All the kids are coming home for wine bottling. Oldest son likes bourbon, usually Blantons. Guy at liquor store suggests Hancock's. Did a little search and it's made by Buffalo Trace.

So, is this a good choice or is it going to cost me $90. Forty for the Hancock and fifty for the Blantons. I really don't know the straight bourbons, quit drinking that stuff forty years ago. Too many terrible hangovers ,

Booker's is very strong. Most bottles are from 135-138 proof. Basil Hayden is sweeter, and Baker's is just simply delicious. I usually keep bottles of each. I drink Booker's after a long hard day as it only takes 3 fingers twice to get me in good spirits.

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Blantons should be just fine,,

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Buffalo Trace bottles a ton of great bourbons. Try Weller. Good stuff.

Wathan's out of Owensboro is also really good (if you can find it.) Wathan's is one that is not very well known but a really great bourbon. YMMV 🌫

BTW.... I expect a bottle of wine!!!!=p~

Wine bottling?

SO what is bourbon... Technically it has to be made from atleast 51% corn. The rest is typically made up of rye and barley. I believe this is know as the traditional recipe. Other bourbons may use wheat, which gives a smoother taste. The traditional recipe may have a bit more of a bite, or rather pepper, as in cigars. There are a lot of low cost good bourbons. experiment.

Seriously though. I've gone through many a bottle of Blantons and I'm now trying some of Buffalo Trace's stuff. The BT bottlings I've tired have been very good at their price point, but at least to me, Blantons is better. He may or may not enjoy the BT, so why risk $40 to save $10?

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