Bourbon, what's in your cabinet?

[IroNat]

Unfortunately, only certain brands are available in my area.

That particular one is not.

[IroNat]

This is a good Scotch.  Around $25.

[bLuEeYes]

This is a good Scotch.  Around $25.

Never tried it even if it's available. The price for the 12yo dewar's here is $45 so more than the 12yo glenfiddich that's why I never bought it

[CalvinH]

I have some very good bourbons that are not very expensive, 1792, Johnny Drum, Elijah Graig, Old Forester 1910 among others.

[Agnostic007]

There's a sheep mentality among whisky drinkers. People tend to be ashamed to say that they don't appreciate a certain whisky because they're afraid to be the only one so they're just following the trends.
Whisky is definitely not worth buying by trend, age or high price point. I only keep it under nowdays $50 and find that there's good stuffs there that aren't that different from the +$100.

The bourbon drinkers I know aren't at all sheep. But I'm sure you're right about them existing. No other reason a secondary market exists for Blantons and a few others other than some sheep falling for it. Some of the people I talk to or hear talking about bourbon are quick to point out that you can find excellent bourbons in the $30-$45 range that are as good or better at least for them than the more sought after ones. Personally I've not had the pleasure of sampling some of the higher end ones yet, but I can't see myself paying through the nose for a bottle that is less than a hundred retail and someone wants 3 times that.

[Agnostic007]

I have some very good bourbons that are not very expensive, 1792, Johnny Drum, Elijah Graig, Old Forester 1910 among others.

I picked up a Russell 10 year on sale for $23 that is on par with the few I've had in the $45 range, maybe even better. As you said, its sometimes just personal taste. Old Forester 1910 and 20 are on my list of ones I want to try soon.

[Ron Jeremy]

Angels Envy, Gentleman Jack (technically Tennessee Whiskey).

[Grape Ape]

I have some very good bourbons that are not very expensive, 1792, Johnny Drum, Elijah Graig, Old Forester 1910 among others.

Johnny Drum was a great bourbon under $30.

Buffalo Trace, Eagle 10, etc....all in the same boat.

I like Makers too at that price.

[CalvinH]

Johnny Drum was a great bourbon under $30.

I always make sure I have a bottle.

[bLuEeYes]

Anyone into peated whisky?

[Agnostic007]

Angels Envy, Gentleman Jack (technically Tennessee Whiskey).

I had an Angels Envy and a Jack Single Barrell the other evening. I really liked the Angels Envy. I may get a bottle for the house next time I'm out shopping

I bought a Old Forester 1920 off recommendations from some friends. I liked the Statesman version at 95 proof but the 1920 at 114 I think it is was just too hot for me neat. After adding about a half ounce water it was much better.