Favorite Bourbon Whiskey?

[rickpal14]

Bulleit neat

 

[checotah]

Knob Creek

Woodford Reserve

Jefferson Reserve

Maker's Mark, if you twist my arm (that's enuff}

Was into Willie's Old Whiskey River for a while...

Small, single batch bourbons are so much better than the blends.

 

[topd]

Knob Creek for me. It's really just Jim Beam that's been in the barrel longer, but it's a bit smoother

to me. and I like the bottle

 

[docwatson]

I was in Virginia last weekend and found a new to me Bourbon that I really enjoy. Elmer T. Lee. In order of preference my favs would be Blantons, Woodford Reserve and Elmer. There aren't many that I don't enjoy but those are the top of my list presently. Like tobacco---- so many good choices.

 

[pipeinhand]

Elijah Craig 12 for everyday, George T Stagg for now and then. The Craig is not expensive and so smooth.

 

[fitzy]

Blanton's is dynamite but for something just as good if not better and for a little less money try Basil Hayden's.

 

[ebag]

Not always in their bourbons but any of the High West I have found that I absolutely love.

 

[mluyckx]

Like tobacco---- so many good choices

How did I miss this thread 8O
I buy Bourbon/Whiskey frequently and vary it up regularly. I've tried most of the ones listed as well and it's hard to call a true favorite. So I'd say I have the following:
Best value for money: Eagle Rare 10 Yr. Old

Day-to-day drink: Jack (with all the it's not a true Bourbon included)

Best Bourbon: Four Roses single barrel

Most amazing I've ever had: Balcones Baby Blue (not a true Bourbon either, made with blue corn...but it's wow !)

 

[mso489]

Evan Williams as recommended by a pipe smoker former Dodge salesman

and salesman of eighteen wheeler trucks, who was a resident at a rehab

facility where my wife was treated after hip surgery. I bought him a MM

cob and a Czech pipe, since his pipes seemed to be getting away from him.

He celebrated his 90th recently. He is a Prince Albert guy. When I feel

the yin, I also do Jack, Makers, or a single-malt Scotch (but that ain't bourbon).

I also like wine; my wife is crazy-good at pairing it with food.

 

[matchstickman]

To all the drinkers of Buffalo Trace: How much do you guys pay for a bottle of this stuff? There is a liquor store that carries it here in town but if I can find it cheaper elsewhere I might be willing to take a drive to find it if it will save me some money.

 

[ebag]

So, I've been actually reading up with the book 100 whiskeys to try before you die.
Some of those things are so expensive.
Mike, I'm a crypto tech. Only time I get to see daylight is when I get to smoke. haha

 

[moses]

Oh good god. Bulleit all the way. Their rye is pretty damn fabulous as well.
Also, rothnh, coast of Maine, you say? Southern? I'm a Biddeford boy, m'self.

 

[wayneteipen]

Knob Creek is my current favorite with Woodford Reserve, Gentleman Jack, and JD Single Barrel close behind. There are several on this thread that I'd like to try but haven't gotten around to mostly due to availability here in the sticks.

 

[instymp]

And if you ever get around Louisville, KY, take the Bourbon Trail. Takes you to all the distilaries. Street signs to follow, Markers was our favorite, worth the time.

 

[docwatson]

Wiscasset Maine here!!! The Kennebec River is now ice free, a sure sign of spring but it's still 20 degrees tonight. And there's plenty of Evan Williams at the NH liquor stores heading north.

 

[05venturer]

Pipe Novelist

I am payin around $27 a bottle

 

[javajunkie]

As a Kentuckian and a liquor store manager, I feel kinda strongly about this. Knob, Makers, and Woodford are my three favorite regular production. I like Woodford's balance, Knob Creek's long finish (which goes REALLY well with a good smoke), and Makers is an icon for a reason; you really cannot talk bourbon without Maker's entering the conversation. It's not the entire conversation, but it is a conversation starter. Also, if anyone likes a secondary aging in alternate wood, PLEASE go out of your way to find you some Angels' Envy; reminds me of the Woodford Masrer Distiller Sonoma Cutrer release a couple of years back.
As a recovering alcoholic, i really miss a wee dram of bourbon now and again, but am very glad to see people enjoying. Tip one up for me, people? o)

 

[ebag]

Angels' Envy?
Definitely going to have to try that one.

 

[ebag]

Ahh....used to call you guys Spooks when I was in...do they still?

Haha. Yeah, we're still called spooks. Don't think that's ever going to go away.

 

[durham270]

My favorite of many favorites has always been Woodford Reserve with Maker's Mark coming in second.