Only one 1.7L ...what would it be?

[Buckky]

many people I know who LOVE bourbon have NEVER purchased any brand in 1.7Liter....I have only purchased one in all the many years I have enjoyed bourbon. If you could only buy one 1.7L that would be the only bourbon you could have till its gone, what would it be??? I think I would go with Buffalo Trace.

[Gillman]

I'd have to agree, just having tasted Buffalo Trace which is a new general listing at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. This whiskey has a medium-to-heavy body and a soft, balanced, tobacco/caramel corn/spicy palate that is very inviting. It has good length in the finish, too. This is whiskey of the top-most grade and reminds me in quality of the Forester Birthday Bourbon even though costing less the latter. A fine drink of whiskey, proving that at a median price America can deliver the best quality in the world. This more than gives the Scots a run for their money even at the best the Highlands can offer in the price/quality ratio. Putting it another way, I'd say Trace is America's Talisker or Ardbeg but is actually a better value.

Gary

[OneCubeOnly]

I'm sure I sound like a broken record when I cast my vote on this one...I've gotta go with Buffalo Trace as well. I've always contended that standard BT is a top-shelf quality bourbon with a mid-shelf pricetag.

Ancient Ancient Age 10yo and EC12 would have to get 'honorable mentions' in this contest, as they both are available in 1.75L.

[CL]

Weller 12 yo without a doubt!

[bluesbassdad]

Here's the list of what's available to me in the 1.75 size, based on searches of Hi Time, Sam's and Binny's websites:

Elijah Craig 12
Evan Williams 7 yr.
Ezra Brooks
Jim Beam white
Jim Beam black
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark
Old Crow
Old Fi 100
Old Fo 100
Old Fo 86
OGD BIB
Wild Turkey 101
Wild Turkey 80
Yellowstone

I'd be hard-pressed to choose between EC12 and WT101, but I wouldn't be too disappointed if I accidentally grabbed OGD BIB. (There is one practical consideration. The only 1.75 of bourbon that I've bought is EC12; it takes two hands to pour from that plump bottle, which lacks a handle. In contrast, my bottle of a European product named after a well-known bird has a well-designed handle, making it a snap to pour.)

The others are all bourbons I wouldn't mind doing without, although I've never actually tried Old Crow or Yellowstone.

Are additional bourbons available in 1.75 in other parts of the country?

Yours truly,
Dave Morefield

[jeff]

I agree completely

[OneCubeOnly]

Are additional bourbons available in 1.75 in other parts of the country?

Here are some brands VA ABC sells in 1.75L that you didn't list:

Ancient Age
Ancient Ancient Age 10yo
Benchmark Premium
Bourbon Supreme Rare
Colonel's Pride
Evan Williams 1783
Evan Williams Green
Fighting Cock
Henry McKenna
Hiram Walker's Ten High
I.W. Harper
J.T.S. Brown
Jim Beam's Choice
Kentucky Gentleman
Kentucky Tavern
Mattingly & Moore
Old 1889 Brand
Old Grand Dad 86
Old Taylor
Olde Bourbon
Rebel Yell
Sam Clay
Virginia Gentleman

[MurphyDawg]

Ancient Ancient Age 10 year (the only 1.75 I have actually bought) or Old Forester BIB.

TomC

[kitzg]

Me, too. In fact, when Liquor Barn recently did not have Weller 12 in this size I bought two 750 ML just so I can keep "backstock." I also have Buffalo Trace in the larger container but drink the Weller more frequently. (But then I counted and I have 24 bourbons and about nine more whiskeys.)

-- Greg

[Paradox]

It'd be such a toss up between Weller 12 YO and Buffalo Trace for me. But in the end I would have to go with the Weller 12 YO. I have to admit as well, like someone else did recently, I prefer wheaters. Not to say I don't like ryed bourbons by any means though!