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November 22, 2018, 08:23 AM
mbinky
Bottom Shelf Whiskey — New Update Page 4
About a month ago I picked up a bottle of Kentucky Gentleman. $16.95 per 1.75L (regularly $17.95).

It is actually decent! Makes a great mixer.
November 22, 2018, 10:51 AM
Fundman
These booze threads always go the same way. OP asks about bottom shelf and half the people mention $30-40 brands.
November 22, 2018, 10:58 AM
Gustofer
R&R.

Tastes just ever so slightly different than Crown at about 1/3 the cost. $20 for 1.75L whereas Crown is ~$60. When I was in Maine last month we bought a jug for $12.99! If I were to ever move to Maine it would be for the lack of liquor taxes. Big Grin


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November 22, 2018, 10:59 AM
mbinky
I found the liquor prices not too bad in Maine but much better across the border in NH at the state liquor store.
November 22, 2018, 11:02 AM
rekstrom
Elijah Craig is it for me. $22 around here and to me tastes better than many bourbons twice the price.

If I had to reach lower on the shelf I could do Evan Wms or Beam Black label, but probably mix those with soda and ice.
November 22, 2018, 11:03 AM
Fundman
Not sure if we can trust the opinion of you guys from Maine since coffee flavored brandy is considered the state drink! Just kidding.
November 22, 2018, 11:34 AM
recoatlift
Old Grandad comes in @ 19.95 for me. Fine tastin' rye bourbon.
November 22, 2018, 11:39 AM
wrightd
Canadian Hunter for cheap.
else Seagrams V0.



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November 22, 2018, 11:43 AM
maxwayne
Years ago my favorite Canadian was Lord Calvert. I thought it was really good until I got used to Crown.
November 22, 2018, 11:44 AM
FishOn
While you may be able to get away with bottom shelf whiskey, stay the hell away from bottom shelf tequila.
November 22, 2018, 11:44 AM
2BobTanner
One of the advantages of living in Kentucky, you can usually find almost any of the bourbons out there; “Pappy van Winkle” can still take some effort.


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November 22, 2018, 11:47 AM
vmtz
Old Overholt is darn good and I believe it is the oldest brand of whiskey in the US.

Vince
November 22, 2018, 11:50 AM
mbinky
quote:
Originally posted by vmtz:
Old Overholt is darn good and I believe it is the oldest brand of whiskey in the US.

Vince


This is my "go to" rye. Nice and spicy. Up in Maine it was like $18 but down here in NC it is about $23. I prefer it to the much more expensive rye's.
November 22, 2018, 11:51 AM
ensigmatic
Tullamore Dew. Blended Irish Whiskey. Last time I bought it was a bit more than $25/fifth. Very tasty. Surprisingly smooth.

For bourbon and rye: New Holland Artisan Spirits Beer Barrel Bourbon and Beer Barrel Rye run about $30/fifth and are my favourite bourbon and rye.


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November 22, 2018, 01:00 PM
GT-40DOC
quote:
Originally posted by mutedblade:
Henry McKenna 1/2 gallons for $22 is a pretty good bargain here in VA.



I have recently tried the McKenna 10 year old 100 proof and found it to be quite tasty, but not bottom shelf bourbon. I plan to give the "entry level" McKenna bourbon a try on my next visit to Wine and More Store.
November 22, 2018, 02:03 PM
Pale Horse
quote:
Originally posted by maxwayne:
Years ago my favorite Canadian was Lord Calvert. I thought it was really good until I got used to Crown.


If you ever get the chance try Costco’s house branded Canadian. It’s around 18 for a 1.75 IIRC and it’s anazing.



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November 22, 2018, 05:57 PM
Rolan_Kraps
I drank a river of Evan Williams in College. Still not bad for an inexpensive whiskey



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November 22, 2018, 05:58 PM
Rolan_Kraps
quote:
Originally posted by FishOn:
While you may be able to get away with bottom shelf whiskey, stay the hell away from bottom shelf tequila.


Truer words were never written! Wink



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November 22, 2018, 06:07 PM
Bytes
The only thing better than good whiskey is good cheap whiskey. I bought a bottle of Kirkland (that's right, COSTCO) Canadian whiskey and had a few of my friends blind taste test it against Canadian Club 12 year. All chose COSTCO at 1/2 the price.
November 22, 2018, 06:27 PM
Swain0351
I wouldn't quite call it "bottom shelf," as I reserve that for Kentucky Gentleman and Old Crow, but Evan Williams 1783 is a great bargain option.

$15/fifth or so and very drinkable.



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