TheNovaMan Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Suppose you have to go to a friend's house for a week or two, and he lives on the other side of the same state, so at best the selection there is the same as in your town, but the prices might not be as good. You've got a pretty nice selection of whiskey at home, but you can't take it all with you. What do you take?Bonus: suppose your friend lives near Detroit, and you have a passport, so a trip to the duty-free shop might happen. Is there anything worthwhile there? (Not just posted on a list on the interwebnets, but actually on the shelves.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Duh...there is plenty of Ten High Straight at said friends house to drink...at least that's what I hear! Joking aside when I'm packing bourbon for the week I typically bring some of each flavor...a rye, rye-bourbon, and a wheater so whatever I have the taste for I can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Old Grand Dad BIB is my designated travel whisky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Quite often, Jack Daniels. Not sure why, since you can score it anywhere, but there it is.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkersback Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I like traveling with a nice bonded expression, something that'll work on the rocks or in a flask or if a friend wants it in ginger ale or whatever: OGD BIB, RittBIB, HH White (when I have a bottle), or OF Sig, something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 For some reason when I am traveling with a flask, and its been warming up in my pocket, the higher proofs tend to get a bit harsh for my taste. So, something light bodied and low proof typically goes in the traveling flask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNovaMan Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Good info, but we're talking considerably more than flask quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmpevans Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Just out of habit I usually go with a Lot B, and a FR OBSK to give me 2 great bourbons with totally different taste profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I always bring an OWA. The others will vary and usually something I can't buy where I'm at but always an OWA :grin:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Blacksmith Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 When I travel for business I pack some 4R. Usually satisfies my palate, and can be hit or miss finding it. I'll usually bring a rye too, unless I'm headed up north to Wisconsin, then I bring an empty vehicle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgmarclol Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 i usually take a regular pour: weller 12, craig 12 or obsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I notice no one has mentioned a sealed travel flask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fricky Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I would take whatever matches the host's preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I would agree with fricky who nicely summed up a guest minding his manners. Of course I would also take a spare for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I always find it a good exercise to take things of varying ages and proof of the same mash bill,whether it be Blantons and RHF's ,Wellers or ryes of a different label.I think this keeps things interesting and if you aren't having fun with this hobby you are doing something drastically wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black mamba Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 When I travel I always take a 3-bottle styrofoam box in hopes of some successful hunting. Always a good excuse to add to the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I'd take nothing, and instead would head to a local store with my host so we can pick up a bottle each - my shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Pappy 20 has travelled with me before; drank almost a whole bottle on a volleyball weekend tournament last year. people loved it.I'd also probably take a 4R smB or SB. I might also bring a BMH, since it's uncommon and would be a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg73 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 OW or OGD114 are 2 that I usually bring along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'd probably try to bring some variety - maybe a GTS (assuming I REALLY like this friend that is!), an OWA, and a FRSB. When I'm just traveling on business and packing a 3oz flask, I tend to go with something higher proof like a THH, GTS, or WLW (mainly for the opportunity to potentially introduce a co-worker after-hours to what great whiskey is!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I have a six bottle carrier that I take with me wherever I go. Whether that's to my parents house within the neighborhood for dinner, or across the state for a few days to visit family. As a matter of fact, I'm going across the state to visit family this evening.In my six bottle carrier there's:2 Willett SBs2 OWA SBs1 OGD1141 2012 GTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bllygthrd Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I travel with VOB BIB ... I always have a 200 mL bottle of VOB BIB in my car trunk, my leather travel bag and my office desk drawer ... I pick up the small plastic 200 ml VOB BIB bottles when I go to KY (at $3.00 a bottle) ... and just refill them from my handle. They are by far the best flasks I've ever owned. This is my everyday pour ... I just feel comfortable with it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 All my previous vacations, either the many cruises or oversea, I had brought along my trusted bottles of PVW15. Unfortunately, I've burned through them so fast this way. One time I brought along a GTS with the PVW15. My next vacation, I'm planning to bring a PHC and probably a LotB. The problem is most places don't have any premium wheated bourbon. I end up drinking Scotch or Martini as substitute. CheersHugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Brought flasks of Glendronach 15 PX & OGD114 along for week-long boat ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 · Hidden Hidden Brought flasks of Glendronach 15 PX & OGD114 along for the week-long boat ride. Link to comment
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