Funny, I was just reading about this stuff,

 

I have this in the cabinet for testing.

 

I'm not much of a bourbon drinker but am quite interested in hearing all of the brands you guys like. My father really enjoys a good bourbon. Maybe this conversation will give me some ideas for a Christmas present.

 

I'm on a beer budget.

 

I also prefer 🍺.

 

Can't drink corn squeezins, they aggravate my arthritis. 🤷‍♂️ I used to enjoy Jack Daniels and Wild Turkey 101, among others. Those days are gone. Don't need self-inflicted pain. I am, though, tipping back a bottle of Sam Adams Boston Lager. No pain from this.

 

Can't drink corn squeezins, they aggravate my arthritis.

You didn't drink enough to make the pain go away.

 

Elijah Craig barrel proof is one of my favorites.

 

Don't know if it's a Bourbon, But some of the local younger folks around here are buying Pendleton something, has a nice bottle...........!

 

Not much of a bourbon drinker, but when/if I do, there's only one for me: Bulleit. But I like their rye whiskey best.

But let me know when you start a thread on single malt scotch (says a guy with Scottish genes from mom's side; her clan was from Argyll).

 

Glenfidich Single Malt 14 year old is very good

 

Angels Envy, you’re welcome.

 

I’ve heard of it. But have yet to find a bottle.

 

The wife and I are not too picky about our bourbon. We have offerings from Elijah Craig, Blantons, Basil Hayden, and whatever her or I find in our travels. I usually cook with Woodford Reserve. I have a stash of Hooten Young I break out and share for significant military occasions.

 

Woodford Reserve is very good

 

Saint Cloud X Series, Nine Banded wheated Single Barrel, Redemption Wheated, Buffalo Trace, Makers Mark.

 

Do not overlook Old Forester 100 proof. I'm experienced with many different labels and flavors of these elixers and this one is very kind the next day if you maybe have a wee dram too much the night before. It's delicious, and low mid priced.

 

I really enjoy the bottle in bond 100 proof
plus Old Forester also.

 

Have a bottle of Three Chord Pinot Noir finish bourbon. Actually the second bottle I purchased, first one is gone. Not sure if it is still available.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof-very strong, over 100 proof. Like it but cannot drink too much of that.

I also like Jameson's Ocean series. Jameson takes barrels of whiskey and lash them on the deck of cargo ships and sends them around the world. They pick up unique flavors from the temperature changes, sun exposure, and have a slightly salty taste from the sea.

 

I also like Jameson's Ocean series. Jameson takes barrels of whiskey and lash them on the deck of cargo ships and sends them around the world. They pick up unique flavors from the temperature changes, sun exposure, and have a slightly salty taste from the sea.

Did you mean Jefferson's Ocean? I can't find any reference to Jameson taking a cruise with their barrels, at least not in my neck of the woods.

 

Best value bourbons - Old Grand Dad 114 proof, Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, Evan William 1783 Small Batch

My must always have in my cabinet bourbon - Wild Turkey 101

Premium bourbons to try when you want something a little better - Wild Turkey Rare Breed, New Riff Single Barrel, 1792 Bottled in Bond, 1792 Full Proof, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Larceny Barrel Proof, Old Forester 1920, Old Forester 1910, Baker's Single Barrel, Four Roses Single Barrel, Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof, Knob Creek Single Barrel

My splurge bourbons - Hillrock Estate Solera Bourbon. New Riff 8 Year

 

Knob creek is in the cabinet.
I believe a few of these are available locally, but not all. Bourbon tastes are obviously regional. That’s why I always look when out of town, which isn’t often.

 

Son gave me a bottle of Buffalo Trace for Christmas last year, at least one more drink in it still, just not my thing... Single Malt Scotches and Irish are more to my taste. I don't use mixers with anything.

 

Hard to go wrong with any of these when you can find them

 

Hard to go wrong with any of these when you can find them
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IMO all of those are over-hyped and over-priced. I used to drink Weller 107 Antique, Weller Special Reserve, & Blantons when the Weller 107 and SR were available for under $40. I won't pay up-charged secondary pricing. I appreciate good tasting bourbon that represent good value. I used to buy lots of Buffalo Trace offerings but I won't play their allocation game and, again, IMO, they are just not that special.

 

Slappys, it looks like you had a great day. 🤣👍

 

I am thinking all of that together would have made for a really BAD next day! 🤔 😆. I really enjoy trying different bourbons with the son in law on the weekends. Good times!

 

I had found an old bourbon named Hirsch a long time ago. A fellow bourbon fan told me about it one day as I stood in the bourbon isle looking for what tickled my fancy.

It was said the stuff had been found in storage after 30+ years, shipped off to Kentucky, bottled, and sold. Very few bottles in total, but I grabbed one reluctantly due to cost. It was every bit as good as described. Sadly gone forever. One of the best I ever had the good fortune to enjoy.

I only drink the occasional Wild Turkey at my buddy's house. Arthritis can cause unwanted changes as mentioned previously. Enjoyed many of the aforementioned brands.

 

I'm not a bourbon expert by any stretch but I live near this Winery/distillery and I know what tastes good to me. I tried a bottle of "Rosie" and it was very smooth. This is a small batch place that also makes some very good, local wine.

Whiskey | Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod

trurovineyardsofcapecod.com

 

I am not a high end bourbon drinker. My go to Wild Turkey 101. I enjoy tasting bourbon and scotches

 

I have a couple bottles of Bourbon on my bar in the man cave. Jim Bean and Wild Turkey. Don't drink it as much as i did back in the old days.

 

A while back, a friend had me try Buffalo Trace. It is my favorite.

 

We did Buffalo Trace for a long time. Then I went to the liquor store and the guy said it's basically a lottery thing to buy it now. The price was much higher too. Screw that! I went with something else. I'll have to look for it again next time I'm in a liquor store. I'll look for Traveler too.

I just finished a bottle of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. It was good but I agree it was strong

This was given to me last Christmas. Out of Waco. Not bad

We've had this in the cabinet for a few years. Need to crack it open one of these days

 

I've got some Jim Beam Black, and had it with a Cornish Hen grilled on the grill last night. Wife made a refill for me to have with the meal (1st round occurred when I lit the grill), and she gagged at the smell of the JB. She had too much bourbon a long time ago, and doesn't touch it except to play bartender for me at times.

I got some of the Chris Stapleton "Traveler" a week or so ago, and it's not bad at all, very smooth, no aftertaste to me anyways. Very Old Barton works well too. Bullit is good as well, so I vary things up, sometimes I have to think about what I want to enjoy.

I also have some Dewar's scotch on hand for when the mood strikes me, or JB vanilla or Spice Rum with coke. Gin and Vodka bottles have not been touched in at least 5 yrs or more. LOL

 

When I went to Total Wine, a large liquor store by me which has multiple locations, I asked for Buffalo trace and Blantons. I was told you need to get on a list. I bought my old standby, Bulliut. I’m not a big bourbon drinker. Prefer tequila.

 

The wife likes Gentleman Jack over a couple of ice cubes, me I cannot stand the
taste, or smell of any kind of whiskey, have not had a beer for 4 years,
must be getting old.

 

Corn likker gives me heartburn. But recently, was gifted a bottle of Evan Williams with honey. Very good sipper and no heartburn..