If you’re stating that distilling ethyl alcohol is illegal you need to catch up on the laws and how much you can legally distill on your own property for your own private consumption.Right/wrong and legal/illegal aren’t mutually exclusive concepts.
I think the ATF makes a distinction between wine/beer/meed/cider and spirits when it comes to homebrew. And as best I can tell there is no legal route to high alcohol content distillation for personal consumption. A fuel permit would allow you to distill legally but any attempts to age the whiskey or make it more palatable could get you in a bind if caught.
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seems I quoted the wrong post. I apologize for any confusion
If you’re stating that distilling ethyl alcohol is illegal you need to catch up on the laws and how much you can legally distill on your own property for your own private consumption.
Currently, I've got a bottle of Woodford Double smoked in my decanter. I also have been sipping a bit of scotch lately and my current two go-to's are Balvenie Carribean Cask and JW Blue.
Anyone a fan of Blanton's bourbon? I've been trying to find a bottle, but it doesn't seem too easy. May grab some of the Four Roses as well as I've never owned a bottle of it.
One thing about the fuel permit....
The ATF WILL stop by for a visit to inspect your ''fuel''
You will have to PROVE your using it as a fuel...Like running a lawnmower/tractor/truck as an example....Or as a guy I know running one of the toy powerboats in his pond.
So be ready,It may take them a year to ''visit''
I wouldn't store it in quart mason jars...Big red flag!!!
Kirkland's Irish Whiskey
Jameson if I'm feeling spendy
Nonsense my dear Watson!You're wayyyyy too young to have a decanter, Don Draper!!
Blanton's is great, but, yes, hard to find.
If you’re stating that distilling ethyl alcohol is illegal you need to catch up on the laws and how much you can legally distill on your own property for your own private consumption.
I'm a pretty serious bourbon guy, and there have been some good suggestions on this thread so far. But, I'm surprised no one has mentioned one of my personal favorites - Willet Bourbon. It isn't super cheap, but it's also not crazy expensive either. You should at least give it a try. If you don't want to pay for an entire bottle, free taste testing at my place! You bring a bottle of one of your favorites to compare.
Ain't capitalism great. All the superb choices you guys mentioned. Each has it's intended purpose and niche. For all around general/frequent drinking. Elijah Craig, Makers Mark, Knob Creek, and Buffalo Trace. Anytime anywhere whiskey most whiskey drinkers can relate too.
I have quite a few bottles on hand. 31 at last count. Four Roses Single Barrel is the best value in whiskey. Granted it is not as good as Elmer Lee or a few of the Weller offerings, but I can always find it without much effort and it is very nice to drink.
I agree with that! I'd also lump Woodford Reserve into the everyday drinking list. I like it neat better than Makers or Knob Creek.
I have quite a few bottles on hand. 31 at last count. Four Roses Single Barrel is the best value in whiskey. Granted it is not as good as Elmer Lee or a few of the Weller offerings, but I can always find it without much effort and it is very nice to drink.
My current shopping list for alcohol is:
Monkey Shoulder, Johnny Walker Green, Blanton's, Four Roses Single Barrel, Captain Morgan Private Stock(delicious on ice), and now Basil Hayden's
Try some Basil Hayden, think you’ll like it.
For a cheap price, Jim Beam Pre-Prohibition Rye is pretty good.