Bourbon, Rye and American Whiskey

beachBOYken · 15 Nov 2020 at 15:44

Can anyone recommend a good bourbon or rye to make an old fashioned?

A lot seem to suggest a high proof, so Im thinking something like a Rittenhouse Rye or woodford reserve double oak?

Fancy trying an old fashioned as never tried one before, so it needs to be a decent sipping whisky as well in case I don't like the old fashioned, Ive tired both above before and preferred the Rye on its own.

BUDFORCE · 15 Nov 2020 at 15:57

beachBOYken said:
Can anyone recommend a good bourbon or rye to make an old fashioned?

A lot seem to suggest a high proof, so Im thinking something like a Rittenhouse Rye or woodford reserve double oak?

Fancy trying an old fashioned as never tried one before, so it needs to be a decent sipping whisky as well in case I don't like the old fashioned, Ive tired both above before and preferred the Rye on its own.

How high ABV?

Knob Creek is 50% and pretty decent, it's got warmth Tobit but you can drink it straight.

beachBOYken · 15 Nov 2020 at 15:59

BUDFORCE said:
How high ABV?

Knob Creek is 50% and pretty decent, it's got warmth Tobit but you can drink it straight.

That's fine, have tried that but a while ago now.

Cheers

john_s · 15 Nov 2020 at 17:44

Woodford Reserve Double Oak is a good choice for Old Fashioned.

beachBOYken · 15 Nov 2020 at 18:22

john_s said:
Woodford Reserve Double Oak is a good choice for Old Fashioned.

Cheers, I went for the knob creek as it was bit cheaper, I do have a bottle of the standard woodford in the cupboard, which I will open nearer to Christmas.

jpaul · 19 Nov 2020 at 15:06

I missed the 10yr Eagle rare amazon deal £25 .... was gone, when i looked again this morning ... no rittenhouse deals yet.

BUDFORCE · 19 Nov 2020 at 15:08

jpaul said:
I missed the 10yr Eagle rare amazon deal £25 .... was gone, when i looked again this morning ... no rittenhouse deals yet.

Dude!!! If you ever hear of any good deals on Amazon post them here lol!

BUDFORCE · 19 Nov 2020 at 15:28

I tired another one to add to the list - Whiskey Thief Bourbon.

Odd branding no doubt, the drink itself its actually really smooth, definitely worth trying if you get round to it.

BUDFORCE · 27 Nov 2020 at 21:05

Mellow Corn:

Anything but mellow, kicks in at 50% abv, to be fair the flavour isn't bad, it isn't cheap tasting, but it's sure got a burn.

From what I can tell it's cheap and cheerful over in the US here your paying for rarity and import.

I've tried it, I've tried worse, but I'd never get it again.

beachBOYken · 28 Nov 2020 at 13:46

BUDFORCE said:
Mellow Corn:

Anything but mellow, kicks in at 50% abv, to be fair the flavour isn't bad, it isn't cheap tasting, but it's sure got a burn.

From what I can tell it's cheap and cheerful over in the US here your paying for rarity and import.

I've tried it, I've tried worse, but I'd never get it again.

You tried any Rye's

I got a bottle of Rittenhouse a few months back, great stuff.

BUDFORCE · 28 Nov 2020 at 19:24

@beachBOYken

Everything I've tried is on the first post of this thread. I think the only one was bulleit rye which probably wasn't the best example, but I preferred a regular.

I do have a bottle of Basil Haydens lined up, but I'm saying that until Christmas.

beachBOYken · 29 Nov 2020 at 08:26

BUDFORCE said:
@beachBOYken

Everything I've tried is on the first post of this thread. I think the only one was bulleit rye which probably wasn't the best example, but I preferred a regular.

I do have a bottle of Basil Haydens lined up, but I'm saying that until Christmas.

Oh nice, did not realise the info in 1st post.

Scam · 30 Nov 2020 at 08:50

@jpaul and @BUDFORCE Eagle Rare 10 is £23 today. I like Woodford Reserve ( for cocktails), is that worth a go?

BUDFORCE · 30 Nov 2020 at 09:29

Scam said:
@jpaul and @BUDFORCE Eagle Rare 10 is £23 today. I like Woodford Reserve ( for cocktails), is that worth a go?

I can't see it is, this on Amazon?

Well worth a go at £23, I think it's overpriced generally, but it is good just no way worth the £36 or whatever they normally want for it.

Scam · 30 Nov 2020 at 09:55

BUDFORCE said:
I can't see it is, this on Amazon?

Yep. Is it worrying that I drink too much red wine last night, woke up feeling terrible and the first thing I think of when I get their stupid 'cyber monday' notification is ooh I wonder what bourbon is on offer :confused:

EDIT: Looks like my 1hrs worth of faffing with work was too long. It's all gone

jpaul · 6 Dec 2020 at 16:55

BUDFORCE said:
If you ever hear of any good deals on Amazon post them here lol!

never say never, not bad £35
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ritten-House-100-Proof-Whisky/dp/B005JYTFNU

BUDFORCE · 9 Dec 2020 at 20:25

If you have a Tesco clubcard Makers Mark is £20 a bottle right now.

It's why its top of my list, its a really nice bourbon, yes some are better, but none that you can get for £20.

Scam · 9 Dec 2020 at 22:54

BUDFORCE said:
but none that you can get for £20.

I haven't had either (yet) but Buffalo Trace seems very highly regarded amongst the cheaper bourbons. I just picked up a bottle for £19. Annoyed didn't get that £23 bottle of Eagle Rare!

jpaul · 9 Dec 2020 at 23:04

Yes Makers is still a safe pair of hands as a xmas gift, for my relations
Another rye possibility
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bulleit-Bourbon-Rye-Whiskey-70/dp/B00CPZLSGI £27

BUDFORCE · 9 Dec 2020 at 23:27

Scam said:
Buffalo Trace seems very highly regarded amongst the cheaper bourbons.

It's good, I'd say second tier. Markers Mark, Woodford etc is better, but its certainly not bad for £19.

jpaul said:
Yes Makers is still a safe pair of hands as a xmas gift, for my relations
Another rye possibility
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bulleit-Bourbon-Rye-Whiskey-70/dp/B00CPZLSGI £27

I've tried that one, in all honesty I'd say Regular Bulleit is better. But of course taste is subjective.