Pretty sure I would go with the Elijah Craig Barrel proof it's good stuff

Of those I would grab the Woodford Double Oaked.

And if you want a really good rye for the money get that Sazerak Rye and hard to find in many places.

EDIT: By the way that Four Roses Single Barrel is slowly becoming one of my favs and is a good price.

Another vote for the barrel proof EC, I also am a fan of the Pure Kentucky label and proof. (107) Sazerac is tasty, but I prefer the proof and availability of the Rittenhouse.

I am not much of a drinker and certainly no expert on any type of alcohol. But, I had Widow Jane Bourbon today and thought it was awesome. Just bought a bottle.

Blue label.

Eagle Rare
Rowan’s Creek
Noah’s mill - haven’t cracked my bottle yet but my guy swears by it and it’s made by the folks of Rowan’s Creek
Basil Hayden’s

Otherwise - let’s see that bottom shelf - Very Old Barton or Ol Grand Dad? Not sippers but mix well.

EC Barrel Proof is the prize in my eyes. Widow Jane 10 is pretty good. Of course 4R Single Barrel is always good.

Widow Jane and Four Roses Barrel

I can take a look tomorrow. Shoot me a PM with your cell and I’ll text you while I’m there.

Agree with the EC barrel proof and 4R sin barrel. Also like the michters and Jim Bean distillers cut is also a great cheaper alternative.

Noahs Mill is excellent, finished my bottle recently.

I hate to be Mr Price Tag but there are some good deals and quite a few not so good deals on those shelves:

Deals:
Rittenhouse Rye looks like $23 - load up
Sazarac Rye at $31 is about right but its often out of stock in Delaware/PA/MD still performs at or above its price - load up
Widow Jane $60 that bottle could run 75 or 80 here. i see its on sale but even at regular price i don't buy it. at that price i add to collection - load up ( i have never had this but for this price i would take my chances
Eagle Rare $33 usually between 30-36 so i would def buy those on the shelf - i would get that bottle if you don't normally see ER10 on shelves
RRoses SB selling less than $40 -i would take that too!

Bad deals i might still take:
ECBP probably the best bourbon on the shelf @75$ is easily $10-$15 more than i pay. might still be worth getting if money not a concern

Bad deal i'm def passing on:
Angels Envy about $10 more than we see around here. i usually pass on their stuff , its good but its probably overpriced everywhere

No values here:
$20 too much for Old Overholt still see it for $15
$29 too much for Larceny - generally $23
$29 too much for BT - usually about 22-23 here

The standards, knob creek, 4 Roses, Woodford, Makers all seem to be priced right around what i would expect

Would be kinda cool to have one of those use full-sized barrels if you have a good spot for it at your bar or porch. i see one stamped 'Templeton Rye'

I know what I WOULDN'T buy...The stuff from Central Standard, as I have previously stated, might be the worst thing I've ever drank. I'm not talking just bourbon, but any alcohol. It's just bad.

Dave

Widow Jane has been a great new find we liked lately

Dupe post.

Dude, that same bottle of Bulliet Rye is $40+ in Alabama.

AL has the craziest liquor prices I’ve ever seen. I had a bartender in B’ham explain it to me but all I got out of is that there are a few select shops that sell to everyone else. So it becomes a middleman’s markup game.
Beer is surprisingly cheap there. 6 pack of rolling rocks for $5 at the gas station. Can’t beat that!

Went to Woodman's today.

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so I scanned this picture and realized they have a lazy stock boy so the EH taylor is hiding. I saw something next to the buffalo trace. Can't say I've heard/drank it.

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Bookers for $76 (hiding in the top left of pic 1) is a great price down here.

I see some Old forester that keeps getting discussed on here but, I've never tried it to comment.

I did eyeball that Old Forester. I picked up Michters this time thru.

Weller is very tough to source around here so everytime I see a bottle I snag it. Would have preffered another bottle of Antique 107 but these days I take what I can get.

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2nd pic, lower right hand side Evan Williams single barrel $21 is on the shelf at my local Total Wine for $32
reviews are mixed between 'best stuff ever!' and 'its ok' but I would be tempted to try it

I don't get it either. The state taxes liquor more heavily than most states when it's brought in and distributed to, get this, the state-run liquor stores. Alabama has an absolute monopoly on the liquor. Every business has to get it from the state store called ABC. There are a few places that resell at a higher price, but there are very few because there's just no money to be made unless you're moving massive amounts of booze.

Beer is cheap because, ya know, economics. Lots of things are cheaper here in Alabama. Cost of living is a huge draw for this place, and it's really not a bunch of redneck idiots running around without electricity.

I've picked up that Evan Williams from our local Costco as well. I would say it was OK. Liking the Old Forester better.

My first Sam Houston. Think I'll have another drink.

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That’s Old Ezra 7 year and would be the first thing I’d grab off these shelves. It’s damn good. I’d also grab a bottle of that WT Rare Breed because I love Wild Turkey products.

You guys are going to cost me money. Old Ezra, Booker's, and WT Rare Breed. I'll see in that is still there next week.

How do you like that @fulltilt ? I think my Binny’s has it but I’ve never tried it.

Happy Memorial Day weekend whiskeyheads. Here’s to my vacation that I’ve rescheduled three times! Gulp.

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A thumbs up. Very nice smooth drink that has an ending to remind you that you just had a 100 proof shot!

What are the thoughts on the bird dog? My guy was pushing it pretty hard today.

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Never had it but I would leave them on the shelf. PA state stores have those on 'sale' for $35 and $20 and they cant move it.

Decided to ask a dude at Total Wine what one of his favorites is and said this one. I mentioned that I don't like smokey smell or taste (I hate JW Black Label for example) and he said this one is smokey but more mild so I decided to give it a try. Didn't like it, I'm learning that I really don't like smoke anywhere near my whisky, gonna finish this one as a mixer.

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The 10 year is not bad but the Eagle Rare next to it is far better and prob the same price.

If anyway wants to trade I am always looking for Willetts or Weller bottles. They never stock them in PA.

Michters. Cause Bobby and Wags drink it.
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I was very surprised by the quality of the bird dog line up. For the price it is a good buy in my estimation. Same with my taste buds.

I bought 3 bottles of ER. I never take the last one unless it’s the only one.

This guys pricing is always high but there isn’t too much he does not have or can’t put his hands on. Cut throat capitalist. He had me pull the shelf sticker of ER and raised the price of the last bottle by $10. I laughed at him cause his Weller SR is 39.99 a bottle and ER was 34.99 - he said the name recognition of Weller makes it an easy sell even at the price.

Willet is sitting on shelves here. Stopped in 4 stores today and all 4 had bottles. 750 and 1.5 of course now that I’ve said it they’ll disappear.

Thanks. That price point is around what I’ll take a gamble on. So I’ll remember it if I’m looking for something new.

Bought a bottle of this a month ago and wasn't real happy with it.

Havent seen this one anywhere yet how was it?

How did I miss this post.
Can't play without my single malt.

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Because it’s a bourbon thread not a scotch thread. Haha jk. What’s a cigar malt?

BTW there is a scotch thread on Pinside. I’ve seen it before it has “dram” in the title. I can’t remember anything other than that about it.