Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (50 Viewers)

[Saoliver]

I'm pretty new to this game, so my opinion may not hold much water. But here goes. Obviously cocktails are adding things to your whiskey, so you're not going to appreciate all the nuances of the spirit. My sweet spot for cocktails is 100 proof. I also like Rye in cocktails more often than bourbon, but the same thought holds true. I like OF Bottled in Bond Rye and I just picked up a Wild Turkey 101 Rye that I haven't cracked yet, but expect to be excellent in cocktails. Both of these are under $24 here. For bourbons, I just don't put my best stuff that I like neat in cocktails. I'd never put my ECBP or anything that's been finished in a sherry, port or rum barrel, such as my Angel's Envy, in a cocktail, other than maybe in a Old Fashioned, since there's not too much in there besides the whiskey. Basically, the more complex the cocktail, the more likely I am to just use good, easy to find, reasonably priced 100 or 101 proof whiskeys.

All true and wise. But you haven't lived until you've had an Alberta Premium Old Fashioned. Not wise. But delicious!

 

[Billy Baroo]

I'm pretty new to this game, so my opinion may not hold much water. But here goes. Obviously cocktails are adding things to your whiskey, so you're not going to appreciate all the nuances of the spirit. My sweet spot for cocktails is 100 proof. I also like Rye in cocktails more often than bourbon, but the same thought holds true. I like OF Bottled in Bond Rye and I just picked up a Wild Turkey 101 Rye that I haven't cracked yet, but expect to be excellent in cocktails. Both of these are under $24 here. For bourbons, I just don't put my best stuff that I like neat in cocktails. I'd never put my ECBP or anything that's been finished in a sherry, port or rum barrel, such as my Angel's Envy, in a cocktail, other than maybe in a Old Fashioned, since there's not too much in there besides the whiskey. Basically, the more complex the cocktail, the more likely I am to just use good, easy to find, reasonably priced 100 or 101 proof whiskeys.

OF Rye and WT101 rye will always make you a quality cocktail, but I do think certain higher proof, higher priced ryes make an even better old fashioned providing you use quality ingredients throughout.

An old fashioned with that Alberta Premium is divine!!

Scott beat me to the punch lol

 

[toothpic]

I still need to find a bottle of that Alberta Premium Rye

 

[Billy Baroo]

I still need to find a bottle of that Alberta Premium Rye

I can find them easily, but sadly not at the discounted price @gopherblue found his at. They’re still $75 plus tax here but at least they’re accessible. I can easily grab you some if you want.

 

[toothpic]

I'll keep checking around me. That's part of the fun I think is finding them too lol

 

[toothpic]

Plus I have a couple other friends who bourbon hunt so they can possibly get me a bottle if they find it. Luckily for me they are regulars at our poker games and bbqs so we get to share the bottles together.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

All true and wise. But you haven't lived until you've had an Alberta Premium Old Fashioned. Not wise. But delicious!

OF Rye and WT101 rye will always make you a quality cocktail, but I do think certain higher proof, higher priced ryes make an even better old fashioned providing you use quality ingredients throughout.

An old fashioned with that Alberta Premium is divine!!

Scott beat me to the punch lol

I did make an exception in my answer for Old Fashioneds. And I do sometimes make them for myself with my higher proof ryes. I would LOVE to one day find a bottle of Alberta Premium Cask and make myself an Old Fashioned with it!

 

[toothpic]

I did make an exception in my answer for Old Fashioneds. And I do sometimes make them for myself with my higher proof ryes. I would LOVE to one day find a bottle of Alberta Premium Cask and make myself an Old Fashioned with it!

I use tequila around the 40-50 dollar a bottle range for my margaritas and ranch waters because gosh darnit, I'm worth it! lol

 

[BruceWayne]

Question for the brain trust: a very good well-priced bourbon for cocktails?

Believe it or not, I've come to love OGD 114 in cocktails.

It naturally carries a leather and spice profile with hints of citrus.

Ridiculously versatile juice sub $40... usually sub $30

 

[Billy Baroo]

I use tequila around the 40-50 dollar a bottle range for my margaritas and ranch waters because gosh darnit, I'm worth it! lol

Best margaritas I’ve ever had were made using a bottle of Don Julio Private Barrel reposado which ran me about $80…freaking delicious!

 

[kmccormick100]

Question for the brain trust: a very good well-priced bourbon for cocktails?

4 Roses single barrels at $35ish or Knob Creek at $28ish, both 100 proof and lovely in most cocktails.

All true and wise. But you haven't lived until you've had an Alberta Premium Old Fashioned. Not wise. But delicious!

Alberta Premium Manhattans are where it's at

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

I'll keep checking around me. That's part of the fun I think is finding them too lol

Let me know if you find more than one bottle (at around retail) before the meetup in January, and I'll do the same for you here in Houston.

All the unicorns are silly prices in the city. But wait…hello…

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…they had two…. *evil grin*

So according to BoozeApp, this is actually WAY below MSRP of $69.99. Is that right?

 

[Indyscammer]

Let me know if you find more than one bottle (at around retail) before the meetup in January, and I'll do the same for you here in Houston.

So according to BoozeApp, this is actually WAY below MSRP of $69.99. Is that right?

$65.99 here. Great price there!

 

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Time to grill and drink

 

[BruceWayne]

Let me know if you find more than one bottle (at around retail) before the meetup in January, and I'll do the same for you here in Houston.

So according to BoozeApp, this is actually WAY below MSRP of $69.99. Is that right?

Yea that's an all time price there

 

[Billy Baroo]

Yea that's an all time price there

Pennsylvania had a close out sale on the Alberta Premium for about $35 a bottle a few months ago. I tried to get my cousin to buy me as many bottles as he could find but they were gone. $35 damn dollars! I was genuinely upset when he couldn’t find any

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Yea that's an all time price there

Sounds like @gopherblue was smart enough to snag them both.

 

[Saoliver]

Happy Fryeday.

 

[BlueChipSpecial]

It's finally Fryeday!

 

[BruceWayne]

 

[gopherblue]

So according to BoozeApp, this is actually WAY below MSRP of $69.99. Is that right?

Yep.

I was feeling pretty cool until I just saw this:

I mean, that’s an insane price.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Yep.

I was feeling pretty cool until I just saw this:

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I mean, that’s an insane price.

I tend to think if I see a "too good to be true" price on the internet, that it may not be legit. I was asking the other day about a site that was offering WL Weller for $70. Pretty sure it was a scam.

 

[Saoliver]

I tend to think if I see a "too good to be true" price on the internet, that it may not be legit. I was asking the other day about a site that was offering WL Weller for $70. Pretty sure it was a scam.

$70 is where it use to be around me. Like $70ish with tax even. But $70 on the internet would make me a skeptic too.

 

[gopherblue]

I tend to think if I see a "too good to be true" price on the internet, that it may not be legit. I was asking the other day about a site that was offering WL Weller for $70. Pretty sure it was a scam.

Astor Place is as legit as they come. One of the best wine/spirits stores in NYC.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Astor Place is as legit as they come. One of the best wine/spirits stores in NYC.

Good to know. Do they ship out of state?

 

[gopherblue]

I still need to find a bottle of that Alberta Premium Rye

I’ll be in Austin next Wednesday through Friday. Want one?

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Looks like I have the answer to my own question! Thanks @gopherblue Gonna check these guys out.

 

[toothpic]

I’ll be in Austin next Wednesday through Friday. Want one?

Yes please!

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

I’ll be in Austin next Wednesday through Friday. Want one?

@toothpic Go for it man. That's a lot better price than the one I found, AND faster delivery.

Although now I'm thinking about buying a whole case. Maybe by January you'll be ready for another bottle.

 

[gopherblue]

Yes please!

If I can fit it in my bag, it’s yours.