OT: Bourbon/Whiskey

[Tango Two]

Somerset County's first distillery is open on a Hillsborough farm​

Somerset County's first distillery is open on a Hillsborough farm

Bellemara Distillery, which is also Somerset County’s first distillery, opened its doors Dec. 11. This weekend, the menu will add a single-malt gin.

www.mycentraljersey.com

 

[Tango Two]

Bellemara Distillery, Somerset County's first distillery, is open

Bellemara Distillery, which is also the county’s first distillery, opened its doors Dec. 11.

www.mycentraljersey.com

 

[Akron Buck]

I managed to get a couple of bottles of Wellers Antique 107. Pretty good neat and makes a good old fashion.

 

[CranfordKnight]

I managed to get a couple of bottles of Wellers Antique 107. Pretty good neat and makes a good old fashion.

Unfortunately for us, Weller is not distributed in NJ so we only see it at secondary prices. 100+ easy.

 

[bigmatt718]

I managed to get a couple of bottles of Wellers Antique 107. Pretty good neat and makes a good old fashion.

I heard Ohio has a surplus of Weller's out there. Far easier to find than here in Jersey or Philly area of PA.

 

[Akron Buck]

I heard Ohio has a surplus of Weller's out there. Far easier to find than here in Jersey or Philly area of PA.

Wellers Special Reserve is pretty easy to find around here, the Antique is more difficult and goes quick, but we do get it in. The full proof and 12 year are no where to be found. Special Reserve runs me $26 the Antique was $50.

OHLQ is a great site that tells you who has whatever liquor your looking for in stock.

 

[Roy_Faulker]

Can’t find Blantons, Eagle Rare, or Col. Taylor bit once in a blue moon though.

Akron - you in NE Ohio?

 

[Akron Buck]

Can’t find Blantons, Eagle Rare, or Col. Taylor bit once in a blue moon though.

Akron - you in NE Ohio?

Yes sir, in village just outside Akron.

 

[RUaMoose]

Bulliet or Maker's Mark are both excellent

 

[wisr01]

Happy Bottled in Bond Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 125 years and counting...

 

[CranfordKnight]

Happy Bottled in Bond Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 125 years and counting...

Old Forester 1897 would be the way to go today. A BiB that uses the original 1897 recipe.

 

[wisr01]

Old Forester 1897 would be the way to go today. A BiB that uses the original 1897 recipe.

Good luck finding a bottle within 1000 miles

 

[William J. Leggett]

Look for the following:
Weller 12 year- Same mash bill as Pappy Van Winkle but way cheaper.
Green Spot Irish Whiskey

I can get you Weller… Very good. $180ish.

To answer the original question… I like lots of different ones.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed is my favorite at the moment. I also really got into Four Roses Small Batch (Reserve) and Pikesville Rye. I definitely recommend Old Grand Dad (Bonded) for cheaper daily drinker and it’s the same think and Basile Hayden but cheaper and better (shhhh).

An incredible buy is Knobb Creek (Bonded) 9 year. I also recommend Wilderness Trail stuff.

The one major KEY…. Get NON-chilled filled stuff…

 

[William J. Leggett]

Templeton rye and Redbreast Irish. Yummy

If you like Redbreast get Power John’s Lane 12 year it is also a Single Pot Still and Sherry cask finished. It’s better than Redbreast. Also for the Jameson people.. Do yourself a favor and get Powers Gold Label instead.

 

[RUaMoose]

Somewhat humorous review of Bourbons. He just reviews some of the more affordable bourbons

 

[Purple-Ed]

If you like Redbreast get Power John’s Lane 12 year it is also a Single Pot Still and Sherry cask finished. It’s better than Redbreast. Also for the Jameson people.. Do yourself a favor and get Powers Gold Label instead.

Couldn't agree more.