I recently came into some money . . . sort of. In reality, I ran a successful promotion at work and was rewarded with $150 in AMEX gift cards.
Now, anybody who knows me knows that I’m frugal – not cheap, mind you. The bulk of my whiskey collection over the years have been gifted to me by friends, family, and most often, my wife. I seldom pick up a bottle over $35 on a whim, and I’m frequently the guy in the liquor store with two bottles in hand spending a half hour trying to decide between them. Despite my loving relationship with whiskey, I find myself feeling guilty spending a lot of money on something that can be consumed and forgotten so quickly.
This $150 is my excuse to be irresponsible and make a whiskey purchase that I wouldn’t otherwise make. But to make things interesting, I want that purchase decision to come from you, the reader.
For the next week or so, I will be collecting ideas via comments on this post, mentions on Twitter, and comments on the Whiskey-Reviews Facebook page. Here are the “rules” of what I am looking for:
- It must be a whiskey I have never tried before (I have tried many more whiskeys than what are on this site).
- It must be available in Pennsylvania, although if I can find it in Delaware I’ll make the trip.
- It must fit into the budget of $150. If there are more than one whiskey that you think I should try while fitting into the budget, that works as well!
So, start choosing! I’m very excited to see what my readers come up with!
-Ryan
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Well, I’m not sure if shopping for someone else is fun or depressing 😉
The first exciting thing that comes to mind is Port Charlotte PC9. Available SLO for $134.
Here’s my other suggestion (for now):
http://lfw.co.uk/acatalog/Highland-Park-21yo.html
I have ordered from them before – it works. It will come in right around $150 including shipping. Plus, you get a free 5 ml dram with it!
Jameson 18 yr
Or Knob Creek Rye?
(for the really frugal part of you, I have some Jamesons direct from the Dublin site – not available in the states – that I’ll share)
Here’s another one, with two “adventurous” bottles:
Kilchoman Summer 2010 and Penderyn
Both available online.
Compass Box Hedonism or any of the Col. E.H. Taylor bottles
I know on the blog you said you had to be able to get it in PA. How about via online? Have I got a Rye For you if your willing. It is a cloudy rye it mixes well with many things but OMG is it good on its own. I discovered it on my way through Kentucky to get to South Carolina this last Christmas. It’s way under your budget, $23 a bottle. It is smooth, with floral and vanilla undertones. http://www.thepartysource.com/express/item.php?id=30049 here’s the link good luck I hope you take my suggestion & enjoy. I have been bragging about it ever since. Love your blog, I’m new to bourbon & whiskey but I am sooooo addicted.
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Thanks for the comments, guys! I will be going shopping tonight and will certainly keep all of your suggestions in mind.
-Ryan
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