Any bourbon aficionados here?

[Citydude]

Garrison Brothers is a good one. Comes from Texas. A little pricey.

Woodford Reserve - my go to.

Makers Mark - my old go to.

Ice? We don’t need no stinkin’ ice!

The MBRowland is better on ice. To me, it's harsh straight but ice mellows it.

 

[joe48]

my everday is EVAN WILLIAMS either Black label or 100 proof White label.
better than Jack Daniels.
I like Woodford any of their blends is good. Makers Mark, and several Local (rochester NY) distillers, Black Button, Iron Smoke among the better ones.
Straight, on the rocks, with a splash, all good.

 

[jyoutz]

Makers Mark or Old Forester 100 proof. I had an opportunity to visit both distilleries and do tastings in Kentucky a few years ago. A very interesting and fun visit. I also visited Angels Envy distillery and did a tasting. Very smooth, but not cheap. There are lots of great bourbons.

 

[gsganzer]

I've always enjoyed Buffalo Trace for a daily sipping bourbon. For something nicer, Old Forester has put out a couple of fine bourbons. Old Forester 1910 has some nice deep tones.

A couple of years ago, I did a big job that went well in KY and bought a bottle at the Blue Grass Airport, Lexington KY based on the purveyor's recommendation. It was an 18 year old barrel proof and was $125/bottle. The dang best stuff I've ever tasted.

 

[oosik]

All the exotic brand you guys mention. The ONLY ones I've seen in our area - JD and Wild Turkey. Most of what you guys drink never makes it across the Rockies. My friend bought a bottle of locally made wheat whiskey. Tasted like lightly flavored rubbing alcohol.

Looooong time ago. A gal from Tennessee brought back Mason jars of moonshine. It was pretty good. Had to watch out though - it had a kick that would knock you right down on your butt. Kind of like - super octane Wild Turkey.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Years ago, a friend of a friend would go to a trail ride in Georgia about once a year. He would bring back some moonshine supposedly made by a 90 year old man.

It was easily the best alcoholic beverage I have ever tasted. After the first taste, I would give him cash and tell him to bring me back as much as he could get.

We haven't been able to get any in a few years.

 

[Citydude]

All the exotic brand you guys mention. The ONLY ones I've seen in our area - JD and Wild Turkey. Most of what you guys drink never makes it across the Rockies. My friend bought a bottle of locally made wheat whiskey. Tasted like lightly flavored rubbing alcohol.

Looooong time ago. A gal from Tennessee brought back Mason jars of moonshine. It was pretty good. Had to watch out though - it had a kick that would knock you right down on your butt. Kind of like - super octane Wild Turkey.

Years ago a co worker from Kentucky said he'd bring me back some "shine" from his uncles when he went back to visit family.

I was a little hesitant when he handed me a little mason jar of it and wanted me to taste it. To my surprise, it wasn't that bad once you got past the burn. Lol

 

[Mtsoxfan]

I like Angel's Envy, aged in Port? barrels, which adds a Port note. Woodford Reserve, Makers when mixed.
I hate getting an Old Fashioned with cube ice. Diluted way too quickly. I bought a large cube maker, round actually, the size of a tennis ball. Very slow melting.
Price isn't a good indicater of quality.
I like to go to distillery tastings, cheap investment before buying. And I usually learn something along the way...

 

[Tinhack]

A .75L bottle of Seagram's 7 will last me about 6-8 months so I'm not a big drinker. I just like having a sip or two on some evenings. I missed it when I was on a particular medication after my new heart valve. I wasn't even allowed to look at alcohol.

I never have been a drinker even after I turned 21. I could always find better things to spend money on. Girls were expensive enough.

 

[jyoutz]

I like Angel's Envy, aged in Port? barrels, which adds a Port note. Woodford Reserve, Makers when mixed.
I hate getting an Old Fashioned with cube ice. Diluted way too quickly. I bought a large cube maker, round actually, the size of a tennis ball. Very slow melting.
Price isn't a good indicater of quality.
I like to go to distillery tastings, cheap investment before buying. And I usually learn something along the way...

When I visited the capital of bourbon (Louisville) I noticed that all the bourbon cocktails were made with those large round ice cubes, and old fashioneds were the go-to drink everywhere. The standard bourbon used was Old Forester. Of course, mint juleps are the drink of the Kentucky Derby, but those aren’t to my taste.

 

[NoTrespassing]

I prefer my whiskey with an E and from Scotland. A good friend brings over bourbon from time to time and I will indulge him. My favorite that he's brought over is probably Blanton's single barrel at over $150/750ml. One of my favorite scotches is Johnnie Walker Blue Label but it's up to $200 now. That's about a 25% increase in 2 years if I remember correctly. I usually settle for Johnnie Black. I don't care for Johnnie Red, it's too peaty for me. I've tried a few expensive single malt scotches and always end up back to JW blends.

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[ddbackhoe]

You can spoil even the best bourbons with ice made with crappy water...or by using crappy water...
Bourbon and branch...!

Apparently, we grew up different. Coffee is served black, whiskey is served neat. No need for fancy frills in life

 

[ddbackhoe]

I prefer my whiskey with an E and from Scotland. A good friend brings over bourbon from time to time and I will indulge him. My favorite that he's brought over is probably Blanton's single barrel at over $150/750ml. One of my favorite scotches is Johnnie Walker Blue Label but it's up to $200 now. That's about a 25% increase in 2 years if I remember correctly. I usually settle for Johnnie Black. I don't care for Johnnie Red, it's too peaty for me. I've tried a few expensive single malt scotches and always end up back to JW blends.

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If you can find it, Collections, is producing some very nice stuff with a reasonable price tag. I like the 225 and 15 year old.

 

[Paddy]

CityDude,

My wife and I like our bourbon. Enough that when we travel, we pack a bottle. Sam's club is where we buy our bourbon.

Good bourbon for a great price; Buffalo Trace, 1792, Eligh Craig and Bullet. All under $27

 

[/pine]

Apparently, we grew up different. Coffee is served black, whiskey is served neat. No need for fancy frills in life

A bit of pure spring branch water actually enhances the flavor of many whiskeys...

 

[NoTrespassing]

If you can find it, Collections, is producing some very nice stuff with a reasonable price tag. I like the 225 and 15 year old.

My local Binny's has a few of those. They have the 12 Highland but are out of the 15 right now. I will keep it in mind, thanks.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

My favorite is cask strength, no ice, no water… just from the barrel to my lips

 

[GeneV]

I've tried all the major brands over the years. I prefer the less sweet ones, so more ryed, less wheated. Or straight rye, like Sazerac. I like scotch too, the more smokey ones. But more often than not, I come home with the handle bottle of blended scotch from Costco.

 

[Citydude]

CityDude,

My wife and I like our bourbon. Enough that when we travel, we pack a bottle. Sam's club is where we buy our bourbon.

Good bourbon for a great price; Buffalo Trace, 1792, Eligh Craig and Bullet. All under $27

We don't have a Costco or Sams club close here. All the bourbons you mentioned are the upper $30's here. Still very good bourbons for the price.

I bought a bottle of Eagle Rare a year ago for $70.00 at an out of town store. A year later it was $35.00 but at a different store. Got took on the first transaction. Lol

 

[DelBoy22]

I prefer my whiskey with an E and from Scotland. A good friend brings over bourbon from time to time and I will indulge him. My favorite that he's brought over is probably Blanton's single barrel at over $150/750ml. One of my favorite scotches is Johnnie Walker Blue Label but it's up to $200 now. That's about a 25% increase in 2 years if I remember correctly. I usually settle for Johnnie Black. I don't care for Johnnie Red, it's too peaty for me. I've tried a few expensive single malt scotches and always end up back to JW blends.

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I'm pleased to hear you like your Whisky but from Scotland it is without an 'E' I am in the UK and am spoiled for choice. You really must try Glenkinchie or Aberlour medium priced but very good. It must also be Single Malt not blended. Enjoy!!!!