what do you want to try next?

[ratcheer]

Joel,

Try the Wild Turkey Rare Breed or, for an absolutely top-shelf pour, the Kentucky Spirit. However, regular Wild Turkey 101-proof is an outstanding standard pour.

Tim

[elkdoggydog]

For me, that sweet spot of price vs. flavor is currently OGD 114. It's a fantastic, high-proof bourbon that is almost always in the 20- 25 dollar range for me. You've got to try it if you see it.

[Virus_Of_Life]

First off, re: southern california. Get yourself to the wine exchange in Tustin! They have a pretty good selection of bourbons at absolutely FANTASTIC prices. ETL - $16.99. Elijah Craig 12 Year - $15.99. Elijah Craig 18 year - $30.99. Pappy Van Winkel - $69.99. Blanton's Single Barrel - $39.99. I don't know how those compare to the prices others around here pay, but they are FAR cheaper than I've seen anywhere else in socal.

Also, I'm pretty sure you can have liquor shipped to you from anywhere in the country. Many states have restrictive liqour laws, but california is not one of them...

I have now tried six bourbons: Jim Beam (made me write off bourbon for nearly ten years...), Maker's Mark, Elmer T. Lee, Blanton's Single Barrel, Elijah Craig 12 Year, and Pappy Van Winkel. I think my next purchase will be Rock Hill Farms, based on the number of people that are interested in it.

I've never tried any wild turkey product, so I would love suggestions as to what to try. My philosophy is that life is too short to drink bad liquor, so I have no interest in anything equivalent to standard Jim Beam. If I am going to drink Wild Turkey, I want something above the "run of the mill" but I am not sure what that would be. What are the differences?

At the same time, as evidenced by my choices of Makers, Elijah Craig and ETL I am not looking to see how much I can spend, but rather seek to find that sweet spot of price vs. flavor.

Joel

A wonderful establishment indeed! I love the wine exchange, Joel (Myth), are you a SoCal native obviously?

As far as the Turkey goes, I'd honestly say that the regular 101 is not run of the mill by any means, it is a great bourbon. That being said you'll find a number of people on this board who love the Russell's Reserve(RR), Rare Breed(RB) and Kentucky Spirit(KS). I'd say try them all, but at some point you have to try WT101, so you'll know how great all the Turkeys are!

You will not find a better price on Kentucky Spirit than at W.E.

Thank you Tim for echoing my sentiments before I could even finish typing!!! :grin:

[mythrenegade]

I am not a socal native, I grew up in western new york in a small town outside of Rochester. That said, I am a red wine guy primarily, and used to own a home in Placentia. Thus, the wine exchange was a regular of my wife and I. Now I live in Oak Hills, at the top of the Cajon pass on the way to Barstow/Las Vegas. The wine exchange is a bit of a drive, but I am down in OC pretty regularly and make an effort to stop by whenever possible...

I think I will go for a bottle of rare breed next time I get over there. I need to wait a while for the shock of the pappy van winkel purchase to wear off my beloved bride :-)

Joel

[Mad Mac]

I've been staring at an unopened bottle of Sazerac 18 in my cabinet....

Open it pronto - this is one of the best!

[nor02lei]

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As far as the Turkey goes' date=' I'd honestly say that the regular 101 is not run of the mill by any means, it is a great bourbon. That being said you'll find a number of people on this board who love the Russell's Reserve(RR), Rare Breed(RB) and Kentucky Spirit(KS). I'd say try them all, but at some point you have to try WT101, so you'll know how great all the Turkeys are!

Christian,

Must agree with you 100%. To me 101 is the must classic WT of them all and the real smash hit of all bourbons in the taste per buck division.

Leif

[Ambernecter]

Amongst all the Turkey family I think it is virtually leval pegging, between WT12 YO and 1855 Reserve.

Rare breed is super and the regular WT101 although not for everyone, is, as has been said above, one of best quality everyday pours out there today.

Wild Turkey = NO LOSE!

[Virus_Of_Life]

Being a WT fan, both Tribute and the 12YO are on my list. Any one have a stash to share??? I would like to try the PVW 20 but I was a little disapointed in the last bottle of Pappy 15 I got so I'm a little hesitant to put down the bucks for the 20 year.

I know where I can get my hands on a bottle or two of the Tribute. If you are willing to pay the shipping (and of course for the bottle) I could get it in a couple of weeks and FedEx it to you. PM me if you are interested. Of course I am sure you know, this is not cheap bourbon...

I have only come across 1 WT12 year, so I cannot help you there yet. If I ever have the same fortune with the 12 as I had with the Tribute I'll let you know... At least now I can cross the 12 off my "try next..." Haven't opened it yet, but will soon. Sooo, now that I have found that, hmmmm what else? I'd have to say one of earlier releases of Stagg (preferrabaly 2002)! A 2004 Eagle Rare 17 or........