I need Whiskey help please. Top 5 whiskeys.

[275RLTW]

Stranahan's is about the best for the money and it's local (don't you dare ruin it with a mixer...). A glass of that and a Cohiba are weekly traditions around my fire pit. I wouldn't spend $250 per bottle on rare whiskey that no one is going to appreciate. If I run across the pond again before you leave, I'll grab you some cubans...

[J]

Stranahan's is about the best for the money and it's local (don't you dare ruin it with a mixer...). A glass of that and a Cohiba are weekly traditions around my fire pit. I wouldn't spend $250 per bottle on rare whiskey that no one is going to appreciate. If I run across the pond again before you leave, I'll grab you some cubans...

I think I must be a whiskey snob. But stranahans is very overpriced for the quality IMHO compared with what you can get in single barrel small batch out of bullet county. feel the same way about peach street out of palisade. I really want a good Colorado whiskey, haven't found it yet.

The CO guys charge 15-20 year prices for a 3-5 year whiskey.

[RMAC757]

Haven't read the while thread yet but I have to agree with this. Stranahans is way over priced for it's quality. If you want something along these lines made in Colorado for a much cheaper price go with Leopolds made here in Colorado
http://leopoldbros.com/New_site/Whiskies.html
I happen to be a scotch snob and if cigars are in order I suggest having a couple on hand. A good intro, quality one would be Balvenie Doublewood which should run you around 40 (Also consider their Carribean Cask). Macallen is a great choice for those who want something not to complex and would probably be enjoyed by all. Glenmorangie is pretty light and also relatively inexpensive. If you have to drink an Irish I would suggest Redbreast in 12 year or if you can get your hands on it Jameson Gold Reserve

I think I must be a whiskey snob. But stranahans is very overpriced for the quality IMHO compared with what you can get in single barrel small batch out of bullet county. feel the same way about peach street out of palisade. I really want a good Colorado whiskey, haven't found it yet.

The CO guys charge 15-20 year prices for a 3-5 year whiskey.

[XC700116]

I think I must be a whiskey snob. But stranahans is very overpriced for the quality IMHO compared with what you can get in single barrel small batch out of bullet county. feel the same way about peach street out of palisade. I really want a good Colorado whiskey, haven't found it yet.

The CO guys charge 15-20 year prices for a 3-5 year whiskey.

Check out Deerhammer Distillery in BV. Right now they are only doing "white whiskey" which honestly is fantastic. But they've started aging as well of course that's a few years out though for obvious reasons since they just got their license about a year ago.

[Irving]

If I run across the pond again before you leave, I'll grab you some cubans...

That would be beyond cool, however, what are the chances of the TSA throwing a fit if they go through my luggage?

[RonMexico]

That would be beyond cool, however, what are the chances of the TSA throwing a fit if they go through my luggage?

Nope just take out the sticks from the tubes and bands. Thrown them in a different cigar box or travel container.