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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:40:11 AM EDT
Related to this thread: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/My-boss-did-something-amazing/5-2721075/
He likes Angel's Envy and Wild Turkey. I'm not a whiskey guy, I'm a beer guy. I think Woodford Reserve is top shelf  Suggestions for a gift? |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:46:45 AM EDT
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What’s your price point?
There are so many options your best bet is to just base it off of cost. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:47:55 AM EDT
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For gifts I usually go with something a little special instead of my go-to (Buffalo Trace).
Stuff like Jefferson's Ocean, any single barrel, or small batch bourbon. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:49:49 AM EDT
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If he likes Wild Turkey, Rare Breed is a solid choice that isn’t overly expensive and readily available.
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:52:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CincyBrad: If he likes Wild Turkey, Rare Breed is a solid choice that isn’t overly expensive and readily available. Or Russels Reserve Single Barrel |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:53:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Kingdead]
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Willet, Johnny Walker Blue Label, etc... are among "high class" good whiskeys. I wouldn't turn down the most simple Knob Creek either. Whiskey is whiskey. I think any gift is thoughtful don't overthink it. God.... willet had such good floral overtones to it. It's harder to find by me now.
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:53:52 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:54:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: Related to this thread: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/My-boss-did-something-amazing/5-2721075/ He likes Angel's Envy and Wild Turkey. I'm not a whiskey guy, I'm a beer guy. I think Woodford Reserve is top shelf Suggestions for a gift? If he likes Wild Turkey, get him a bottle of Rare Breed |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:55:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pdm]
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How does he drink it? Mixed as in a Manhattan, on the rocks, neat?
Mixed any of the mid shelfs will do….Bullet Rye is good for that, but so is buffalo trace, knob creek, Makers, and so on…. Blanton's is flashy and people think it's a good whiskey because of the fancy bottle so that makes a nice gift. As for neat or on the rocks you really can't beat a nice Irish whiskey. Some folks enjoy blended as well such as Crown. For gifts I usually get a nice bottle from one of the local distilleries. It's just booze….Don't over think it. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:57:34 AM EDT
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I. W. Harper should be GTG if he likes the Wild Turkey's bite.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:59:27 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: Related to this thread: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/My-boss-did-something-amazing/5-2721075/ He likes Angel's Envy and Wild Turkey. I'm not a whiskey guy, I'm a beer guy. I think Woodford Reserve is top shelf Suggestions for a gift? Is woodford reserve not top shelf? It’s much better than Buffalo Trace and Bulliet. I always recommend 4 Roses Small Batch or Single Barrel. Both very smooth. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:09:32 AM EDT
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Agree with the recommendations for Wild Turkey Rare Breed or a Russell's Reserve Single Barrel since he is a Wild Turkey fan. Both are great and aren't terribly difficult to find.
If you can find a Private Selection Russell's Single Barrel as previously mentioned that would be even better. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:19:07 AM EDT
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114 Old Grand Dad is a great bottle for the price
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:20:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emeoba69: Is woodford reserve not top shelf? It’s much better than Buffalo Trace and Bulliet. I always recommend 4 Roses Small Batch or Single Barrel. Both very smooth. Woodford is solid, but I've never considered it Top Shelf. I think more along the lines of EH Taylor / Stagg, Barrel, or several of the Single Barrel varients of middile shelf offerings |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:21:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raverill: How about Russell’s Reserve Select? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/421774/IMG_5231_jpeg-3196503.JPG When I gift a bottle, it's always Russel's. It never disappoints. A very under rated bourbon. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:22:02 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: Related to this thread: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/My-boss-did-something-amazing/5-2721075/ He likes Angel's Envy and Wild Turkey. I'm not a whiskey guy, I'm a beer guy. I think Woodford Reserve is top shelf Suggestions for a gift? Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. I have the same bourbon taste and he should really enjoy that. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:25:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:31:28 AM EDT
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I'm more of a beer guy, but I do enjoy Crown Reserve... on the rocks with a splash of water.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:45:32 AM EDT
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This is about 60-80 in Japan but it’s an Asia only release of wild turkey. This is somewhat inflated from secondary (usually 150), but you can likely have this shipped to your door and it’s damn good.
Wild Turkey 12yr Alternatively, a Russle’s reserve single barrel store pick may be available at any of your local mom/pop that does store picks or something like Total Wine too |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:48:31 AM EDT
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I like Blanton's or WL Weller. EH Taylor is a great choice as is one of the Old Forrester bottles.
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:49:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RayJaxShooter]
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As stated numerous times, Rare Breed or Russell's Reserve from Wild Turkey are great options.
If you go to a locally owned store, a lot of times they will have a store barrel pick Russell's Reserve, and they are almost always fantastic (I have never bought one I did not like). One other mentioned Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, which is a great one too. ETA- just read your original post with the details about your boss and how he is being let go. Sounds like a genuine stand up guy. Hope you still stay in touch with him! |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:55:45 AM EDT
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Four Roses Small Batch Select or Single Barrel.
If you want to splurge and support a great cause, Mike Rowes Knobel Whiskey. Get the Rickhouse Gift Box and he will get a bottle signed by Mike Rowe. https://shop.knobelspirits.com/products/rickhouse-gift-box |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:58:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VacaDuck: Four Roses Small Batch Select or Single Barrel. If you want to splurge and support a great cause, Mike Rowes Knobel Whiskey. Get the Rickhouse Gift Box and he will get a bottle signed by Mike Rowe. https://shop.knobelspirits.com/products/rickhouse-gift-box Four Roses is really damn good. Four Roses and Woodford are about the only bourbons I like. If I'm drinking whiskey, it's irish - yellow or green spot, knapagogue, red breast, etc. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:02:54 AM EDT
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You mentioned Angel's Envy as one he likes. They do a bunch of special, finished in X wood releases. Naturally, for more money. See their website for examples. In addition, this AI-looking blurb on them; at #6, mentions a frou-frou version that was elevated in Japanese wood, comes in a hand-done crystal decanter, etc...for like $350. God knows what it is now.
Someplace like a big Total Wine, or a local high-end liquor store, should have some of these. Or others. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:03:25 AM EDT
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Four Roses single barrel or small batch, Wild Turkey Rare Breed.
All available, all tasty, all in the price range of being a nice gift. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:41:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondo: Or Russels Reserve Single Barrel Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondo: Originally Posted By CincyBrad: If he likes Wild Turkey, Rare Breed is a solid choice that isn’t overly expensive and readily available. Or Russels Reserve Single Barrel Both excellent choices if he likes wild turkey. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:44:22 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By CincyBrad: If he likes Wild Turkey, Rare Breed is a solid choice that isn’t overly expensive and readily available. Originally Posted By bondo: Or Russels Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Spirit is a little harder to find and also a good option. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:44:41 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:47:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/33838/IMG_6876_jpeg-3196566.JPG Literally my favorite bourbon. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:48:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BoneB1B]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CincyBrad: If he likes Wild Turkey, Rare Breed is a solid choice that isn’t overly expensive and readily available. Agreed Booker’s is good if you can find it It was my go-to until the price went nuts |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:50:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raverill: How about Russell’s Reserve Select? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/421774/IMG_5231_jpeg-3196503.JPG I’ ve had that and liked it |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:57:01 AM EDT
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Bondstone triple oak.
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:00:26 AM EDT
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Makers Mark 101 Makers Mark 46 Cask Strength |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:05:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: CanNevrHaveEnuffGuns]
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Budget definitely plays a role.
My default go-tos for a novice bourbon drinker are Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond $48, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye $60, Old Elk Wheated $62 and if you can find it, Colonel EH Taylor which MSRP at $42 but generally you don’t see it on the shelf that cheap. ETA: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select is pretty good and the Jack Single Barrel Barrel Proof (gold label) is excellent but the barrel proof is a little hot because of the ABV%. You shouldn’t pay more than $65 for either. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:10:29 AM EDT
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switch to tequila..
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:14:51 AM EDT
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:19:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kingdead: Willet, Johnny Walker Blue Label, etc... are among "high class" good whiskeys. I wouldn't turn down the most simple Knob Creek either. Whiskey is whiskey. I think any gift is thoughtful don't overthink it. God.... willet had such good floral overtones to it. It's harder to find by me now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/346870/willett-rye-bourbon-whiskey-bundle-2750m-3196504.JPG |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 10:11:46 AM EDT
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I'm going to go with Rare Breed. I know I've seen it in the store.
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Posted: 4/24/2024 10:17:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: I'm going to go with Rare Breed. I know I've seen it in the store. Definitely the correct pick since you know he already likes the standard WT. Nice enough for a gift, but also commonly available and not too outrageous of price in case he really likes it (he likely will, very much) and wants to make it a regular purchase for himself moving forward. It's my "go-to" bourbon. Neat, rocks, dash of bitters, or in an old fashioned, it's excellent no matter how you prefer to drink it. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 10:19:38 AM EDT
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If you don't want to get a bottle, look for the whiskey smoking kit. Or nice glasses.
Or find a small brand like Wyoming Whiskey or Redwood Empire. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 10:27:37 AM EDT
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I’m a huge fan of four roses.
Rare breed is good stuff too, but it’s strong. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:42:27 PM EDT
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The only bottle of Rare Breed was a $50 bottle - hope he likes it
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:48:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: I'm going to go with Rare Breed. I know I've seen it in the store. Excellent choice. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:48:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: The only bottle of Rare Breed was a $50 bottle - hope he likes it Not a bad price. Was $65 a few months ago around here. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:50:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: The only bottle of Rare Breed was a $50 bottle - hope he likes it That's about the going rate unless your local Sam's Club carries it. Used to be ~$40 most places. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:51:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CincyBrad: If he likes Wild Turkey, Rare Breed is a solid choice that isn’t overly expensive and readily available. Rare Breed is a great choice. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 1:05:04 PM EDT
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Woodford is the topend of the bottom shelf.
There is a lot of better out there. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 1:39:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2024 1:40:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KILLERB6]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas:  |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 1:40:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HoodyHoo21: Can you buy this?  |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 6:59:44 AM EDT
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He loved it. Thanks guys
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