Hm. Never drunk bourbon but mean to someday so I shall take note of Jeff's advice. I have drunk Canadian rye whiskey and Scotch. Prefer the latter.
I love Jim Beam. It’s probably an unpopular opinion but few bourbons taste as crisp and good to me.
I drink it with a tiny dash of cold water or just plain straight.
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I have to say that I am a huge fan of bourbon. I’ve been quite fortunate to have tried anything from the Makers Mark you mentioned Liz all the way up to Papy Van Winkle. One very solid bottle is Elijah Craig - not as expensive as Papy ($400 USD a bottle) but still has some incredibly nice tasting notes.
I love whiskey of all sorts. I guess I've never really developed a taste for rye or Canadian, but I'm not averse. Just don't know them. I drink my bourbon in a variety of ways. Neat, over ice (but, a specific sort of ice cube), or as part of a bourbon cocktail like an old fashioned or a sazerac. A proper sazerac requires decent absinthe, but that's not so hard to find anymore.
I'm a bull it, or wild turkey man myself, the wild turkey rare breed is extraordinary
Just tasted Featherbone; a Detroit City small batch. Nice and smooth.
being in chicago, with plenty of access - my favorite is Makers Mark . I appreciate a wheat based over rye ( rye is way more common ). BTW, i am 62 years old and have NEVER drank a whole can of beer at a time - just don't like it . I have tried several types of whiskies but have been a Bourbon man for the past 35 years . Makers for the last 20 .Wheat base has a distinct flavor , highly preferred by --ME ! nBack in my divorce days - I drank any type of bourbon but when i met mark - it was all over !
being in chicago, with plenty of access - my favorite is Makers Mark . I appreciate a wheat based over rye ( rye is way more common ). BTW, i am 62 years old and have NEVER drank a whole can of beer at a time - just don't like it . I have tried several types of whiskies but have been a Bourbon man for the past 35 years . Makers for the last 20 .Wheat base has a distinct flavor , highly preferred by --ME ! nBack in my divorce days - I drank any type of bourbon but when i met mark - it was all over !
I should add that, summertime i do like to visit my cousin, Jimmy Beam -black cherry but only in hot weather , and, of course I only drink my Bourbon on the rocks .
So, it's definitely not bourbon, but I just discovered Red Bush, which is a Bushmill's (a fairly standard Irish whisky) aged in Bourbon casks. Pretty delicious for its price. You know, its price here, at any rate.
Sort of an oddball brand—“Rebel Yell”
Makers Mark is always in my liquor cabinet. My wife particularly enjoys it with Coca-Cola on ice with a lemon.
Makers Mark is one of the sweeter bourbons. I do enjoy it a lot, though it is a slightly watered down version from what it was a few years back.
Makers Mark is a bit pricey for many but there are some cheaper priced bourbons still maintaining that sweeter taste like Makers Mark.
Jim Beam Black
Evan Williams Single Barrel
Four Roses
Generally, the best bourbons come from the state of Kentucky. A very strong tradition in making bourbon exists there.
Bulleit Bourbon
Jim Beam
Old Crow
Old Forester 1897
Evan Williams is a very good bourbon at an inexpensive price.
I also keep Jack Daniels on hand.
Bourbon is a must have at my Georgia Bulldog tailgate parties. Our staples are Makers Mark, Jim Beam, Old Crow. We also always have Jack Daniels on hand. While we always have Vodkas and Gin for tailgating, for me it's bourbon whiskey that I indulge in the most, as well as ice cold beers.
A little too sweet for me.
If I buy it nowadays, it's usually for cooking.
You bet, it’s my preferred poison?
I find that any bourbon in excess of 100 proof will nullify my ability to fully appreciate all the flavors .
I started with Makers and still have a preference for the heavily wheated varieties.
My favorite at the moment is four roses single barrel it’s very tasty followed by a lingering but not overbearing burn ??
I was curious to read what professional reviewers had to say about Ezra Brooks Black Label, because I definitely consider it a pretty fine bourbon for its price myself. A lot of reviewers actually perceive it as Woodford Reserve's little brother, with much similar caramel/vanilla notes for nearly half of the price. And quite a few also rate it as a superior bourbon compared to others in the same price range (mostly Jim Beam and Evan Williams).
So yeah, proper degustations aside, if you're a regular or casual drinker who doesn't really see the point of constantly paying $50 for your bourbon (especially if you habitually end up diluting it in cocktails like I do myself anyway), Ezra Brooks Black Label is definitely a nice one to keep on hand.
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