Which Bottles Should I Add to My Bar?

[lucasbuck]

My local just got a bunch of new bourbons that won’t last long. Other than the Bookers I have not tried any of these. Any ones you like here?

 

[CBoukal]

Bookers isn't a terrible price. Jefferson Single barrel is good. I don't like anything WhistlePig so I won't talk about them. I know a lot of guys like that double double oaked Woodford but DAMMIT that's a lot of money. I can buy a double oaked and an aging barrel for cheaper

 

[lucasbuck]

Yeah I’m out on the Woodford and I’m a fan of some of their more reasonably priced stuff. Very rarely spend much more than a hundred on a bottle. As an example of my thrifty bottle shopping I’ve been waiting years to try the Nick Offerman Lagavulin because the srp is ridiculous. Just finally snagged a bottle on a half price sale for $45.

 

[JoeMO]

Yeah I’m out on the Woodford and I’m a fan of some of their more reasonably priced stuff. Very rarely spend much more than a hundred on a bottle. As an example of my thrifty bottle shopping I’ve been waiting years to try the Nick Offerman Lagavulin because the srp is ridiculous. Just finally snagged a bottle on a half price sale for $45.

Which Offerman Edition was it. I've really liked all the ones I've had. 45 is a steal!

 

[JCinPA]

This is probably counter to cigars, which I relax to enjoy with music and a drink.

But I've discovered that at my age spending BIG$ on good booze is a waste of money. Basically, I'm saying I'm a lush, and I'll start downing the good stuff with reckless abandon after two drinks. And not remember it or enjoy it.

Basically, I'll pay up for cigars, but stay in the middle lane on booze. Cheaper that way. lol

I keep some good stuff for when my son in law or guests are here. But I'll go with a good cigar and cheaper booze every time when it's just me.

I guess I'm saying I practice Irish Yoga.

 

[lucasbuck]

Which Offerman Edition was it. I've really liked all the ones I've had. 45 is a steal!

Yeah my local has what they call a penny sale twice annually. It’s half price and mostly wine but a few whisky’s as well. They do have some nice sales. I get Lagavulin 16 for $79 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed for $45 - two of my favorites.

Didn’t know there were more than one Offerman as I’ve only ever seen this one -

 

[JoeMO]

Yeah my local has what they call a penny sale twice annually. It’s half price and mostly wine but a few whisky’s as well. They do have some nice sales. I get Lagavulin 16 for $79 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed for $45 - two of my favorites.

Didn’t know there were more than one Offerman as I’ve only ever seen this one -

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These are from the last three years. Our palates are similar.

 

[lucasbuck]

These are from the last three years. Our palates are similar.
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Nice! You know I bet I just saw Nick and the 11 year age and didn’t think to look closer. Now I gotta find the other 2! Since our palates are similar I’m curious what other Scotch you love? I’m loving bourbon more as I try many different offerings but Scotch is my first love and still my favorite. Wish there were more cask strength bottles but looks like more are coming out.

 

[JoeMO]

Nice! You know I bet I just saw Nick and the 11 year age and didn’t think to look closer. Now I gotta find the other 2! Since our palates are similar I’m curious what other Scotch you love? I’m loving bourbon more as I try many different offerings but Scotch is my first love and still my favorite. Wish there were more cask strength bottles but looks like more are coming out.

I belong to 2 whiskey clubs here in St. Louis. They feature both bourbons and scotches, primarily focusing on bourbon, rye, and single malts with a splash of scotch. My preference would be scotch and ryes with a splash of bourbon. The first couple years (2021-2023) I was buying scotch and bourbons, I bought over 100 bottles. This year I'm down to 4 so far (and 2 of those were Tequila). Wish I could say the same about my cigar purchasing!!!!! My favorite scotch is probably the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength. Honestly, I don't like the Laphroaig 10 much, but the cask strength is heaven. Islay and Campbeltown tend to be my favorites, but enjoy the other regions as well. These are my favorites at this time. I'm sure there are several that I've missed, but you get the point.

Ardbeg Uigeadail
Arran 10
Bunnahabhain 12
Clynelish 14
Glenmorangie 18
Glen Scotia Victoriana
Highland Park CS
Most Kilkerrans
Kilchoman Sanaig
Most Lagavulins
Many Laphroaigs
Ledaig 10
Spey Fumare
Springbank 10

Bourbon/Whiskeys
Barrell Seagrass
Eagle Rare
EH Taylor
Jack Daniels SBBP Gold label Rye and Whiskey/Bourbon
Peerless - a couple different ones
Sagamore Spirits Rye Double Oak - probably my favorite from these.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed

 

[lucasbuck]

I belong to 2 whiskey clubs here in St. Louis. They feature both bourbons and scotches, primarily focusing on bourbon, rye, and single malts with a splash of scotch. My preference would be scotch and ryes with a splash of bourbon. The first couple years (2021-2023) I was buying scotch and bourbons, I bought over 100 bottles. This year I'm down to 4 so far (and 2 of those were Tequila). Wish I could say the same about my cigar purchasing!!!!! My favorite scotch is probably the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength. Honestly, I don't like the Laphroaig 10 much, but the cask strength is heaven. Islay and Campbeltown tend to be my favorites, but enjoy the other regions as well. These are my favorites at this time. I'm sure there are several that I've missed, but you get the point.

Ardbeg Uigeadail
Arran 10
Bunnahabhain 12
Clynelish 14
Glenmorangie 18
Glen Scotia Victoriana
Highland Park CS
Most Kilkerrans
Kilchoman Sanaig
Most Lagavulins
Many Laphroaigs
Ledaig 10
Spey Fumare
Springbank 10

Bourbon/Whiskeys
Barrell Seagrass
Eagle Rare
EH Taylor
Jack Daniels SBBP Gold label Rye and Whiskey/Bourbon
Peerless - a couple different ones
Sagamore Spirits Rye Double Oak - probably my favorite from these.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Thanks for the list. Many of my favorites shows we do indeed have similar palates. A couple of my staples you didn’t list would be Glenfarclas & Talisker. The only CS Scotch my local has is the Highland Park so with your endorsement I’ll have to grab one of those. Gonna have to find that Sagamore Rye too!

 

[Eshaw99]

My local just got a bunch of new bourbons that won’t last long. Other than the Bookers I have not tried any of these. Any ones you like here?

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I have a bottle of that Yellowstone Single Barrel. I like it.

 

[JoeMO]

Thanks for the list. Many of my favorites shows we do indeed have similar palates. A couple of my staples you didn’t list would be Glenfarclas & Talisker. The only CS Scotch my local has is the Highland Park so with your endorsement I’ll have to grab one of those. Gonna have to find that Sagamore Rye too!

Funny thing is, my scotch list is really a lot longer and Glenfarclas is on it. I haven't had much of Talisker to know. Also check out some YouTube channels about HP batches. One of my many favorite channels is Curiousity Public.