Branching Out From Single Malts

[bcrossan]

Greetings all. Long time single malt drinker and I am just starting to discover some of the great bourbons and ryes out there. I thought I would pop over here and start to learn from the years of expertise over here

Over the past month I have picked up a handful of bottles and have been enjoying all of them, well the ones I have opened so far. Some of the things on my shelf now:

AH Hirsch 16
Pappy 15
WLW 2010
GTS 2010
Eagle Rare 17 2010
Saz 18 2010
Thomas Handy Rye 2009
High West Rendezvous Rye
Whistle Pig Rye

And then some of these beauties. I haven't cracked any of them yet but I did get to taste some that Dan poured at the distillery and it was great stuff. A total butterscotch bomb!!

[unclebunk]

Welcome to SB and well done on your selection of bourbons/ryes. You've got some amazing juice there in your collection which should keep you warm this winter. If I may, I'd suggest a few products from the Wild Turkey line, namely Kentucky Spirit and Rare Breed, as well as Four Roses Single Barrel which is a terrific whiskey. Don't forget, you don't need to spend top dollar to get top quality bourbon, so be sure to browse the mid-priced shelf for some gems. Good luck and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Hank

BTW, what are some of your favorite single malts?

[bcrossan]

Welcome to SB and well done on your selection of bourbons/ryes. You've got some amazing juice there in your collection which should keep you warm this winter. If I may, I'd suggest a few products from the Wild Turkey line, namely Kentucky Spirit and Rare Breed, as well as Four Roses Single Barrel which is a terrific whiskey. Don't forget, you don't need to spend top dollar to get top quality bourbon, so be sure to browse the mid-priced shelf for some gems. Good luck and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Hank

BTW, what are some of your favorite single malts?

Thanks Hank and nice suggestions.

Some of my favorite single malt distilleries are Ardbeg, Port Ellen, Springbank, Balvenie, Caol Ila, Bruichladdich to name a few. I have something like 185 bottles of malts in the house so there is never a shortage of things to pick from

[unclebunk]

Thanks Hank and nice suggestions.

Some of my favorite single malt distilleries are Ardbeg, Port Ellen, Springbank, Balvenie, Caol Ila, Bruichladdich to name a few. I have something like 185 bottles of malts in the house so there is never a shortage of things to pick from

185 bottles?!? You'll fit right in here at SB, that's for sure. Last night we wrapped up the final day of unseasonably warm weather here in Chicago this fall with temps hitting 65 degrees before a cold front moved in and dropped the temps nearly 30 degrees. With high winds and incredibly heavy rainfall, I decided to greet old man winter with a nice bottle of Guinness FES and a heavy pour of Springbank 10. With the wind howling outside and the fire roaring in the fireplace, I managed to mentally transport myself to Scotland and a pleasant visit it was.

[birdman1099]

Welcome Bryan.... I'm glad you finally made it over here !!!

Butterscotch bomb, eh????? Perhaps I'll get a bottle at some point.


Just let me know how I can help you on your Bourbon Journey.

[p_elliott]

Welcome aboard Bryan, 185 bottles of scotch huh? yes your going to fit in here real nice. It won't be long and you'll have a 185 bottles of bourbon to go a long with them. Stop by chat (the gazebo) some time.

[bcrossan]

Welcome aboard Bryan, 185 bottles of scotch huh? yes your going to fit in here real nice. It won't be long and you'll have a 185 bottles of bourbon to go a long with them. Stop by chat (the gazebo) some time.

I might need a bigger house to be able to hold that many more bottles!!

[bcrossan]

Welcome Bryan.... I'm glad you finally made it over here !!!

Butterscotch bomb, eh????? Perhaps I'll get a bottle at some point.


Just let me know how I can help you on your Bourbon Journey.

Thanks Scott... 2 of those still have your name on it

[fishnbowljoe]

Welcome to SB Bryan. So, 185 bottles of scotch, plus a pretty good selection of bourbons to start off with. Yep. Like a couple others have stated, you'll fit right in here. It's all good. Cheers! Joe

[bcrossan]

Welcome to SB Bryan. So, 185 bottles of scotch, plus a pretty good selection of bourbons to start off with. Yep. Like a couple others have stated, you'll fit right in here. It's all good. Cheers! Joe

So you are saying this place is full of whisk(e)y nerds just like me??