Favorite Bourbon Whiskey?
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In the 1990s my mainstay Bourbon was Jim Beam. Now the various Beam Bourbons taste bland to me. Their Rye used to be my camping Whiskey. I'd choose a different brand of Rye now.
Back to Bourbon - I typically get Ezra Brooks 90 proof, and have a nearly empty bottle of their 101 proof sitting on my pipe smoking tray right now. I've looked at Woodford Reserve for quite a while, but the price always delays me trying it. I prefer Scotch over Bourbon (my heritage is Scottish, English, German, and Czech - and if I were to live anywhere outside of the U.S. I'd head to Scotland), and the higher priced Bourbons tend to get me looking at the Scotch bottles. I haven't tried Buffalo Trace, but was getting Knob Creek (a Beam brand) when it was heavily discounted at one seller. I also occasionally get Wild Turkey 101. I've bought Bulleit Rye, but not their Bourbon. A few weeks ago, Makers Mark was on sale, so I got that. I'd had it a few times before, going back to the 1990s. I tried Benchmark (made by Buffalo Trace) about a year ago and went back to good old Ezra. I think I'll try it again, knowing now who makes it. I've gotten Evan Williams and Elijah Craig, and plan to get Craig again, if I'm getting Bourbon, unless I decide to try Buffalo Trace or Woodford Reserve. I'll probably explore Single Malt Scotch instead, though. Yesterday I got a bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask on sale, and the Peat reminds me of Latakia. Now that I'm a pipe smoker, Scotch tastes even better.
Of the two Tennesse brands (not Bourbons), I like George Dickel over Jack Daniels.
I don't mix anything into any of my drinks.
Back to Bourbon - I typically get Ezra Brooks 90 proof, and have a nearly empty bottle of their 101 proof sitting on my pipe smoking tray right now. I've looked at Woodford Reserve for quite a while, but the price always delays me trying it. I prefer Scotch over Bourbon (my heritage is Scottish, English, German, and Czech - and if I were to live anywhere outside of the U.S. I'd head to Scotland), and the higher priced Bourbons tend to get me looking at the Scotch bottles. I haven't tried Buffalo Trace, but was getting Knob Creek (a Beam brand) when it was heavily discounted at one seller. I also occasionally get Wild Turkey 101. I've bought Bulleit Rye, but not their Bourbon. A few weeks ago, Makers Mark was on sale, so I got that. I'd had it a few times before, going back to the 1990s. I tried Benchmark (made by Buffalo Trace) about a year ago and went back to good old Ezra. I think I'll try it again, knowing now who makes it. I've gotten Evan Williams and Elijah Craig, and plan to get Craig again, if I'm getting Bourbon, unless I decide to try Buffalo Trace or Woodford Reserve. I'll probably explore Single Malt Scotch instead, though. Yesterday I got a bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask on sale, and the Peat reminds me of Latakia. Now that I'm a pipe smoker, Scotch tastes even better.
Of the two Tennesse brands (not Bourbons), I like George Dickel over Jack Daniels.
I don't mix anything into any of my drinks.
So many good bourbons!!! I have to say, Jim Beam Black Label Rocks. I usally drink a glas or 2 of the $20-30/750ml stuff, then switch to Black label. ( which around here is $36 for 1.75) So I save like $2, whic I buy more tabbacco wity. Damn, I think I need more. Hell Ya
Buffalo Trace, Maker's and Jack, in that order. I don't always have Jack on hand, but I drink the other two regularly.
Been drinking whisky/bourbon a long time....long time. But by far, some of my favs are Blantons (NOT happy with the shortages that are happening now), Michters (all of them), Elijah Craig Small Batch (best bang for the $$), Woodford (dont forget the Rye), Kentucky Owl (only if you sell your kidney), Jefferson's Ocean (still working this one, but nice salty taste), and of course Old Forrester (birthday expressions if you can find them).
Don't drink it much, but I'd say when I do it's Gentleman Jack with a splash of water. Or Jack Daniels Old #7 mixed with Coke. I also like to cook a lot with Old #7.
Picking a favorite bourbon is kinda like picking a favorite pipe tobacco. Pretty hard to say one favorite. I will say it was a whole lot easier back in the day when the average person didn't really care about bourbon. The specialty releases are incredible but getting impossible to pick up anymore. Leaving those off the list, my top five would be:
Blanton's
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel
Rock Hill Farms
Four Roses Single Barrel
Old Weller Antique
Blanton's
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel
Rock Hill Farms
Four Roses Single Barrel
Old Weller Antique
Granted this is a necrothread, but it's nice to see some whiskey drinkers after the long lasting thread about "why I quit drinking"..
Like G.L. Pease said regarding Quit Nights, "The sophisticated flavors and exotic aroma provide a wonderful backdrop for quiet moments of reflection, a good book, and if you are so inclined, perhaps a wee dram".
I do prefer smoking along with at least one wee dram.. :
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Like G.L. Pease said regarding Quit Nights, "The sophisticated flavors and exotic aroma provide a wonderful backdrop for quiet moments of reflection, a good book, and if you are so inclined, perhaps a wee dram".
I do prefer smoking along with at least one wee dram.. :
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