Was wondering what you Folks sip
Right now it's Woodford Reserve for me
Anything else I should be considering??
Cheers
Right now it's Woodford Reserve for me
Anything else I should be considering??
Cheers
Smooth bourbon
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Being in Oz you might be able to get a hold of Four Roses. They tend to ship more outside the US, but I grabbed a bottle when I lived in KY and haven't regretted it. Small batch, especially.
I've recently been turned on to Black Maple Hill -- really outstanding in my book.
I suppose you've tried Makers Mark?
I've not tried Woodford's, but in a sip off between Jack, Turkey and Basil Hayden, Makers is very still smooth and creamy.
Basil was pretty average bourbon for the price, I thought.
I've not tried Woodford's, but in a sip off between Jack, Turkey and Basil Hayden, Makers is very still smooth and creamy.
Basil was pretty average bourbon for the price, I thought.
Consider Bulleit Bourbon as a smooth bourbon option.
Russell Reserve = smooth. Kentucky Spirit = WOW!!!!!
Elijah Craig 12 year old Small Batch Bourbon?
One good previous suggestion was the Four Roses single barrel - it is very, very smooth.
I would highly recommend Blantons and the Van Winkle 12 year lot B.
I think you will be pleased with both choices!
I would highly recommend Blantons and the Van Winkle 12 year lot B.
I think you will be pleased with both choices!
It's not too fancy, but I've been enjoying my Jim Beam Black, and have to say that it is exceptional in the smooth department.
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Woodford is a fine drop.
Wild Turkey 12yo isn't bad
Elijah Craig 12yo is quite good
Maker's Mark is a good introduction to bourbons.
Jack Daniels Single Barrel is pretty good but then, that's Tennessee Whiskey, not bourbon.
Wild Turkey 12yo isn't bad
Elijah Craig 12yo is quite good
Maker's Mark is a good introduction to bourbons.
Jack Daniels Single Barrel is pretty good but then, that's Tennessee Whiskey, not bourbon.
My two favorites are 1792 and Basil Hayden's both absolutely delicious!
As you can see, YMMV, but I'd suggest Evan Williams Single Barrel (2000 vintage). 
For smoothness, I'd go with Woodford.
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Knob Creek has been my bourbon of choice for a while.
+1 the only bourbon IMO that's better then Woodford that I've had.
As you can see, YMMV, but I'd suggest Evan Williams Single Barrel (2000 vintage).
Absolutely! I just picked up a bottle on recommendation from the other bourbon thread that was floating around recently, and I am very impressed. For a 26 dollar bottle to taste this good...
Woodford Reserve is great and I keep coming back to it. Smooth as silk.
Just about everything else mentioned is a good change of pace. I haven't had any lately but Knob Creek has been a favorite in the past as has Blanton's, which I don't think has been mentioned yet.
With Blanton's you get to collect all the different horses on the corks, one for each letter in "BLANTONS", including a different horse for each "N". Collecting all of them gives you an animated sequence of a race horse in full stride. (I am short one letter.) I am slow to catch up because I have been focused on Scotch Single Malts (Islay) an drinking mostly Woodford in between. For me this us a slow process.
Just about everything else mentioned is a good change of pace. I haven't had any lately but Knob Creek has been a favorite in the past as has Blanton's, which I don't think has been mentioned yet.
With Blanton's you get to collect all the different horses on the corks, one for each letter in "BLANTONS", including a different horse for each "N". Collecting all of them gives you an animated sequence of a race horse in full stride. (I am short one letter.) I am slow to catch up because I have been focused on Scotch Single Malts (Islay) an drinking mostly Woodford in between. For me this us a slow process.
It's worth a drink and at 90 proof, it's has quite a taste profile. It's difficult to find in Canada but it has a distinctive look.
