favorite bourbons?

[LeBreton]

Buffalo Trace for me when I'm looking for a good value. Knob Creek falls under the same category but is a little more pricey where I live. Makers Mark rounds out my most common three purchases when it comes to American bourbon.

When money is not an issue and it's time to splurge then it's The Balvenie DoubleWood time!

 

[krenshaw]

5. Basil Haydens - Needs no description. Deliciousness in a glass. 55$/750

eh.. i pity where you live.. basil haydens is usually like $35-$40 here.. i thought PA had the worst prices but apparently not..

i did open the 1792 last night and was pleasantly surprised.. been a while since i had a new one so my taste may be a little off, but was pretty good using my whiskey stones.. if you don't have any of those they are a great investment for the bourbon drinker.. makes it cold but doesn't water it down..

whiskey stones

 

[ao125]

Bulleit bourbon and Bulleit Rye are my two personal favs; followed by Virginia Gentleman.

Virginia Gentleman is Buffalo Trace, but distilled a third time in Virginia and then aged in VA oak barrels.
http://www.ellenjaye.com/va_gentleman.htm

Virginia Gentleman barrels are also used on Hardywood Park's "Bourbon Cru".
http://www.hardywood.com/content/hardywood-bourbon-cru

 

[krenshaw]

looking forward to hopefully trying this someday.. a type of boston beer whiskey.. a 3rd party is buying up a bunch of sam adams and distilling it into whiskey.. curious to see how it stacks up to some of my favorities

 

[ao125]

looking forward to hopefully trying this someday.. a type of boston beer whiskey.. a 3rd party is buying up a bunch of sam adams and distilling it into whiskey.. curious to see how it stacks up to some of my favorities

From the article:

Whiskey is a spirit distilled from beer, although distillers usually use a bland brew that is not intended for drinking.

I'd argue that Sam Adams Boston Lager fits that definition to a T.

 

[motobrewer]

there are a few examples of distilled beer around. bier schnapps

a local distillery here takes Lakefront Pumpkin Lager and distills it. Altho they have Lakefront brew some without hops. First year they tried it they took straight fermented hopped beer, and the hops really killed it. Anyway it's really good, Great Lakes Pumpkin Spirit. i got about a half bottle left.

 

[krenshaw]

From the article:


I'd argue that Sam Adams Boston Lager fits that definition to a T.

ha.. i am happy in the wintertime when they have their winter classics out.. old fezziwig is one of my favorite seasonal beers out of any brand, though probably partly because it only comes in the variety case so i only get 4 per case..

 

[Rehlgood]

Basil Hayden's is my favorite. Not the most potent but absolutely delicious and smooth. Knob creek and makers are standards and some good ole JB when the money is tight.

When I'm not on bourbon it scotch (Dalwhinnie 15) or Irish whiskey (red breast).

 

[ReverseApacheMaster]

there are a few examples of distilled beer around. bier schnapps

a local distillery here takes Lakefront Pumpkin Lager and distills it. Altho they have Lakefront brew some without hops. First year they tried it they took straight fermented hopped beer, and the hops really killed it. Anyway it's really good, Great Lakes Pumpkin Spirit. i got about a half bottle left.

I recall reading about some small distillery making hopped whiskey from an IPA and supposedly it is quite good. I know Rogue also makes "dead guy whisky" using the same grains but I suspect the recipe is different from the beer and certainly lacking the hops.

 

[motobrewer]

there's also hopquila from New Holland. very interesting stuff. they do a few other things as well. doesn't bell's distil? I thought they did.

 

[krenshaw]

anybody that knows any that make something similar in the PA area? would love to try something like that

 

[static]

I recall reading about some small distillery making hopped whiskey from an IPA and supposedly it is quite good. I know Rogue also makes "dead guy whisky" using the same grains but I suspect the recipe is different from the beer and certainly lacking the hops.

The Rouge dead guy also lacks flavor. Its only aged 1 month. Left me feeling quite disappointed. Just my 2 cents, i like a whiskey with more bite. I would like to try something distilled from an IPA that sounds intriguing.

 

[static]

I would love to try this.

Antique Whiskey

 

[krenshaw]

I would love to try this.

Antique Whiskey

that could be awesome or horrible, either way would be great to try.. don't know what that long in a hot attic and freezing temperatures could do to it, but how many people could say they tried something that old!

 

[ellisonsj]

Elijah Craig has been mentioned a couple times, but I'm going to specifically put in a vote for their 18yr bourbon. It's head and shoulders above their 12yr and hands down the best I've had. It's $55-60 a bottle, but if I'm drinking it straight there's nothing better.

 

[Gixxer]

I really want to find that local, all I can find is 12yr. If 18yr is so much better then I really should be in for a treat beings that Craig 12yr itself is head and shoulders better than a lot of the mainstream brands. In my opinion that is...

 

[VApatriot]

You are all way bigger afficianados than I am. I can only afford Ezra Brooks. It's 90 proof, and tastes really good on the rocks to my uneducated pallet. Plus it's very inexpensive, ~$26 1.75L, like I said I can't afford the high end stuff.

 

[Gixxer]

You are all way bigger afficianados than I am. I can only afford Ezra Brooks. It's 90 proof, and tastes really good on the rocks to my uneducated pallet. Plus it's very inexpensive, ~$26 1.75L, like I said I can't afford the high end stuff.

My pallet is fairly uneducated also, but there is a world of difference between the taste of Jack and the taste of Elijah 12yr - Which is $28 around my parts. And, it tastes good sipped straight up no need for the ice. You should look around to see if you can find it. Hmmm, you just motivated me to pour a glass right now! Yum...

 

[DisturbdChemist]

I found my new bourbon.

Rowan's creek 50.5% Smooth yum

 

[mtcpilot]

No love for Stranahan's? Not technically bourbon, since it's out of CO, but after ruining bourbon for myself about 10 years ago after mass consumption over a period of 6 months, this is the only "bourbon" that could get me back on the mule.

Clark

 

[rswear]

I’ve recently discovered Woodinville Whisky of Woodinville WA. Very good stuff.
I also like Basil Hayden’s, Knob Creek & Makers. Our local Fred Meyers carries a Prestige brand Bourbon… $8 something a bottle… but after a glass or two of the good stuff, it’s not bad at all….
For Scotch… Balvenie my 1st and favorite of all. Bush Mills (ok it’s Irish) and Macallan anything Speyside really.
Then… Cognac hmm… love me good Cognac… Remy, Camus, Hennessy

 

[heferly]

Bulliet, basil haydens, knob creek...even wild turkey is good sometimes...lots of good (drier in my case) bourbons on the market. Seems their small batch, 'artisan' liqours are keeping up with craft brew

 

[HIM_Tattoos]

Just had my first couple sips of Evan Willaims Single Barrel, so far not so impressed for the price. But, maybe it'll grow on me.

 

[MaddBaggins]

I prefer Irish Whiskey, especially Bushmills. When I drink bourbon, it's Makers.

I have a bottle of Bushmills 16yr single malt right now. Damn good stuff.

 

[krenshaw]

mm.. wish i could swing the money for a bottle of this right now.. all this bourbon talk has me wanting to try something special!

 

[Rehlgood]

I prefer Irish Whiskey, especially Bushmills. When I drink bourbon, it's Makers.

I have a bottle of Bushmills 16yr single malt right now. Damn good stuff.

I went on a tour of the Bushmills distillery. They sell a 12 yr single malt that you can only get there. That stuff was so smooth and tasty. Try Red Breast for Irish whiskey. You won't be disappointed.

 

[scratchy1971]

I still need to try Red Breast, so I think I will grab a bottle this week.

A few of us went on the KY Bourbon trail a couple months back, toured all 6 distilleries plus Buffalo Trace. Makers and Buffalo Trace were the best tours by far, what a great experience. Picked-up a signed bottle of Makers 46 and a bottle of Buffalo Trace's Bourbon Cream, which is very good and all the wives love.

 

[motobrewer]

mm.. wish i could swing the money for a bottle of this right now.. all this bourbon talk has me wanting to try something special!

justify it by the fact that since it's 134 proof it's essentially equivalent to $36/bottle of a 80 proof bourbon.

 

[WesleyS]

Russell's Reserve Bourbon

 

[Stevo2569]

MB Roland distillery makes an awesome bourbon. It's only available local though unless you pay to ship it. Luckily I know the head distiller.