What's your favorite BIB and why?

[WAINWRIGHT]

That font may be hideous, but it beats the hell outta that velvet craft project old bottle.

I gotta agree it's like a Kindergarten 4H project gone wrong.

[QiCultivator]

I am relatively inexperienced (more so than my "join date" would suggest) and I have only tried OGD and VOB BiB but IMO they are both VERY tasty pours AND FANTASTIC values. I was shocked when I saw handles of VOB for under $25 and only slightly less shocked when I saw OGD BIB 1L for $21. It's not the best whiskey in the world but quite flavorful and it pleases me that I can find quality stuff at 100 proof for such a reasonable price.

A note to the masses: keep buying 80-proof Jack Daniel's and Maker's Mark etc. for $25+ a fifth, so I can keep buying OGD and VOB at these ridiculously low prices. Fortunately, the "enthusiast" segment of the market is relatively small (I am guessing, at least).

[suntour]

Sipping on a glass of Old Heaven Hill BIB, I cheers you and that post.

[Old Dusty]

I am relatively inexperienced (more so than my "join date" would suggest) and I have only tried OGD and VOB BiB but IMO they are both VERY tasty pours AND FANTASTIC values. I was shocked when I saw handles of VOB for under $25 and only slightly less shocked when I saw OGD BIB 1L for $21. It's not the best whiskey in the world but quite flavorful and it pleases me that I can find quality stuff at 100 proof for such a reasonable price.

A note to the masses: keep buying 80-proof Jack Daniel's and Maker's Mark etc. for $25+ a fifth, so I can keep buying OGD and VOB at these ridiculously low prices. Fortunately, the "enthusiast" segment of the market is relatively small (I am guessing, at least).

OK, Squire, I've heard of people creating second accounts to disguise opinions but this is WAY too obvious!:grin:

[squire]

Not me, I would never pay $25 for a bottle of Jack or Makers.

[393foureyedfox]

neither would i. at a bar with some friends last night, they had probably 15 bourbons, not a single one over 100 proof. so, i had water instead.

[HighInTheMtns]

neither would i. at a bar with some friends last night, they had probably 15 bourbons, not a single one over 100 proof. so, i had water instead.

Not sure, but someone told me water was 0 proof and doesn't even use any corn in its mashbill.

[squire]

I cannot shake the thought of how hard those still men work to get the water out of the whisky.

[393foureyedfox]

Not sure, but someone told me water was 0 proof and doesn't even use any corn in its mashbill.

0 proof is better than 80, in my book.....free water, or $10 wasted on something i wouldnt enjoy anyway

[HighInTheMtns]

0 proof is better than 80, in my book.....free water, or $10 wasted on something i wouldnt enjoy anyway

What were the choices? Have you had them all? Bar prices are what they are and I can understand the hesitation to pay that price, but it might end up being worth it to find something you love.

My preference is for higher proof, too... But there are some great bourbons at 90, or even 86 proof. You're ruling out a lot of bottles that might really speak to you without even tasting them.

On topic, what do you think of Old Fitzgerald BIB? Back off topic (but at least higher proof,) Weller 107?

[393foureyedfox]

ive not had OFBIB or Weller 107. from what i understand, theyre both wheaters, and end up low on my must-try list.

the bar is mostly an irish pub, so they have a shitload of beer selection (i really dont like beer) which is why my friends go there every sunday. the bourbon selection was the normals......JBB, JBW, makers, JD, AE, KC, etc....the only thing they had that i like is KC120, but i have a load of that at home. at bars, i usually limit myself to things i am curious to try, or something that i really like but usually dont keep at home due to price (bookers).

[HighInTheMtns]

ive not had OFBIB or Weller 107. from what i understand, theyre both wheaters, and end up low on my must-try list.

[393foureyedfox]

What are you judging wheaters on? Maker's Mark?

[HighInTheMtns]

MM, OFitz, and Larceny

[hn4bourbon]

Yeah... Try some Weller 107, meets your criteria for proof and value. Those three that you've tried won't tell you what OWA is about.

[squire]

Ok, ok, I'll toss in a third for Weller 107, used to buy that stuff by the case back when it contained SW whisky. The modern version is different of course but it's still nothing to sneeze at.

[HighInTheMtns]

And to get this thread back on track, after you try OWA try some Old Fitz BIB.

[AnotherCigarGuy]

Sipping a RittenhouseBIB as we speak. Only one I've found so far, but it they are all this good.....

[squire]

They are in fact no matter where made.

[AnotherCigarGuy]

They are in fact no matter where made.

The quest continues .... Don't tell the wife!

[squire]

Oh . . . I would never . . .