krenshaw

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that's one i've been meaning to try.. same price as bookers so someday i'll get to it.. we used to have like 10 different ones at home, but we drank them all and never replenished :-( now i just have a new 1792 that i haven't opened yet

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MyNameIsPaul

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We keep a nice supply of Knob Creek in the house, both the regular and the small batch version for special occasions. If I'm out and they don't have KC, I go for the Makers.

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The_Dog_42

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A thread close to my heart. I always drink it on the rocks. For the last 2-3 years I've had 3 bourbons around with only a couple rules to guide new purchases:
1) the bottle has to be corked
2) one bottle is in the $20-$30 range, one is $30-$45, and one is $50+

The ordered list of what I like is below (combination of taste and price):
Blantons*
Bookers
Willet Family Reserve (I think this is the same as Willet Pot Still but am not sure)
Basil Haydens*
Buffalo Trace*
Baker's
Woodford Reserve Sweetmash
1792
Noah's Mill
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Woodford Reserve
Gentlemans Jack
Jeffersons
Eagle Rare
Rowan's Creek
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark

* means if I had to have 3 around following my rules, these would be it. I'd also freely trade out Bookers for Blantons.

The Rowan's Creek (12 yr), Noah's Mill (15 yr) and one called Vintage Bourbon (17 yr) are all made by the same distiller and is the only "flight" I've found. Based on the difference between the 12 and 15, I expect the vintage to rank above Bakers but haven't opened it yet.

For my taste, Makers is only good as a mixer, Knob Creek is too harsh for the flavor it brings to the table. Woodford is very smooth but not complex enough. Great beginners bourbon. Baker's is really good flavor but harsh. And if I'm on a budget, Basil Haydens is the hands down winner, with Buffalo Trace a close second.

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The_Dog_42

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Oh forgot to mention I've had the Evan Williams that fit my rules in a bar once but it was the only time I have ever sent a drink back. So bad its almost not worth mentioning.

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StainlessBrewing

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You get what you pay for. I have to try this Blantons everyone speaks of.

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Bersquack

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Pappy Vanwinkle is my favorite. Expensive, but so good.

cwdrake

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Fighting Cock

static

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I try to keep Gentleman Jack around or some Makers for day to day sipping.

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mcwilcr

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I like woodford reserve and knob creek about equally.

Pumbaa

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Woodford Reserve Special Reserve is nice, going to be heading down past the 4 Roses distillery this month so will grab a bottle fro them to try

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