Rockefeller Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Thought this thread could be in the same spirit as the buy / pass-up threads. Often I find myself faced with two or more tempting whiskey choices to add to the collection, but sadly budgeted myself for only one bottle. Hopefully people can add their 2c to make these either-or decisions easier.I'll start.Either: Parker's Heritage Cognac at $80or 4R Single Barrel Cask Strength at $60 (K&L bottling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I'd go with the PHC 5th Cognac finished. While I haven't had the K&L 4R yet, the PHC 5th is special stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yountvillewjs Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Those are two really solid choices right there. I'm finding my preferences run more towards the 4R camp -- but having never had the Cognac finish, hard to say.I've found great liberation in quitting the Pappy hunt. It went from the thrill of the hunt to general fatigue and exhaustion. When it's not fun, I'm out. So what should I buy -- A handful of Ritt BiB or Redbreast 12 CS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c2walker Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I agree with Tico and I'm not even a huge fan of the PHC Cognac. Don't get me wrong, I think it's very good, but not one I'm bunkering. The FR SBs I've had from TPS and Binny's range from average to phenomenal. What would prompt me to pick up a PHC over a FR, however, is that in a couple years you'll most likely be able to find a great cask strength bottling of FR, but the PHC Cognac will be gone forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockefeller Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 The PHCognac it is!So what should I buy -- A handful of Ritt BiB or Redbreast 12 CS?Ritt BiB. Seems like the better value and more limited item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Parker's Heritage Cognac at $80or 4R Single Barrel Cask Strength at $60 (K&L bottling)It might depend on the 4R recipe. I tend to prefer the 4R that sit at less than 110pf straight from the barrel, though I imagine if K&L only has one recipe on their shelf, you can bet it's delicious.I love the PHC Cognac and would definitely encourage you to pick one up if you've not had it yet. 4R will keep rolling out gorgeous bourbon, but when the PHC is gone, it's gone for good.So what should I buy -- A handful of Ritt BiB or Redbreast 12 CS?I think we've been through this. Redbreast CS all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockefeller Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Took the plunge with the PHC. Picked up a PVW23 for good measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Okay, here are two in the same general price range that I've had my eye on but never tried. Should I pick up the: WR Double Oaked OR Rock Hill Farm.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I say RHF based on the decanter alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Eye Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I say RHF based on the decanter alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockefeller Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I say RHF based on the decanter alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 What makes the RHF bottle a decanter? Couldn't I just call the OWA bottle a decanter if i put a glass stopper in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 What makes the RHF bottle a decanter? Couldn't I just call the OWA bottle a decanter if i put a glass stopper in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Anywho, back to David's question. David, you can try the Double Oaked tomorrow at GBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Perfect. Looking forward to trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 As a carry over from the What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today thread, I'm looking at Baker's, Booker's, and KCSB, all significantly marked down. I'm thinking I would like to pick up two out of the three.I've had Baker's and I like it quite a bit. I haven't tried the other two yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMonster Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 As a carry over from the What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today thread, I'm looking at Baker's, Booker's, and KCSB, all significantly marked down. I'm thinking I would like to pick up two out of the three.I've had Baker's and I like it quite a bit. I haven't tried the other two yet.I really like all 3, but thanks to SB, when all things are equal I tend to lean towards the higher proof, so I would go with the Bookers and the KCSB if I had to choose 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockefeller Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Looking for a change of pace. WhistlePig for $59 or Bernheim Wheat at about half the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Looking for a change of pace. WhistlePig for $59 or Bernheim Wheat at about half the price?Whistlepig, hands down. It is a good whiskey and that is a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyj1986 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Looking for a change of pace. WhistlePig for $59 or Bernheim Wheat at about half the price?I haven't had a chance to try WP but I'd be more tempted to get it at that price. That being said I have the Bernheim and I like it a lot myself. It's been a while but I recall it having a real fruity taste, like banana. The price when I picked it up was only $35 but they recently bumped it up to $41, I won't be paying that much for it, but I'd get another at the $30 to $35 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockefeller Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Went with a WP. Figured the original release from Canadian stock was more limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 As a carry over from the What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today thread, I'm looking at Baker's, Booker's, and KCSB, all significantly marked down. I'm thinking I would like to pick up two out of the three.I've had Baker's and I like it quite a bit. I haven't tried the other two yet.I'd go with the Baker's and the Booker's myself. The KCSB just didn't trip my trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gblick Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Four Roses 2011 LE Single Barrel vs Four Roses 2011 LE Small Batch.They are both the same price. I'd naturally lean toward the one that's higher proof, but I've read differing opinions of both of these and now I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Four Roses 2011 LE Single Barrel vs Four Roses 2011 LE Small Batch.They are both the same price. I'd naturally lean toward the one that's higher proof, but I've read differing opinions of both of these and now I'm confused.The 1B is a thick, heavy rainbow jolly rancher that takes a few months to really open up. The SmB is a tantalizing seductress of honey, melon and wood. I'd have to give it to the SmB for being a bit more accessible. If you want something to sit open on your bar for a few months, go with the 1B, but if you want instant gratification, go with the SmB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Buy one you haven't tried. If you like it, buy more and put them away. Then, move onto the next. Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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