[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by dtennent

While Knob Creek is my usual bourbon, I also like Peerless and Rabbit Hole Dareringer.

I would LOVE to be able to afford Knob Creek to be my usual bourbon.

[RICH1]

YES WE DO IT ALL THE TIME! awesome prices and packaging

[cjrjck]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Thanks for the suggestions. Will check Walmart liquors and Total Wine. Just getting into bourbons and have family coming in and wanted to have a couple of "higher end" options to experiment with and for others to drink (they are more seasoned connoisseurs!) I have the Woodford, Buffalo Trace, Jefferson'sOcean, Elijah Craig range but wanted to have a couple of better options on hand that will appeal to those with a more discerning palate. Welcome any specific suggestions as well.

Also try Sam's Club and BJ's. You don't have to be members to shop their liquor department. Both have limited bourbon options but some deals you won't find or match anywhere else. Also ABC liquors near the Home Depot. Liquor prices vary quite a bit in Florida because the stores are independently owned unlike some other states. Bottle A will be cheaper in one store but bottle b in another, There is no rhyme or reason. Just bought a 750ml of Buffalo Trace at Walmart for under $24. They run out of stock constantly. BJ's has 1792 Small Batch for under $23. Just examples of why you need to visit all of the local stores.

[Ropnrose]

I have ordered bourbon on line, directly from a distillery. The local liquor stores do not offer it. The distillery is in Texas, but the bourbon was shipped from Miami!

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

About 15-20 years ago Pappy 20 sat getting dusty on PA shelves for $75. It was also about that time when PA sold their last remaining bottles of AH Hirsch 16 on clearance for $50. I bought four and wish I would've bought more.

I just sold my bottle of Pappy 20 year to a liquor store for 1,600 and they’ll double that price.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Rickmartin

You may want to give Eagle Rare and Angels Envy a try along with Rock Hill Farms.

Eagle rare 17 is some of the best bourbon I’ve ever tasted but personally not a big fan of the eagle rare 10 year or Angels Envy.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

I just sold my bottle of Pappy 20 year to a liquor store for 1,600 and they’ll double that price.

Would you be kind enough to tell me what liquor store? I have something that I might sell.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by frayedends

As far as I'm concerned the Buffalo Trace is as good as the Blanton's and Van Winkle Special Reserve (the only Van Winkle I've been able to try). Of course, regular old Buffalo Trace is now hard to find and if I do find it, they want $55 instead of the usual $32 price.

Other than that I love the Old Forester bourbons, 1870 and 1910 are my go to.

Really? Buffalo Trace is as good as Blanton's? I have both on my bar and, in my opinion, Blanton's is far superior to Buffalo Trace. BTW, where do you buy Buffalo Trace around here? I have never seen it on the shelves here anywhere. We visit our kids in Arizona once or twice a year and it is available on the grocery store shelves. I always get a bottle and bring it back with me.

[LeRoySmith]

I think JD green label and diet rite cola is best.

On a serious note I think scotch from Aldi just won a bunch of awards.

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Really? Buffalo Trace is as good as Blanton's? I have both on my bar and, in my opinion, Blanton's is far superior to Buffalo Trace. BTW, where do you buy Buffalo Trace around here? I have never seen it on the shelves here anywhere. We visit our kids in Arizona once or twice a year and it is available on the grocery store shelves. I always get a bottle and bring it back with me.

I guess I don't have a sophisticated palate. But I found Blanton's overrated. I find Buffalo Trace up in Massachusetts. The one small store that still has it charges $55. I like it but I've not done side by side taste tests. I'm also the type of person that sticks his nose in the glass and says, "Yup, I'm getting hints of bourbon, bourbon, and bourbon". I can't tell vanilla from peach from oak. LOL

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

I would LOVE to be able to afford Knob Creek to be my usual bourbon.

I guess it would depend on how much bourbon one drinks, but it's only $55 for a 1.75 liter of the 9.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by frayedends

... I'm also the type of person that sticks his nose in the glass and says, "Yup, I'm getting hints of bourbon, bourbon, and bourbon" ...

I hear ya.

[cjrjck]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Really? Buffalo Trace is as good as Blanton's? I have both on my bar and, in my opinion, Blanton's is far superior to Buffalo Trace. BTW, where do you buy Buffalo Trace around here? I have never seen it on the shelves here anywhere. We visit our kids in Arizona once or twice a year and it is available on the grocery store shelves. I always get a bottle and bring it back with me.

Walmart has the standard Buffalo Trace bourbon 750 ml bottle in stock for under $24. I find it to be decent bourbon but no better than Old Forester 100 or 86, Elijah Craig SB, or 1792 SB. All under $30.

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by frayedends

I guess it would depend on how much bourbon one drinks, but it's only $55 for a 1.75 liter of the 9.

Would last me a little while.

Where do you get it for that price?