Reccomend a Bourbon...

[buttah]

Originally Posted by nrg2

If I'm taking shots, Jack Daniels No. 7 or Seagrams Crown Royal. The two mix delicioulsy with Coke as well. On the Rocks, Jack Daniels Silver Label Select is absolutley delicious, hard to find though

Sorry to call you out here but this drives me nuts. Jack Daniels is Whiskey it is NOT bourbon. Nothing pisses me off more than when I ask a bartender what bourbons they have a JD makes the list.

That said, I see EW hasn't got much love on here but Evan was my introduction to Bourbon and I still enjoy 3 fingers of Evan Gold on the rocks from time to time. Usually though Evan Single Barrel or Elijah Craig are faves of mine.

[tmoney]

I gotta go with Eagle Rare as my go to bourbon...second has to be bookers.

[gvarsity]

+1 on the Evan Williams single barrel
Also really enjoy the Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace

Good stuff.

[Dylan Cerling]

I'm a poor college student right now, so I can't recommend an expensive bourbon, but I'll lay on another vote for Evan Williams black label - under $15 and a fine bourbon.

One I've been eyeing (but gotta fix the car first!) is Weller Antique - it's around $20, 107 proof, and supposed to be pretty damn good but not super smooth. A bit of a rough edge, but apparently pretty complex & nice.

[JohnnyFlake]

For those of you that may be interested, I had put together a listing of what I considered Good/Great Whiskey, at very reasonable pricing. ($25 or less, and $15 or less). I did this about seven or eight months ago, so I believe the pricing is still accurate. Of course, this list is based on my humble opinions! I have, at one time or another, tasted ever one on this list!

This mark *, after a listing, designates a personal favorite:

Great Rye for under $25 a bottle:
Wild Turkey Rye 50.5*

Good Rye for under $15 a bottle:
Jim Beam Rye*
Old Overholt Rye

Great Whiskey for under $25 a bottle:
Maker's Mark Bourbon*
Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon 100 proof*
Old Grand Dad Bourbon 114 proof
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Wild Turkey Bourbon 101 proof
Canadian Club Reserve 10 Year Old Blended Canadian
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old Blended Canadian
W. L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon
W. L. Weller 7 Year Old Bourbon
Four Roses Bourbon, Small Batch*
Crown Royal Canadian Blended
Jameson Irish whiskey
Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Power & Son - Irish whiskey*

Great Whiskey for under $15 a bottle:
Old Fitzgerald Bourbon 100 proof*
Old Fitzgerald 1849 Bourbon 90 proof
Old Forester Bourbon 86 proof – America’s very first bourbon!*
Old Grand Dad Bourbon 86 proof
Jim Beam Choice 5 Year Old Bourbon*
Jim Beam White Label 4 Year Old Bourbon

Good Whiskey for under $15 a bottle:
Early Times Kentucky Whiskey*
Seagrams VO Canadian Blended
Canadian Club 6 Year Old 100 Proof
Pendleton Canadian Blended

[Slick26]

I prefer Jim Beam for mixing and a good Scotch for drinking straight. Jameson is a good solid choice... even though it's not a bourbon.

[Che]

Originally Posted by buttah

Sorry to call you out here but this drives me nuts. Jack Daniels is Whiskey it is NOT bourbon. Nothing pisses me off more than when I ask a bartender what bourbons they have a JD makes the list.

True but the difference is somewhat over-played IMHO. The type of wood / tree used to create the charcoal for the filtration process is the only real separation between JD or Dickel Whisky vs. bourbon whiskey.

[cruisin66stang]

My favorite bourbons are from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The cost around $60 a bottle and only come out around Thanksgiving. Unless you are lucky enough to find one hidden on some store shelf, they are all gone by now. The following link gives a description of each. My favorites are the George Stagg and the Sazarac 18 rye. The Stagg is about 142 proof and just bursts with flavor. I read somewhere that this was rated the #1 American bourbon. The Sazarac is sweet and smooth. I drink both straight but some people add water to the Stagg to tone down the strength. Don't even think about pouring these over coke. It does not get any better. These are not cheap but they go great with cigars.

Antique Collection

[Che]

Originally Posted by cruisin66stang

My favorite bourbons are from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The cost around $60 a bottle and only come out around Thanksgiving. Unless you are lucky enough to find one hidden on some store shelf, they are all gone by now. The following link gives a description of each. My favorites are the George Stagg and the Sazarac 18 rye. The Stagg is about 142 proof and just bursts with flavor. I read somewhere that this was rated the #1 American bourbon. The Sazarac is sweet and smooth. I drink both straight but some people add water to the Stagg to tone down the strength. Don't even think about pouring these over coke. It does not get any better. These are not cheap but they go great with cigars.

Antique Collection

With the exception of Thomas H. Handy, I saw all on the shelf in a grocery store last weekend.

[cpk]

Originally Posted by Che

With the exception of Thomas H. Handy, I saw all on the shelf in a grocery store last weekend.

Which chain of grocery stores stocked these? I believe I just saw the George Stagg at the Stater Brothers store in SoCal. I will have to go back and check it out.

Joe

[Che]

Originally Posted by cpk

Which chain of grocery stores stocked these? I believe I just saw the George Stagg at the Stater Brothers store in SoCal. I will have to go back and check it out.

Joe

So far as I know the stores are only in a section of Northern California - and not exactly a "chain" ala "Safeway, Von's, Whole Foods, Railey's or Lucky's. I've only physically seen / visited 2 stores but believe there is a 3rd location in Santa Clara Co.

[buttah]

Originally Posted by Che

True but the difference is somewhat over-played IMHO. The type of wood / tree used to create the charcoal for the filtration process is the only real separation between JD or Dickel Whisky vs. bourbon whiskey.

According to EvanWilliams.com

By law, Bourbon must be made up of at least 51% corn and aged a minimum of two years in a new charred white oak barrel. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States, though nearly all brands are made in Kentucky, and Kentucky is the only state allowed to put its name on the bottle. Bourbon is not Bourbon unless the label says so.

IMO, JD tastes NOTHING like bourbon and Dickel? Gross.

[drake.c.w.]

Noah's Mill is my favorite. Bookers is good also. And of course, no bourbon suggestion should willingly withhold George Stagg. Or William Weller.

[cruisin66stang]

Let me know if anyone finds a Sararac 18 and would be willing to buy it for me.

[Che]

Originally Posted by buttah

According to EvanWilliams.com

By law, Bourbon must be made up of at least 51% corn and aged a minimum of two years in a new charred white oak barrel. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States, though nearly all brands are made in Kentucky, and Kentucky is the only state allowed to put its name on the bottle. Bourbon is not Bourbon unless the label says so.

IMO, JD tastes NOTHING like bourbon and Dickel? Gross.

But believe it or not... both are of the correct ingredients and standards to be called bourbon - with the exception of the sugar-maple charcoal used to filter each. Most bourbons are filtered through charcoal too... just not sugar-maple (wood) charcoal. Buffalo Trace uses "chill filtration".

I'd agree with the JD assessment, but before committing, would you be kind enough to prescribe what bourbon tastes like?