Check out Michter’s U.S. #1 Rye at a fraction of the price of Old Potrero. It’s great and not as hot (i.e. boozy). They also have a product called U.S. #1 Whiskey, which is a bourbon mash that is aged in used barrels... (18 replies, last updated by Eldon Kreider December 21, 2004)

I need to get a bottle of whiskey as a thank you gift, and I’m prepared to spend about 50 bucks. Any ideas? thanks (4 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team February 5, 2005)

too pedigreed: Sazerac 6-year old. A straight rye, the less expensive sibling of a much costlier 18-year-old rye. Green Spot. A pot-still Irish whiskey. Hard to find in the States. Bulleit. A high-test small-producer bourbon that... (15 replies, last updated by warrenr May 2, 2007)

, the current separation between bourbon and JD/George Dickel is fine all around. I have absolutely no problem with anybody liking whatever whiskey strikes his/her fancy. So, if you like Jack, fine. But, understand please, that at... (17 replies, last updated by CA Scotch Chick June 7, 2008)

When I was in Tokyo a few years ago, I went to a bar that seemed to specialize in whiskeys. I know whiskey is quite popular in Japan. Is bourbon whisky or scotch whiskey more popular, does anyone have knowledge or an opinion? Any... (2 replies, last updated by japanesewhisky May 9, 2007)

to get directly into bourbon. Straight rye whiskeys can be a bit challenging for neophytes. I might suggest the Sazerac 6 year old or the inexpensive Rittenhouse (not the Single Barrel). (53 replies, last updated by TNbourbon February 24, 2007)

Back when I used to drink spirits somewhat regularly, I enjoyed Old Overholt. I now favor Wild Turkey Rye. Since this topic came up, btw, I glanced at my copy of the Regans' book on Bourbon (and other American whiskeys), and I see... (53 replies, last updated by kit marlowe February 17, 2003)

Willie Nelson’s "Old Whiskey River" is 6yo Heaven Hill bourbon, not made by Jim Beam — although selected by Parker Beam, HH’s master distiller, along with son/co-MD Craig. http://www.oldwhiskeyriver.com/owr.htm... (29 replies, last updated by Papa Kip Chee March 6, 2007)

It was a young woman who first taught me about bourbon and branch. It was May 1978 at the University of Chicago and it was actually George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey. A far cry from the Pappy 20yr old I prefer now. (9 replies, last updated by folprivate June 3, 2009)

as a pet and called it Old Fitzgerald after a particularly cheap whiskey). Anyway, I know what you’re looking for, and neither Pete nor I probably answered specifically what you’re looking for. I’m huge into... (51 replies, last updated by phantomdoc August 5, 2008)

A bit late in the post, but if you can find Whiskey River (Willie Nelson’s bourbon) at you local liquor store (it might be only available in the south) I highly recommend it. Very smooth, and easy on the wallet. -about 23$... (54 replies, last updated by sspringer39 March 31, 2008)

Our blind tasting of various Kentucky and Tennessee whiskies continued recently with Round Two. The results of Round One are posted on a separate thread at this link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/345859 As with Round One, all... (0 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike January 14, 2007)

of this it was really a question of which whiskey would finish 2nd although the top 3 whiskies were so close that there could have been a 3-way tie. 2nd Place(tie): EAGLE RARE TEN YEAR OLD. "Dry and interesting. Very nice. Medium... (9 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike February 14, 2007)

Absolutely worth trying. I had a Hirsch 18 year old several years ago and it was excellent. I now use rye — Pikesville or Overholt, Sazerac if I can find it — in whiskey based tails like a Manhattan or Sour, and it... (2 replies, last updated by BHAppeal March 18, 2007)

Wondering if anyone else likes good rye whiskey and has found a source in NYC? The Michter’s bourbon is around but I’ve only found one place that carries their rye and it isn’t the top-shelf ten year old stuff.... (2 replies, last updated by Ryan February 19, 2004)