Whiskey for sipping

[bbqLuv]

BROKeR's is one great sipping whiskey from the bottom shelf.
I like three fingers, neat, and coffee back.

[Huskee]

Never herduvvit nor seen it. The Googles aren't telling me much about it neither.

[bbqLuv]

9-10 dollars a 750 ML
It is blended whiskey.
I first tried it at a BBQ. It is their well whiskey.
Really good for the price.

[smokin fool]

Ever heard of this either but hey why not, some bottom shelf picks can be better than top shelters.
Then again some should be used to wash the shelf off....

[Spinaker]

That looks like the stuff that would make you go blind just from smelling it.

[FireMan]

Can you say PBR.

[Attjack]

I'm in the same boat as Huskee but have a recommendation for your bottom shelf.

[Attjack]

Huskee I only have 2 shelves.

[Huskee]

Attjack I guess I haven't thought about it until now, but I'd say I have 3.
Bottom is stuff I want to try, or looked good, or was cheap and I heard a recommendation for,
Middle is my daily drinkers (Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Templeton, etc)
Top is my pricier or hard to find favorites like EH Taylor, Blanton's, or Rare Breed Rye,

[Attjack]

Huskee That's an interesting way to organize it. I've always considered the terms to solely be a reflection of cost. In reality, on my physical 2 shelves, whiskies all sit on the top shelf where all the primary spirits tend to sit. Rum, cognac, whisky, tequila, gin. Liqueurs tend to be on the lower shelf. But there are exceptions often due to the height of the bottle.

[Skinsfan1311]

Why?
You like what you like but there is so much good to great budget whiskey out there, why would anyone subject themselves to this?

Off the top of my head, Evan William's BiB, Evan William's Black Label, Old Grandad BiB Wild Turkey 101, Evan William's 1783, Ancient Age 10 Star, McKenna, etc..

[Attjack]

Out of his list get the Wild Turkey first it is excellent but not the cheapest on the list. Both the bourbon and rye are good especially the latter.

[Skinsfan1311]

bbqLuv No, they cost more than $10, but most of the Evan Williams that I mentioned are <$20.00 and none of them are over $30.00. The Black Label & Ancient Age are ~ $11.00. Benchmark is supposed to be a good, dirt-cheap whiskey, but I've never had it. Same deal w/Kentucky Gentleman & Early Times. They're all made by distilleries that have been making great whiskey for generations and there's a reason that they've been around so long. Hope this helps!

[Alan Brice]

All great sippers. WT101 was my go to . but at $45 a handle, a friend turned me on to BenchMark..$25 n change n recently came out with a full proof checking in at 125pf nice

[Huskee]

Another bottom shelfer that is really great for its money is Benchmark. If you can find it it's worth it. I want to say it was 11 or 12 dollars for a fifth. And it's made by Buffalo Trace. It's just aged in the less desirable areas of the rickhouses, hence the budget price.

[barelfly]

Come on! Add this to the bourbon thread!!!!

and if we are talking bourbons less than $20 I don’t know if I’d give this BROkeRs a try. Cheapest bottle Iv’e picked up is Trader Joe’s bottle at $15. Haven’t tried it yet though.

cheapest I’ve purchased and tried is this though…and it’s actually decent. Not something I’d drink everyday..but. It’s ok. I’ll have to give EWBIB a try…it’s on my list.

[Skinsfan1311]

I thought about adding this to this thread, but MC ain't no mellow sipper, that's for sure. It is an excellent corn whiskey that is chock-full of that oily corn-forward goodness that I really enjoy. It's our "freezer" whiskey. We've found the best way to enjoy MC, is to keep it in the freezer and serve it "teeth cracking" cold. It's also a sturdy base for mixers and is pretty good, as a change of pace, in an Old Fashioned. It certainly doesn't hurt that it's cheap