Loki Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I all ready posted my top five but if I serve my memeory correct , without googling it , some scotches are aged in barrels previously used for aging bourbon or sherry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinguitarman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 1) George Dickle White 2) Knob Creek 3) Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack 4) Maker's Mark 5) Woodford Reserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cachiocca Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 JTS Brown Four Roses Woodford Bookers Knob Creek Jim Beam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtmick1984 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 1. Bookers (it's just so full-bodied and complex with a great long finish) 2. Four Roses Single Barrel (big mouthfeel, but more delicate than Bookers) 3. Elmer T. Lee (good by itself, but pairs well with cigars and can be found fairly inexpensively) 4. Knob Creek Small Batch (a good staple, complex enough to pair with a range of cigars) 5. Makers Mark 46 (easy drinking, complex, more refreshing than most and at a good price) Though not a bourbon, Macallan's Cask Strength is an excellent scotch that seems to get overlooked, even by cigar smokers (perhaps because it's more expensive than others with age statements). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrthgr8 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 My top 5: 1. Buffalo Trace (probably the best bang for the buck, but doesn't taste cheap at all) 2. 1792 Ridgemont Reserve 3. Bulleit (Frontier style bottle is way cool) 4. Knob Creek 5. Makers Mark I really only drink the first three anymore - the KC and MM are usually picked up for parties or get togethers, etc. Cheers, ~ Greg ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csandbothe Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Pappy van winkle 15 Pappy 20 Evan Williams Single Barrel (particularly 2000) Weller antique 107 Rip van winkle 107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmbfan61 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 My 5 go-to bourbons in no particular order... 1. Blanton's 2. Pappy van Winkle 15 3. Evan Williams single barrel 4. Willet 5. Makers 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrthgr8 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 How could I forget Basil Hayden's? Gah! I'm changing my list up a bit to account for this horrible oversight: 1. Basil Hayden's 2. Buffalo Trace 3. 1792 Ridgemont Reserve 4. Bulleit 5. Knob Creek Cheers, ~ Greg ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwee Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 What i really like about bourbon is the value. As far as spirits go the qpr cant be beat. List of bourbons i drink the most but not in order Buffalo trace- the best value out there Four Roses small batch Elijah Craig 12year- I prefer this over the 18 by a lot Bulleit rye Im not a fan of the wheat bourbons such as MM. The nose is really nice but it just doesnt do it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gersonmorelli Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 After reading this thread I decided to give Bourbons a try. When it comes to liquor I've been basically a Single Malt drinker and always had the misconception that Bourbons were too sweet to drink by themselves for my taste. I decided to buy a bottle of Willett Pot Still Reserve after recommendations from my local store clerk. Very enjoyable! It really surprised me as I found that it actually has some saltiness, nuttiness, on the palate. Looking forward to try other Bourbons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danclough Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 1. Pappy 12 2. William Larue Weller 3. Old Maple Hill 4. Bookers 5. Makers 46 It made me laugh looking through the lists when someone would classify themselves as a "scotch guy" or something similar. I laugh because it makes me think, "what am I?", and my conclusion is "I'm an alcohol guy"! Scotch, Rum, Bourbon, Brandy, Cognac, Wine, Beer...I love it all. (I think that's how Tiger sees women.) A lot you posted Pappy 15 & Pappy 20 as favorites. How the hell do you get your hands on a bottle?! As far as I can tell, here in Omaha you either need to be "on the list" to get called when stock comes in or get lucky. I got lucky and walked away with 2 bottles of the 12 year and wish I had bought a couple more. I'm excited to see more micro-distilleries popping up here in the U.S. as well. It's a great time to be a booze lover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugomarink Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I've really enjoyed the Four Roses Single Barrel I've tried recently. Some are phenomenal while others are just great. One of my local liquor stores (K&L Liquors) gets an exclusive barrel on occasion and their exclusive releases are really tasty bourbons. Just about the best I've had anywhere. I've also always been a fan of Elijah Craig 12yo and 18yo for the past 5-6 years. So here are my top 5: Four Roses K&L Single Barrel OBSK Cask Strength Four Roses K&L Single Barrel OESV Cask Strength Elijah Craig 18yo Elijah Craig 12yo Bookers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksmoker Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I am enjoying some Elijah Craig right now, but my top five would be Elijah Craig Knob Creek Buffalo Trace Makers 46 Wild Turkey Rare Breed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrj77 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Knob Creek Bookers Makers Mark Basil Hayden My top go to's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 In no particular order: Pappy Van Winkle 15 Bookers (I taste bacon fat when I drink this neat. I know you love bacon brazoseagle. If you have had this, maybe you know what im talking about!) Buffalo Trace (Really a great value for the level of quality. I love this) Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1999 or 2000 (Another incredible deal. AWESOME. Absolutely nothing like its cheaper brothers) WL Weller (Theres a bunch of em, any of them are awesome) Thats my five. Mike We could be brothers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 1. Hirsch (Single Batch Reserve, 16 YO, 20 YO, 25 YO Rye) 2. Evan Williams Single Barrel 3. Four Roses (any small batch) 4. Booker's 5. WL Weller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duxnutz Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Love me some bourbon. In order of what I'm loving at the moment; 1. Elijah Craig 12yr (just opened my first and it's super nice) 2. Elmer T. Lee 3. Wood ford Reserve 4. Gentleman Jack (staple) 5. Makers Mark (just smooth and simple go-to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmesh Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 1. Basil Hayden's 2. Knobs Creek 3. Bookers 4. Makers Mark 5. Jack Daniels Single Barrel The top 3 are difficult to come by in this part of the world, we have very few variety of bourbon here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Nice to see everyone's preferences/tastes. I enjoy Makers 46 and Knob Creek. And I just purchased a bottle of Noah's Mill and man is this a nice bourbon! This is a strong bourbon. The finish is long and there is this wonderful buttery aftertaste and there is plenty of nice vanilla and caramel notes to go around. This is one I will keep around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 -Sazerac 21 (actually a rye... most complex that I've had... wish I had picked up much more for $40/bottle years ago) -Bookers -Elmer T. Lee -Blanton's -1792 Ridgemont Reserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteCustom Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 All of the following are exceptional bourbons. As of right now the Blanton’s Gold Edition is my favorite. Blanton’s Gold Edition Blanton’s Silver Edition Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Basil Hayden’s Booker’s Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlebritches Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Angel's Envy Bookers Bakers Knob Creek And of course my old standby Jim Beam Black. I also am a HUGE fan of George Dickel #12.....as is Ray(Fishinguitarman).I also noticed many of you listed various Jack Daniel products(none of which I am familiar with,JD products taste like strong charcoal to me).Neither George Dickel or Jack Daniels is bourbon......they are Tennessee Whisky.I hate to get technical but it appeared many borbon noobs posted and it is important to know the difference.BTW since there are only 2 nationally available Tennesee whisky's I'll go ahead and say it.......If you want to taste Tennessee whisky the way it was meant to be(sweet corn and molasses)George Dickel #12 is absolutely in a league of its own. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmax Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Pappy 20,15,23 (in that order) Parkers heritage Cognac barrel finished The Buffalo Trace antique collection Jeffersons Presidential Select 18 (never had the 17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmax Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 How can I forget Black Maple Hill 23 year (rye actually) but I feel it so good it warrants mentioning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmax Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Michtners That's my current Bourbon. i like this one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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