Sorry for being off topic folks, but I need some help. I am getting a visit from friend in Manhattan next month and they want to bring me some American whiskey. Up till now I have not been very impressed by anything American that I have tasted. No offense meant to my US friends. But I did taste Old Potrero at a sample night once and did like that. Could anyone please tell me where in Manhattan one would look for such a bottle? Or better still, what is much cheaper and widely available in the USA and not in Europe? I mean a "good" borboun or whiskey.
Sazerac Rye 18 is another that comes to mind but may be available at Maison du Whisky.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed is one that I am currently enjoying. Perhaps someone on the group from "the other side" who enjoys bourbons can give us a heads up as to what is and isn't avaiable in Europe?
The American rye whiskeys are mostly overlooked here and not available in Europe. The Sazerac 18 year is very good. Rip Van Winkle 13 year is another good one. And Wild Turkey Rye is pretty good for a young whiskey. The Old Potrero is completely different from the Kentucky ryes. It is made from 100 % malted rye, where the Kentucky ryes are made from about 10% malted barley, 51-65% unmalted rye and the rest unmalted corn.
(I'm assuming you mean much cheaper in the US than in Europe, rather than absolutely cheap...)
The very best American whiskey I have ever tasted is the Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 yr. It is fabulously flavored, smooth, and not nearly as sweet as many bourbons.
Park Avenue Liquors in NYC should have this and anything else you want.
George T. Stagg, but oh wait a minute, ya prolly can't find it in the US either, bummer. I heartily recommend A.H. Hirsch 16yo bourbon from the last remaining stocks of the old Michter distillery in Pennsylvania. Epic stuff for less than $40USD.
What also is available in Europe (and tough noogies if this is a re-run, 'cause I haven't seen the whole thread, ya li'l cross-posting goober) is Four Roses, like the Four Roses Single Barrel I bought in Amsterdam a couple of years ago for a really reasonable price. That's something you won't find in wide swaths of the USA.
Okay, ya lazy 'lil booger here's the original question below. It's the opposite actually. He wants to know what good "American whiskey" is available US that isn't in Europe, so his friend can mule him something from NYC.
Sorry about that, but you make a good suggestion for traveling bourbon aficiandos on the 4 Roses. Sam Cougar Black is another goodie if you like that Indiana-style or Maker's Mark Limited Edition (Gold), if you can still find either of them in the EU.
Jock, have him go to Park Ave Liquors in mid-town Manhattan. You can check out their website
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and make a wish list for your friend.
Cheers, Bushido
"Sorry for being off topic folks, but I need some help. I am getting a visit from friend in Manhattan next month and they want to bring me some American whiskey. Up till now I have not been very impressed by anything American that I have tasted. No offense meant to my US friends. But I did taste Old Potrero at a sample night once and did like that. Could anyone please tell me where in Manhattan one would look for such a bottle? Or better still, what is much cheaper and widely available in the USA and not in Europe? I mean a "good" borboun or whiskey.
Thank you to all my good tasteing friends. You are all too kind. I think I will go for the van Winkle. Sounds good. I know I can get Potrero here but a friend is coming to stay and wants to buy a gift. Not too expensive though.
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