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joeb1 · 04-18-2005, 06:24 AM

I too have tried many different bourbons. I used to be a steadfast Maker's fan. And I still am to some degree. I would rate my favorite Bourbons in this order. These are the easiest to find in my area.

1. Knob Creek- Just simply smooth, no aftertaste, best flavor, on the pricey side of your everyday bourbon. For my palate, still the best.
2. Makers Mark- Used to be my regular drink. Still runs a VERY close second, great flavor, not as smooth as number one. Reasonable price.
3. Bookers - Uncut, good sippin bourbon. Flavor is unique. Pricey.
4. Bakers And Basil Haydens- Gives me heartburn. They are different, but still palatable. The last bottle I had of Bakers was somewhat "chalky". Here they are some of the more expensive small batch bourbons. But still very good.
5. A.H. Hirsch16 yr old. Too damn expensive, but good.
6. Jim Beam- Gives me heartburn.
7. Evan Williams- old reliable, Still hard to beat, but there are better ones out there. But if price is a factor? 6 and 7 are the way to go.
8. Wild Turkey- Just like the bird
9. Woodford Reserve- sorry, not really impressed with it. A bourbon has to stand out, not be so bland.

So I guess you would have to say I am a Beam Fan. Since 1,3,4 (Both),6 are all made by the Beam distillers.

04-18-2005, 06:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
joeb1 Crazy Location: Over Yonder	I too have tried many different bourbons. I used to be a steadfast Maker's fan. And I still am to some degree. I would rate my favorite Bourbons in this order. These are the easiest to find in my area. 1. Knob Creek- Just simply smooth, no aftertaste, best flavor, on the pricey side of your everyday bourbon. For my palate, still the best. 2. Makers Mark- Used to be my regular drink. Still runs a VERY close second, great flavor, not as smooth as number one. Reasonable price. 3. Bookers - Uncut, good sippin bourbon. Flavor is unique. Pricey. 4. Bakers And Basil Haydens- Gives me heartburn. They are different, but still palatable. The last bottle I had of Bakers was somewhat "chalky". Here they are some of the more expensive small batch bourbons. But still very good. 5. A.H. Hirsch16 yr old. Too damn expensive, but good. 6. Jim Beam- Gives me heartburn. 7. Evan Williams- old reliable, Still hard to beat, but there are better ones out there. But if price is a factor? 6 and 7 are the way to go. 8. Wild Turkey- Just like the bird 9. Woodford Reserve- sorry, not really impressed with it. A bourbon has to stand out, not be so bland. So I guess you would have to say I am a Beam Fan. Since 1,3,4 (Both),6 are all made by the Beam distillers. __________________ Disco Duck...