There aren't any better in my mind.
What's your favorite North American whisky or bourbon for sipping straight?
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There aren't any better in my mind.
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Templeton Rye, when I can get it. Nothing quite like it that I've tasted.
Maker's for Bourbon, Sazerac or R1 for Rye.
Bourbon novice, but I like Knob Creek.
I've been meaning to try Stranahan's. I have no excuse since I live in Colorado.
I've been meaning to try Stranahan's. I have no excuse since I live in Colorado.
That's like picking a favorite child!
For sure anything from Four Roses or Van Winkle are always good. On the high end I'd say George T. Stagg, Sazerac 18, Jefferson's Presidential Select, or Parker's Heritage. On the low end I always keep a bottle of Buffalo Trace and Rittenhouse Rye BIB on hand. Always.
For sure anything from Four Roses or Van Winkle are always good. On the high end I'd say George T. Stagg, Sazerac 18, Jefferson's Presidential Select, or Parker's Heritage. On the low end I always keep a bottle of Buffalo Trace and Rittenhouse Rye BIB on hand. Always.
You might also want to try Redemption Rye and something from High West. All three are made by LDI in Indiana and then blended and repackaged by the respective companies. It won't be the same as Templeton but it may get you close.
Templeton is actually having a hard time sourcing their stock lately because LDI has been contracting with a number of other companies.
I may have to try to find that one, but he's asking about American Bourbon style whiskeys. If it's made like Scotch, it should be nothing like bourbon.
I live in Kentucky so I tend to stick to our local stuff.
Along with Makers Mark try:
Wild Turkey 101
Elijah Craig
Even Williams Black Label
I like any of those mixed or straight
One of these days I have GOT to take the bourbon tour. Just can't seem to get anyone to go.
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For straight, my favorite whiskey is Jack Daniels.
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Thanks for that info, Rich. I know Templeton is upping their production a massive amount this year, from only a few thousand bottles to over 200,000. I hope that gets them in more places. I'll look for your suggestions.
My old standby is Knob Creek with a little branch water. If I'm in a straight sippin' mood, it's Booker's.
Whats branch water? where do it come from?
"Branch water" used to be pure, naturally filtered, spring water. Today, it means any pure bottled water, as opposed to tap water that a lot of bars use.
I live in Kentucky so I tend to stick to our local stuff.
Along with Makers Mark try:
Wild Turkey 101
Elijah Craig
Even Williams Black Label
I like any of those mixed or straight
I'm with Brownie! Just had some WT 101 this weekend. MMm Mmm good.
Tim
Back in the days when I drank hard liqour, Wild Turkey 101 was a personal favorite
Four Roses Single Batch straight on the the rocks, has a bit of sweetness to it but very smooth.
Also like Black Maple Hill same way.
Not a fan of Makers but the new Makers 51 is ok.
For Mint Juleps, just regular Four Roses
Also like Black Maple Hill same way.
Not a fan of Makers but the new Makers 51 is ok.
For Mint Juleps, just regular Four Roses
Grand Dad is inexpensive and good. And the Pappy Van Winkle Rye is the BEST RYE EVER!!! If you can ever find it!!!!
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Woodford Reserve is a great sippin' bourbon for me...
Bourbon - Basil Hayden
Tennessee Whiskey - George Dickel
Always neat.
Tennessee Whiskey - George Dickel
Always neat.
