Author Topic: Favorite bourbon ? (Read 7229 times)

Silver Bullet · « **on:** November 12, 2006, 07:26:34 AM »

I know this topic was done just before APS moved away from THR, but the old THR APS messages don't appear to be in the new APS database.

And I know from the enthusiasm of the posts from the original thread that lots of folks here will eagerly offer their opinion.

The only thing I remember from the original thread was that Maker's Mark had quite a following.

Chuck Dye · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2006, 07:41:18 AM »

Favorite? The one in front of me, of course!

Actually, I cannot claim to have a favorite, but I certainly do enjoy the Eagle Rare 18 year old.

thebaldguy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2006, 07:49:48 AM »

Give Old Heaven Hill a try. It's a very good 8 year old burbon at a very reasonalble price. Around here, it's cheaper than Jim Beam and tastes much better. Good enough to drink on the rocks, or cheap enough to mix it with something.

Silver Bullet · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2006, 08:22:07 AM »

I had in mind something good enough to be a sippin' bourbon.

Devonai · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2006, 09:27:41 AM »

I used to buy Elijah Craig exclusively. Recently the price has edged up and I've found myself buying Jim Beam with regularity just to save money. If I splurge, however, I still prefer Elijah Craig.

Bogie · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2006, 12:13:38 PM »

Sippin?

Knob Creek!

Of course, I also REALLY like Blanton's...

charby · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2006, 05:23:04 PM »

I like Knob Creek when I am in the mood for oak

Maker's Mark when I'm not

I like Jim Beam or Old Crow for a mixing bourbon, like for sours, lemonade or sprite.

-C

Art Eatman · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2006, 05:39:28 PM »

Lotsa good bourbons, but I've sorta settled on Maker's Mark. Woodford Reserve is even smoother for sipping...

Art

308win · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2006, 10:18:42 AM »

They are all too good that's why I don't drink anymore.

...has left the building. · « **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2006, 01:07:22 PM »

I used to like the expensive stuff but now that I've got that outta my system I mostly drink Jack Daniels.

SkunkApe · « **Reply #10 on:** November 13, 2006, 01:38:19 PM »

I like Wild Turkey 101 (on ice) for sippin' whiskey. I also like plain old Jim Beam. Then again, I ain't got no class.

auschip · « **Reply #11 on:** November 13, 2006, 03:39:46 PM »

I like Hirsch bourbon, but they stopped making it about 10 years ago. For sipping, I like Rowan's creek, and for mixing I like Bulleit Bourbon.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2006, 06:01:35 PM »

For sippin', I'm partial to Knob Creek.

For really good friends or family, I skip the bourbon and go straight to pure pot still Irish whiskey, namely Red Breast. Mmmmm....

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2006, 06:24:29 PM »

I'd like to point out that despite the belligerence and provocation dealt to the scotch drinkers in our thread, none of us have resorted to such low class pettiness here in your thread.

Let this be a commentary on the superior character of the scotch lover. Tongue

richyoung · « **Reply #14 on:** November 14, 2006, 05:53:14 AM »

Quote from: Daniel Flory on November 13, 2006, 12:07:22 PM

I used to like the expensive stuff but now that I've got that outta my system I mostly drink Jack Daniels.

Jack Daniels is NOT bourbon - it is a "bourbon style whiskey".

richyoung · « **Reply #15 on:** November 14, 2006, 05:54:11 AM »

"Mellow Corn" is suprisingly good for an inexpensive bourbon.

charby · « **Reply #16 on:** November 14, 2006, 06:40:36 AM »

Quote from: richyoung on November 14, 2006, 04:54:11 AM

"Mellow Corn" is suprisingly good for an inexpensive bourbon.

Is it sold out of the back of a car in the middle of the night in mason jars?

-C

richyoung · « **Reply #17 on:** November 14, 2006, 07:42:06 AM »

No, it is a produc tof hte Heaven Hill distillery in Kentucky - although, as it turns out, it is not technically a bourbon weither, but rather a "straight corn whiskey".

http://www.heaven-hill.com/brands-otherwhiskey.html

...has left the building. · « **Reply #18 on:** November 14, 2006, 08:32:15 AM »

Quote from: richyoung on November 14, 2006, 04:53:14 AM

Quote from: Daniel Flory on November 13, 2006, 12:07:22 PM

I used to like the expensive stuff but now that I've got that outta my system I mostly drink Jack Daniels.

Jack Daniels is NOT bourbon - it is a "bourbon style whiskey".

That is true, I guess I just lump it in with bourbon, much to the chagrin of bourbon die hards.

RandyC · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2006, 10:53:49 AM »

Maker's Mark for me. Then Jack Daniels. Jack Daniels is a "sipping whiskey" instead of bourbon for only one reason, it's made in Tennessee. I haven't had either in awhile. Think I'll pour me one tonight. grin

Mannlicher · « **Reply #20 on:** November 14, 2006, 11:44:39 AM »

I have been drinking Old Fitzgerald for some 45 years now. I am partial to the "1894" version. It is 90 proof, and as smooth as, dare I say it?, a baby's butt. I have a pint bottle of the older style 100 proof stuff, that was made in the late 40's. I am saving that to drink at my daughter's wedding, if she ever gets married, that is. grin

Otherguy Overby · « **Reply #21 on:** November 14, 2006, 12:13:42 PM »

What y'all need to do is start making your own whiskey. Only then will you be able to have an informed opinion.

For example, Jim Beam has a distinctive flavor, which some of you like is also why it gives such a headache after consumption...

Can anyone say fusel oil?

Anyway, an interesting and cheap way to learn is:

http://www.brewhaus.com/AmazingStill-Instructions.pdf

Of course, the next step is sharing recipes.

TaxPhd · « **Reply #22 on:** November 14, 2006, 12:34:07 PM »

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Jack Daniels is NOT bourbon - it is a "bourbon style whiskey".

Actually, it isn't a "bourbon style whiskey." It is Tennessee whiskey, which has its own unique legal standard. The difference is that Tennessee whiskey goes through a charcoal filtering process (called the Lincoln County Process) which is different from Bourbon.

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Jack Daniels is a "sipping whiskey" instead of bourbon for only one reason, it's made in Tennessee.

Not quite. A "sipping whiskey" isn't from a particular location. It denotes a whiskey that ought to enjoyed by itself, rather than bastardized with mixers. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States, not just Kentucky.

My favorite day to day sipping whiskey is W. L. Weller Special Reserve.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 14, 2006, 12:56:04 PM »

Regarding the Amazing Still - is that legal here in the States? I knew one could brew beer or ferment wine in small amounts for home use without Revenoo'r oversight, but I thought hard liquor like whiskey, vodka, or rum needed permits, even for home/automotive use. undecided

The Rabbi · « **Reply #24 on:** November 14, 2006, 12:57:48 PM »

It is illegal to distill your own liquor, even for private consumption. angry

Anyway, my usual is Very Old Barton 80 proof. Best bargain out there, imo. For more expensive whiskey, its Old VanWinkle, a company that also makes the best rye in the world.

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