Favorite Bourbon?

[Blackcat]

Originally Posted by calhounhusker

My favorite is probably Knob Creek, but Basil Hayden is good as well.

Nice call, Knob creek I think is from the same Micro Distillery

I was very impressed with a friend at a poker game on this note.

I passed the flask around, announcing that it was Bourbon. A few people took a snort & it was passed to my friend (who is a Doctor & rarely drinks). His wife scowled at him as he started to take a swig..........he stopped, looked at her and said "Baby. I have to.........I went to University of Kentucky for my first 4 years". He took a snort.....looked at me & said "It's like Knob Creek but a bit milder". Needless to say, to those that have tried both, I was very impressed.

[Frodo]

Favourite Bourbon for me was Blanton's, but there is alot out there I haven't tried yet...

Honorable mention to Elijah Craig 18yr. A little oaky but I like them that way.

[JGIORD]

In order of my preference:

1. Buffalo Trace - extremely smooth, but heavy in flavor
2. Knob Creek
3. Makers Mark - a bit more leathery than Knob


4. Woodford Reserve - overrated IMHO
5. Wild Turkey (man this stuff is strong)!

[calhounhusker]

Originally Posted by Blackcat

Nice call, Knob creek I think is from the same Micro Distillery

I was very impressed with a friend at a poker game on this note.

I passed the flask around, announcing that it was Bourbon. A few people took a snort & it was passed to my friend (who is a Doctor & rarely drinks). His wife scowled at him as he started to take a swig..........he stopped, looked at her and said "Baby. I have to.........I went to University of Kentucky for my first 4 years". He took a snort.....looked at me & said "It's like Knob Creek but a bit milder". Needless to say, to those that have tried both, I was very impressed.

Yeah, Jim Bean makes those 2 along with Bakers and Bookers I mean. They are their small batch bourbons I believe.

[Frodo]

I do like Maker's Mark although I never tried it with a stick. Not the biggest fan of Knob Creek although I think it would pair well with a stogie. Prefer Baker's from the Beam stable myself...

[AspiringGent]

High End: George T. Stagg
Medium: Buffalo Trace
Cheap: Wild Turkey

On a somewhat related note, Jim Murray rates George T Stagg as his #1 whisky (including scotch, rye, bourbon, and more), meaning it's gotta be good! Good luck finding it though.

[Blackcat]

Originally Posted by calhounhusker

Yeah, Jim Bean makes those 2 along with Bakers and Bookers I mean. They are their small batch bourbons I believe.

Yep. Checked at the liquor store today. Jim Beam label. The have a little 4 pack sampler set.

[J.W.]

It changes from season to season but if I can only pick one it would be WILD TURKEY. I think it exibits what a true American Icon Bourbon is.
JM2c.
J.W.

[Jumes]

Always drank Scotch but sampled some Buffalo Trace when visiting friends last year and had to bring a bottle home. Love it and plan on trying Knob Creek soon.

[commonsenseman]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Jameson yet, love that stuff. Also Wild Turkey 101 is one of my favorites.

[Stench]

Buffalo Trace is my current routine favorite. My local store has "single barrel" bottles...I've had a bottle from barrell #80, 81, 82, 83......81 was my favorite...a little more peppery!