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Pre-Beam. Actually was my Grandad's. Won't lose it though.

There were still some might fine bottles out there then. Being single barrel bottlings they can and do vary. I've had five open at one time where IIRC two were stellar, one was close, and the other two weren't that special.

OGD BIB 100 is good.

Little sweeter than WT.

I prefer WT.

I've had several bottles of Blanton and it's not bad, pretty decent actually but - - - - - it's nothing special. Certainly not worth the $ and effort some will go to for it. If it was readily available for $40, I might be tempted to pick some up in the future. When one can readily find a tasty and available barrel strength whiskey like Rare Breed for $45, why hunt for something that's less for more $? My issue with it is that it a good but not a great or special bourbon.

Bird dog ain't bad
Mistakenly grabbed a bottle of the honey version once.
Luckily they let me return it opened...

I enjoyed Rock Hill Farms before it went unobtanium.

Understood. But after several 'uh' bottles, one tends to pass them by. It seems to be the flavor of the day and it ain't all that from the bottles I've had.

I'll take Bookers everyday and twice on Sunday of Blandtons and it's selling for far less.

This. FRSB is great stuff

Willet Family Estate Rye, 4 year
Michters Straight Rye
Johnny Drum
Knob Creek 12 and 15 year
Evan Williams single barrel is probably one of the smoothest and best buys out there at $27 a bottle

I'd like to try Rittenhouse Rye, but can't find it locally.

One bourbon that I had high hopes for that I got last year was Four Roses Small Batch Select. I like their Single Barrel and even their regular Small Batch but the Select was a huge disappointment. That's a one and done and not a loved and lost.

See a lot of good ones listed. Here's one that I didn't see--Russell Reserve 10 year. I like it quite a bit.

RR 10 year is quite good. RR Single Barrel is usually better.

Old Grandad 114 is a cut above and a great value bourbon.

I’m pretty sure the one in the middle is not “bottled in bond”
But is definitely single barrel.

You won't be disappointed. It's readily available here and often finds it's way into my cabinet. It's a barely legal rye (51% rye in the mashbill) and is very similar to a bourbon. It's also a great value in the $20 range. If you can find it's older (and better tasting) brother Pikesville Rye, you'll get an idea of what you are missing. I really enjoy the rye expressions with their varied mashbills (from 51% rye to 95% rye) and all the different tasting notes that they bring to the palate; spices like pepper & baking spices to citrus and mint.

I miss Old Charter 10 and 12

I've got three 750's of WSR but getting too expensive because of it's popularity. It used to be my secret bourbon. Try Old Tub. 100 proof, Bottled in Bond and less than $20. My go-to now is Knob Creek 9yr for $25.

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