Master_Photog Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Looking for recommendations on a quality bourbon in the $100 range as a gift for a friend. Something that I don't see at Kroger or Meijer or Walmart. I'd like something unique, not seen everyday and at least 7 years old. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 The difficult part of $100 bourbon (IMO) is that a lot of bottles at that price point aren't worthy of that price. I personally would rather have two $50 bottles, but I get that doesn't seem as special to some. If someone was dead set on getting me a $100 bottle I'd choose Knob Creek 15 or Four Square Nobilliary. It's a 14yr rum that's aged in bourbon barrels. It's honestly my favorite bottle currently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioyada Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Those qualifications make it tough to recommend anything without knowing more information. Items fitting those descriptions are either priced near a secondary number, or are very hard to acquire. Would you have any direction as to what you would like other than those qualifiers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Photog Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Radioyada said: Those qualifications make it tough to recommend anything without knowing more information. Items fitting those descriptions are either priced near a secondary number, or are very hard to acquire. Would you have any direction as to what you would like other than those qualifiers? Personally, I enjoy Russell's Reserve 10 yr, WT 101, a cask strength Four Roses, Barrell Bourbon 14 year. I'm not particularly fond of Bookers, Woodford Reserve (although I do like the Double Oaked), Michter's, Old Forester, Elijah Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_That_Fancy Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 WIld Turkey Rare breed plus a bottle of Rare breed rye! 2 good bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Someone just posted about purchasing an OF 1920 & OF 100 proof two pack from Costco for $69.99. Might be worth a look see. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioyada Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I second the Knob Creek 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parksmart Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Is your friend already a bourbon drinker/aficionado? Do you know what he has in his collection/bunker? Beyond that info, my stock answer to questions like these is give a dusty or two (i.e. bourbon produced/bottled from several decades or more ago). Unless they’re of an advanced age, a lot of bourbon drinkers won’t have had bottles from the 80s and earlier. Invariably, they’ll appreciate both the history and the different flavor profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Photog Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, parksmart said: Is your friend already a bourbon drinker/aficionado? Do you know what he has in his collection/bunker? Beyond that info, my stock answer to questions like these is give a dusty or two (i.e. bourbon produced/bottled from several decades or more ago). Unless they’re of an advanced age, a lot of bourbon drinkers won’t have had bottles from the 80s and earlier. Invariably, they’ll appreciate both the history and the different flavor profiles. Yes, he is a bourbon drinker and I unfortunately do not know what his stash contains. When we go out for dinner, he knows what he likes and generally orders a neat, higher end bourbon. The Hotaling's 11 year is of consideration as well. Anchor distilleries products are definitely unique to this part of the country. Edited August 5, 2020 by Master_Photog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePlant Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I'd probably do a Lot B for retail of $90. Or a CEHT BP for $89. Or maybe a ETL for $39.99. Of course the obvious problem is where/how do you go into a LS and buy them for MSRP? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 A good gift bottle is something that he wouldn't or couldn't get for himself. Blanton's, Stagg Jr., or CEHT are harder to find bottles that I think would make a good gift. Or, an older batch of Booker's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Reed Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Little Book Chapter 3 for $99 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 45 minutes ago, Curtis Reed said: Little Book Chapter 3 for $99 If it's still on shelves where you are, this is the correct answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Curtis Reed said: Little Book Chapter 3 for $99 18 minutes ago, JCwhammie said: If it's still on shelves where you are, this is the correct answer. Bingo. Best idea yet. If you can still find it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 It seems like he has the experience to discern a complex, high proof, aged pour. Based on that, I second the LB recommendation. If you can’t find that, I’d go for one of the Barrel Boubon expressions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 2:39 PM, Master_Photog said: Looking for recommendations on a quality bourbon in the $100 range as a gift for a friend. Something that I don't see at Kroger or Meijer or Walmart. I'd like something unique, not seen everyday and at least 7 years old. Thank you! I live in the Indy area. If you are giving bourbon in the $100 price range as a gift for a friend, can I be your friend? I think several of the suggestions above are great. I believe the new Remus Repeal is out probably at Crown or BIg Red. You can check with the local store manager. Joseph Mangus and Murray Club are other options. You can actually find either at the Kroger in Carmel or Market District. If on the East Side, the Rural Inn might have some nice options. You could PM them on Facebook to see what they might have that is unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Photog Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 10 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: I live in the Indy area. If you are giving bourbon in the $100 price range as a gift for a friend, can I be your friend? I think several of the suggestions above are great. I believe the new Remus Repeal is out probably at Crown or BIg Red. You can check with the local store manager. Joseph Mangus and Murray Club are other options. You can actually find either at the Kroger in Carmel or Market District. If on the East Side, the Rural Inn might have some nice options. You could PM them on Facebook to see what they might have that is unique. Guru, thanks! I've had quite a few PMs since my inquiry too. Due to the narrow scope of my search, there are some members willing to share what they have that are no longer in stores and/or are much harder to find. This has been very helpful. A private sale will more than likely have to happen than finding something locally at a retailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/7/2020 at 11:02 PM, Curtis Reed said: Little Book Chapter 3 for $99 I'm certain Curtis Reed has THE Definitive Answer among the currently available options. Find a Little Book, Chapter 3, and your giftee will thoroughly enjoy it, even if he already has one. I've yet to hear anybody not loving this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Photog Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Ended up with a grab bag, not sure which one to gift, as I'll enjoy the others at my convenience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Master_Photog said: Ended up with a grab bag, not sure which one to gift, as I'll enjoy the others at my convenience. Give the New Riff as first choice and Johnny Drum as second. Definitely keep the ECBP and Barrell. My two cents... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Photog Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 21 hours ago, PhantomLamb said: Give the New Riff as first choice and Johnny Drum as second. Definitely keep the ECBP and Barrell. My two cents... New Riff it is (the gift), I cracked the Johnny Drum as I was pretty sure the ECBP and the Barrell 14 year was staying with me. The Johnny Drum might just be the most delicious bourbon I've had at that price! The first pour out of the bottle was outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Yep, it’s solid for sure. Most sourced stuff from Willett is good, albeit overhyped and priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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