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

[TinMan]

@Jett129

[Jett129]

@TinMan Really cool,I’ve definitely never seen that one before.

[TinMan]

@Jett129 bottle shape reminds me of something that would have been in an Old west saloon.

[mclaincausey]

The classics are classic for a reason. @Jett129 thats an obtainable botttle and truly a marvel at its price point unless things have changed.

[Jett129]

@mclaincausey Unfortunately the liquor stores that I frequent and have access to all carry the same mundane brands. When I travel I like to pop into local liquor stores in hopes of finding something like that on the shelves. Not sure if it’s a function of what’s available in my locale,or just not what’s the most profitable for them ,or a combination of both.

[WhiskeySandwich]

I haven’t bought this McKenna since it was half the price, but this lone bottle was on the shelf next to Elijah Craig toasted barrel at the same price. I decided that a 10 year age statement BiB single barrel was the better choice.

[Jett129]

@WhiskeySandwich You’re preaching to the choir. I’ve gotten tired of getting gouged on bourbon bottles that I used to get for a fraction of their current price. Been drinking and enjoying a lot more agave based spirits because of that. I think that Eagle Rare that I last was able to purchase at $34.99 was one of the best values in bourbon. These days,you’re lucky to find it for less than $60 a bottle. I could go on and on. Don’t even get me started on the Van Winkle 12 year rye.

[mclaincausey]

That’s crazy it’s a mainstream Beam / Suntory product so I’d expect it to be everywhere. It’s worth a try especially at its <$30 price point

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Jett129 I know it. Russell’s Reserve 10 has be my latest go-to but sometimes it’s nice to revisit the past regulars.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@mclaincausey which one?

[Jett129]

@mclaincausey Managed to find it at a Total Wine about 20 miles from me. If I’m in the vicinity I’ll definitely grab a bottle. Like you said for $24.99

[mclaincausey]

yayayaya! enjoy. Seriously good for that kind of cash, at least these days.

[WhiskeySandwich]

Oh my bad, the grandad. I haven’t seen that one around here either.

[mclaincausey]

Oh—sorry @WhiskeySandwich didn't mean to ignore you. You figured it out though.

I used to sip that one way back in the day and I think it’s time to take a trip down memory lane.

[TinMan]

@Jett129 just confirming did you find the old grandad?

[TinMan]

@WhiskeySandwich said in Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails):

I haven’t bought this McKenna since it was half the price, but this lone bottle was on the shelf next to Elijah Craig toasted barrel at the same price. I decided that a 10 year age statement BiB single barrel was the better choice.

Did not mean to do a quote, only had McKenna a couple time and enjoyed it very much. Pretty sure I have never had the one you just picked up, it sounds good.

[TinMan]

Here is another straight rye that I love, it’s around 60 I believe. Lots of cinnamon notes on the finish

[TinMan]

@WhiskeySandwich love me the colonel EH, that’s one bottle I always look for and never find it where I live. I might drive to the distillery I here they will let you get limit one maybe two.

[Jett129]

@TinMan The McKenna is currently being offered at MSRP at my local store and will most likely be my next purchase.

[mclaincausey]

Granddad Bonded has that cinnamon thing too; high rye mash so it makes sense. I’ll have to try that one @TinMan