What do you like, what don't you?

I used to be a scotch drinker. Buddy turned me onto Woodford Reserve. Was glad he did.

I'm now finding many, many good batches. Don't tell me what you could drink---Tell me what you like, and why.

Woodford Reserve--smooth (really, really smooth), balanced, dark amber/caramel colored, hints of caramel and vanilla, a bite (90 proof) but not terribly so--in fact the smoothness is what makes it, small bit of smokey goodness, a bit of oak. My buddy says fruity and peppery at the end, but I can't taste that.

Damn good, in my opinion. at $30 or so, one of the more inexpensive small batch bourbons.

Bottom line --> Well worth it. I like.

fret

Have to say if its bourbon I totally agree with you 100%

Pappy Van Winkle's 20 Year Old

Blanton's

Buffalo Trace

Jim Beam

You like Woodford, try Booker's...

It's a bit pricey, but it's almost double strength.

Simply fantastic. Fruit, tobacco in the mouth; roasted oak and vanillia on the nose.

^Makes me sleepy............ 🙂

Ilike sour mash

George Dickle White

Jack Daniels

Kesslers. Pretty tasty for a less expensive bourbon.

JD ain't bourbon you ****!!!!!!!!!!!!

For the price,Stranahan's Colorado whiskey. X

I SAID SOUR MASH you rump ranger

The regular Evan Williams (black label) is my day to day Bourbon, and all I normally drink. Since I always mix with diet cola (Pepsi Max), it’s certainly good enough taste-wise for me. I’d like to explore some of the small-batch bourbons, but the ones I have tried didn’t blow me away enough to justify the price except for other than special occasions. I have also drunk Jim Beam, and while it’s good, for my taste it’s not worth the premium over the Evan, which I pay $17 and change for the big bottle.

^Try drinkin em w/o diet cola.........

^Oh, I only drink those straight, but I like the overall flavor of mixed bourbon than straight -- gives you more to drink as you savor a cigar for an hour or more.

^Yes ma'am

#5 Bookers, my gosh that's some good crap. Bottled right out of the barrel. Though around 120 proof+ it varies a little from batch to batch. I had one once that was labeled as 129.6 proof. You could taste the alchohol vaporizing in the air as you brought the glass to your mouth. Don't think I'd have a lit cigar around that one.

When I need something cheap, I go with Russel's Reserve 10 year by Wild Turkey. Can't stand Maker's Mark.

David

I like scotch, but I love burbon . . .

I'd like to try Woodford Reserve some day . . .

Jack is good, but I like Jim, too . . .

Booker's....that sh*t is like rocket fuel. I use one ice cube. Perhaps two is better there, yeah?

I hear Blanton's is good, but the Bakers/Booker/Blanton's.....aren't they all Jim Beam derivatives?

And yeah. Jack is not bourbon, it's 'charcoal mellowed', whatever the hell that is. I hear it makes the whiskey sweet, but I never thought of Jack as sweet.

fret

I love most all of them, but right now based on taste for the $$ it looks like this. Prices are all on base so probably cheaper than you get.

1. Woodford Reserve ($23.95) price has gone down.

2. Wild Turkey 101 ($19.95) bang4D$ and flavor is good.

3. Makers Mark ($24.95) it was overpriced a year ago due to hype (like grey goose), price down, good value.

4. Wild Turkey Rare Breed (~$38.00) pure/no water, very good and usually about 112 proof or so.

5. Knob Creek ($37.95) the price used to be $22 a year ago and has crept up due to popularity (I guess). The best flavor IMHO, but I am protesting the increasing price.

6. Bookers ($54.00) very smooth, very tasty, VERY STRONG. This **** has put a hurting on me so I stay away, I would love to drink it all the time, but it sneaks up on you.

I read recently that Old Grandad Bourbon got a double gold rating at the San Fran Spirits festival (blind test). I think it is about $13.95 and will be trying it very soon. I will let you know.

Miss the good times drinking a lot of boubon with my buddy, The Big Ugly, in Japan.

Oh, I drink it with coke mixed 50/50. Sometimes stronger.

Gringo

Russell's Reserve... just got some.. I like it....

Coldwater Creek..... unique... hard to find but one of my favorites.

Knob Creek.... most excellent...sweet and smooth.

Woodford Reserve... Great!

Bulleit.... excellent!

Dickel 12..... pretty good, needs a splash of something to take the bite off the first sip though....

then it smooths out..

JD is Tennessee Sour Mash whiskey..... I like Gentleman Jack better....

Also, try Rebel Yell. not too bad for a less expensive brand.

Best Bang for the Buck.. I agree with Old Grandad.. great for mixing with something sweet as well as sipping in a pinch.