posted by O-TrapWhiskey breakdown:
As for a decent choice with a $50 cap, I've always been a fan of Basil Hayden's.
https://www.pjwine.com/25616/basil-haydens-8-year-old-small-batch-bourbon-750ml/
Basil Hayden's Dark Rye is great. It comes in around $50.00 a bottle. Nice blend of American Rye mixed with Canadian Rye with Port wine. Really smooth.
I got a bottle from a friend for Christmas. New Riff made in Bellview Ky. Good flavor but pretty hot...not something I'd buy.
I'd rather sip on the Climax Whiskey that Tim Smith from the TV show Moonshiners makes. It's only $20.00 a bottle too.
Was able to land a bottle of Blanton’s after months of searching, and being laughed at when calling around to liquor stores. $110
My record remains perfect in the bottle lottery. I did not win, again....
posted by Fred GarvinMy record remains perfect in the bottle lottery. I did not win, again....
Least you remembered to sign up in time. My chances were zero from the start. :|
Sipping McKenna 10 year single barrel with my cigar.
Picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace and bought a bottle of Breckinridge for a cigar buddy. Sipped on some Makers Mark 46 and Basil Hayden's 10 year Rye, while having a couple of stogies with him last night.
been sitting on some pappy lot b 12yr not sure of the occasion I’ll be popping that. not a connoisseur by far.
I have finally moved back to Columbus, Ohio earlier this month.
One of the first things I did once we got settled was buy a bottle of local bourbon.
It has been on my list since they opened, but I bought a bottle of bourbon from Watershed Distillery here in Columbus.
It is pretty damn good for a young bourbon and distillery.
I'm going to try Middle West Spirts and their bourbon next.
Watershed is pretty good their old fashioned mix in the bottle is actually really good as well.
I’m trying to keep myself to a 5-6 bottle limit. I currently have Buffalo Trace, Henry McKenna, Eagle Rare, Willett 4 year, and Weller SR.
If I happen to find something good I’ll pick it up but trying to wait until I finish a bottle. The exception is next time I’m in Kentucky I’ll pick up a Heaven Hill Green Label for $10.
By far the best Scotch Wisky I have ever had is now Highland Park 18.
Quite frankly it is the best scotch I have ever had and I have tried about 100 different scotches. It is really really good and typically is only about $150 per bottle.
Not easy to find however.
posted by sportchamppsWatershed is pretty good their old fashioned mix in the bottle is actually really good as well.
I’m trying to keep myself to a 5-6 bottle limit. I currently have Buffalo Trace, Henry McKenna, Eagle Rare, Willett 4 year, and Weller SR.
If I happen to find something good I’ll pick it up but trying to wait until I finish a bottle. The exception is next time I’m in Kentucky I’ll pick up a Heaven Hill Green Label for $10.
I picked up their Old Fashioned Mix bottle last weekend. It is fine. I think I make a better old fashioned. But, it is nice and easy to just throw a cube in a glass and pour a few ounces for a cocktail.
posted by ptown_trojans_1How do you make yours?I picked up their Old Fashioned Mix bottle last weekend. It is fine. I think I make a better old fashioned. But, it is nice and easy to just throw a cube in a glass and pour a few ounces for a cocktail.
posted by sportchampps
How do you make yours?
-Muddle an orange peel in the bottom of the glass
-Drop in a sugar cube, add an ounce of water and mix it to make a simple syrup.
-Add a dash of bitters
-Add ice cube
-Add 2-3 ounces of bourbon or whiskey
-Stir
-Add cherry if you desire one
I've found by muddling the orange before you add the simple syrup you get the more orange flavor and oils.
posted by ptown_trojans_1-Muddle an orange peel in the bottom of the glass
-Drop in a sugar cube, add an ounce of water and mix it to make a simple syrup.
-Add a dash of bitters
-Add ice cube
-Add 2-3 ounces of bourbon or whiskey
-Stir
-Add cherry if you desire one
I've found by muddling the orange before you add the simple syrup you get the more orange flavor and oils.
What part of Columbus
posted by geeblockWhat part of Columbus
I'm up by Alum Creek Lake.
Tonight, I also have some of the Apple Pie bourbon ready for the game. Been sitting for a month. It is the recipe posted a few years ago on Eleven Warriors. For mine:
-Pour bottle of Jim Beam in a decanter
-Add cut up granny smith apple
-Add 2 cinnamon sticks
-Add ounce or two of vanilla extract
Let sit for a month.
Once it is gone, I use the left over apples to make a boozy apple pie or crisp.
posted by ptown_trojans_1I'm up by Alum Creek Lake.
Tonight, I also have some of the Apple Pie bourbon ready for the game. Been sitting for a month. It is the recipe posted a few years ago on Eleven Warriors. For mine:
-Pour bottle of Jim Beam in a decanter
-Add cut up granny smith apple
-Add 2 cinnamon sticks
-Add ounce or two of vanilla extract
Let sit for a month.
Once it is gone, I use the left over apples to make a boozy apple pie or crisp.
I do this every Thanksgiving. I use a couple vanilla beans instead of extract and usually a bottle of Weller SR. Then drink it with family on Christmas.
Do you use regular bitters with your old fashioned or try any of the fancy st
posted by sportchamppsI do this every Thanksgiving. I use a couple vanilla beans instead of extract and usually a bottle of Weller SR. Then drink it with family on Christmas.
Do you use regular bitters with your old fashioned or try any of the fancy st
Nice. I also use some vanilla beans in vodka to make my extract.
Most of the time I use the standard Angostura bitters. I care more about the orange and bourbon. I've used Peychaud's as well and that adds a unique flavor.
posted by ptown_trojans_1Nice. I also use some vanilla beans in vodka to make my extract.
Most of the time I use the standard Angostura bitters. I care more about the orange and bourbon. I've used Peychaud's as well and that adds a unique flavor.
Not sure which giant eagle is closest to you so check with the day they do it the ones by my house does it on Saturday and another on Tuesdays it they do their releases once a week at 9 but people start lining up before 8 usia
posted by geeblockNot sure which giant eagle is closest to you so check with the day they do it the ones by my house does it on Saturday and another on Tuesdays it they do their releases once a week at 9 but people start lining up before 8 usia
I've found the Chateau Wine and Spirts near Polaris has a really good selection of stuff. I asked around the Lizardville Beer and Whiskey store when I moved to the area for where to get some good bourbon, and they pointed me in that direction.
I also still have a pretty good source in Maryland when I go back every so often for bourbon and rye.
