What's your favorite Bourbon?

[deadz]

Alcohol….gross…pass the cannabis please.

[Princess L]

I think calling it overrated is overrated.

Anyway, it's all subjective, and the last time I had it was 2015, when someone bought me a double of 20 for a mere $75 in Seattle.

Is Blanton's all it's cracked up to be?  Several peeps I know have been on the lookout for a few years.

[Grape Ape]

Is Blanton's all it's cracked up to be?  Several peeps I know have been on the lookout for a few years.

It's fine, a good bourbon.

Didn't know it was rare.  I've had about four bottles gifted to me over the last two years through work.

[benchmstr]

Is Blanton's all it's cracked up to be?  Several peeps I know have been on the lookout for a few years.

It’s good, but not “I’ll spend $200 more a bottle for it” good.

I say that shit, and I just finished my blantons hockey stopper display..collected all 8!!

Bench

[CalvinH]

Is Blanton's all it's cracked up to be?  Several peeps I know have been on the lookout for a few years.

Yes it is and it shouldn't be that hard to find in the late fall early winter when it's released. Most distilleries send out their allotments that time of year.

It’s good, but not “I’ll spend $200 more a bottle for it” good.

I say that shit, and I just finished my blantons hockey stopper display..collected all 8!!

Bench

Damn you I need the O to finish my display.

[Princess L]

Maker's is alright. Not what I would call the most pleasing Bourbon to the palate, but does the trick if running low on the good stuff. I actually mix Maker's with Coke (3:1 ratio) and it goes down easy.

Anything you like to sip neat? I've found that Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon goes down smooth.



"1"

Just tried it.  Definitely smooth.  Loved it.

I'd love to try my favorites thus far side by side, BUT, that would knock me on my a$$.  Then all you bastards would end up banned.  

[Grape Ape]

Just tried it.  Definitely smooth.  Loved it.

I'd love to try my favorites thus far side by side, BUT, that would knock me on my a$$.  Then all you bastards would end up banned.  

Ahem....

Four Roses Single Barrel is great - about 40-45 bucks.

[ThisisOverload]

Alcohol….gross…pass the cannabis please.

I got some Banana Kush a few weeks ago.

A nice smooth high that isn't too heavy.

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

I got a hunch Vince prefers these:

I absolutely hate malt liquor....its there to get you drunk cheaply.

Most of my spirits i keep at my bar are from the Hilton Head Distillery.  I have Jocasse Gin, Aeromoor Vodka, and their Spiced Rum along with their Mountain Peak  Expresso Rum occasionally.  Im a big fan of the company and they provide a high quality product for an honest price made from locally sourced ingredients and i never get a chemical taste or wake up with a hangover.  The other items i keep is of course the Virgil Kaine bourbon, Duncan Taylor 12 year aged whiskey, Amaro Di Toscana, and ABK6 VSOP cognac.  I also keep ABK6 Ice cognac in the fridge.

Usually it takes about 8-12 months to go through a bottle as i mostly drink coffee but i like having a variety of items available when i want it.  My wine collection is not really impressive but i do enjoy Radius Merlot and Vostra Prosecco for when i i have friends showing up for mimosas.  The rest of my wine collection is more for show and filling up the slots on my bar. 

[Primemuscle]

Maker's is alright. Not what I would call the most pleasing Bourbon to the palate, but does the trick if running low on the good stuff. I actually mix Maker's with Coke (3:1 ratio) and it goes down easy.

Anything you like to sip neat? I've found that Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon goes down smooth.



"1"

I prefer drinks neat specially when it comes to Scotch and Bourbon. Unfortunately, expensive brands generally taste better neat. Unfortunately, I have a bad habit of chewing ice which can be hard on one’s teeth. Cracked both my lower wisdom teeth that way and ended up needing gold crowns to fix them. This is a good reason for me to avoid ice in all drinks unless it is crushed like a smoothie.

[OneMoreRep]

I prefer drinks neat specially when it comes to Scotch and Bourbon. Unfortunately, expensive brands generally taste better neat. Unfortunately, I have a bad habit of chewing ice which can be hard on one’s teeth. Cracked both my lower wisdom teeth that way and ended up needing gold crowns to fix them. This is a good reason for me to avoid ice in all drinks unless it is crushed like a smoothie.

Whenever I go for the expensive Bourbons, I try to have it neat in order to get its true flavor.

"1"

[Primemuscle]

Whenever I go for the expensive Bourbons, I try to have it neat in order to get its true flavor.

"1"

Do you ever chill bourbon or do you only drink it at room temperature? Johnny Walker recommends chilling flavored Bourbons which taste more like Liqueurs with an almost seem syrupy consistency.

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Whenever I go for the expensive Bourbons, I try to have it neat in order to get its true flavor.

"1"

Amen to that...if you have to mix your bourbon with something then you are drinking crap.  While i do have mixed drinks, everything i have on my bar can be enjoyed by itself

[Agnostic007]

A few years into the bourbon thing... Here's my take

I always have Wild Turkey Rare Breed 116 proof in my bar
Bench Mark came out with some bottom dwellers at 19 to 20 a bottle... full proof, Top Floor, single barrel are all strong
Buffalo Trace below $28 is a bargain 
Wild Turkey 101 is a staple at $32 A HALF gallon

[Agnostic007]

I have 1 1/2 bottles of pappy 15, and probably 5 full bottles of blantons…I usually prefer buffalo trace or wild turkey 101 when it comes to bourbon.

Scotch on the other hand…I spend money on scotch!!

Bench

I'm just waiting on an invitation

[Bevo]

George Stagg made by Buffalo trace is pretty good

Woodford reserve

Garrison brothers single barrel select

Old forester

[Agnostic007]

George Stagg made by Buffalo trace is pretty good

Woodford reserve

Garrison brothers single barrel select

Old forester

Old Forester 86 is swill

Statesman, 1910, 1920 is great. Statesman is always in my bar. I also have a 1910 doube oak at the moment   

George Stagg is hard to find, never had it but I hear its good

[sculpture]

Wild Turkey 101

Eagle Rare

Knob Creek

[Agnostic007]

Wild Turkey 101

Eagle Rare

Knob Creek

Respectable.

Not a knob creek fan only because the Jim Beam peanut flavor is still there... but Rare Breed...

[sculpture]

Respectable.

Not a knob creek fan only because the Jim Beam peanut flavor is still there... but Rare Breed...

Tbh I was struggling for a 3rd option and reluctantly chucked it in

You can't go wrong with the first 2

[Humble Narcissist]

Lots of high class drinkers here on Getbig. Anybody drink Steel Reserve or Old Dan Tucker?

[Kwon]

Coholla….gross…pass the bannicas please.

[Voice of Doom]

I like 4 Roses.   Less proof than other Bourbons so I can sip it for a couple of hours with a nice cigar...and still do other things after

[deadz]

I got some Banana Kush a few weeks ago.

A nice smooth high that isn't too heavy.

[Hulkotron]

I’m into Whistlepig.