Favorite Bourbon

[Grainger49]

I want to thank the above posters. This is a "Favorite Bourbon" thread. It had devolved into a "Look what I scored" brag thread.

Thanks for bringing it back to the topic.

 

[tarior]

IMO, Jim Beam Black is excellent. And for around $23, it's almost incredible.

 

[Scott Link]

IMO, Jim Beam Black is excellent. And for around $23, it's almost incredible.

Are you drinking that stuff straight or mixing it?

 

[tarior]

Straight. Always. I don't do mixed drinks.

 

[Scott Link]

Interesting

 

[tarior]

Not saying it's better than Booker's, but I have to say that I was floored at how good it really is.

 

[Scott Link]

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to try it

 

[Grainger49]

It is interesting that we like and recommend what we like. When discovering a good Bourbon maybe we should give the recommendation and the top four of our favorite Bourbons. For instance, I don't like Booker so I will stay away from Jim Beam Black.

 

[tarior]

They aren't similar, I don't think. I have a pretty wide variety of tastes. Like for scotch, I can enjoy Macallan, but I also like Ardbeg. Very different flavor profiles.
I used Booker's for an example, as it is generally well regarded, somewhat expensive, and well known.

 

[swamppirate]

Buffalo Trace and Blanton’s have become very rare around these parts....My bunker is needing resupply!

 

[swamppirate]

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drinking right now, highly recommended.

That’s a great pour...not easy to find either...

 

[Bogframe]

IMO, Jim Beam Black is excellent. And for around $23, it's almost incredible.

The Lovely Blanche got me a bottle for my birthday and it's quite tasty.

 

[david1111]

I'm with tarior on this. I just can't pony up the excess cash for Makers Mark and Woodford Reserve, when I can get a bourbon that tastes as good as Jim Beam Black for 40% less. I love the stuff, and not just cuz its inexpensive.
Cheers.

Dave

 

[Grainger49]

Have you tried Old Forester? It is wheated like Weller.

For my birthday on 10/7 my wife got me 1.75l of Knob Hill 100 proof.

 

[david1111]

I'll have to look around for it I'd love to try it. I'm in Toronto, and we don't get anywhere near the selection that you guys get. Next time I'm south of the 49th, I'll pick up an Old Forester and bring it back.
And your wife sure knows how to choose a gift.

Dave

 

[Grainger49]

Good move. I hope the export taxes are not exorbitant.

 

[david1111]

All that stuff and everything else is so much more expensive up here. And we can't order in any alcohol from out of province, and we pay import duty on anything over $150. And that is only since the recent nafta rehash.
Our import limit has been $20 since 1978. Its really stupid.
Canada and Canadians have a very protectionist attitude, and its self-destructive.
It drives me nuts. I'm not a fan.
But anyway, happy sipping.

Dave

 

[Grainger49]

Locally, 3 hours South of Lexington KY, I pay $36 plus local tax for a 1.75l of Old Forester. Not a cheap Bourbon, not really expensive.

 

[Pio1980]

Locally, 3 hours South of Lexington KY, I pay $36 plus local tax for a 1.75l of Old Forester. Not a cheap Bourbon, not really expensive.

I suppose that if it's really good stuff, it gets sipped for flavour, add not guzzled for effect and a fifth bottle lasts a while.
About the price of a decent utility stylus for a garden variety vintage Shure cart, good value.

 

[Pio1980]

Since I no longer endulge the pleasure, my favourite boutbon is still Marie Antoinette, by marriage.
Hers, not mine (afaik).
I do very much like the bespoke commission Breguet Grande Complication timepiece made for her bearing her name.