I agree, this article really needs to tell the average reader that if they actually see Weller on the shelves at reasonable prices they should buy it. I’ve also found that Kentucky is about the worst place for finding sought-after bottles, my theory is because there’s more bourbon-knowledgeable people per capita here…

Damn dude, where do you live that you’re paying that much for Very Old Barton? In Kentucky and Indiana you can get a half gallon of the 100 proof version for less than that.

Seriously, is there any vodka drink that isn’t better with gin?

Great post! I just made my way through stocking my bar for the 1st time as an adult, and this is all good advice. Here's my variations: for rye, I like Rittenhouse. It's easier to find around here(southern Indiana) than Old Overholt, and it's delicious.

I can't even grasp the concept. Is this some sort of weird New England thing? Do you need to go places where you can pretend people are nice or something? Cause you could just come and stay at any hotel in the Midwest and then go to any place that serves breakfast, you'd get all the benefits of a B&B with none of the…

It goddamn better be! If somebody wet the bed last week and I'm sleeping in it this week, please, please tell me you had it properly cleaned and de-urinated.