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<blockquote data-quote="inactive" data-source="post: 2271873" data-attributes="member: 7488"><p>If you really want something atypical, go for Hudson Baby Bourbon or 4 Grain whiskey. It's unusual enough that the person may not have tried it. Some love it, others don't like it as well. But it will show you looked into the matter. It runs about $40 a bottle, which is kinda pricey as it's only 375 mL but that saves you from buying an $80 fifth <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>Aside from those, Blanton's and Eagle Rare are a bit less common / less special but still fairly well known to be good bourbon. They also use a fairly balanced mash bill which appeal to most connoisseurs. </p><p></p><p>I'll add a fail-safe fourth option: Any of the "Pappy" Van Winkle stuff is considered "holy grail" stuff if you can find it as it's hard to obtain. Anyone who knows bourbon would appreciate the effort and expense spent on that as a gift.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The basic stuff is cheaper (IIRC $20 for yellow label) but VERY good for the price. The small batch and single barrel variants are very highly regarded. It's a high rye mashbill though, so a bit "hotter" in spice similar to Bulleit, Basil Hayden. Those who like wheated bourbons (Maker's, Weller, Van Winkle) don't care as much for that flavor profile. Similarly, I prefer high rye and find wheated bourbons too muted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="inactive, post: 2271873, member: 7488"] If you really want something atypical, go for Hudson Baby Bourbon or 4 Grain whiskey. It's unusual enough that the person may not have tried it. Some love it, others don't like it as well. But it will show you looked into the matter. It runs about $40 a bottle, which is kinda pricey as it's only 375 mL but that saves you from buying an $80 fifth :D Aside from those, Blanton's and Eagle Rare are a bit less common / less special but still fairly well known to be good bourbon. They also use a fairly balanced mash bill which appeal to most connoisseurs. I'll add a fail-safe fourth option: Any of the "Pappy" Van Winkle stuff is considered "holy grail" stuff if you can find it as it's hard to obtain. Anyone who knows bourbon would appreciate the effort and expense spent on that as a gift. The basic stuff is cheaper (IIRC $20 for yellow label) but VERY good for the price. The small batch and single barrel variants are very highly regarded. It's a high rye mashbill though, so a bit "hotter" in spice similar to Bulleit, Basil Hayden. Those who like wheated bourbons (Maker's, Weller, Van Winkle) don't care as much for that flavor profile. Similarly, I prefer high rye and find wheated bourbons too muted. [/QUOTE]
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