Whats Your Favorite Bourbon?
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Mebot
Nu-NRG
You can't go wrong with Old No. 7, but I would definitely take Knob Creek over Jack Daniels anyday, if it wasn't so expensive.
Other than those two Kentucky bourbons, I absolutely love Bushmills Irish Whiskey. I used to live about 3 miles from the Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland.
MM03MOK is correct about the "water of Life", in fact the little video Bushmills would show before the start of their tours used that term often and by the time the video was over you were salivating at how great that whiskey would taste.
Other than those two Kentucky bourbons, I absolutely love Bushmills Irish Whiskey. I used to live about 3 miles from the Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland.
MM03MOK is correct about the "water of Life", in fact the little video Bushmills would show before the start of their tours used that term often and by the time the video was over you were salivating at how great that whiskey would taste.
Shora
Senior Member
GA-Marauder said:
I love Knob Creek and Marker's Mark. I usually buy them when I want to drink something staight (usually unless I'm in a club and then it's Jack and Coke).
Never tried Baker's but I will now. Thanks for the advice.
Just to make it clear, for a whiskey to be classified as a bourbon it must be produced in the City of Bourbon in Kentucky.
MM2004
Eatonized
Shora said:
http://www.straightbourbon.com/faq.html#4
Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States. All but a couple of brands are made in Kentucky, and Kentucky is the only state allowed to put its name on the bottle. And as Kentucky distillers are quick to point out, Bourbon is not Bourbon unless the label says so.
<DD>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There are strict laws governing just what a Bourbon must be to be labeled as such. For example, at least 51 percent of the grain used in making the whiskey must be corn (most distillers use 65 to 75 percent corn). Bourbon must be aged for a minimum of two years in new, white oak barrels that have been charred. Nothing can be added at bottling to enhance flavor, add sweetness or alter color.[/FONT] Download the BATF regulations governing bourbon here.
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ROADWARRIORSVT
Senior Member
Thanks for the link to straightbourbon.com. Lots of good info there! :beer:
I'll give Makers Mark and Knob Creek another try. Booker's is a name that keeps popping up too. I'll have to try that too when I get some room in my liquor cabinet!!!!
I'll give Makers Mark and Knob Creek another try. Booker's is a name that keeps popping up too. I'll have to try that too when I get some room in my liquor cabinet!!!!
Ross
Senior Member/Rice Eater
AAAAHHHHH, a subject near and dear to my heart!
Booker's
Knob Creek
Blanton's
All are "small batch" bourbons. Higher priced, to be sure, although Knob Creek is much less expensive than many other small batch bourbons.
For a "production" type, non small batch bourbon, try Old Weller. Not the regular Weller, which is also good, but Old Weller which is about 107 proof.
A nice big brandy snifter, no water, no ice, no mixers,just wonderful life giving brown nectar! I think I just talked myself into leaving work and going home!
Booker's
Knob Creek
Blanton's
All are "small batch" bourbons. Higher priced, to be sure, although Knob Creek is much less expensive than many other small batch bourbons.
For a "production" type, non small batch bourbon, try Old Weller. Not the regular Weller, which is also good, but Old Weller which is about 107 proof.
A nice big brandy snifter, no water, no ice, no mixers,just wonderful life giving brown nectar! I think I just talked myself into leaving work and going home!
CRUZTAKER
Found what I'm looking for...
MM2004 said:
....and shouldn't be uttered in the same sentence as bourbon.
uke: My favorite, sipped in conjunction with a fine IPA or dark lager...
Blantons.
Blantons SILVER and GOLD as well. Available throughout the caribbean.
My favorite aged, high dollar.
Pappy Van Winkle. (not available in Ohio)
My favorite (in a pinch best I can find)
Woodford Reserve.
My favorite (stuck in the ghetto at a telecom outpost facing death around every corner)
Makers Mark.
Pretty much every label at Buffalo Trace Distillary rocks....
Except that rock gut Killjoy drinks.
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Shora
Senior Member
MM2004 said:http://www.straightbourbon.com/faq.html#4
What the heck was I think quoting anything that I heard during my fraternity days. Opps.
Bourbon is Great, but Scotch is better
Bourbon is a fine and noble drink, my favorites being Knob Creek, Makers Mark and Jim Beam. But I much prefer Scotch for the smokey complexity and tremendous diversity of flavors. Lately I have been exploring single malts and contrary to conventional wisdom, you don't have to spend a fortune on them.
Some I would recommend are the Balvenie 12 yr Double Wood (which you have.) You may want to explore some of the Glen Morangie varieties aged in different woods as well, such as Sherry casks, Bourbon casks and Port Wood. These are all comparatively affordable.
My favorite is The Macallan 12 yr., but my "every day" Scotch is The Glenlivet 12 yr (budget considerations...). For special occasions, The Glenlivet 18 yr is sublime.
For a taste challenge (it is an acquired taste for many) try Laphroaig 10 yr. The Laphroaig 15 yr. is smoother and extremely complex, making for a wonderful experience but is almost twice the cost of the 10 yr. These Speyside malts reflect the sea, and are quite different from their Highlands cousins.
I recommend a great book on the subject: Whisk(e)y by Stefan Gabanyi. It covers everything from Scotch and Bourbon to Canadians, Irish Whiskey and much more.
Bottom line is it is hard to go wrong with a quality whisk(e)y when teken with good friends and a fine cigar. Enjoy!
Bourbon is a fine and noble drink, my favorites being Knob Creek, Makers Mark and Jim Beam. But I much prefer Scotch for the smokey complexity and tremendous diversity of flavors. Lately I have been exploring single malts and contrary to conventional wisdom, you don't have to spend a fortune on them.
Some I would recommend are the Balvenie 12 yr Double Wood (which you have.) You may want to explore some of the Glen Morangie varieties aged in different woods as well, such as Sherry casks, Bourbon casks and Port Wood. These are all comparatively affordable.
My favorite is The Macallan 12 yr., but my "every day" Scotch is The Glenlivet 12 yr (budget considerations...). For special occasions, The Glenlivet 18 yr is sublime.
For a taste challenge (it is an acquired taste for many) try Laphroaig 10 yr. The Laphroaig 15 yr. is smoother and extremely complex, making for a wonderful experience but is almost twice the cost of the 10 yr. These Speyside malts reflect the sea, and are quite different from their Highlands cousins.
I recommend a great book on the subject: Whisk(e)y by Stefan Gabanyi. It covers everything from Scotch and Bourbon to Canadians, Irish Whiskey and much more.
Bottom line is it is hard to go wrong with a quality whisk(e)y when teken with good friends and a fine cigar. Enjoy!
ROADWARRIORSVT
Senior Member
bradical said:
A trip to Borders,.....is in order! Thanks to all who gave suggestions. I'll be broadening my horizons as the current bottles go empty!:beer:
Mike Poore
Crabmonster
bradical said:
You're on the same path I took a few years back, and well done. Now go look up some of the offerings from McClelland's. There's a Highland, Lowland, and Islay; all distinctly different from one another, and very reasonably priced. I agree with the Laphroiag, assessment, and it usually wins the "let's taste them all" contest, in part because of it's uniqueness; but, you're right, they always taste better when enjoying the company of good friends.
spub
CIF
</DD>MM2004 said:
I beg to differ -
Nowadays most bourbon distilleries are concentrated not in Bourbon County, but around the towns of Louisville, Bardstown and Frankfort. Nonetheless, only whiskeys from the state of Kentucky are entitled to be called bourbons.
I have been in the bar business for the last 7 years, but have been a drinker for, uh, a while longer. I have NEVER seen a "bourbon" made anywhere other than Kentucky. I also rarely believe what I find on the internet without checking other sources.
My favorite? Bulleit Bourbon. Makers is too smooth. No burn to the finish.
Kirt
GA-Marauder
Night Stormer
For a "production" type, non small batch bourbon, try Old Weller. Not the regular Weller, which is also good, but Old Weller which is about 107 proof.
EXCELLENT CHOICE...I've also enjoyed Old Weller on many occassions.:beer:
EXCELLENT CHOICE...I've also enjoyed Old Weller on many occassions.:beer:
