Which whiskey or whisky is your big bottle

bluemoose · Jan 5, 2017

I have been drinking whiskey, scotch and bourbon lately. I usually have about 20 bottles on the shelf, but recently the big bottle has been Tullamore Dew. Meaning that it is my go to for a couple neat or iced. Looking for a change, so which is your big bottle and why?

Hammy71 · Jan 5, 2017

My go-to, relatively cheap whiskey is Kinsey.

https://newlibertydistillery.com/kinsey/kinsey-whiskey/

I like it. Of course Knob Creek is another winner. I too have many bottle of bourbon in my cabinet. Some are little to expensive not to save for "special occasions". Tullamore is good and cheap too.....in fact just recycled another bottle over the weekend. :mug:

Homercidal · Jan 6, 2017

Traverse City Whiskey Company.

Because our homebrew club has a KBS clone project and we used a TCWC barrel and I needed more whiskey to add to it. So I have a big bottle on the shelf.

But I'm no Connie Sewer.

VApatriot · Jan 6, 2017

My everyday go to is Ezra Brooks for the money, but for those special occasions I'm quite partial to Buffalo Trace. Mmmm, mmmm, good!

shetc · Jan 6, 2017

Highland Park

jerbrew · Jan 6, 2017

I'm partial to woodford for my go to big batch whiskey. But I like to buy local whiskey's when I can.

Or when I wind up at a bourbon bar I drink what I've never heard of on the bar keepers advice but that doesn't help you.

Sammy86 · Jan 6, 2017

I will second Knobb Creek and Buffalo Trace...both delicious

However my favorite scotch is J&B or as my grandfather used to call it Jewish Boos...goes down smooth and keeps the yentas away

bfish · Jan 6, 2017

Very Old Barton (white label, 86 proof… not the 80 or 90 proof versions) is my "everyday" bourbon. I have lots of bottles of nicer stuff, rye heavy in winter, wheat heavy for summer, but for regular consumption hard to beat VOB.

Zuljin · Jan 6, 2017

Garrison Brothers. Had a bottle of Red River before that. Next will be Witherspoon, Rebecca Creek or Balcones.

Cyclman · Jan 6, 2017

Stranahan's

DudeAbides · Jan 15, 2017

Wild Turkey 101, usually have the 1.75L on hand. Fantastic neat, better than many twice the cost or more.

Nagorg · Jan 15, 2017

Defiantly Knob Creek is a favorite but I'd have to say I really like Larceny too. A really good bourbon at a great price point, worthy of the big bottle spot!

kristiismean · Jan 15, 2017

I keep it simple, and I like whiskey, but am not a large whiskey drinker if that makes sense.

I either have Woodford reserve or Makers mark on hand. a fifth lasts me a year, or more. Like currently the last bottle of makers mark from christmas (2015) is still 3/4 full.

Now, gin. Beefeater or Tangeray. those are about every other month. I don't like the cheaper, or the more expensive ones..

Weezy · Jan 15, 2017

Daily drinker is George Dickel
Noah's Mill when I want something extra

Scotch is too expensive anymore

gratus fermentatio · Jan 16, 2017

I cook with Maker's Mark bourbon, but for the occasional shot or glass of whiskey, I like Famous Grouse scotch.

MeatyPortion · Jan 17, 2017

This stuff. Super smooooooth.

Dixon9717 · Jan 17, 2017

View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1484681025.996147.jpgmy all time favorite

Hanglow · Jan 17, 2017

bourbon it would be wild turkey

Most of my whisky is single malt/single casks, I think my go-to is either lagavulin 16 or ardbeg 10 at the moment. But I don't tend to go to one

DemonsRun · Jan 17, 2017

Bourbon - Bowman Brothers
Scotch - Lagavulin 16 or Laphroaig 18 (I like the taste of campfire)

Special occasions Glenlivet 42 or Bunnahabhain 25 (If your ever in Scotland Cadenheads bottles up some nice rarities)

scoobyd63 · Jan 17, 2017

Laphroaig - I also enjoy campfires in my mouth

Hanglow · Jan 17, 2017

Independent bottlers sometimes have some corkers at good prices too. I've got a SMWS membership and have picked up a few really great single cask bottlings from them over the last couple of years. Although I'd only really recommend them if you can get to their tastings/bars as they can be hit or miss depending on your tastes

Nagorg · Jan 17, 2017

DemonsRun said:
Scotch - Lagavulin 16 or Laphroaig 18 (I like the taste of campfire)

scoobyd63 said:
Laphroaig - I also enjoy campfires in my mouth

How about this then?

http://www.highwest.com/products/high-west-whiskey-campfire.php

DemonsRun · Jan 17, 2017

Nagorg said:
How about this then?
http://www.highwest.com/products/high-west-whiskey-campfire.php

I'll give it chance if I find it. :mug:

Nagorg · Jan 17, 2017

I think I'm gonna have to look for it myself!

bfrerich · Jan 17, 2017

Forty Creek is my 'house' whiskey

Bowfisher · Jan 20, 2017

Blackberry Bird Dog....wonderful stuff!

hinkensj · Jan 20, 2017

Four Roses 10 year is pretty fine, but Makers Mark is the staple. Nice on the rocks and isn't so expensive that it can't be used as a mixer.

HIM_Tattoos · Jan 23, 2017

Buffalo Trace is my favorite. But won't scoff at Knob, Dickel, Craig, or any of the likes.

masscarriers · Jan 23, 2017

Among the cheapest we can find around here, either Balantine's finest or Canadian Club on the weekdays.

For the occasions though, can't beat Laphroaig

+1

SnakeRidge · Feb 1, 2017

Ancient Age is one of my favorite low dollar bourbons. It's getting harder to find as (I believe) it's a 3 year old Buffalo Trace and they are reserving more and more barrels for the higher price point brands.

I keep Old Overholt on my shelf as the house Rye. Mighty fine.

wishingiwasfishing · Feb 1, 2017

Weezy said:
Daily drinker is George Dickel
Noah's Mill when I want something extra

Scotch is too expensive anymore

I always have some Noah's Mill on hand...really special whiskey. I also have some I.W. Harper...but my go to seems to be Black Label. Plenty of other good ones as well...Buffalo Trace and Bulliet.

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