Best Whiskey / Bourbon

[Just1More]

And, not everyone will be happy because folks listen to the broadcasts in different ways and regular tv and hdtv aren't the same.

I find that if I drink a lot of Maker's on the rocks, you miraculously synchronize with the TV broadcast.

[BirdofParadise]

Makers all around, then.

You're my kinda guy. I never was a whiskey drinker until my late father in law turned me on to Makers.

Now I'm a lush.

[MelRock]

Makers all around, then.

You're my kinda guy. I never was a whiskey drinker until my late father in law turned me on to Makers.

Now I'm a lush.

Well not to tell which bourbon to drink, but try Buffalo Trace and/or Blanton's. IMO Blanton's is the finest bourbon. A bit spendy, but I have 2 glasses of Blanton's on the rocks then switch to Buffalo Trace. I can talk bourbon all day long.

[beavis11]

Well not to tell which bourbon to drink, but try Buffalo Trace and/or Blanton's. IMO Blanton's is the finest bourbon. A bit spendy, but I have 2 glasses of Blanton's on the rocks then switch to Buffalo Trace. I can talk bourbon all day long.

I second the Buffalo Trace nod. Also try the Eagle Rare 10 yr and the 17 yr. which is quite hard to find - it will be out in November ! Also try Collingwood if you're into Canadian whiskeys

[HelmutVII]

Well not to tell which bourbon to drink, but try Buffalo Trace and/or Blanton's. IMO Blanton's is the finest bourbon. A bit spendy, but I have 2 glasses of Blanton's on the rocks then switch to Buffalo Trace. I can talk bourbon all day long.

I like Makers. What do you think of Woodford.

[CharlieK]

I like Makers. What do you think of Woodford.

Pappy VanWinkle?

[MelRock]

I like Makers. What do you think of Woodford.

I like Makers when I have not had bourbon in a while. When I am out at most restaurants my pick is Knob Creek, I like it better than Makers and you usually do not have to pay the price of the higher end bourbons. I do like Woodford Reserve also, along with Basil Hayden's. Of course anyone that I have mentioned I will not allow friends to mix with soft drinks. They can have it over ice or with water, if you are going to drink it with a soft drink, drink Jack Daniels.

[Just1More]

I like Makers when I have not had bourbon in a while. When I am out at most restaurants my pick is Knob Creek, I like it better than Makers and you usually do not have to pay the price of the higher end bourbons. I do like Woodford Reserve also, along with Basil Hayden's. Of course anyone that I have mentioned I will not allow friends to mix with soft drinks. They can have it over ice or with water, if you are going to drink it with a soft drink, drink Jack Daniels.

Everyone is mentioning very good whiskey/bourbon. I like Makers and Blantons most of all (quality for the buck). I also keep Jack on hand for mixers. I may use Makers or Blantons in a quality mix, but not for someone that can't tell the difference. Pappy VW is excellent, but I don't find it worth the higher price. Nothing wrong with Knob Creek.

[MelRock]

Interesting we received our own thread on bourbon, thanks I think this is a great conversation piece. I have never tried Pappy, so I can not comment on the taste or the value. I do like 4 Roses Bourbon. There is also is a sweet tea bourbon by the makers of Buffalo Trace that is good if you mix it with some lemonade. I know it doesn't sound right but I do like the sweet tea bourbon and sweet tea vodka, both are nice after around of golf, a little John Daly.

[HelmutVII]

Sweet tea with bourbon and a sprig of fresh mint. Really good in the summer time.

[MelRock]

Sweet tea with bourbon and a sprig of fresh mint. Really good in the summer time.

I will give that a try, it does so good.

[BeauCajun]

Dang I feel like a rookie in regards to this whiskey/bourbon thread. I now realize that I must venture out from my Crown and water passion.

Carry on, I'm taking notes.

[cajun67]

Dang I feel like a rookie in regards to this whiskey/bourbon thread. I now realize that I must venture out from my Crown and water passion.

Carry on, I'm taking notes.

My ancestor, Basil Hayden, would appreciate you trying his fine Bourbon. All of the best bourbons come from the fine Catholic area of KY, namely - Bardstown. Of course it would be Catholic, you know. If he were here, he would tell you to have it with a few ice cubes and a splash of branch water (Chicot acquifer for us).

[The Source]

I used to drink a fair amount of bourbon, however I have a new love, good rye whiskey with some ice cubes. Not as sweet as bourbon, but just as good for your soul.

[beavis11]

Dang I feel like a rookie in regards to this whiskey/bourbon thread. I now realize that I must venture out from my Crown and water passion
arry on, I'm taking notes.

Please kill the Crown - do forty creek or collingwood instead - they put crown to shame !!

Quick lesson - I put people in good spirits for a living !!

Buffal Trace distillery puts out the following:

Blantons - collect all 7 of the race horse bottle toppers !! - hand bottled
Buffalo Trace (of course)
Caribou Crossing - high end Canadian/rye whiskey $50 - beautiful package to go along with it
Old Charter
Eagle Rare 10 yr
Eagle Rare 17 yr - - THE BOOOMMMMBBBB !!!! HArd to find - comes out in late October - if you see it buy it
George T Stagg - GREAT !!! same as Eagle Rare 17 - comes out late October
Hancock - never tried it
SAzerac Rye
Thomas Handy Rye
VAn Winkles - EXCELLENT
Forty Creek is also owned by the same company !!!

No other distillery can match these bourbons/whiskeys !

Brown Forman has Jack, Gen. JAck, Single Barrel, Woodford (another fave) andCollingwood
Fortune Brands has Beam, Makers, Knob Creek

Buffalo Trace is HARD to beat !!!!