Hey guys not a bourbon drinker but my neighbours turning 50 on Monday. Thinking of getting a bottle. Any suggestions, has Wild Turkey mostly.
Cheers
Suggested Bourbon for 50th Birthday Present
frenzaltom on 16/10/2021 - 14:56
Last edited 16/10/2021 - 16:18 by 1 other user
Last edited 16/10/2021 - 16:18 by 1 other user
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This or other bourbons (all $40-$60):
- Wild Turkey
- Jim Beam
- Jack Daniels
- Bulleit (fav)You should consider other whiskeys that might not be bourbon ($50-$70):
eg/ Monkey Shoulder (this is good), Chivas, etc etc.Or since theses are all close in price, how about a bottle of Hennessy. Even the cheapest ($55 ?) makes for a pretty nice drink and present. But at this stage, I've probably confused you more than helped
Shop around and get Maker's Mark. It always looks expensive in the bottle. Otherwise, I'd go with Wild Turkey as another premium product
Wild turkey
Can’t go wrong
Chivas Regal, scotch
Clearly you hate your bourbon drinking friends…
Haha, just a suggestion for something special or different for the big 5 0
rare breed
Budget? There's basically a Wild Turkey for ever level between $50-$200. For up to $100, Eagle Rare or Blanton's is a great choice, although Dan Murphy's has jacked the hell out of the price of the Blanton's lately. Over $100, Michters, especially if they drink cocktails. Over $150, Willett (the Willett pot still bottle looks really cool around $100 too)
If no budget, Van Winkle, although I'd buy them a car instead.
knob creek( about $100) ,
these should be around $80
elijah craig small batch , russels reserve ,blantons single barrel
Any suggestions, has Wild Turkey mostly.
Well then…. buy what they like to drink!
Lol thanks guys
Depends on your budget - when I'm not being a cheapskate and buying my bourbon by the half-gallon (e.g. this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/654555), I go with either Makers 46, or Wild Turkey Rare Breed.
Jim Beam Single Barrel is also not bad.
All of these are higher ABV, which means you can adjust the taste a bit by watering them down to personal preference, or drinking them with ice.
Buffalo Trace - great drinking bourbon $50+
Maker’s Mark