Best bourbon varieties?

[zephyr]

Whistlepig

[Ragin' Realtor]

Pinhook Rye.

[zephyr]

I like some Elijah Craig for random night sipping since its cheaper than many others but feel it has a nice body to it

[bbhstiger5]

I like some Elijah Craig for random night sipping since its cheaper than many others but feel it has a nice body to it

I actually got some of that as well - someone at the store recommended it.

As for Maker’s, one sip of that and I had to add a little cola

[CajunJeaux]

Whistlepig

I 2nd this. Just add a Rocky Patel Special Edition cigar!

[dg71]

Larceny. Great Kentucky bourbon with a sweet finish.

[CajunJeaux]

Best budget bourbon: Buffalo Trace

Best Rye: Sazerac Rye

Best overall: Blantons

So many other really great choices and some mentioned above I’ve not tried.

If anyone has a chance to visit Woodford’s distillery. It’s heaven on earth!!

I've never had Blanton's, really want to try it. Seems this is the "golden ticket" of Bourbon's at the moment.

However, I have heard from a few people that it's highly overrated.

[JayWalker]

What makes people say Blanton's is overrated is because so many people want it. It's very hard to find.

I'm a fan of Angel's Envy. Buffalo Trace is a great inexpensive bourbon. I like Jefferson's Ocean but it's pricey.

A very underrated bourbon is Calumet. It's about $55 at Total Wine. Very smooth.

But, my opinion, dollar for dollar the best bourbon out there is Eagle Rare. You can't always find it, but whenever you do, you should buy a bottle and stock up. EXCELLENT.

[ragincajun27]

If you have the time, go do the Bourbon Tour! We did 12 distilleries in 7 days. HEAVEN!! My favorite though is Four Roses Private Selection (can only get at the distillery). Other than that, I like Bookers.

[zephyr]

I've never had Blanton's, really want to try it. Seems this is the "golden ticket" of Bourbon's at the moment.

However, I have heard from a few people that it's highly overrated.

Blanton's is Ok but its not worth the money especially if you go to a store with a good selection. You can get really good selections in the $50-$70 bottle range that are honestly better or just as good for sure.

[zephyr]

What makes people say Blanton's is overrated is because so many people want it. It's very hard to find.

I'm a fan of Angel's Envy. Buffalo Trace is a great inexpensive bourbon. I like Jefferson's Ocean but it's pricey.

A very underrated bourbon is Calumet. It's about $55 at Total Wine. Very smooth.

But, my opinion, dollar for dollar the best bourbon out there is Eagle Rare. You can't always find it, but whenever you do, you should buy a bottle and stock up. EXCELLENT.

What does a bottle of the Eagle Rare run?

[Ole Colony]

Around $28 in Lafayette. I nephew told me it's around $40 in Houston.