Let's talk bourbon... and one whiskey.

[FenderBigot]

Over the last five years or so, I've moved away from drinking "a ton" of beer to drinking good ol' American whiskey as well as lots of different bourbon. I like Jack Daniels and while JD is not an actual bourbon, it is a sour mash like bourbon, but it's just not made in Kentucky. JD (or JD's brothers Gentleman Jack or Single Barrel) is my "fall back" when I can't find a good bourbon... ie. Jim Beam, don't like it at all, way too sweet.

What's your favorite bourbon (or whiskey)?

NOTE: This thread is about AMERICAN brown alcohol. Whiskey and/or bourbon only please!

[Neill]

if i had a choice it'd be scotch every time. the only bourbon i enjoy is makers mark. but i'd still rather drink even grants over mm.

it does occur to me that mm would make for a phenomenal cooking whiskey.

[FenderBigot]

I actually have a bottle of MM in my liquor cab right next to my JD!

[Gauge613]

I just became a big broubon lover - try Woodford Reserve, Baisel Haydens or Four Roses Single Barrell.

[TwoTubMan]

Mixed - Heaven Hill

Sipping - Rebel Yell

[Shiny_Beast]

Wild turkey and Jim Beam

[Grady]

I was born and raised in Kentucky. I live in the heart of Bourbon Country. Love the stuff.
My favorite sipping bourbon would be Woodford Reserve. Made in the Woodford County. The next county over from where I live. Talk about smooth. Don't get any better.
Maker Mark is also a great Bourbon. Made 2 counties away.
But the best cheap Bourbon is made in Louisville. It's Early Times.
In fact I'm having me a little night cap as I type.
In my Kentucky opinion, Jack Daniels is one of the worst whiskeys I have ever tasted. Way overrated.

[PAF]

does Canadian count?

(it is US made )

[FenderBigot]

Originally Posted by Grady

In my Kentucky opinion, Jack Daniels is one of the worst whiskeys I have ever tasted. Way overrated.

Have you ever spent the money on JD's Single Barrel??? Might change your mind.


PAF... You didn't read the instructions!!!

[PAF]

Originally Posted by FenderBigot

PAF... You didn't read the instructions!!!

That's why I asked the clarifying question, the stuff is American made =-)

[TravisE]

The best I've ever had is Templeton Rye. It's only available in IL and IA.

I do enjoy some Makers. The wife and I had a bit this evening.

[Grady]

Originally Posted by FenderBigot

Have you ever spent the money on JD's Single Barrel??? Might change your mind.

Ole No.7 tasted so bad, that I haven't tried anymore Jack Daniel products. But who knows, i might give it a try.

I do agree about your opinion of Jim Beam. To me it has a nasty after taste.

[rpjones]

I was a Knob Creek drinker till I tried Woodford Reserve. Now it is a toss-up between them. Bulleit and Maker's Mark are good also,

[scottywompas]

Can I go a little north of the border with Black Velvet. I know it's Canadian whiskey but it is in North America.

Scott

[fazen]

My favorite is Blantons.
If I can't find that, I drink Makers Mark.