Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 67

Thread: Best bourbon varieties?

  1. #1

    Default Best bourbon varieties?

    Any bourbon drinkers have a favorite?


  2. #2

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Angels Envy!! Followed by Whistle pig. Close second is 4 roses special batch and Jefferson's single barrel.


  3. #3

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    My favorite bourbon you don't have to hunt for? Old Forester 1897 neat.


  4. #4

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Quote Originally Posted by RedTails View Post
    My favorite bourbon you don't have to hunt for? Old Forester 1897 neat.
    Good choice too. I always keep a bottle on hand. Bottled in bond is good too

  5. Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Wild Turkey Honey.


  6. #6

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Best bourbon at a reasonable price?

    Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 90 proof and smooth as silk.


  7. #7

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    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!!


  8. #8

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    For someone just beginning their bourbon adventure, would Makers Mark be a good place to start?


  9. #9

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Quote Originally Posted by bbhstiger5 View Post
    For someone just beginning their bourbon adventure, would Makers Mark be a good place to start?
    To me Makers was the only bourbon you could regularly find in bars, especially where I was living UON north, about 20 years ago. Because of that, it was my go to then but now there are so many better options.

    Makers reminds of a buddy who used to swig whiskey then look at you with a wince on his face and he’d say in a deep raspy voice “smooooth.”

  10. #10

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    To clarify my post, Makers I would not recommend to a bee bourbon drinker. Get a bottle of Buffalo Trace and enjoy. It’s great with a mixer, pretty darn good on the rocks and serviceable neat.


  11. #11

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Quote Originally Posted by bbhstiger5 View Post
    For someone just beginning their bourbon adventure, would Makers Mark be a good place to start?
    The following advice is if you're looking to drink bourbon neat or on the rocks:

    If I were you, I'd cut my teeth on one or more of these:

    Makers 46 (90 proof)
    Elijah Craig Small Batch (94 proof)
    Old Forester 1870 or Statesman (90 & 95 proof)
    Makers Mark 101 (relatively new offering)
    Wild Turkey 101

    If it's in the budget, my first purchase would be these three: Makers 101, one of those Old Foresters, and Wild Turkey 101.

    Tasting those side by side you can see a wheated bourbon vs. a Brown-Forman offering vs. WT profile.

    Depending on which you like more, you can branch out from there.

  12. #12

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Beam


  13. #13

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Whistlepig


  14. Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

    Pinhook Rye.


  15. #15

    Default Re: Best bourbon varieties?

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


Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4 ... LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 2 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 2 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Bourbon Trail Map
    By MelRock in forum Eats Louisiana
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: September 2nd, 2015, 03:38 pm
  2. Best Whiskey / Bourbon
    By Just1More in forum Eats Louisiana
    Replies: 46
    Last Post: September 19th, 2013, 07:10 pm
  3. Bourbon Chicken
    By EatAcadiana in forum Eats Louisiana
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: August 11th, 2013, 10:15 pm

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •