mcease022 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Can you suggest some bourbon to try. I am a scotch, wine, and beer drinker but I have no clue when it comes to bourbon. I'd like to keep them reasonably priced somewhere up to $100+ but not more than $150 to start. I want to get a taste to see how I like it. In terms of scotch I love laphroaig and other peaty Scotch. I like a more balanced scotch with some peat as well, but I dont shy away from the peat bombs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The bourbon's that I like best are somewhat the opposite of what you get in Scotch, particularly the peat monsters. The corn soul of bourbon allows a lot of sweetness to pass through and that can be quite a delight. Angel's Envy is readily available and a great, well made entry (but upper end price wise). Colonel Taylors is great (made by Buffalo Trace I believe? The same guys that produce the Pappy Van Winkles recipe), and 4 Roses is another very well made modern bourbon. Many of my friends love the history of Blanton's, but flavor wise I prefer Booker's. And if you're lucky and can score some Van Winkle's 12 Year Old Lot B Reserve, it will absolutely blow your mind. Just be prepared to pay $450/bottle in the aftermarket! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Easttide Posted January 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2016 Blantons is quintessential at $60 or so. If Weller 12 Year or Weller Antique 107 is available do a 50/50 mix and wait a month. It's not easy to find. Eagle Rare 10 year is good as well but can be on the sweet side. Four Roses single barrel is popular, more floral and less sweet. Unless you stumble across a bottle of Pappy no reason to spend too much. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easttide Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Let's remember Lot B is $79 retail. Good luck finding but not impossible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthonyjoseph89 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I just came here to read the pappy comments. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I second Blanton's. One of my favourites! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBS Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Anyone mention Blanton's yet...??.... Kidding aside, it's a very good bourbon at a reasonable price point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Lots of high quality bourbon to be had for reasonable prices. In addition to Blantons and Four Roses, I really enjoy Elijah Craig 12yr and Evan Williams Single Barrel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsolomon Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 If you're just starting with bourbon, there are quite a few good ones at reasonable prices. Woodford Reserve and Evan Williams Single Barrel are excellent choices in the $25 -$30 range. Four Roses Single Barrel is good, but around $40. You really need to try some different ones to see what you like and go from there. If you find you like bourbon, then it will be time to move onto Rye Whiskeys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrastigue Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Blood Oath ($90) is my new favorite. Michael J. Rastigue III IPad sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcease022 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 I just came here to read the pappy comments. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkleeroy Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I drink a lot of Laphroaig, specifically QC. One of my favorite Bourbon's thusfar is Jefferson's Ocean Aged. They're nothing similar but take it how you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Buffalo Trace Evan Williams, good easy drinking bourbons. A great way to start. I prefer corn in the mash ticket because of the aforementioned sweetness. The only odd one I've had recently is Filibuster, I think. It's 75% corn but not at all sweet, sorta bitterish. Wilkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade1979 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 In my opinion Pappy is wildly over-hyped vs what it delivers. Its good, but people need to calm down with that stuff. I think Woodford reserve is a very neutral good starting point and a fair dip you toe in the water investment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Some interesting responses here. First of all where in Canada are you from? That will make a difference in both selection and price. I live in AB which have a decent selection of bourbons but not as great as some of my US friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade1979 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Didn't know this about Colonel Taylor's .....Great info. Thanks! The bourbon's that I like best are somewhat the opposite of what you get in Scotch, particularly the peat monsters. The corn soul of bourbon allows a lot of sweetness to pass through and that can be quite a delight. Angel's Envy is readily available and a great, well made entry (but upper end price wise). Colonel Taylors is great (made by Buffalo Trace I believe? The same guys that produce the Pappy Van Winkles recipe), and 4 Roses is another very well made modern bourbon. Many of my friends love the history of Blanton's, but flavor wise I prefer Booker's. And if you're lucky and can score some Van Winkle's 12 Year Old Lot B Reserve, it will absolutely blow your mind. Just be prepared to pay $450/bottle in the aftermarket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phinz Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 In my opinion, the best value for your dollar bourbons right now are: Old Grandad 114, Old Grandad Bonded (perfect to mix), Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 120 (damn, that's good stuff @ any price, but for $40, this will compete with anything <$100), McKenna Bonded. As a dark horse option, I'd add Willet Family Reserve Four Year Rye or Two Year. If I had to limit myself to two, they'd be: Willet Family Reserve Two Year Rye and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 120. (One spicy, one sweet... Perfect!) If I had to go cheap: McKenna Bonded ($30) or OGD 114 ($25) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brschoppe Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Agreed with the comment about starting with Woodford Reserve. It is a good starting Bourbon and at the right price point. I agree that there are a lot of Bourbons out of the Buffalo Trace Family that are good (Pappy (assuming...still have got it), Weller, Blanton's, Colonel Taylor's (had the 100 proof stuff Christmas and it was definitively stronger than most), Eagle Rare, and Elmer T. Lee. With that list it certainly makes me want to take a trip to Frankfort, KY someday! Also a different palette would be Four Rose Single Barrel. Used to drink the Beam brand's Knob Creek. They also make Bookers and Bakers and Basil Hayden. Basil Hayden would be a Good starter bourbon from that brand. Two I haven't tried but have heard good stuff about are the aforementioned Jefferson Ocean and Mitchner US-1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Buffalo Trace Evan Williams, good easy drinking bourbons. A great way to start. I prefer corn in the mash ticket because of the aforementioned sweetness. The only odd one I've had recently is Filibuster, I think. It's 75% corn but not at all sweet, sorta bitterish. Wilkey Nice to see you posting again Wilkey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcease022 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 If you find you like bourbon, then it will be time to move onto Rye Whiskeys. I am from Canada so we have a variety of Rye. I stocked up on the Crown Royal Northern Harvest. It was rated the whiskey of the year. Wonderful stuff. Specially for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrengle Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Lots of great suggestions here. Larceny is another great brand, anything from the Willet distillery. They make Noah's Mill Old Bardstown, Johnny Drum, Willet, and have a family reserve line. Highly recommend all those. All of 4 Roses is nice, anything out of Stitzle Weller distillery is nice too. I liked Woodford, but after doing the tour at the distillery and how hail corporate the whole thing was I was rather turned off and haven't drank it since. I felt like they cared more about sales and money and less about a quality product... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fokker4me Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Lots of great suggestions here. Larceny is another great brand, anything from the Willet distillery. They make Noah's Mill Old Bardstown, Johnny Drum, Willet, and have a family reserve line. Highly recommend all those. All of 4 Roses is nice, anything out of Stitzle Weller distillery is nice too. I liked Woodford, but after doing the tour at the distillery and how hail corporate the whole thing was I was rather turned off and haven't drank it since. I felt like they cared more about sales and money and less about a quality product... Nice suggestions, but telling someone this fresh into the bourbon scene to seek out SW bourbon is like telling a new cigar guy to start out with some Cuban Davidoffs. IMO SW bourbon has become so overhyped by now it's crazy. I think there is some legendary stuff from there ie. Very & Very Very Old Fitzgerald, but not all was awesome and seeing people spend huge just because it's SW is becoming crazy. Sorry for the rant! Besides finding Old National Distillers bourbons are cheaper and very different then anything made today. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostD Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'd say Angels Envy. It's about $45 a bottle but pairs well with any cigar I've smoked it with Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helix Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Bang for the buck IMHO is Buffalo Trace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillys Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I live in Canada (Quebec and Ontario) so availability is limited and expensive. My regular bourbons are Buffalo Trace, Woodford and whatever special stuff that pops up at the stores, which is not often. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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