Bourbon Help

[throwittoblythe]

I posed this to our overlord (@ChrisMWilliams) but I’m sure he’s far too busy running a business to answer...

I’m visiting a friend in Chicago in a few weeks. He’s a bourbon drinker. I imbibe on occasion but don’t know the first thing about them. What are some good Iowa bourbons that I can give him as a gift? I want to give him something he can’t get where he lives.

TIA

 

[baller21]

Cedar Ridge

 

[Cyientist]

Cody Road Rye was good.

 

[Entropy]

Cedar Ridge

Agreed. Lots of options there. I’m sitting on a bottle of their Quintessential that I’m saving for a good event.

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Make sure you bring back some Malört with you from Chicago

 

[AgronAlum]

Not a lot of options from the state of Iowa. I would try to find something off the wall that’s not from the state if you’re bringing it to a bourbon guy. I’m sure Cedar Ridge is available in Chicago. I haven’t been terribly impressed with Cody Road or Cedar Ridge.

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

I like nearly everything Cedar Ridge.

 

[CyBraveBear]

I’d assume you can get Cedar Ridge or Cody Road in Chicago. I might be wrong but I think I’ve seen it there before.

 

[Gonzo]

Another vote for Cedar Ridge. Been a bourbon guy for many years, great hooch.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

Bourbon is from Kentucky. The best Iowa whiskey is bootleg templeton but unless you know someone you can’t get it. Might as well do CFs finest, Cody Road

Looks like my first sentence is disputed on the internet. Learned something new

 

[Gonzo]

I’d assume you can get Cedar Ridge or Cody Road in Chicago. I might be wrong but I think I’ve seen it there before.

I'm sure Binny's has it.

 

[cyclonedave25]

I’d assume you can get Cedar Ridge or Cody Road in Chicago. I might be wrong but I think I’ve seen it there before.

Correct, you can get Cedar Ridge at all the main alcohol places in Chicago. I saw it at Target and Jewel Osco last week too.

 

[AgronAlum]

Bourbon is from Kentucky. The best Iowa whiskey is bootleg templeton but unless you know someone you can’t get it. Might as well do CFs finest, Cody Road

Ive had real Templeton once. I wish I would have been sober enough to enjoy it.

 

[flynnhicks03]

Make sure you bring back some Malört with you from Chicago

You can get malort in iowa now.

 

[arobb]

I posed this to our overlord (@ChrisMWilliams) but I’m sure he’s far too busy running a business to answer...

I’m visiting a friend in Chicago in a few weeks. He’s a bourbon drinker. I imbibe on occasion but don’t know the first thing about them. What are some good Iowa bourbons that I can give him as a gift? I want to give him something he can’t get where he lives.

TIA

I guarantee he can't get Green Frog in Chicago.

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www.greenfrogdistillery.com

Corn whiskey hops to the Iowa marketplace

Green Frog Distillery near Keokuk uses technology and old fashioned methods

www.thehawkeye.com

 

[flynnhicks03]

I posed this to our overlord (@ChrisMWilliams) but I’m sure he’s far too busy running a business to answer...

I’m visiting a friend in Chicago in a few weeks. He’s a bourbon drinker. I imbibe on occasion but don’t know the first thing about them. What are some good Iowa bourbons that I can give him as a gift? I want to give him something he can’t get where he lives.

TIA

Not bourbon, but for a while Cyclone Liquor had a single barrel store exclusive Templeton Rye. Not sure if the still have it, though.

 

[motorcy90]

I am a little sad at myself for not trying it yet but probably one he can't get in Chicago yet is Iowa Distilling Company Bourbon.

Spirits - Iowa Distilling Company

Iowa Distilling Company bottles seven different spirits; Prairie Fire, Saints ‘n Sinners, IDC Straight Bourbon, Zone Vodka, Steel Drum Rum, Rocket Fuel and Country Gal Moonshine.

iowadistilling.com

Cedar Ridge is great really but they have been expanding their markets a bit already.

 

[cyputz]

Cedar Ridge also produces Slipnot No.9, may be worth a try for something uncommon

 

[FerShizzle]

I posed this to our overlord (@ChrisMWilliams) but I’m sure he’s far too busy running a business to answer...

I’m visiting a friend in Chicago in a few weeks. He’s a bourbon drinker. I imbibe on occasion but don’t know the first thing about them. What are some good Iowa bourbons that I can give him as a gift? I want to give him something he can’t get where he lives.

TIA

Your Chicago friend may appreciate the Al Capone link to Templeton.

 

[motorcy90]

Bourbon is from Kentucky. The best Iowa whiskey is bootleg templeton but unless you know someone you can’t get it. Might as well do CFs finest, Cody Road

Looks like my first sentence is disputed on the internet. Learned something new