Whisky, bourbon or scotch and what's your favorite?

[GTBATV]

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My Grandad's old favorite coffee mug
His Masters rocks glass
One of two pilsner glasses that my old roommate/best friend and I drank from ONLY during the 98 Vols games. We had them engraved after the season. Retired until another championship.
98 Jager NC mug

Hopefully you get to drink from that footed pilsner glass again very soon.

 

[GTBATV]

Cheers

 

[kiddiedoc]

Hopefully you get to drink from that footed pilsner glass again very soon.

If not, my boys hopefully will.

 

[2EastTnVols]

Cheers

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Great picture. What do you think? And is it pricey?

 

[GTBATV]

Great picture. What do you think? And is it pricey?

I'm in the Atlanta area, and this one is right at $50. I think it's great for that price point. They also have a barrel proof that I probably like a bit more.

 

[GTBATV]

Cheers.

 

[Tin Man]

I’m not knocking any other whiskies from anywhere else, but I’ll remind you that there’s a reason the song lyric is, “She’s as smooth as Tennessee whiskey…”

 

[GVF]

Cheers

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Prob as good as a JD can be. Good stuff. Afforadable.

 

[GTBATV]

I know this is a cocktail. But whiskey based and spirit forward.

 

[GVF]

Two things I discovered this past week when budget shopping:

1. Plain Ole George Dickel 8 is a pretty darn good sip for a $23 bourbon.
2. Ezra Brooks $15 bourbon, though not a premium drink, can be enjoyed as a pocket friendly daily sipper when you remember it was only $15. The $100 7 year is pretty darn good though.

 

[GTBATV]

Out with customers. Eagle rare

 

[OrangeBoro]

A gift from my colleagues in Austin

 

[GTBATV]

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A gift from my colleagues in Austin

I've really been liking on some Garrison lately. And they have a couple of new bottles that I haven't tried yet.

 

[OrangeBoro]

I've really been liking on some Garrison lately. And they have a couple of new bottles that I haven't tried yet.

Most of them I’ve had are too low proof but this one is nice

 

[GTBATV]

Most of them I’ve had are too low proof but this one is nice

The Balmorhea is right in my flavor profile and a good proof. Just too expensive for me for a daily drinker.

 

[GTBATV]

Cheers. Trying a new bottle tonight.

 

[GA VOL]

Definitely worth the $60. I love the toasted sugar maple flavor. View attachment 532225

Grabbed some based off your post.... I second your recommendation.... Nice pour

 

[VolNRaleighNC]

Definitely worth the $60. I love the toasted sugar maple flavor. View attachment 532225

Grabbed some last night. Excellent pour.

 

[barknoxbrawler]

Antique. There’s only 2 bottles you can buy anymore under 100.

False. I get 12 under $100 when it’s dropped at a specific hot spot. Never seen white label or full proof below $109 though.

 

[volfaninky]

False. I get 12 under $100 when it’s dropped at a specific hot spot. Never seen white label or full proof below $109 though.

Good for you but you’re in the 1% of the population so I’m more right than you are

 

[OrangeBoro]

False. I get 12 under $100 when it’s dropped at a specific hot spot. Never seen white label or full proof below $109 though.

Most of us are paying closer to secondary for most, I don't mind it really. I enjoy the hunt and negotiating

 

[GTBATV]

Most of us are paying closer to secondary for most, I don't mind it really. I enjoy the hunt and negotiating

I have some nice bottles, but past two years I have moved away from allocated stuff. In Georgia, we have a 3 tier system and most stores have a ridiculous markup on the hard to find bottles. I still look for them, but morally opposed to paying 5 times retail for something.

 

[OrangeBoro]

I have some nice bottles, but past two years I have moved away from allocated stuff. In Georgia, we have a 3 tier system and most stores have a ridiculous markup on the hard to find bottles. I still look for them, but morally opposed to paying 5 times retail for something.

I fully understand that. For me what is great about bourbon is we all have different priorities and tastes and that's what makes this hobby fun. I know people complain about the stores with the mark ups but I understand their perspective, if they sale a Weller 12 for $100 they know that within the hour the chances that same bottle pops up on secondary for $225 are very good so they should capture that extra $$ if they want.

 

[GTBATV]

I fully understand that. For me what is great about bourbon is we all have different priorities and tastes and that's what makes this hobby fun. I know people complain about the stores with the mark ups but I understand their perspective, if they sale a Weller 12 for $100 they know that within the hour the chances that same bottle pops up on secondary for $225 are very good so they should capture that extra $$ if they want.

Agreed. I'm pro capitalism. And it's a hobby. It's just law of diminishing returns for me.

 

[OrangeBoro]

1792 twelve year and a diesel. Hoping these men can beat TAM