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Favourite bourbon?

I'm a UK bourbon drinker and our supermarket selections tend to be quite limited. I've ordered some bourbons off Amazon but I'm keen to hear some recommendations from US SWers
@DavidB44 has kindly recommended Basil Hayden. Anyone else?

There's no right or wrong here - please don't deride the tastes of others who comment

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Bobby1123422 · M

I'm a bottom to mid shelf drinker myself. I love wheated bourbon.

Rebel yell 100 is great
Makers mark
Larceny
Weller green label

Others i love
Evan williams 100
Ancient age (throw away weller)
Buffalo trace
Benchmark (throw away buffalo trace)
Jim beam black
Ezra brooks

All great bang for your buck

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akindheart · 61-69, F

@Bobby1123422 i loved visiting boutbon country but i dont like the taste

heavyone2 · 61-69, M

@Bobby1123422 "Jack in the Black" is good too ;-) 80 proof

Bobby1123422 · M

@heavyone2 never heard of it unless you're talking about JD black label

Matt85 · 36-40, M

Bourbon Biscuits

ElwoodBlues · M

Certain now-deceased relatives of mine (who tended to have impeccable taste) were very fond of Maker's Mark.

If you have money to burn, Bob Dylan released a line of bourbon whiskies under the name Heaven's Door. It's above my pay grade.

akindheart · 61-69, F

I went to Kentucky last year and visited Maker's Mark. it was fascinating. Most ofthe bourbon companies are owned by China so they told me.

heavyone2 · 61-69, M

@akindheart Yep and the Japanese folks bought lots of the distillers too.

KentuckyWildcats · M

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Yr Old for those with deep pockets!

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UKNaturist · M

@KentuckyWildcats - blimey 😳

Funtoy4u · 61-69, M

@KentuckyWildcats I agree. Weller is the best place to start. Green label is very inexpensive. Best low cost Bourbon I have found. Gets better as you go to Red label reserve and Black lable is great when you can find it.

UKNaturist · M

@Funtoy4u - not seen any of them over here

Human1000 · M

Makers Mark for me!

heavyone2 · 61-69, M

@Human1000 Got a "Shot Bottle " of it... too ;-)

UKNaturist · M

@Human1000 - got a bottle of that waiting for me as well. Had it before and really liked it

WonderGirl · 36-40

I drink sour mash. Ten High.

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UKNaturist · M

@WonderGirl - I've heard people say that - but it's awesome with Coke 😉

WonderGirl · 36-40

@UKNaturist I used to drink it with coke when I was young. Now I drink it straight on ice.

UKNaturist · M

@WonderGirl - can take mine either way - depends if I want a long or a short drink

Amy78 · 41-45, F

I’m a Jim Beam drinker but we always have a bottle of Blantons single barrel at Christmas

UKNaturist · M

@Amy78 - got an unopened bottle of straight JB waiting for me

Amy78 · 41-45, F

@UKNaturist we always have a couple of bottles of Beam on hand, usually have a few drinks in the evenings

Rambler · M

makers mark "46" for me

Human1000 · M

@Rambler Oh, that's a good one.

akindheart · 61-69, F

@Rambler that is what i bought. i actually sealed it with wax myself.

Rambler · M

@akindheart cool!

robb65 · 56-60, M

Four Roses Single Barrel is good but not one I normally drink. For several years I've drank George Dickel ( the 90 proof white label version) which is sold here as a Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey. I think there's a version sold as "bourbon" which has the same grain bill as all George Dickel whiskeys but is aged slightly different (never actually seen a bottle of it in stores though).

I've had Basil Hayden and it's ok. I normally avoid 80 proof whiskey so it isn't one I would buy.

I recently found one called Dread River from a distillery in Birmingham Alabama. They've only been in business for about 3 years and I'm not even sure it was aged long enough to legally be called a Bourbon. Cheap but very drinkable. I'd buy it again but there seems to have been a limited amount available. I wish I had bought both of the bottles the store had. I doubt you'll find that one over there anytime soon.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

I like Bulleit and Michter's.

UKNaturist · M

@DrWatson - I've had Bulleit and Bulleit Rye before but not Michter's

RuyLopez · 56-60, M

Four Roses Small Batch Select, Knob Creek 9, Woodinville Straight Bourbon, are just a few on my short list. There are a lot of more expensive options but these are some of the best for everyday drinkers.

UKNaturist · M

@RuyLopez - had straight Four Roses and Knob Creek. Heard of Woodinvle but never seen it

RuyLopez · 56-60, M

@UKNaturist Angel's Envy is excellent and just tried Penelope Architect. They are ABV finished bourbons are are very soft and sweet with nice oakiness (is that a word) with the Architect? :-)

Dino11 · M

Canadian Crown Royal

With this.

heavyone2 · 61-69, M

Crown Royal

Stillwaiting · M

Weller Black Label, Blanton, Pappy Van Winkle on the high $$ end.

Woodford Reserve, Maker's Mark Maker's Mark 46, Beam Black Label, Basil Hayden, etc for daily sippers.

KentuckyWildcats · M

Fighting Cock

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UKNaturist · M

@KentuckyWildcats - so you're Kentucky-way?

KentuckyWildcats · M

@UKNaturist Yes, Louisville. Jim Beam is 25 miles down the road. Heaven Hill, Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve and many others are about an hour away. Google: Kentuck Bourbon Trail

UKNaturist · M

@KentuckyWildcats - the Trail is on my list for the next time I'm in US !!

RosaMarie · 41-45, F

Western Reserve 14 year.
Elmer T Lee
Woodford Double Oak

UKNaturist · M

@RosaMarie - not seen any of those

NoSugar · 22-25, F

i never understand the difference between bourbon and whiskey... it kinda tastes the same

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Bobby1123422 · M

@NoSugar whiskey is a spirit that TOUCHED a barrel

Bourbon is (deep breath lol)

At least 51% corn
Put into new, charred, American oak barrels
Aged at least 2 years
Put into a barrel at no less than 62.5% alcohol
Bottled at no less than 40% alcohol