Now, me and my dog Barleycorn got to talking last night. In our 4 or 5 years (we reserve the right to change them numbers of years without notice when we want to) of drinking bourbon, what are the best buys we have come across. This will take into account sales (of which they ain't many), how much we like sumthin, and what it cost.
I allowed Barleycorn to act just like it was as much his money as mine, even though none of this cost him a damn cent! I didn't bring that up and neither did he.
Here they is:
Evan Williams 1783 - 750 ml for $12
Ancient Ancient Age 10 YO - 750 ml for $13
Old Fitzgerald 1849 (the 8 YO version) - 750 ml for $14
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond - one liter for $15
Old Grand Dad Bottled in Bond - 750 ml for $18
Eagle Rare 10 YO (old version) - 750 ml for $20
Four Roses Single Barrel - 750 ml for $32 (in my opinion this is the best buy of currently available bourbons - if you can get to KY to get it)
Van Winkle Family Reserve 12 YO Lot B - 750 ml for $38 (second best buy)
Wild Turkey 12 YO - 750 ml for $40 (not available except the odd bottle where you can find it, but my best purchase in terms of value yet)
Old Rip Van Winkle 15 YO - 750 ml for $40 (she's a goner, but I got me 4 bottles laid back)
Jeffersons Reserve 12 - 17 YO - 750 ml for $46
A H Hirsch 16 YO - 750 for $70 (still available some places - a classic well balanced bourbon in my opinion)
George T Stagg both 2005 versions - 750 ml for $70 (some of y'all can buy this for less)
Pappy Van Winkle 20 YO - 750 ml for $70 (ain't cheap, but it is worth it - I always, always have some on hand!)
Wild Turkey Tribute 15 YO -750 ml for $90 (she's a goner too - I bought 4 bottles and am working on the last now - no regrets)
Pappy Van Winkle 15 YO - I can't find this anywhere anymore anywayhow
Anyone else got comments on their bestest bourbon buy?