I find Elijah Craig nice because it’s sweeter than most, without being cloying.
awaiting the day my barrel comes of age. That is going to be an enjoyable road trip.
awaiting the day my barrel comes of age. That is going to be an enjoyable road trip.
Makers' Mark AmbassadorsYour barrel?
Party at Merles! lol
Makers' Mark Ambassadors
You're 'officially' welcome! Then we can come to enjoy your party day too!
I'd love to purchase 'my entire barrel' - take the end cap for the wall at home - even if they had to bottle it first. However, somewhere along the way, my body rebelled against the effects of alcohol in any quantities other than 'cooking' amounts. I figured then a few more years earned at the price of a lot less drink was probably worth it. (I could change my mind, depending though, some point in the future...)
Enjoy it while it's still your friend Brother!
I have been into wine since the late 80's I worked in the Napa Valley as a tour guide at a small winery. I learned how to appreciate the various nuances of wines.
I am starting to get an interest in trying bourbon. I just watched an interesting documentary on bourbon called Neat. It made me want to learn more. I'm in my mid 50's and have never really tried whiskey.
I have decided to start with Bourbon whiskey. If I like it and want to learn more, I will try other whiskeys.
Why I am posting today is, as I have been looking at a good bourbon to start with, I have come to find that there are almost as many whiskey makers as wine makers.
I am looking for one or two good whiskeys to start. I am not one for mixed drinks. The most I would add is ice or water. I am looking for a good starter whiskey for sipping vs mixing.
Any advice?
+1 very nice, easy to drink will be gone before you know it!
Buffalo Trace Distillery: Buffalo Trace, then move up. Soooo many very good to excellent bourbons from Buffalo Trace, right up to the Stagg and Pappy offerings.
Four Roses Distillery: Yellow Label and move up
Beam Suntory: Skip the entry level stuff (Jim Beam White and Black Label) and move to Knob Creek Small Batch. Basil Hayden, Bookers, and Bakers, are higher end and very nice. Maker's Mark is a wheater from Beam Suntory to try as well, but the Cask Strength is much better.
Brown Foreman: Woodford Reserve and Old Forester