Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails)

[Matt]

[Jett129]

Love that bourbon. Once a year they release a Double/Double Oaked which has spent an extra year in the barrel. Pretty near impossible to get.

[goosehd]

Garrison Brothers Bourbon.  Worth it or pass?  Appreciate any feedback.

[Jett129]

I don’t know anything about them,in that I’ve never tried or knew anyone that tried any of their products. For argument’s sake…If it costs $100 and it’s the best bourbon you ever had then it’s worth it. If you can’t drink it,for that price,you’d be upset. So how much is it?

[goosehd]

Let’s just say stupid expensive, but our alcohol is taxed heavily here and the taxes go to health care…I can’t justify it, unless someone were to say it’s one of the best bourbons they have ever had.

[goosehd]

I normally buy more expensive stuff at the duty free store when traveling.  I have a trip coming up and am looking to add a bottle of something on the way home.

[Jett129]

I looked it up on their website and they’re selling it for $199. It’s a 5year old which is a little young for me and the 115 proof is definitely going to bring the heat. It’s identical, as far as proces,to what Woodford Reserve do to get their Double Oaked,which is delicious and about $50 a bottle in the US. A lot of bourbons/whiskeys win awards at these events. The problem is you don’t know who they competed against. Good Luck!

[goosehd]

I think I’m going to pass…don’t know enough about them and it better be really good for that price.

[Jett129]

Just curious…What does a bottle of Makers Mark sell for up there? I’m also hesitant to recommend bourbon, not knowing where your own personal tastes lie. Do you have a favorite bourbon?

[goosehd]

Makers Mark goes for $59.99 but you can find it for sale at $49 - $54.  As to my favourite bourbon so far:  Blantons.  Been drinking it for the last 15 years…I bought bottles at duty free stores and whenever I could find them on sale.  I may have a lifetime’s supply (about 10 bottles squirrelled away).

…and I still haven’t spelled Blanton’s yet with the tops…

[Jett129]

I love Blantons, but sadly haven’t been able to get it for a reasonable price in years. When I have seen it the price has been close to $200 a bottle. Last time I bought it I paid $46,and that was in 2014. Do you have any of the gold top bottles or the straight from the Barrel Blantons?

[goosehd]

The whole gambit:  Gold top, silver top, straight from the barrel.  Best place to buy it was duty free stores, but I haven’t travelled in two years.  The price used to be great as you mentioned, but then went through the roof here.  It’s $70 here (regular bottle) when/if you can find it.

[mclaincausey]

Hah late to the party but that bourbon is trying way too hard. It could be fantastic but the packaging is over the top IMO.

[mclaincausey]

The classics are classic for a reason

[Jett129]

[mclaincausey]

How is it? I haven’t have many samples and haven’t bought. Too rich for my blood but really not bad for what it is

[Jett129]

I haven’t tried it yet,and my nephew ,who sent me the video,is super excited that I got it. I’ve been his introduction to Mezcal,and he’s taken to it like a duck to water.He’s currently in Grad school in Holland,and will be back in December. I might wait for him to get back before I try it. Will let you know when I try it.

[mclaincausey]

I kind of wish I hadn’t passed on some Mexicana of theirs I saw for a decent price. I may see if they still have it!

[Jett129]

Any thoughts on the video?

[sabergirl]

Looking forward to being in Mexico at the end of next week and having some mezcales closer to the source. A few years ago we could still get Real Minero for like 5 bucks a pour.

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