Favourite Handle

[AnotherCigarGuy]

Just realised that I've never given any thought to this

as I don't drink often enough to have to worry about price.

I needed to pick one up to leave at the cigar shop and

I figured I'd get an Old Grand Dad BIB but, alas, they

didn't have. I promptly panicked and ended up getting

an Old Forrester, since I found an OFBB and they HAVE

to be the same, right?

Anyways, IF you could only have one handle other then

OGD BB, what would it be?

[IBLSKeith]

Being new to the forum, could I ask what is meant by a "handle?"

I looked on the abbreviation and acronym list and I don't see the term.

[JPBoston]

Handle = family size = 1.75L.

My favorite available in my area would be EW: White. Most purchased being EWB.

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[AnotherCigarGuy]

See, here I thought I was being so "hip" using that term, as I'm relatively new, too.

My understanding is it is a bottle with a "handle", typically a 1.75L one?

[AnotherCigarGuy]

I thought the white was the preferred EW. They didn't have that.

[JPBoston]

See, here I thought I was being so "hip" using that term, as I'm relatively new, too.

My understanding is it is a bottle with a "handle", typically a 1.75L one?

All 1.75L bottles can be referred to as "handles"... regardless of whether it actually has a handle or not.

(But yeah, that's where the term comes from)

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Edited January 10, 2014 by JPBoston

[wmpevans]

Handles of OWA and W-12, as long as they last, are my favorites. Great to use for mixing up SB blend, no matter what formula you prefer.

[bingstein]

Handles of OWA and W-12, as long as they last, are my favorites. Great to use for mixing up SB blend, no matter what formula you prefer.

I'll second this. Every time I see my handle of W12 I get a little giddy up in my stride

[Parkersback]

As for handles, Heaven Hill BIB (6yr) if you can find it, though word around is that it is getting rare. In Kentucky I saw handles (neither of which actually had a handle) of EC12 and, if you can believe it, Weller 12. Those would both be great values.

[squire]

For the purpose you mentioned a number of brands would do so I'd get the one on sale.

[Conquistador]

I buy my favorite handles by the case. Unfortunately, 2 of my top 3 are alas no more. Down to my last sealed handle of AAA10 Year and VOB BIB with the 6 year age statement, purchased as a case each. So I guess that leaves W12 handles as my favorite that I can still purchase (as a case or single bottles).

[AnotherCigarGuy]

Honestly, everyone mentioned sounds perfectly. However, NONE of those are available locally........

I saw an HH, but it was 40% ABV. There was Wild Turkey 101. Not anyone's fav?

[dcbt]

Weller 12 for me to refill my 750mL glass decanter.

[squire]

However, NONE of those are available locally...

Are you in FL CG? ABC will get it for you.

[Tony Santana]

I occasionally see handles of ER 10 around here, priced in the mid-$40's. I like the bourbon, I like the price. And the bottle's pretty cool too.

[Tony]

I like the family size FRYL, wish they would make a family size FRSmB.

Best regards, Tony

[AnotherCigarGuy]

Are you in FL CG? ABC will get it for you.

I am. I DO get the 750ml's there, so..........good idea!

[jwacky]

JW Dant BiB is the only 'handle' I ever get. Don't see the Eagle Rare 10 much, nor any of the other popular answers so far.

[smknjoe]

OWA...not a BIB, but better.

...and I would think Turkey 101 would be a good substitute as well.

[chrisg]

I will put my vote in for OGD 100.

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[ramblinman]

EWBiB, just picked one up today. Good stuff, and really unbeatable (at least with what I have access to) for the price.

[suntour]

OGD BIB handle, only in plastic or glass too?

I don't know why but I don't buy whiskey in plastic. Kept me away from EW BIB in the past.

[weller_tex]

Weller 12 handles..

[Brisko]

My favorite handles? Dickel 12 for $30 and Dickel 8 for $18 (not at the same store). They've been flogging the Dickels pretty hard here over the last month or so. On a regular basis I would get HH 8/86 (now dusty) in the family size and fill my decanter with it. I don't have shelf space for handles so it limits what I get.

[sailor22]

In no particular order - Weller 12, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare and OGD 86 if you can still find any on the shelf.