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  1. #76
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    I wouldn't call it heavily peated, but there's definitely a good amount of it. The body is a bit thin, but I can forgive that.

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    All these sub $20 of bourbon are all of you making mix drinks with that? I don't know that I've found a $20 bottle id regularly sip. Just wondering if im missing something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skidog View Post
    All these sub $20 of bourbon are all of you making mix drinks with that? I don't know that I've found a $20 bottle id regularly sip. Just wondering if im missing something.
    Wild Turkey 101 generally rings up around $20-21 at places like Total Wine. Sips very well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper View Post
    Wild Turkey 101 generally rings up around $20-21 at places like Total Wine. Sips very well.
    Agreed. Wild Turkey 101's always a solid choice.

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    I like all the WT 101 love on here. I’ve been singing it’s praises for years. I met the Russels a couple times too. They’re quality people in my opinion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper View Post
    Wild Turkey 101 generally rings up around $20-21 at places like Total Wine. Sips very well.
    Yes I suppose that one does. Guess I'll have to try a few more. My wallet would be thankful. My $45/50 bottle normal choices could be halved.

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    OG BIB is my staple if I'm being cheap.

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    WT 101 is the standard for good, cheap bourbon. I dare you to find a better bottle at a cheaper price. In fact - a lot of people spend way more on bottles that are objectively worse (Basel Hayden, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, the list goes on...).

    For an equivalent rye bottle, Sazerac rye (at $25) or Rittenhouse (around $20) are both every bit as good as WT101.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tgapp View Post
    WT 101 is the standard for good, cheap bourbon. I dare you to find a better bottle at a cheaper price. In fact - a lot of people spend way more on bottles that are objectively worse (Basel Hayden, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, the list goes on...).

    For an equivalent rye bottle, Sazerac rye (at $25) or Rittenhouse (around $20) are both every bit as good as WT101.
    wow our palettes are much different. No way is WT better than anything, but maybe that knob creek which I think is overrated anyway...

    Im thinking of attending the World of Whiskey event thats local in March...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skidog View Post
    wow our palettes are much different. No way is WT better than anything, but maybe that knob creek which I think is overrated anyway...
    Just FYI, WT is a different product than WT 101. Don't know which you were referring to, but there's a pretty big difference. Standard WT is meh IMO, but 101 is quite good.

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    FWIW, I'll throw Buffalo Trace into the ring! ~$25 for 750ml, does that qualify?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AustinFromSA View Post
    Just FYI, WT is a different product than WT 101. Don't know which you were referring to, but there's a pretty big difference. Standard WT is meh IMO, but 101 is quite good.
    I was referring to 101. Just don't think it's better than Woodford or basel

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    Did the Evan Williams white label BiB vs 1783 A/B taste test last night. Tried them neat and on ice. Gonna be straight up in that I didn't really dig the white label that much. Had a funky finish that I can't quite put my finger on (perhaps peppery?), however others may actually LIKE the flavors so don't take my word for it. My opinion is obviously subjective. Either way, it WILL make for a fantastic mixer so I'm not complaining I picked up a bottle. Between the two, I'll stick to my EW 1783 as my usual for the extra $3 on a handle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skidog View Post
    I was referring to 101. Just don't think it's better than Woodford or basel
    Oh, I agree with you there. I DEFINITELY prefer Basel but it's also like twice the price. More of a special occasion bourbon for me, whereas 101 can be a cheap go-to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AustinFromSA View Post
    Oh, I agree with you there. I DEFINITELY prefer Basel but it's also like twice the price. More of a special occasion bourbon for me, whereas 101 can be a cheap go-to.
    That i am with you 100% on....for the price WT 101 is one of the better ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AustinFromSA View Post
    Oh, I agree with you there. I DEFINITELY prefer Basel but it's also like twice the price. More of a special occasion bourbon for me, whereas 101 can be a cheap go-to.
    Sorry guys, I'm the outlier here on this one I guess. Basel is good in the way that vanilla ice cream is good; smooth but lacking character. WT101 has a lot going on; sure, it's a little hot, but if I were interested in drinking "smooth" things, I'd be all over Crown Royal.

    Quote Originally Posted by AustinFromSA
    Did the Evan Williams white label BiB vs 1783 A/B taste test last night. Tried them neat and on ice. Gonna be straight up in that I didn't really dig the white label that much. Had a funky finish that I can't quite put my finger on (perhaps peppery?), however others may actually LIKE the flavors so don't take my word for it. My opinion is obviously subjective. Either way, it WILL make for a fantastic mixer so I'm not complaining I picked up a bottle. Between the two, I'll stick to my EW 1783 as my usual for the extra $3 on a handle.
    Same goes here. I think EW BiB is great, complex, and maybe a little rough around the edges. Definitely has some oak notes in it, not as smooth but overall much more complex dram.

    I guess - for me, my home base is strong rye whiskies. I like bourbon but even fancy bourbons taste a little basic; bland and uninspiring (don't get me started on Blanton's or people who pay $80 for that shit).

    How about Eagle Rare 10 year? Can we all agree that for $30, that is one fine bottle of whiskey?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tgapp View Post
    How about Eagle Rare 10 year? Can we all agree that for $30, that is one fine bottle of whiskey?
    Hallelugia!
    Preach on brother tgapp, preach on

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    Quote Originally Posted by tgapp View Post
    How about Eagle Rare 10 year? Can we all agree that for $30, that is one fine bottle of whiskey?
    Ashamed to admit that I haven't yet tried it. Will add it to the shopping list for my next trip though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AustinFromSA View Post
    Ashamed to admit that I haven't yet tried it. Will add it to the shopping list for my next trip though!
    SHAME! SHAME!!

    Just kidding. But if you're in Utah I'll share a pour with you.

    Also, on that note, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond. So good. Soooo gooooooood.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tgapp View Post
    SHAME! SHAME!!

    Just kidding. But if you're in Utah I'll share a pour with you.

    Also, on that note, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond. So good. Soooo gooooooood.
    the mckenna is very nice, but i do disagree on the Basel...I dont mind the bite that WT 101 has, but thats what lets me know its on the cheaper end of the scale. Least thats me...everyone likes what they like..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skidog View Post
    the mckenna is very nice, but i do disagree on the Basel...I dont mind the bite that WT 101 has, but thats what lets me know its on the cheaper end of the scale. Least thats me...everyone likes what they like..
    hahaha yep! i don't blame you; my home base beyond rye whiskies are heavily peated islays, and so if my whiskey isn't smashing my balls with 4" stilettos, I don't really know if it's whiskey or not. easy sipping bourbon just tastes like peaches and cream; i want something that is fighting and provoking me every step of the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mazderati View Post
    Smirnoff vodka.
    Russian standard or green mark, popular with the Russians
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    Quote Originally Posted by tgapp View Post
    hahaha yep! i don't blame you; my home base beyond rye whiskies are heavily peated islays, and so if my whiskey isn't smashing my balls with 4" stilettos, I don't really know if it's whiskey or not. easy sipping bourbon just tastes like peaches and cream; i want something that is fighting and provoking me every step of the way.
    Ha...funny....

    Yeah rye isnt my favorite and peat is exactly why i dont drink scotch..takes like medicine to me...

    I dig congac too, but havent seen anyone chiming in there..

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    Quote Originally Posted by blender View Post
    Flor de Cana 7 year old rum.
    For the fucking win. Although, I don't appreciate the US prices. 4 Year is shit, 7 is good, 12 is shit, 18 is great, 21 is a waste, 25 is a motherfucking party in my mouth.

    Night I met my wife, we went through seven handles of that shit. Maybe 15 people present.

    Used to have a Flor sticker on my truck....

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    My $0.02: BH is overpriced, underproofed OGD. When someone tells me it’s their favorite bourbon, it’s likely they aren’t really into whiskey. Especially if they call it “smooth.”

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