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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NoSugar · 22-25, F

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

UKNaturist · M

@NoSugar - definitely a difference in both taste and bouquet. Are you mixing them?

NoSugar · 22-25, F

@UKNaturist taking em as shots... i very much prefer rum or gin over whiskeys

UKNaturist · M

@NoSugar - fair enough - everyone has their own taste preferences

Bobby1123422 · M

@NoSugar all bourbon is whiskey. Not all whiskey is bourbon

NoSugar · 22-25, F

@Bobby1123422 interessting... whats the definition of bourbon and whiskey then ?

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

Stillwaiting · M

@NoSugar This gives a good summary

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a34062468/bourbon-vs-whiskey/

NoSugar · 22-25, F

@Stillwaiting ok thats good info