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Still a favorite that’s reasonably accessible…here’s hoping it stays that way,
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DUDE, has ANYONE had Blade & Bow 22 year? I am in a raffle for it, but I am scared to win. It is $500 and only 92 proof.....:oops:
 
Alright PCF Whiskey brain trust. My new bosses, bosses, boss is a fan of the brown goodness. We had some bonding over a few glasses of Lagavulin 16 a few weeks back and I'd like to continue to have that in when he is in town. Having some alcohol at/near your desk isn't an issue where I work but I don't want to move a shelf of Whiskey over to the office. I'd like a staple of major types without going overboard.

Aside from the Lagavulin 16, what are your suggestions for stocking my limited bar?
 
JustDave said:
Alright PCF Whiskey brain trust. My new bosses, bosses, boss is a fan of the brown goodness. We had some bonding over a few glasses of Lagavulin 16 a few weeks back and I'd like to continue to have that in when he is in town. Having some alcohol at/near your desk isn't an issue where I work but I don't want to move a shelf of Whiskey over to the office. I'd like a staple of major types without going overboard.

Aside from the Lagavulin 16, what are your suggestions for stocking my limited bar?
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Considering many of us have 50-100 open bottles on the shelf at any given time, you may have to define "without going overboard ".....

I think I'd shoot to have between 4 and 8 bottles in your stash. 4 bottles of scotch (maybe 2 islays, 2 highlands/speyside), 2 bourbons, a rye and something else like an irish/canadian/american whiskey. Within those, you want a mix of stronger/cask strength and smoother offerings.

If you want nice bottles without going $100+ a bottle, I personally would add:
  • Oban 14
  • Balvenie doublewood
  • Ardbeg or Laphroaig cask strength
  • Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
  • Old Forster 1920/1910 or Blantons
  • Willett 4 year rye
  • Tullamore Dew 12 or Red Breast Cask strength / 15 year
 
Irish said:
Considering many of us have 50-100 open bottles on the shelf at any given time, you may have to define "without going overboard ".....

I think I'd shoot to have between 4 and 8 bottles in your stash. 4 bottles of scotch (maybe 2 islays, 2 highlands/speyside), 2 bourbons, a rye and something else like an irish/canadian/american whiskey. Within those, you want a mix of stronger/cask strength and smoother offerings.

If you want nice bottles without going $100+ a bottle, I personally would add:
  • Oban 14
  • Balvenie doublewood
  • Ardbeg or Laphroaig cask strength
  • Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
  • Old Forster 1920/1910 or Blantons
  • Willett 4 year rye
  • Tullamore Dew 12 or Red Breast Cask strength / 15 year
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Yeah, I'm a 'at least one bottle from each distillery on islay isn't too much... right?' kinda guy so I'm trying to pull it in a bit.

That's a good list.
 
JustDave said:
Yeah, I'm a 'at least one bottle from each distillery on islay isn't too much... right?' kinda guy so I'm trying to pull it in a bit.

That's a good list.
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The way I look at it, you want a bottle or two of easy sippers that your casual drinker will recognize and enjoy (ie Blantons/Balvenie), a couple for the bourbon enthusiast (ECBP/willett) and a few for the scotch enthusiast. And then if you really want to impress a client, maybe add 1 higher end bottle of each, like a Stagg Jr and an older scotch (Glendronach 18/21 or equivalent Islay) .
 
Scored a Blanton’s at retail in Brooklyn, which is like saying I hit two consecutive holes-in-one at golf—it’s possible, sure, but never ever happens. I thought I was taking crazy pills.

My sister and BIL will enjoy it as a gift—as a thank you for their shlepping 4 bottles of OWA to me over Thanksgiving when they drive in from Ohio.
 
Had to give this one a try! This particular group is responsible for selecting my all time favorite bottle to date…a Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel from 2020. I’m not really a big fan of any of the Maker’s expressions, but I have to admit that this one is pretty damn good!
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FDLmold said:
I am starting at a Knob Creek single barrel. Aged 10 years store pick 120 proof. $43. That’s super cheap, right?
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I think that’s a great deal. KC Select is one of the best values in bourbon. And a 10yr is great. They are usually 9yrs but @JeepologyOffroad found one that was 14yrs I think.
 

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