Looks like they now blend the original Indiana distilled rye whiskey with their distilled single malt. So yes and no? lol either way it is a good bourbon. I heard they were now distilling it all in house, but I guess that is only half right.
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No worries, I was hoping more than anything. Because Stranahan's is good but pricey for what it is. So was hoping they were switching to an in house at the lower price level.
A little tid bit about Stranahan's and Tin Cup. The Owner of Tin Cup was a partner in the Stranahan's Distillery and split ways to form Tin Cup.
I would say John J Bowman - Single Barrel Bourbon for $55 is a great deal for a high quality whiskey/bourbon
Good option is to find a scotch/whiskey bar and indulge on tasters/flights. Kind of expensive but at least you'll get to try a wide variety.
I typically have standards on hand: Maker's Mark, some kind of inexpensive single malt scotch (Macallan or Glenfiddich 12yo), rye (always have a bottle of Templeton's but there are other good brands), and a bottle of Irish (Kilbeggan is grand).
I've also run across a few one-offs that I really enjoy: Jamieson Caskmates is nexpensive and really tasty. Glenfiddich reserve cask is one of my favorites, aged in sherry casks. Maker's Mark has a few really good varieties outside their standard bottle: Private Select, each batch is different but I've liked the ones I've tried, and 46 are both good.
I typically have standards on hand: Maker's Mark, some kind of inexpensive single malt scotch (Macallan or Glenfiddich 12yo), rye (always have a bottle of Templeton's but there are other good brands), and a bottle of Irish (Kilbeggan is grand).
I've also run across a few one-offs that I really enjoy: Jamieson Caskmates is nexpensive and really tasty. Glenfiddich reserve cask is one of my favorites, aged in sherry casks. Maker's Mark has a few really good varieties outside their standard bottle: Private Select, each batch is different but I've liked the ones I've tried, and 46 are both good.
Got that as gift, very fine stuff. Slightly sweet and light. I recommend it for those getting into scotch.
This happened to me, as well. I don't really like any whiskey because of it. It makes me feel pretty soft.
Laphroaig would be the most similar, but any from Islay would be worth trying (Lagavulin, Caol Ila, Bowmore etc.).
I got to binge watching Justified and as part of the show they have many high priced bourbons but one they had was Buffalo Trace that is reasonably priced and very good. The show talked about Pappy Van Winkle that is really high priced and never spent the money to try it.
Yes, The Japanese and Korean whiskey I've had has been very good. Plus the Japanese own most of the big name Bourbon labels so we're all essentially drinking their products one way or another.
Over the past year or so I started getting into whiskey - fun hobby.
Would say Buffalo, Basil Hayden's, Elijah Craig and Monkey Shoulder have been good to me. Just picked up a 1792 Full Proof for $35 from Hy-Vee because they had it marked wrong and honored the price.
Would say Buffalo, Basil Hayden's, Elijah Craig and Monkey Shoulder have been good to me. Just picked up a 1792 Full Proof for $35 from Hy-Vee because they had it marked wrong and honored the price.
I enjoy Breckenridge Bourbon Distillers High Proof. I think they also source from MGP and then mixed with what they have distilled in house. Didn't Templeton do the same. The distillary is kind of gimicky with the highest claim and fresh snow melt, but the whiskey is actually pretty decent. Sometimes I sip alittle Tullamore Dew for a change of pace. Evan Williams at my dads place and Gentleman Jack at my brothers. Fireball at my daughters (she is still in college).
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Go-to for a buddy of mine at work is Blanton's. He's trying to collect all the different bottle toppers.
