Gifting a decent Bourbon to co-workers - Suggestions

[JasoninDenver]

I am a HUGE Blanton’s fan but it is as rare as hen’s teeth now.

A very good substitute is Noah’s Mill. It runs around $60 here and many stores have at least a bottle or two.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by soho

Wow is it really impossible to get Buffalo Trace in KY? It almost always on the shelf here, including in the 1.5L bottles.


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Not impossible. But to the point my wife called me once to say she found some locally, she bought her 2 bottle limit, and I ran to the store to do the same.
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[soho]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not impossible. But to the point my wife called me once to say she found some locally, she bought her 2 bottle limit, and I ran to the store to do the same.
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Makes me feel lucky, and we’d do the same if we were there.


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[selpo]

EC Barrel proof is a very good one, released 3 times a year.

Blanton's is always good, especially at MSRP.

Old Forester Statesman or for higher proof, 1920 Prohibition style- both are really good and should be readily available.

Noah's Mill is another good option.

All of the above are in your price range.

There are many more but unfortunately very hard to find- E H Taylor, Maker's mark wood finish series, Elmer T Lee, Weller 12 yr or Antique 107, etc.

[Slimpee]

I regularly buy alcohol to think others for referrals. I typically try to find out what kind of swill they like and then either buy that or a more unusual version.

For example, if the person likes bourbon, I go to a well-stocked liquor store I trust and I ask if they have any allocated bottles (limited number of bottles to each store) or tell the shop what the person likes and what they'd recommend based on the preference.

I don't remember what i've purchased in the past but i've had several people let me know they really liked the bottle I gave.

On the other hand, the last time i did it, the guy's assistant told me he loves Bud Light so that's what he got...

This doesn't really help. What i'd go with depends on what you can get where you are.

[Spectre38]

Originally Posted by selpo

EC Barrel proof is a very good one, released 3 times a year.

Blanton's is always good, especially at MSRP.

Old Forester Statesman or for higher proof, 1920 Prohibition style- both are really good and should be readily available.

Noah's Mill is another good option.

All of the above are in your price range.

There are many more but unfortunately very hard to find- E H Taylor, Maker's mark wood finish series, Elmer T Lee, Weller 12 yr or Antique 107, etc.

The Makers Mark Wood Finish is in stock locally... as is the E.H. Taylor... more good options.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by soho

Makes me feel lucky, and we’d do the same if we were there.


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I overheard a conversation at a local larger retailer when someone asked if they had any Blanton's. The employee said the only place you'll find Blanton's is a gas station somewhere in Japan.
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[Spectre38]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I overheard a conversation at a local larger retailer when someone asked if they had any Blanton's. The employee said the only place you'll find Blanton's is a gas station somewhere in Japan.
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Within 30min. drive... it appears there are about 30 bottles of Blantons available... within 10 min... looks like 8.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

Within 30min. drive... it appears there are about 30 bottles of Blantons available... within 10 min... looks like 8.

Grab the car keys!!!
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[Spectre38]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Grab the car keys!!!
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I will probably go this afternoon, I just got off a graveyard shift... It appears there are a lot of good choices here in town. Having state run liquor stores, all of the prices are strictly regulated and they are all the same across the state. They have a website that tracks the inventory of all of the stores so that i can search and find out who has what.. pretty convenient really.

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

I will probably go this afternoon, I just got off a graveyard shift... It appears there are a lot of good choices here in town. Having state run liquor stores, all of the prices are strictly regulated and they are all the same across the state. They have a website that tracks the inventory of all of the stores so that i can search and find out who has what.. pretty convenient really.

I guess that is one benefit of having state run liquor stores! The whisky market is similar to rolex... lots of hard to get stuff that goes for significantly over retail on secondary market.

[Spartacus]

Where is a good place to buy Blanton’s online? I scored one locally at retail but unlikely to keep the streak alive.

[Griswald]

Kentucky boy here now in PNW

My house Bourbon: Makers Mark-solid, and well liked by all

Woodford Reserve-My wife's favorite
Basil Hayden's-Really nice pour

[beshannon]

I like the following, depending on what you can find

Buffalo Trace
Angels Envy
Heavens Door
1792

[GSDLover]

Widow Jane
High West Prairie

[FHFinster]

Eagle Rare - no brainer and usually available
Blantons - your won’t find at reasonable price
Jefferson’s Reserve - sweet and smooth
Michters - sweet with some character


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[cm10005]

Lots of great suggestions. I think Makers is too common and most of the ones mentioned above would be a better choice. I drink my bourbon with a Diet Coke so what do I know lol....

[soho]

Made a Buffalo Trace Manhattan tonight in honor of this thread.




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[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by cm10005

Lots of great suggestions. I think Makers is too common and most of the ones mentioned above would be a better choice. I drink my bourbon with a Diet Coke so what do I know lol....

Lol. What you know is, Makers goes great w Diet Coke! But that’s about it. IMO


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[gnuyork]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Rats! Eagle Rare is nice gift, as any 10yo bourbon would be. Blanton's if you can get it [impossible in KY for years].

The less expensive, yet nearly impossible to get [in Ky unless you have the timing of a bass player]] list would include, Weller Antique or Buffalo trace.
Good luck,
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I've been trying to get my hands on Weller 12 for years... I finally found a bottle in a liquor store near the coast last fall ...they wanted $250 for it...Uh... No...

[gnuyork]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I overheard a conversation at a local larger retailer when someone asked if they had any Blanton's. The employee said the only place you'll find Blanton's is a gas station somewhere in Japan.
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Interesting, I think there is plenty of Blanton's on the shelf of my local place, but it's been a while since I have been in. I'll need to check. I don't usually splurge for it though anyway. I go with my staple which is Even Willams Single Barrel... it's $22, well $23, it's gone up... A decent aged (up to 10 years?) single barrel for the price in my opinion.

[TNT009]

Blantons ...... If... If you got a hookup.... 2nd is Makers Mark!

[H25B]

Being from Louisville, I can help. Personally, think Blanton’s is overrated unless you find a store pick. It’s single barrel so there’s some variance.

Try Eagle Rare, it’s out of Buffalo Trace and still has its 10 year age statement. Getting harder to come by but easier than some of the others.

[Spectre38]

Well, I blew my budget.... but got some good stuff...
2 Bottles of Bookers, 2 Bottles of Blantons, 1 Bottle of Yamazaki 12 Year old, 1 Bottle of Knob Creek 15 Year Old Limited Release, 1 Bottle of Michters Small Batch, 1 Bottle of Heaven's Door & 1 Bottle 1792 Full Proof

[cm10005]

Well I guess I know more than Makers Mark and I got my can of soda ready

[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by cm10005

Well I guess I know more than Makers Mark and I got my can of soda ready

Nooooooo! Sacrilege!!!


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[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

Well, I blew my budget.... but got some good stuff...
2 Bottles of Bookers, 2 Bottles of Blantons, 1 Bottle of Yamazaki 12 Year old, 1 Bottle of Knob Creek 15 Year Old Limited Release, 1 Bottle of Michters Small Batch, 1 Bottle of Heaven's Door & 1 Bottle 1792 Full Proof

Heck, you done just fine on your own!


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[herts9]

Weller Antique 107, if you luck out. $54 after tax...just picked up a few.

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by Griswald

Kentucky boy here now in PNW

My house Bourbon: Makers Mark-solid, and well liked by all

Woodford Reserve-My wife's favorite
Basil Hayden's-Really nice pour

Basil Haydens was on sale at costco (probably for the holidays). I picked up a fifth for $28!

[antbkny]

Angels Envy