Bourbon in Baton Rouge

jsg34 · Feb 16, 2017

Matherne's. I've picked up a few bottles there when I've stayed downtown on business. Also, Streube's has a nice selection behind the bar. Someone should organize a bourbon meet/greet in BR.

topgunz1 · Feb 16, 2017

If you are looking for someplace for great cocktails, Doe's Eat Place and George Krause are the only names you need know, go see him, he knows his stuff behind a bar.

jjoker16 · Feb 16, 2017

I went by Pokus Pokus today. Everything I was told it was. Great selection and great customer service. I even got a little sample of old scout 10 year

Looks like my new go to spot!

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jjoker16 · Feb 16, 2017

topgunz1 said:
If you are looking for someplace for great cocktails, Doe's Eat Place and George Krause are the only names you need know, go see him, he knows his stuff behind a bar.

Second time someone mentioned Doe's in two days. Guess I have to take the wife over this weekend.

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jjoker16 · Feb 16, 2017

jcomar1 said:
I finished this off last night. I like it. It's a sweet one.

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Finally got around to grabbing a bottle of Eagle Rare today. Store pick barrel AND only $28. Best price I've seen for Rare Eagle.

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mineralman55 · Feb 17, 2017

To the OP, if you're in the Northshore area, try Acquistapace's grocery store. They have an incredible selection of whiskeys. One of my favorites is TX. Made in Texas (of course) but don't let that stop you. Incredibly smooth. Ditto on the Eagle Rare.

jcomar1 · Feb 17, 2017

jjoker16 said:
I went by Pokus Pokus today. Everything I was told it was. Great selection and great customer service. I even got a little sample of old scout 10 year

Looks like my new go to spot!

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Good deal man glad they hooked you up.

T-Bub · Feb 17, 2017

I cant comment on stores in Baton Rouge but I'll comment on whiskey. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON the La1 Whiskey made in Thibodaux, It is horrible for a $50 bottle.

Ellis1958 · Feb 20, 2017

I won't say LA1 whiskey is horrible, but for the price it isn't that great. However the rum is killer. The line is available at Calandro's on Government.

http://www.dpdspirits.com/home/

topgunz1 · Feb 20, 2017

I've seen a few folks mention TX Whiskey, while I haven't had that one yet it reminded me of another Texas whiskey that's worth a try. Rebecca Creek from San Antonio makes a great bottle, should be available at Calandros, Hokus Pokus, etc.

jjoker16 · Feb 20, 2017

You're the second person this week to recommend Rebecca Creek. I found it at Ralph's Market in Gonzales last week.

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YoungMarine · Feb 20, 2017

Willett Pot Still Reserve is my new go-to bourbon. Good value for $35 and I enjoy it neat.

Leopardcurdog · Jun 13, 2017

jjoker16 said:
I went by Pokus Pokus today. Everything I was told it was. Great selection and great customer service. I even got a little sample of old scout 10 year

Looks like my new go to spot!

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Smooth Ambler Old Scout 10 is a great pour for sure.

topgunz1 · Jun 13, 2017

The Cove is having a bourbon day celebration tomorrow

Marlin · Jun 13, 2017

As a bourbon guy, I found any of the attached bourbons are great. Calandros on Perkins road also has a great selection on bourbons, as well as the old " Cuban" on Perkins Rd. I found Either of these stores often has bourbons that aren't even readily available in Kentucky, and usually for $5-$10 cheaper than you can get it there.

The Jeffersons line are a great sip in the $50 range, as well as of course Blantons which has been harder to come by but when you do find it it's is usually around $52-$54. Eagle Rare is excellent for the price as well as Angels Envy.

I honestly have never tried the Mitchers but I hear good things.

Always remember this, if all else fails, drink Old Charter, it's good for you!

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CDAT · Jul 13, 2017

I agree Bin Q is my go to. First place I found Four Roses. I also went there to get a keg filled, and he was cool enough to call around places to find this for me. That earned my business!

Old School · Jul 13, 2017

Had a couple glasses of Pappy the other day. Best I ever had.

iwhodat · Jul 14, 2017

Basil Hayden's is really good. I usually drink Jim Beam. The Jim Beam Single Barrel is delicious

Born4spd · Jul 15, 2017

Tried the following:

Buffalo trace
Eagle Rare
Four Roses (yellow label cheaper bottle)
Angel's Envy
Basil Hayden
LA1
Bulleit Rye and Regular
Woodford Reserve

out of all i really enjoyed the Angel's Envy the most.

Soobilly · Feb 1, 2018

topgunz1 said:
Hokus Pokus in Prairieville/Dutchtown is a good spot as well. Post sober next time, you missed an O in Bourbon twice! lol.

I love Bourbon's, Ryes, and Irish Whiskies, not big on Scotch except for the Speyside stuff, no Islay for me. For the money, Elijah Craig is a crazy value. I'm also a big fan of High West's various blends, they aren't for the purist, but they do some unique stuff that comes out well. Anything out of the Buffalo Trace distillery is good. I prefer higher rye to wheat, it all is up to your palate.

My go-to mixing whiskey is actually Benchmark. It's cheap as hell and mixes well with anything, it's much smoother than it's price suggests.

+1 on the benchmark. Lol. My fav is Elmer t lee

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