I love Bourbon!! !!!!!! !!! !
SWMBO has mandated that I am not allowed to purchase another bottle of whiskey...until I kill one that I have and then I can buy an equivalently priced bottle.
So far I have found the following loopholes:
1. If I am gifted a bottle of whiskey it makes my rotation larger
2. If I can get a really good deal on a bottle one time then I can purchase a better bottle the next time.
3. I usually have a <5$ range to choose a bottle from, so if I go up a few bucks a time I get better and better whiskey!
4. She has no idea how much each whiskey is, so I can occasionally cheat (shhhhhhh).
I currently have (for Bourbons)
1. Corner Creek - A little spicy, heavy american oak on the first kiss and settles with a mild burn and somewhat complex on the after taste. About 20$/750 if my memory serves.
2. Bulleit - A bit less sweet than many bourbons, definitely has some spice. Good flavor but generally lacks the complexity that makes a great bourbon. I generally use this for old fashioneds when I am not in the mood for my whiskey neat (95%+ of the time). Low 20$'s/750, I believe.
3. Eagle Rare!!!!! - This is one of my favorites and a constant companion. I will ALWAYS have a bottle of Eagle Rare in my bar. It is also the only Bourbon that makes that cut. Heavy oak is the first thing that you will notice, both on the nose and the first kiss. This tempers any spiciness, but don't worry it is there! Overall this has a very balanced profile and while you will notice the spice and the oak neither will completely dominate. It is a complex bourbon that will tingle on your tongue for a while after you finish a sip. It is also somewhat sweet. 30$/750
4. Four Roses - I used to have Woodford in this slot, but based upon my enjoyment of that, I had Four Roses suggested at roughly the same price point. A very sweet bourbon with a hint of maple syrup on the nose. Very light on the tongue and a minimum of spice, though enough to enjoy it. Great complexity that leaves a hint of black cherry on the palate with the after taste. $35ish/750
5. Basil Haydens - Needs no description. Deliciousness in a glass. 55$/750