Best bourbon for the money?

[bobbyc]

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the reference to Nirvana was quite a timely one, as I finally got their 1993 modern-classic "In Utero" on CD today

[jeff]

No apology needed, as I think the fault is mine. After re-reading my original post and the entire thread several times, <font color="red"> I'm </font color> not even sure if I know what I was asking.

[cornsqueezins]

Jeff, I believe your original question dealt with the metaphysical relationship between one's taste buds and one's pockets. Since we've entered a relativistic realm I believe anything is allowed in this type of discussion!

Reminds me of a thread entitled "Unique Taste Profiles" that some poor soul initiated several months ago in a parallel universe. A question was asked in naive innocence, but somehow the end result was a debate on semantics.

You said: "what bourbon provides the best flavor profile for its price?"

What do you mean by "the"?

-Troy

P.S. Wild Turkey 101 or Old Forester 100

[jeff]

It depends on what the meaning of the word "is" is

[jeff]

Ok, let me give this one last try. Lets assume that money is no object to anyone, however we are all thrifty and no one wants to get ripped off. What would give you the most pleasure for the cost? Lets compare apples to apples, that is: 1 bottle (750ml) to 1 bottle (not 1 bottle of booker's to 3 bottles of EC12). Do you think that KS is worth every penny of $40 and is a good deal at that? Or do you think that Baker's is good, but not at $34. Stuff like that.

Sorry for kicking a dead horse, but I am really interested in what others think about pricing versus quality.

I know, I know...taste is subjective, but I am asking YOU , so please give YOUR opinion

[MurphyDawg]

I havent found ANY bourbon at $40+ a good deal yet. That doesnt mean it isnt worth buying at that price, I just think that the higher $$$ raises the expectations. If anything I am more apt to feel cheated if something isnt great if its that expensive. To be a value to me it would have to be something that exceds the expectations set for by price, and there are several bourbons that do just that:

On the bottom shelf (or nearby): AAA 10 & OF 86

On the middle Shelf: EC 12 & Eagle Rare 10/101 & Geroge Dickel 12

On the top shelf (or nearby): EWSB, Russell's Reserve, ORVW 10/107, Wathens, Elmer T. Lee.

All these could easily go for well more than I paid in my mind, the one that reached farthest over my expectations is still AAA 10!

Is that the kinda answer you wanted?

Tom ( I hope to help ) C

[tdelling]

>Sorry for kicking a dead horse, but I am really interested in what others think

>about pricing versus quality.

>I know, I know...taste is subjective, but I am asking YOU , so please give

>YOUR opinion

A few observations, and then my answer to "what is the best for the money":

1. I think that the higher end Wild Turkey bottlings (e.g. RB, KS) are priced right.

2. I've never in my life tasted a bourbon that's worth more than $50/bottle...

Pappy is great, but it's not worth the extra money to me.

3. I wouldn't drink Ten High even if it were $3 a bottle.

And now, my Official Best Bourbon For The Money:

...is not a true bourbon, but rather is.... Old Rip 13YO Rye.

It's great stuff, and absurdly underpriced.

It's my all-time favorite American distilled beverage.

Tim

[bluesbassdad]

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And now, my Official Best Bourbon For The Money:

...is not a true bourbon, but rather is.... Old Rip 13YO Rye.

It's great stuff, and absurdly underpriced.

It's my all-time favorite American distilled beverage.

[bobbyc]

Jeff, This thread is a Success! It has brought out some thought provoking , as well as inane ramblings ( I'll take that one) Sometimes you get a winner and sometimes you realize the only thing keeping it alive is that you keep posting yourself and you just have to let them go and die in ......well just let it die.

[submarine]

I'd like to try AAA 10 year but I have doubts I'm looking at the right bourbon. The bottle I see does not say ten years nor does it have a red 10 star on it. It simply says Ancient Age. You can click on the picture from this link

http://web.specsonline.com/cgi-bin/prodlist?index=Liquors|120|BOURBON#1

This isn't the right stuff is it?

John F

[bobbyc]

Nope John , None of these are what you are looking for. AAA is Ancient Ancient Age , it wieghs in at 10 Years old. The label is Gold . They also put out a 10 star . That's not it either. I think it's something like Beam's 8 star . Only 10, Probably better too.

[MurphyDawg]

Sorry, Submarine, but that is not the ten year but the standard Ancient Age Bottling. While it is far from bad, it is also no nearly as good. I posted a picture of the bottle at the bottom of the Ancient Ancient Age 10 Year Tasting I did a couple of months back, maybe that can helpyou on your search! !

Tom (helper Man) C

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John the AAA 10 yo is mostly available only in the South, but since you're in Texas you should have no problem getting a bottle. Find out who is the distributor for Buffalo Trace Distillery or The Sazerac Company in Texas and give them a call they can tell you what you want to know. At the very least you should be able to special order it. If not then make your reservations now to attend next years Bourbon Festival. Be sure to pack extra pants!

[Bob]

Tim, and Jeff,

I agree that ORVW 13 YO Rye is super, and the price is super too! My bet on the best bourbon however is Wild Turkey, Kentucky Spirit. It may cost a few more bucks than others, but in my book, it's worth it.

Bob

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May GOD Bless you Bob! Kentucky Spirit is the hands down winner in any contest. Very hard to beat, and no ones done it yet. George T. Stagg perhaps??? We must wait and taste, Will we be seeing you next year at the Bourbon Festival???

[Bob]

Linn,

Having a chance to check out the Bourbon Festival, and meeting folks from StraightBourbon, would be great! I hope that the wife and I can make it, but time will tell. I tried the George Stagg at WhiskyFest, and I can't wait to get a bottle of it to try, and enjoy, without the influence of so many other goodies. I see that Jeff mentioned that it's available in KY, so hopefully, I'll see it in NY soon, or available thru Sam's. Regardless, as you say, it'll still be hard to beat KS!!!

Bob

[Bob]

I had to go back and look at what I'd read before, and sorry for my state of confusion, but what I'd hoped was a Stagg sighting from Jeff, was an OF Birthday Bourbon sighting. I've since read that Stagg won't be available til mid-December! Does anyone know why the release date keeps getting pushed back? Initially, I believe it was supposed to have been available in mid-October. Anyway, Jeff's reference to the OF Birthday Bourbon elicited a response of envy, since I haven't had the pleasure of trying it, as well as continued anticipation for the eventual Stagg release. Sorry for my mix-up.

Bob

[Paradox]

Don't worry Bob, the excitement is getting the best of us when it comes to the Stagg! I was also wondering why they keep pushing the date back after an initial release date of mid-October. I've heard somewhere that it had been bottled already... If so anyone have info on why the repeating wait?

[bobbyc]

Mark, remember when we were drinking this stuff in September?They didn't have BATF approval of the packaging at that time. Actually December 15 is better for me ( sorry Guys) It gives me a little more time to rake in the coins.

[submarine]

I tried finding the right stuff today but had no luck. I also shot an email over to BT asking who the distributor for this area is.

I'll find it even it does take packing a suitcase full of pants and heading for Kentucky.

John F

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I'll find it even it does take packing a suitcase full of pants and heading for Kentucky.

[hollywood]

Here, here! The Turkey Rules!....or should I say Gobbles!...... How appropriate at this time of year....at any time of year! See ya, H'wood

[ph0rk]

EWSB is still $17 in NC.

[brendaj]

Hi Micah,

Nice to have you here. Which year on the EWSB?

Beej

[ph0rk]

Crikes, I should have known someone would ask. The last bottle i had is gone (paid $19) but I do believe the ABC stores had the 1992 for $17.

I'd pick up a bottle, but its hard to justify with an unopened bottle of EC12 ($11!) and my still mostly-full bottle of EC18.