Good old Jim Beam bourbon

[SeanGAR]

I like Beam.
I like Jack.
I like Old Granddad
I like the Turkey, 101, all Turkeys
I like Makers Mark
I like Bookers, but it kicks my ass all over town
I like Knob Creek
I like Blantons
I like Bakers
I like Buffalo trace
I like Elijah Craig
I like Woodford Reserve
I go to Bourbon street every year at last once

I've never met a bourbon that I didn't like (yeah I know, Jack ain't bourbon....).

[kjpman]

Jim, in all its forms are great bourbon. Turkey 101 is one of my top ten to say the least. Surprisingly, when i dont want a whiskey to interfere with a mild cigar, Wisers is the drink for me. Shit, whiskey, in all its names, bottles, and styles are my favs, period!

....kjpman

[Sickboy]

I agree man. I've loved Jim Beam for years. Some of my friends have 'moved on' to more 'sophisticated' bourbons. I'll spend my 10 bucks and enjoy Beam anytime. I'll spend what I save on better cigars. lol

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Originally Posted by Sickboy

I agree man. I've loved Jim Beam for years. Some of my friends have 'moved on' to more 'sophisticated' bourbons. I'll spend my 10 bucks and enjoy Beam anytime. I'll spend what I save on better cigars. lol

I did the same thing with Jack Daniels. I used to drink Jack rocks or Manhattan rocks made with Jack. I tried all the small batch stuff and spent a lot of money on bourbon and ended up back at Jack.

I found Woodford Reserve a little harsh, Makers is good if it's on sale, Knob Creek is brown sugar smooth and I'll buy it on sale, Evan Williams is smooth and a lot of bang for the buck, Bookers I can't justify spending that kind of money, for 15 bucks I can get Jack and it's always on.

[FrankB]

Jim Beam is my regular drink. Sometimes on the rocks, sometimes with a coke. Have been preaching it's virtues for years. I am also really fond of Ezra Brooks, another good bourbon flying under the radar. I figure any company that goes to the expense to cork their bottles with real cork versus synthetic or screw tops probably have diehard traditionalists running the show who care about a quality product. Enjoyable on the rocks, sweeter than Jimmy. Frank B

[txmatt]

Originally Posted by miketafc

Really I'm a Jack Daniels Bourbon drinker but a friend got me a bottle of this when I was visiting him in Alaska.

BLASPHEMY!!! You should be fired at the stake for calling Jack Daniel's Bourbon! There is a reason Jack puts "sour mash whiskey" on the label, you mongrel!!

Jim Beam is good stuff, however my bourbon of choice lately is Knobb Creek. This stuff totally rocks for the price. When I break out the better stuff I switch to Old Rip Van Winkle 15 year. I am thinking about splurging on a bottle of their Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve here soon.

Whisky/Whiskey is my spirit of choice; and I am most fond of Single Malt Scotch, Irish, and Bourbon. I try to keep a couple bottles of each variety on hand; but I am STILL OUT OF RED Breast DAMNIT!!

Tonight I layered a Young's Oatmeal stout on a Dogfish head 60 Minute IPA and was in brewsky heaven. Darnit, when drinking layered beer alone you have to finish both bottles yourself!

-Matt-

[GOAT LOCKER]

Ok, all this talk of Jim Beam, hell I've only drank JB with coke. Let me grab my 1.75 liter bottle and try this here stuff neat. There we go, just a little, there. OK, so it's not horrible, but I think I'll just stick with mixin this stuff with coke, thank you!! Now I gotta wash this taste outta my mouth. Come here Mr. Van Winkle! Ahhh, that's the stuff!!

[txmatt]

I'm with you on mixing the Beam.. Beam & Coke is hard to beat, but I won't drink Jim's booze neat!
IMO, If you don't have a mixer add ice & water and its better than neat. I frequently add a splash of water to most of my Bourbon (even Van Winkle); with Knobb Creek being an exception.

-Matt-

[Churchlady]

Originally Posted by floydp

After seeing Bad Santa,I tried Old Grand Dad and it ain't bad..

Got some of that when I was in Kin-tucky! Gonna drop it on my dad this weekend.... can't wait to see his face.

Went to the Beam Distillery - awesome place - millions of barrels everywhere! I'd recommend a visit to anyone who's a Beam Fan - also, gotta try Bookers -
'sgoodstuff!

BTW, found out when I was there, Bookers and Knob Creek are both Beam Products!

[Uniputt]

My friend bought a 1.75 litre bottle of the Jim Beam Black (86 proof) last week. Great Stuff!!!

My go-to whickey has always been any of the Wild Turkey offerings.....they're all good!!

However, I've recently stumbled upon a brand that was mentioned above: Buffalo Trace. (Formerly Ancient Age). It was very good!
It was just introduced a few years ago under this name. It actually hails from the oldest distillery in North America!

(And you'll be suprised to see what brands they make:

Brand Distillery Age Proof
Ancient Age Barrel Buffalo Trace 10 107
Ancient Age Buffalo Trace n/a 80
Ancient Age Buffalo Trace n/a 100
Ancient Ancient Age Buffalo Trace n/a n/a
Ancient Ancient Age Buffalo Trace 10 86
Ancient Ancient Age Buffalo Trace 10 90
Ancient Ancient Age Buffalo Trace n/a 90
Antique Collection - Eagle Rare Buffalo Trace 17 90
Antique Collection - Sazerac Rye Buffalo Trace 18 90
Antique Collection - W.L. Weller Buffalo Trace 19 90
Blanton's - Gold Buffalo Trace 10 103
Blanton's - Original Buffalo Trace 10 93
Blanton's - Silver Buffalo Trace 10 98
Blanton's - Special Reserve Buffalo Trace n/a 80
Buffalo Trace Buffalo Trace n/a 90
Eagle Rare SB Buffalo Trace 10 90
Eagle Rare Buffalo Trace 10 101
Eagle Rare Buffalo Trace 15 100
Elmer T. Lee - SB Buffalo Trace n/a 90
George T. Stagg - 2002 Buffalo Trace 15 137
George T. Stagg - 2003 Buffalo Trace n/a 142
George T. Stagg - 2004 Buffalo Trace n/a 129
Hancock's President's Reserve - Buffalo Trace n/a 88
McAfee's Benchmark Buffalo Trace n/a n/a
Old Charter - 10 YO Buffalo Trace 10 86
Old Charter - 8 YO Buffalo Trace 8 80
Old Charter - BIB Buffalo Trace n/a 100
Old Charter Proprietor's Reserve Buffalo Trace 13 90
Old Charter Buffalo Trace 12 90
W.L. Weller Buffalo Trace n/a 90
W.L. Weller 12 YO Buffalo Trace 12 90
W.L. Weller Centennial Buffalo Trace 10 100
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Buffalo Trace n/a 90
ORVW - 10 YO Buffalo Trace - ORVW 10 107
ORVW - 10 YO Buffalo Trace - ORVW 10 90
ORVW - 15 YO Buffalo Trace - ORVW 15 107
Pappy Family Reserve 15yr Buffalo Trace - ORVW 15 107
ORVW Old Time Rye - 12 YO Buffalo Trace - ORVW 12 90
Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Buffalo Trace - ORVW 20 90
Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Buffalo Trace - ORVW 23 95
Van Winkle 15 YO Buffalo Trace - ORVW 20 107
Van Winkle Reserve Rye Buffalo Trace - ORVW 13 95
Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B Buffalo Trace - ORVW 12 90


So go out and get yourself a bottle.....

[altbier]

Never got into drinking Jim. Started off with Knob Creek and then have stuck with Pappy Van Winkle. Man that 20 year old stuff is good, expensive, but good!

[SlimDiesel]

Mr. Beam does put out a good drink, but I am partial to good old Jack. I either drink it with coke, shot or neat. I just cannot drink whiskey, bourbon, scotch, etc. on the rocks or with a splash of aqua.

[glovepuppy]

I have to echo Uniputt's statement above. The Beam Black is good stuff.
Beam and water on the rocks is my go to drink. I can't drink whiskey with coke any more, all the caffeine kills my insides and leaves looking like death warmed over the next day. The water helps keep you somewhat hydrated for the next day. And for pete's sake, you spend all that money on whiskey, why drown out the taste with pop.

[BigVito]

I guess scotch is an aquired taste, I keep buying bottles and Im not big on them. My last one was Johnny Walker Black Label. My go to right now is Bookers

[Uniputt]

I love Johnny Walker Black!!!

In fact, I just had some lasst week......

If your not really into the Scotch.......I will gladly take a bottle or two off your hands so you can make more room for the stuff you DO like!!!