Whiskey drinkers

[K1052]

If you can snag a bottle of any type of Weller, they are wheated bourbons like Maker's, but much better, imo. They aren't easy to find in a lot of places, though.

If not that, a couple that may not have been mentioned are Michter's and Elijah Criag. They aren't wheated, but are well regarded. Michter's may be another of those that is hard to find, it doesn't stay on the shelf long around here. Elijah Criag might not be a big enough jump from Maker's.

We've got all the Weller Special Reserve you could want here in TX for $30/750ml. It's my chief cocktail bourbon because it's so available and I prefer wheated for that. Haven't seen the antique or full proof versions in quite some time though.

 

[quikah]

A 1.75L of regualr Makers Mark can be had for $40 and that might just be your best gift.

Do not give a handle as a gift. That is just tacky.

Sounds like they don't really have much experience. Honestly, I would give a variety of smaller bottles. Go to bevmo/totalwine and check out what they have available in 375ml size, and get a few different ones. Pack it nicely (find a nice box), would make a good gift.

 

[MrSquished]

Do not give a handle as a gift. That is just tacky.

Sounds like they don't really have much experience. Honestly, I would give a variety of smaller bottles. Go to bevmo/totalwine and check out what they have available in 375ml size, and get a few different ones. Pack it nicely (find a nice box), would make a good gift.

Agreed. I was going to say the same. It just isn't classy unless you are like best friends and it's kind of a joke. Better off one bottle of nice whiskey as well vs two kinda good.

 

[echo4747]

Went with the Makers Mark 46 and a Balvenie 12 Year . Purchased these yesterday and today at work I received a gift from a customer I expedited an order for a while back and it was a bottle of Makers Mark and a smoked ham

 

[lxskllr]

Good choices. That's a fine gift, and will surely be appreciated.

 

[MrSquished]

@waffleironhead had other good suggestions. Anything finished in a Sherry or Port cask has the qualities that I like. It is just that Minor Case is usually the cheapest of that bunch. Minor Case isn't my favorite ever, but for the buck, it is what I go back to. My favorite that I've tried so far is Balvenie Portwood 21 year but that is way out of the price range. https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/balvenie-21-yr-port-wood/p/19089750

I'm at the store and their port and sherry finished whiskey selection sucks. I lost count of the million single barrel whiskeys they had and other boutique brand. I went with the Dad's hat to try. I didn't try to check if they had any not in display as they'd be too expensive

I saw a basil Hayden's port finished mentioned online, but they didn't have it here

 

[lxskllr]

That might be intense. Pennsylvania rye should be a high rye mash bill. If so, it'll be spicy, and maybe a little "rough around the edges". MD rye is typically mellower, and a bit closer to bourbon.

 

[bigi]

I mostly drink sigle malts, so the following applies to that:

A $100 single malt bottle is nothig special really. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. It should do.

Any major brand has several 'levels' of its booze mostly based on age. Most 14-18 year bottles will go for around $100 but might be MUCH more expensive.

Frankly, a blind anything bottle for $100 will not be bad unless you really get unlucky. The stores I've been to have somewhat knowledgable people so you can ask there.

Now, to make your life hopefully easier, there go my favorite $50 one, and it is really good.

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish - Lasanta Single Malt Whisky

 

[Denly]

Give them 2 diff styles, following would be my choices if budget is $100 for both.

Arron Robert Burn
Ardbeg wee beastie
Nikka from barrel
4 Roses single barrel
Glen Victoria
Turkey rare breed
Wiser 15yr
A costco kirkland something 10yrs.