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Infinity bottles are pretty common. I've debated starting one up as well, but I'm always hesitant to blend different bourbons/whiskeys together (some I like, some I don't as much). I have a fear I'll waste the last couple pours of Eagle Rare blending it with something cheaper or a different flavor profile and it'll end up spoiling it.
If you want a solid, unflavored bourbon at a low price as a day to day, give Evan Williams Bottled in Bond (white label) a try. You won't be disappointed, it's a solid pour for the price.
Yep, this is my go to... it's hard to find around here lately
I had never seen it in a 1.75 before, and last summer we were at a friend of a friend's house who had one. Told me he gets it for $40-45, can't remember exactly, but then he wouldn't tell me WHERE.
I had never seen it in a 1.75 before, and last summer we were at a friend of a friend's house who had one. Told me he gets it for $40-45, can't remember exactly, but then he wouldn't tell me WHERE.
I drank him down a fair bit to punish him, but I still don't have the info. Secret-havin' bastard!
I love this whole thread, which I realize is probably problematic. It’s interesting to see what people can get in their states compared to others. I, for instance, used to drink Eagle Rare every week and tell people about it, and now I can’t get it due to our allocations. Crazy to think the cases I would have bought and stored had I known it would reach this madness. I actually just got a bottle today I’ll never open because of a relationship with a liquor store (again, I know this is a problem-ha). Because of all the bourbon madness I’m seriously looking to scotch, which I’ve never really gotten into before. On recommendation from the same liquor store I started with a Glenlivet 15. It’s convinced me to get into it, but I was disappointed it was 80 proof. That’s probably obvious, but a problem when my go to bourbon has become old grandad 114.I had never seen it in a 1.75 before, and last summer we were at a friend of a friend's house who had one. Told me he gets it for $40-45, can't remember exactly, but then he wouldn't tell me WHERE.
I drank him down a fair bit to punish him, but I still don't have the info. Secret-havin' bastard!
@Yamaholic where are you located? I also have a trouble with allocations, but was able to come home to AL at Christmas with 4 bottles of ER from VT.
Iowa. (Short but treasured boating season)
IMO, LOTS more flavor(s) to be had with Scotch, but they just price the stuff so ridiculously, that they keep people OUT. The wide range of flavors also really throws people. I've had women tell me they hate it, and can't stand the stuff, only to find out they had some doosh either playing pretentious knob, or pranking her with a peat bomb, and then thinking it's funny when she gags. I get them the nicest tamest intro, Glenlivet 12, and they can't believe both types are scotch. Someone, somewhere, had the opportunity to introduce them to all that scotch has to offer, and they chose to be a jerk about it for whatever reason, instead of easing them into it and explaining what makes/causes things to be wildly different.
Tomatin is another that should be easy to find, easier on the wallet, and pretty decent selection to fit what you like in taste. In my area, I can get more than a few different little tasters, which has helped. Once you find something you like, the internet can help you find something similar to branch out with, and you can go from there.
I hate IPA’s too. Much too bitter—good to know I’m not the only one.IMO, LOTS more flavor(s) to be had with Scotch, but they just price the stuff so ridiculously, that they keep people OUT. The wide range of flavors also really throws people. I've had women tell me they hate it, and can't stand the stuff, only to find out they had some doosh either playing pretentious knob, or pranking her with a peat bomb, and then thinking it's funny when she gags. I get them the nicest tamest intro, Glenlivet 12, and they can't believe both types are scotch. Someone, somewhere, had the opportunity to introduce them to all that scotch has to offer, and they chose to be a jerk about it for whatever reason, instead of easing them into it and explaining what makes/causes things to be wildly different.
Tastes are tastes, and people who think theirs is the correct one, without taking into account what others may enjoy, aren't the people I want to hang out with. I have a friend who brews beer with his neighbors. They ALL enjoy IPA's, and without fail, ALWAYS want me to try theirs, and then proceed to tell me I don't know my asshole from my elbow when I tell them I can't stand IPA's, and I "just haven't tried theirs yet". No, it's not my thing - AT ALL. Stouts, porters, bocks, any dark beer is for me, no matter the time of year, and that's just what I enjoy, so stop trying to force me to love IPA's. I'm doing you a favor, and leaving more for you to drink, so how about taking a cue, and pointing out some things I might like, instead of forcing your tasting opinions down my throat? LOL
You'll really enjoy Scotch, other than the (generally) lower proof. The wild differences in areas can be further explored based on ingredients, aging, and what they're stored in. I find it fascinating, but I can also see how someone can find it overwhelming, and want to stick to "simple". Like beer, whatever floats your boat. The point is to enjoy what you're drinking, and if you're also with friends, all the better.
I think you'll like the 15, but I find the 12 to be the better one of those two, and the 18 to be a waste of money. None are overwhelming, but then again, none are anything other than easily available and drinkable. Glenfiddich is a nice improvement over Glenlivet, IMO, but again, individual tastes...
Pinkies up!
Appreciate it. I’m definitely heading down the rabbit hole of scotch. I love the glenlivet 15, but would like a bit more [something]. I’ll take your recommendations. I also am excited to check out my Costco, as I haven’t seriously before (beyond stocking my well bourbon with something nice). Also, I always appreciate your posts on the memes forum -ha !IMO, LOTS more flavor(s) to be had with Scotch, but they just price the stuff so ridiculously, that they keep people OUT. The wide range of flavors also really throws people. I've had women tell me they hate it, and can't stand the stuff, only to find out they had some doosh either playing pretentious knob, or pranking her with a peat bomb, and then thinking it's funny when she gags. I get them the nicest tamest intro, Glenlivet 12, and they can't believe both types are scotch. Someone, somewhere, had the opportunity to introduce them to all that scotch has to offer, and they chose to be a jerk about it for whatever reason, instead of easing them into it and explaining what makes/causes things to be wildly different.
Tastes are tastes, and people who think theirs is the correct one, without taking into account what others may enjoy, aren't the people I want to hang out with. I have a friend who brews beer with his neighbors. They ALL enjoy IPA's, and without fail, ALWAYS want me to try theirs, and then proceed to tell me I don't know my asshole from my elbow when I tell them I can't stand IPA's, and I "just haven't tried theirs yet". No, it's not my thing - AT ALL. Stouts, porters, bocks, any dark beer is for me, no matter the time of year, and that's just what I enjoy, so stop trying to force me to love IPA's. I'm doing you a favor, and leaving more for you to drink, so how about taking a cue, and pointing out some things I might like, instead of forcing your tasting opinions down my throat? LOL
You'll really enjoy Scotch, other than the (generally) lower proof. The wild differences in areas can be further explored based on ingredients, aging, and what they're stored in. I find it fascinating, but I can also see how someone can find it overwhelming, and want to stick to "simple". Like beer, whatever floats your boat. The point is to enjoy what you're drinking, and if you're also with friends, all the better.
I think you'll like the 15, but I find the 12 to be the better one of those two, and the 18 to be a waste of money. None are overwhelming, but then again, none are anything other than easily available and drinkable. Glenfiddich is a nice improvement over Glenlivet, IMO, but again, individual tastes...
Pinkies up!
Read up on Macallan 12. If your Costco has it, it'll be spendier than you might be comfortable with, but if you hate it, I'm willing to come by and finish the bottle off for you
It's a perfect example of what I'm talking about with Scotch - the Glenlivet 12 and the Macallan 12 couldn't be more different. I like my flavors to be a bit more "present", if that makes sense. The Macallan does it for me. I was able to test it in a cigar bar, and ended up buying a bottle when I saw it in Costco. The Glenlivet is vastly different, easily approachable, and easy to find out in public, if you want to try it before you buy it. The Macallan is close to twice the price, but more enjoyable to me, and still nice to introduce someone to Scotch IMO.
They took to "hiding" them quite a while back in my area. You're either on a list to buy, and they'll call you when they get it in, or you're not interested so you never really notice they don't have it on the shelf.
