Help me round out my collection

[heatmiser]

I am more of a scotch whisky and tequila drinker than american whiskey but have quite a few friends that enjoy american whiskey. I want to round out my offering so please help me fill it in with top quality whiskey's to provide to my guests. Here is what I currently have:

Pappy Van Winkle - 20 year
Old Rip Van Winkle - 12 year
Eagle Rare - 10 year SB
Elmer T Lee
George T Stagg - 2006
William Larue Weller - 2006
Makers Mark

I know there are gaps so please help me fill them in to represent the various top offerings...

[ILLfarmboy]

"Wild turkey Rare breed"- a great high rye bourbon
"OGD BIB" or "OGD 114" - higher (rye) yet from Jim Beam
"Bookers" -flagship brand from Beam, using their standard mashbill

[NorCalBoozer]

I'd say these for sure:

Bookers and/or Knob Creek
Wild Turkey Rare Breed and/or Kentucky Spirit
WT Rye

[jburlowski]

I'd second the OGD 114 and one of the WT expressions. Also, if avaialable in your area, Hirsch 16.

[Jazzhead]

Don't miss these as well:

Elmer T. Lee

Dickel No. 12

Old Forrester

[CrispyCritter]

It also wouldn't hurt to add some rye whiskeys to the list, subject to availability.

• Old Potrero (the 90-proof straight rye that is also a single malt)
• Rittenhouse BIB
• Sazerac Jr. (the "old-fashioned" bottle)
• Sazerac 18yo (part of the BTAC series)
• Thomas H. Handy Sazerac (another BTAC)
• Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye
• Wild Turkey Rye

Old Potrero is a special case, though - the 100% malted rye mash makes it very different from typical straight ryes.

[T47]

I don't think I can offer you any more bottles without a little more personal knowledge about you and the guests you have drop by. I think probably what we need to do here is to find out where you live, and maybe have me come by and discuss this over a few drinks. It appears that you have some "OK" bottles that would at least help me to better assess the situation.
It will be a sacrifice...but I am willing to go the extra mile for you...I think that Stagg or WLW might really inspire me!

[Pappy's Friend]

I don't think I can offer you any more bottles without a little more personal knowledge about you and the guests you have drop by. I think probably what we need to do here is to find out where you live, and maybe have me come by and discuss this over a few drinks. It appears that you have some "OK" bottles that would at least help me to better assess the situation.
It will be a sacrifice...but I am willing to go the extra mile for you...I think that Stagg or WLW might really inspire me!

If by some chance you're closer to northern California than you are to T47, I'll gladly provide the same service!

[mythrenegade]

Elijah Craig 18 year old - A way to try another old bourbon at a very reasonable price. Still my favorite pour.

Bookers - Gotta have at least one barrel proof bourbon.

Joel

[bluesbassdad]

I can't believe no one has mentioned my top shelf favorite, Rock Hill Farms. I've had a couple 2 oz. pours already this evening, and I'm fighting the urge to have third.

It's not available hereabouts, and I'm trying to make it last, but it's hard.

Yours truly,
Dave Morefield