101 Proof or Lower Recommendations (4 Viewers)

[detroitdad]

Most of my humble collection of bottles in barrel proof. I will like to add a few more lower proof bottles. Especially for a weekday pour.


I would like to keep them priced between $25.00 and $50.00's. If there is something out of this price range that is an absolute must, please post it.

A few that I will probably add are Wild Turkey 101, Knob Creek Rye 100, and Elijah Craig.

Thanks!

B

Wild Turkey 101
Knob Creek Rye
Green River
Benchmark Single Barrel or Bonded
Heaven Hill Bonded
Buffalo Trace
Legent
Maker's Mark 46
Weller
Maker's Mark 101
Sazerac Rye

 

[krafticus]

Green River.. should be 100 proof. And I hear it’s really good

 

[krafticus]

Also, check out Benchmark Bonded

 

[MeridianFC]

Are you looking for Bourbon/Rye only?

 

[bergs]

I never thought I’d see a watered down DetroitDad. It’s a sad day for barrels of bourbon everywhere.

 

[detroitdad]

Green River.. should be 100 proof. And I hear it’s really good

I had a bottle of that. It is pretty good. Thanks for the reminder.

Are you looking for Bourbon/Rye only?

Bourbon, Rye, Scotch...........I like it all

I never thought I’d see a watered down DetroitDad. It’s a sad day for barrels of bourbon everywhere.

Twice now, the barrel proofs have caught up to me in the middle of the week. It wasn't pretty lol

 

[Labrat]

Benchmark Single Barrel or Bonded
Heaven Hill Bonded
Buffalo Trace
Legent
Bulleitt
Bulleitt Rye
Maker's Mark 46
Weller
Maker's Mark 101
Four Roses Single Barrel
Sazerac Rye

 

[detroitdad]

Sazerac Rye

I have a half bottle of this on my shelf. I really like it.

I put everything in the OP except for the Bulleitt bottles. Not a fan!

 

[Labrat]

Weirdo.

IMO Bulleit Rye is one of the best ryes. It's made by MGP for them and they make some of the best ryes.

 

[Irish]

1792 small batch and 1792 bottled in bond are two of my favorites in this range

 

[Saoliver]

Weirdo.

IMO Bulleit Rye is one of the best ryes. It's made by MGP for them and they make some of the best ryes.

The Bulleit 12yr rye is pretty good.

 

[detroitdad]

Weirdo.

IMO Bulleit Rye is one of the best ryes. It's made by MGP for them and they make some of the best ryes.

Lol

I don't mind the rye. I absolutely dislike Bulleit.

 

[detroitdad]

1792 small batch and 1792 bottled in bond are two of my favorites in this range

I forgot about 1792. They are solid bottles.

 

[krafticus]

Not sure how much Sagamore is out there (Yeah, I'm spoiled) .. but their Small Batch is $34 and about 100 proof. It's pretty good too

 

[Moxie Mike]

1792 small batch and 1792 bottled in bond are two of my favorites in this range

+1 on 1792. Excellent value at it's price point.

Hard to imagine you don't already know about Woodford Reserve if we're discussing bourbons.

For Canadian whiskeys, take a look at JP Wiser. Their entry level is under $20 and I think their 18 year goes for a around $60. I've tried a few and they're very decent, especially for the price.

For scotches, JW Black is a staple of course - you might also take a look at Monkey Shoulder which is a decent blended scotch at $35 or so. I just tried a speyside single malt called Singleton - it was $40 at Meijer. It was alright - kind of reminded me of JW actually.

Here's my last, best suggestion - it's actually one of my personal faves and I've introduced it to a lot of people and no one's ever heard of it. It's an Irish whiskey called Knappogue Castle (pronounced Nah’ Pogue). Their 12 year goes for around $50. It's tough to find but your best bet would be specialty liquor stores or at Mega Bev if you have one in your area.

 

[WedgeRock]

Evan Williams (Heaven Hill) white label?

100 proof, $15.

 

[Highli99]

Eagle rare is pretty great, but slightly above your price point

 

[BEANO52]

After market might be slightly over $50 but Eagle Rare 90 proof is where I'd land.

Wild Turkey 101 is a staple as well.

 

[detroitdad]

Evan Williams (Heaven Hill) white label?

100 proof, $15.

It hasn't been $15 bucks in a while. I think it is 21 or 22. I just picked up at bottle for Colleen. That is her preferred bottle for OF's.

 

[detroitdad]

+1 on 1792. Excellent value at it's price point.

Hard to imagine you don't already know about Woodford Reserve if we're discussing bourbons.

For Canadian whiskeys, take a look at JP Wiser. Their entry level is under $20 and I think their 18 year goes for a around $60. I've tried a few and they're very decent, especially for the price.

For scotches, JW Black is a staple of course - you might also take a look at Monkey Shoulder which is a decent blended scotch at $35 or so. I just tried a speyside single malt called Singleton - it was $40 at Meijer. It was alright - kind of reminded me of JW actually.

Here's my last, best suggestion - it's actually one of my personal faves and I've introduced it to a lot of people and no one's ever heard of it. It's an Irish whiskey called Knappogue Castle (pronounced Nah’ Pogue). Their 12 year goes for around $50. It's tough to find but your best bet would be specialty liquor stores or at Mega Bev if you have one in your area.

Thanks. I have only had one Irish Whiskey that I have enjoyed. I think it was an older bottle of Redbreast that was brought to Davids meet up last year. If I see your recommendation. I will give it a try.

B

 

[Billy Baroo]

Surprised nobody said Old Forester 100 bourbon or rye

 

[WedgeRock]

It hasn't been $15 bucks in a while. I think it is 21 or 22.

Last time I had a bottle, my buddy picked it up for me. Said I owed him $15. Maybe he got it out of state.

 

[Labrat]

Eagle rare is pretty great, but slightly above your price point

I may be the only one in the world that dislikes that stuff.

Check that, my friend does too. When we were down in Bardstown we couldn't wait to finish ours so we could get to the Buffalo Trace.

/shrug

 

[Billy Baroo]

Let’s add…

Early Times BiB
4 Roses small batch and single barrel
Coopers Craft
OGD BiB

The 3 core releases from Redwood Empire are solid $35-40 bottles and 90 proof

 

[Labrat]

Last time I had a bottle, my buddy picked it up for me. Said nowed him $15. Maybe he got it out of state.

It's around $20 here in Ohio.

 

[CoolDude53]

Would add:

Evan Williams single barrel (great flavor for 86.6 proof)
Evan Williams 1783 American Hero Edition (I think it's an annual release, I got one a few weeks ago for $17 on sale)

If you have a Costco membership they get Barton 1L bottles once a year or so:
Kirkland signature Small batch ($20)
Kirkland signature Bottled in bond ($26)

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Old Grandad Bonded 100 Proof punches well above its weight. Cinnamon-ish taste

 

[Saoliver]

Surprised nobody said Old Forester 100 bourbon or rye

Staples on my cocktail bar.

 

[dmoney]

Eagle rare is pretty great, but slightly above your price point

Eagle Rare 10 is just $40 when they have it in stock at the Buffalo Trace distillery. Ask me how I know

 

[dmoney]

Woodford Reserve

A friend of a friend chef who helped do fancy meals for large events (Derby, Olympics, Super Bowls, etc.) once shared his preference that Woodford is the best-value, broadly available bourbon on the market. There are obviously better, more expensive, and more rare bourbons (the reverse of all 3 is also true) but I have come around to agree that Woodford is dead center in the sweet spot of price, quality, and availability.