Best bourbon varieties?

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Originally Posted by MelRock

I am sure the thread title using "bourbon" is trying to use the generic term whiskey. If that is not the case, Whistle Pig, Sazerac, and some of the Angel's Envy are not bourbons. Crown Royal, by law, cannot be called a bourbon, it is a Canadian Whiskey, very different from American whiskies. Canadian whiskies are general sweeter because of the different corn they use, and generally speaking, they use more corn.

VO is correct in that Ezra Brooks is a great starter bourbon. However, Ezra Brooks has a new one out that is a little more expensive, $19, but it is 99 proof.

If you are mixing with anything that is sweet, (Coke, Pepsi, Sprite/7 up, etc.), do yourself a favor and just get a bottle of Jim Beam or Jack Daniels. While Jack Daniels is technically a bourbon, it is a Tennessee Whiskey, which has one added stepped than bourbon.

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Very correct on the term bourbon. The mash bill and oak barrels are well stated. However Whistle pig and Angels Envy are outstanding.. instant happiness ��

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Originally Posted by angeleast

You can find that pretty much anywhere. It runs around 20 to 26 dollars a bottle. It's at wal mart Albertson's or any liquor place

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Thank you

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Originally Posted by Cajun Soldier

Any take on Sazerac Rye my buddy want me to bring him a bottle to Charlotte next month is it good should I buy me a bottle also? Going to New Orleans next week to get it or can I find it locally in Lafayette?

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Readily available at Super 1 and other places too I'm sure.

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Originally Posted by angeleast

Very correct on the term bourbon. The mash bill and oak barrels are well stated. However Whistle pig and Angels Envy are outstanding.. instant happiness ��

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Yes, both can be good, but if someone is asking for bourbon, I am assuming that is the flavor profile they prefer. Nothing wrong with other suggestions, but people generally like a certain profile. Rye is much more spice forward than bourbon.

Nothing wrong with anyone's picks. If you like something, go for it!

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Originally Posted by MelRock

Yes, both can be good, but if someone is asking for bourbon, I am assuming that is the flavor profile they prefer. Nothing wrong with other suggestions, but people generally like a certain profile. Rye is much more spice forward than bourbon.

Nothing wrong with anyone's picks. If you like something, go for it!

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I bought some Whistle pig rye today. Man it makes a great old fashion.

For bourbon lovers tune in to Implicit Biased on KPEL 96.5 on Saturdays from 10am-Noon as we sample a weekly whiskey and rate it. Great conversations!

Past episodes on Apple Podcast and Spotify (can listen to these anytime)

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Originally Posted by mtrammell17

For bourbon lovers tune in to Implicit Biased on KPEL 96.5 on Saturdays from 10am-Noon as we sample a weekly whiskey and rate it. Great conversations!

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Thanks for info. Hell of a job if you can find it lol

Crittenden BIB 4 year came out this week, its made in Kiln MS and it is a nice pour if you can find it

Saw a bottle of Kentucky Owl today. It is bottled in Lacassine, LA.

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Originally Posted by gorcajun

Saw a bottle of Kentucky Owl today. It is bottled in Lacassine, LA.

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Trying to wrap my head around that one.