What's Your Favorite Bourbon?

We should start organizing a "Group Buy" now. I'm sure at least a few FChatters are going to the Indy 500 in May. I believe you can still ship alcohol back as checked luggage on a plane.

 

This is a great idea. Their distributor in my area is also my sommelier at the restaurant, so I can get this done fairly easy.

 

Go to go with Pappy 22/23 year old. In a pinch, Pappy 20 or Blanton's is the way to go.

 

Just bought a bottle of the Maple-cask-aged Woodford. Pricey, but I'm looking forward to trying it. Has to be much sweeter.

CW

 

Good news: I can't tell Pappy 20 from Pappy 23. That saves me $100/bottle.

Bad news: All my Pappy 20 got used up during the recent wedding reception.

Good news: Store had one bottle of Pappy 20 left, SCORE.

Bad news: Yet to be opened.

 

You're life is such a roller coaster that I'M getting dizzy.

CW

 

Did someone say Bourbon? These are the ones I keep unlocked.*

The Family Reserve is great but I like other cheaper ones as much. I'm surprised no one mentioned Eagle Rare. (the tall one in the middle)

Eagle Rare 17 year old is about half the cost of Family Reserve and I think it is a bit better.

On the bang for the buck front, you absolutely can not beat Buffalo Trace. That's my everyday drink.

If you've ever spent time with Jimmy Russell, you'll have a soft spot in your heart for all things Turkey... That's a signed bottle of his Russell's Reserve on the bottom right.

I've probably tried every bourbon made (literally) and Buffalo Trace really stands out for the price point.

(*I used to have an open bar policy until one party a guy I really didn't even like that much opened a $250 bottle of wine. In fairness, he had no clue what it was but after that I keep anything north of $100 locked up.)
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My shelf in no order of preference because it depends on the mood, food, and company.

Johnny Drum (an excellent value at $23 a bottle)
Pappy 12 yr (great, but not the ultimate as everyone thinks, neither is the 20 or 23. The 15 is best)
Noah's Mill (fantastic!)
Knob Creek (reg and single barrel 100pf)
40 Creek (Canadian, reg and Confederation Oak…Jim Hall rocks!)
Eagle Rare 10yr (kind of weak imo)
Buffalo Trace (great everyday)
Basil Hayden (spicy with a little more Rye)
Rowan's Creek (very very good)

Others:
High West's Rendezvous Rye

 

Bringing this thread back to life.....

I enjoy Jim Beam, Gentlemens Jack , and cannot agree more with on the bang for the buck front, you absolutely can not beat Buffalo Trace. That stuff is pretty good. I have yet to try a whiskey over $50 a bottle though I think its time I upgrade. For now Im happy killing a bottle of Jim Beam a week.

Any new suggestions?

 

Has anyone trired the expensive bottle of Black Maple Hill? I'm tempted but I'm not sure its worth the expense over the basic version - any feedback would be great.

Regards,

Art S.

 

I can't get that damn bird to STFU!
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I've recently tried a make called 'Vintage' Bourbon -- 17 years old and very smooth & drinkable. Price point is pretty good, too - $60.

 

It my favorite!

Go for it..

 

I lived on the 101 in college.

Thought I had a picture closer to graduation, but there were a lot more bottles drank than those. I kept most of them when I finished. LOL. The things we do in college.....
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Hey that looks like my old apartment, lol!

Good times!

 

What can I say?

I love the Knob.

 

LoL!

 

If I want to get wrecked... Turkey 101 is where its at. its also a great for sipping too

I really enjoy Bulleit Rye though.


Pappy Van Winkle and Jeffersons 17 year are great.

Buffalo Trace is also very good for a cheap bottle.

 

Just purchased this one. I should be cracking it on Friday after my exam. This is the most expensive bottle I've purchased to date so I hope it doesn't disappoint.

 

Anyone here ever have Hancock's President's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon.
I just got a bottle as a gift, poured a glass and wasn't all that moved.

My Mainstays are Pappy's 20 and 23, (more due out this November) Booker's Small Batch, Blanton's Straight From The Barrel, and Elijah Craig 18 Year.

 

I have some friends that love Gentleman Jack and Walker Red Label.

They helped me out with some things so I want to get them both a bottle of something different.

Any recommendations on something that's like those listed but better? Don't want to spend a whole lot. Maybe $50 max.

 

George Dickel Barrel Select is a good option if you want a Tennessee whisky. It is double-distilled, and then chilled & charcoal filtered. It has a stronger corn note than Jack Daniels, but is both under-marketed and highly rated by purists. It will run about $40-45 a bottle, a bargain for a whisky of this quality.

Johnnie Walker Red is an adequate blended Scotch. You could move up to a Green or Black Label if they like the brand, and there are a number of comparable bottles by Chivas, Cutty Sark and others. The best would be a Ballantines 17 year old at about $55-60. You can also check the Scotch thread for a number of other suggestions. At $50, you can easily get a good single malt if you want.

You might also consider an Irish whiskey for a change. Redbreast 12 is a great drinking whiskey, rated highly, and only about $50 a bottle.

Bob H

 

High West Rendezvous Rye

 

Currently rotate between
Jefferson's Reserve
Basil Hayden's
Angel's Envy - which i highly recommend if you haven't had a chance to try it

 

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