 7:45:14
If you’ve got a nicer liquor store you go to ask them for Hirsch…
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haighter
December 24, 2023, 8:06:06
Cool. Thanks. I’ll check at my place. *
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harb
December 24, 2023, 8:12:56
Idk where you live but they have them at the Binnys in Littyville.*
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baconface
December 23, 2023, 15:53:46
They don't in puritanical North Carolina*
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GrandmotherPearlsJam
December 23, 2023, 22:30:15
That’s awesome. I need some of those. I have a 1.75 of Willett. *
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harb
December 23, 2023, 21:58:21
Inspired
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ab75
December 22, 2023, 17:08:57
Their private selections are really good. Did a tasting in Louisville. *
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harb
December 23, 2023, 22:00:21
Yes, so smooth and rich*
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ab75
December 24, 2023, 6:59:57
Chicago peeps (and basically Longsnapper) Binnys has some of their Old Potrero Single Cask…
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haighter
December 22, 2023, 8:53:00
Just ordered one of the sherry finished, have to pick up a few bottles of wine for Christmas
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OrangeSox
December 22, 2023, 16:13:52
Thank you good sir! Report back. *
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haighter
December 22, 2023, 17:34:23
I’ve still got like 75% of a bottle of OP that I bought a year and a half ago or so
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IlliniSax05
December 22, 2023, 11:35:33
Did you buy a single barrel bottle? Yea…those are unproofed and generally around 130. *
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haighter
December 22, 2023, 13:02:08
Yes. And yes it shows 65% alcohol on the label
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IlliniSax05
December 22, 2023, 13:10:14
Yea…our Master Distiller doesn’t think it’s the best representation of the whiskey…
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haighter
December 22, 2023, 13:13:29
My list
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Illinibuck11
December 22, 2023, 8:31:59
Double Oaked and Old Grandad are good stuff. Usually you can buy double Oaked at Sam’s for around
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harb
December 23, 2023, 21:57:19
Sadly that Henry McKenna has rocketed to about 80 bucks these days*
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assassin
December 22, 2023, 12:01:09
Angels Envy*
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HamptonSki
December 21, 2023, 20:16:24
Picked up the Russell’s tonight*
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Ron McDon
December 21, 2023, 20:08:38
Also, Chicago people: the rye from Few is really good. *
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VIV
December 21, 2023, 18:37:51
which has also made its way down to Texas. Good stuff.
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theBard
December 21, 2023, 20:36:02
My go to is normally a Maker’s regular, 46, cask strength or 101 if I want it stronger.
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harb
December 21, 2023, 15:15:17
Under $50, probably Four Roses; you have to go under $30, Larceny*
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Blazer
December 21, 2023, 14:58:17
4 Roses Small Batch or Kirkland Signature*
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ATL
December 21, 2023, 14:54:53
Adfession: I can't tell much of a difference with any bourbons.
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Desert
December 21, 2023, 14:24:59
Irish Whiskey holds no interest to me. All over distilled and incredibly lite…
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haighter
December 22, 2023, 8:54:54
Pallates are subjective...I love Irish whiskey. I like Bourbon and Rye. I can't stand Scotch*
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Desert
December 22, 2023, 11:29:10
If I go Scotch, it’s gotta be Speyside like a Macallan or Balvenie. The peaty shit is gross to me.
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VIV
December 23, 2023, 9:19:02
Redbreast is one of the few Irish whiskeys I’ve liked. *
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VIV
December 22, 2023, 9:36:22
That and Teeling are my favorites.*
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SurfTheBoneyard
December 22, 2023, 17:26:23
hell yeah*
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assassin
December 22, 2023, 12:00:28
Thoughts on Yellowstone bourbon?
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EffinIllini
December 21, 2023, 14:16:39
Good stuff. Went to the distillery when we in Kentucky last month. *
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harb
December 21, 2023, 15:09:24
If you can get it, Journeyman’s Distillery Last Feather Rye *
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PapaDels
December 21, 2023, 13:52:09
I’m a fan of Angel’s Envy*
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Herman Blume
December 21, 2023, 13:00:48
My entry to a family Dirty Santa gift exchange.
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EffinIllini
December 21, 2023, 14:09:52
Salesperson at my liquor store recommended Wolcott to me as an inexpensive bourbon
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DT
December 21, 2023, 12:55:02
Four Roses Small Batch and a nice 4-pack stout*
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shua
December 21, 2023, 12:34:27
Rabbit Hole
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Dilbert
December 21, 2023, 12:25:09
Dickel and basil Hayden are my standards.
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hong kong phooey
December 21, 2023, 12:22:17
Jim Beam Black is still my "I need a drink on a random Tuesday" bourbon*
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KingTalkyTiki
December 21, 2023, 12:25:44
Preach. My wife got me the Christmas gift set w coupe years ago with a glass
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hong kong phooey
December 21, 2023, 12:26:41
Been there. "Just one more before bed...."
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KingTalkyTiki
December 21, 2023, 12:46:16
You act like you need to drink booze to pass out in the recliner/couch
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CubsWonWorldSeries
December 21, 2023, 18:29:24
Way too many weekday nights (mornings?) waking up at 2:30, 3:30 AM in the living room...
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EffinIllini
December 22, 2023, 8:48:28
Related, I probably should open up that Weller 12 year sometime during the holidays
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Dilbert
December 21, 2023, 12:21:15
Also The Representative just won bourbon of the year at the World Whiskey Awards. Its $50
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IlliniSax05
December 21, 2023, 12:15:33
there are more bourbon/whiskey awards than acting awards. its absurd*
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John Coctostan
December 21, 2023, 12:23:36
But not as many as country music awards
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IlliniSax05
December 21, 2023, 12:26:54
Buffalo Trace if you can find it. should be under $30*
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CubsWonWorldSeries
December 21, 2023, 12:15:13
Woodford*
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GMAW
December 21, 2023, 12:09:58
Love the woodford. *
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VIV
December 21, 2023, 18:38:30
Pairing I typically have on flights back from a business trip: Woodford + Biscoff cookies
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ATL
December 21, 2023, 21:54:25
Probably pretty below the top end of that range, but I typically just go for e.g.
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gvibes
December 21, 2023, 12:08:44
Old Forrester 100 Proof/Bottled in Bond/1910 (I celebrate the entire OF catalogue)
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KingTalkyTiki
December 21, 2023, 12:06:40
Michter's Bourbon or American Whiskey. and agree on Russel 10*
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John Coctostan
December 21, 2023, 12:03:10
Driftless Glen is a favorite of mine. Can't go wrong with Woodford Reserve, either*
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bjl63
December 21, 2023, 12:01:00
Wisky Whisky! I've been meaning to try Driftless. Maybe this holidays.*
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KingTalkyTiki
December 21, 2023, 12:03:24
Currently I'm liking New Riff Single Barrel
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ibdoc
December 21, 2023, 11:52:20
That’s great stuff but unfortunately it’s over $50 around here*
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ilinni11
December 22, 2023, 12:45:46
I am completely not picky…
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SurfTheBoneyard
December 21, 2023, 11:48:47
That said I’ve had many I don’t care for.
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SurfTheBoneyard
December 21, 2023, 14:52:50
I'm also not picky and I enjoy everything you listed.
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EffinIllini
December 21, 2023, 14:14:22
If you can find it for MSRP…Eagle Rare. Four Roses Small Batch also good
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IlliniSax05
December 21, 2023, 11:44:27
should be able to get the single barrel of Four Roses under 50 also
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assassin
December 21, 2023, 11:58:28
Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond. *
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haighter
December 21, 2023, 11:44:01
$42 at Binny’s on Thursday. *
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Flatlander
December 23, 2023, 14:37:59
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