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Posted: Today 11:58:05 AM EDT
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Eagle Rare is excellent.
For every day drinking IMO it's really hard to beat pretty much any of the Old Forrester offerings. Jack is fine for mixing, though I usually get the big bottle of Bulliet from Costco for that. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: Today 11:58:32 AM EDT
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Conviction whiskey, made in NC
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OH, USA
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Posted: Today 12:01:35 PM EDT
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Evan Williams is my go to but Tango Foxtrot is probably the best I have ever tasted.
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USA
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Posted: Today 12:20:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bodybagger: I agree. To me bourbon has to be made in Kentucky and I honestly thought that was a real rule at one time. But another thread here taught me it's really about the recipe. But my personal rules is I only drink Kentucky bourbon and I have not had one that was bad per se. That other stuff is generic American Whiskey. lol, is the air different in kentucky? I mean its blowing from the west so it has crap from all the states over to california. |
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Posted: Today 12:50:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lucky-Charm: Basil Hayden I want to try a bottle of Blanton's... If nothing else, just for the cool bottle with the horsey top, if I don't like it. |
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Posted: Today 1:00:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Castrolr1]
[#6]
Favorite would be Stagg jr
every day drink would be EH Taylor makers mark cask strength 1792 full proof Angels envy Rye is perfection |
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Posted: Today 1:12:49 PM EDT
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I really enjoy Buffalo Trace...and for the $$ it is my favorite.
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WI, USA
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Posted: Today 1:29:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondo: I don't think they did. They were sourcing it from Heaven Hill, then it went away for a while while they started making there own. I bought a 1.75 litter a couple weeks ago Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondo: Originally Posted By JaredGrey: Ezra Brooks 90. Too bad they discontinued it. I don't think they did. They were sourcing it from Heaven Hill, then it went away for a while while they started making there own. I bought a 1.75 litter a couple weeks ago I’ve been told by numerous sources that it was discontinued. Perhaps did you buy old stock? I found a shop here in Wisconsin that had old stock and bought all 17 liters. Wife found 4 liters of old stock on a shelf over the summer and scooped them all up, the store didn’t restock them. |
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Posted: Today 1:29:06 PM EDT
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Eagle Rare or Four Roses Small Batch
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Posted: Today 1:32:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tirador223: Almost anything is better than Jack. 99% of whiskey drinkers couldn't tell the difference anyway. |
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Posted: Today 1:34:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kcobean: 99% of whiskey drinkers couldn't tell the difference anyway. I don’t know…between a lot of similar mash bill bourbons I would agree. But basic Jack Daniels is fairly distinctive. |
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Posted: Today 1:34:37 PM EDT
[#12]
Probably Old Granddad bottled in bond or regular old Basil Hayden.
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Posted: Today 1:46:25 PM EDT
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Almost anything is better than JD.
For the same price model, I'm partial to George Dickel Barrel Select or Bottled in Bond. |
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Posted: Today 1:53:09 PM EDT
[#14]
Wild Turkey 101
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Posted: Today 1:53:48 PM EDT
[#15]
Basil Hayden
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Posted: Today 1:56:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rangemwont: Wild Turkey 101 is my everyday go to. It's easily as good as bourbons that cost 2 or 3x as much. |
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Posted: Today 2:03:09 PM EDT
[#17]
Recent favorites are Penelope barrel strength and The Representative.
Also like the Jack barrel strength rye. |
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Posted: Today 2:05:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StanleySpidowski: Antything but JD. I wouldnt even serve that to people I dont like. Why would one serve bourbon /a drink to people they do not like? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: Today 2:10:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JesseCJC]
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Thomas H Handy, bar none.
As for JD, I don’t get the hate. Their barrel proof options are amazing, the ryes especially. And also, how is Frey Ranch not a bourbon? They meet all the requirements with several of their offerings and their 4 grain mashbill is still >51% corn and aged 5 years. Frey Ranch is also VERY good and their uncut farm strength is prolly a top 5 for me. https://freyranch.com/straight-bourbon-whiskey/ |
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Posted: Today 2:10:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pilotshark: Why would one serve bourbon /a drink to people they do not like? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pilotshark: Originally Posted By StanleySpidowski: Antything but JD. I wouldnt even serve that to people I dont like. Why would one serve bourbon /a drink to people they do not like? Next you'll ask why not use a hose to put out a fire on someone's shoes instead of pissing on them. |
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Posted: Today 2:15:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: pilotshark]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead: Next you'll ask why not use a hose to put out a fire on someone's shoes instead of pissing on them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By pilotshark: Originally Posted By StanleySpidowski: Antything but JD. I wouldnt even serve that to people I dont like. Why would one serve bourbon /a drink to people they do not like? Next you'll ask why not use a hose to put out a fire on someone's shoes instead of pissing on them. Your point is received. I am not entirely certain, however, the shoes of someone I do not like being on fire is something I would need to be involved with. |
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Posted: Today 2:19:04 PM EDT
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I'm not much into Bourbon but I do like scotch.
Lagavulin 16 Scapa The Orcadian Talisker Storm Ardbeg Blaaack Laphroaig LORE Oban Little Bay There are many more I like but these are the ones I mostly drink. Any of the Distiller's Editions are also mostly good. |
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Posted: Today 2:19:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pilotshark: Your point is received. I am not entirely certain, however, the shoes of someone I do not like being on fire is something I would need to be involved with. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pilotshark: Originally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By pilotshark: Originally Posted By StanleySpidowski: Antything but JD. I wouldnt even serve that to people I dont like. Why would one serve bourbon /a drink to people they do not like? Next you'll ask why not use a hose to put out a fire on someone's shoes instead of pissing on them. Your point is received. I am not entirely certain, however, the shoes of someone I do not like being on fire is something I would need to be involved with. That's sorta the point of the saying I was referencing 
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Posted: Today 2:23:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tirador223: Almost anything is better than Jack. |
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Posted: Today 2:24:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: pilotshark]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead: That's sorta the point of the saying I was referencing Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By pilotshark: Originally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By pilotshark: Originally Posted By StanleySpidowski: Antything but JD. I wouldnt even serve that to people I dont like. Why would one serve bourbon /a drink to people they do not like? Next you'll ask why not use a hose to put out a fire on someone's shoes instead of pissing on them. Your point is received. I am not entirely certain, however, the shoes of someone I do not like being on fire is something I would need to be involved with. That's sorta the point of the saying I was referencing  It appears I may have received but ultimately fumbled your point. My mind is like a steel trap, nothing gets in. Back to the OP’s question; There are many great suggestions here. It doesn’t have to be a $100+ dollar to equal great bourbon. Taste is, of course, subjective. Several suggestions include some very nice $30-$40 selections that are nearly on par with much more expensive options. I think that is the sweet spot personally if you are looking for something to casually enjoy alone or with friends. More expensive selections are certainly available for special occasions but I find I do not enjoy them for casual consumption as each sip makes me reflect on the cost of each sip. Special occasions, I don’t mind it nearly as much since it is attached to said occasion. |
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Posted: Today 2:26:44 PM EDT
[#26]
I keep going back to Maker’s Mark.
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Posted: Today 2:27:24 PM EDT
[#27]
Weller and EH Taylor.
There are many good ones though... |
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Posted: Today 2:38:58 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BuddyChryst: The one I drink most often is Bulleit. It’s cheap enough to mix but good enough to drink neat. I keep Woodford on hand for when I want something a bit better. It’s not the best ever, but it is quite good. Four Roses, 1792, Old Forester, they’re okay, but I won’t seek them out. If someone offers me one, I’m not going to pass though. Buffalo Trace is way overrated. I don’t consider Makers Mark worthy of anything other than a mixed drink. Basil Hayden is too smooth. I drank more of it than I should’ve because of that! Elijah Craig is decent. Knob Creek too. There’s one my brother had gotten, it was good. Don’t remember the name, I’ll have to google for a bit. ETA: Bib and Tucker! But I’m really enjoying Bardstown right now. Really quite nice and a better price than Woodford. It's not that it's smooth, it's under proof. |
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NM, USA
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Posted: Today 2:44:51 PM EDT
[#29]
Weller 12 is my favorite all around. Special treat? George T. Stagg or EH Taylor Full Proof.
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Posted: Today 2:47:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dorobuta]
[#30]
Jefferson's twin oak or Jefferson's ocean - just picked up a bottle of the latter...
Woodford reserve (and the double oak variant) is my backup. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: Today 3:26:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 220ST: At least Old Crow comes from Kentucky. Fucking Texas and New York?  Have you ever even tried anything made in and aged in Texas? Our climate is excellent for aging bourbon. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: Today 3:29:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JesseCJC]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sirgilbert357: Have you ever even tried anything made in and aged in Texas? Our climate is excellent for aging bourbon. The only bourbon we have worth a damn is from Still Austin though |
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MS, USA
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Posted: Today 3:31:23 PM EDT
[#33]
I have a bourbon collection that encompasses just about everything there is
My current favorite for sipping on the rocks is Angel’s Envy. |
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Posted: Today 3:36:24 PM EDT
[#34]
4 Roses single barrel picks, ECBP, anything EHT, Stagg Jr, Russell's single barrel picks, hard to pick one
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Posted: Today 3:51:15 PM EDT
[#35]
Generally Woodford reserve.
I was doing some smoking and needed a cheap whiskey to soak thwe wood in. I went t the Grocery store and bought their cheapest bottle I could find. $10.99 Kentucky Tavern Whiskey. Turns out it is pretty good. At least as good as any $ 30 bottle on the shelf. The grocery store also had a box set of Woodford Reserve with one of the glasses for $29.99 cheaper then their normal price for the same size bottle of Woodford Reserve. |
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Posted: Today 3:54:56 PM EDT
[#36]
I like Woodford Reserve and Basil Hayden.
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Posted: Today 5:43:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pilotshark: Why would one serve bourbon /a drink to people they do not like? In laws for one example. |
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Posted: Today 5:47:50 PM EDT
[#38]
Have enjoyed a bunch of different bourbons.
E.H. Taylor is my absolute favorite. |
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Posted: Today 6:17:01 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dupemaster: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG_9610-3363674.jpg The one on the left, currently. Everything is better than Jack. ETA: this one is my normal go too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG_3206-3363676.jpg The 12 year old Balvenie would be my first choice. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: Today 6:24:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dupemaster: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG_9610-3363674.jpg The one on the left, currently. Everything is better than Jack. ETA: this one is my normal go too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG_3206-3363676.jpg All excellent choices! I will add my choice for the Woodford Reserve is the Double Oaked Aged. So smooth. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: Today 6:27:35 PM EDT
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Michter's is my all time favorite if you can find it. For something that's always on the shelf I either get Larceny or Four Roses.
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USA
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Posted: Today 6:34:28 PM EDT
[#42]
Wild Turkey 101 for everyday drink. Wild Turkey Rare Breed is my go to for special occasions.
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Posted: Today 6:44:28 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bodybagger: Neither is Jack Jack IS bourbon. It was originally classified as such, but the argument was made that the charcoal filtration (the Lincoln County process) was enough to call it something else. It's bourbon with an extra step. |
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Posted: Today 7:03:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ecko: Michter's is my all time favorite if you can find it. Mine too until they went woke this year. |
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Posted: Today 7:10:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bodybagger: I agree. To me bourbon has to be made in Kentucky and I honestly thought that was a real rule at one time. But another thread here taught me it's really about the recipe. But my personal rules is I only drink Kentucky bourbon and I have not had one that was bad per se. That other stuff is generic American Whiskey. Kentucky obviously makes awesome Bourbon but you are missing out on some other really good Bourbon by limiting yourself to Kentucky. |
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Posted: Today 7:13:17 PM EDT
[#46]
Four Roses Single Barrel. Around $50 a bottle.
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Posted: Today 7:34:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1GUNRUNNER: Mine too until they went woke this year. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1GUNRUNNER: Originally Posted By Ecko: Michter's is my all time favorite if you can find it. Mine too until they went woke this year. I tried it and was woefully disappointed. Very harsh. |
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Posted: Today 7:42:59 PM EDT
[#48]
Weldon Mills here in Eastern NC makes some nice batches.
" The All Malt" is very nice! |
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TX, USA
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Posted: Today 7:46:15 PM EDT
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I have chased the allocated stuff and overpaid on some while finding others at retail but my two favorite every day bourbons are Old Forrester 1920 and Heaven Hill BIB. That being said, I do have a bottle of Russell's Reserve 15 I am waiting to crack at the end of the month I am kind of excited about. EH Taylor Barrell Proof and Stagg are probably my favorites of the popular allocated bourbons.
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Posted: Today 7:54:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: justsayin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JesseCJC: Thomas H Handy, bar none. As for JD, I don’t get the hate. Their barrel proof options are amazing, the ryes especially. And also, how is Frey Ranch not a bourbon? They meet all the requirements with several of their offerings and their 4 grain mashbill is still >51% corn and aged 5 years. Frey Ranch is also VERY good and their uncut farm strength is prolly a top 5 for me. https://freyranch.com/straight-bourbon-whiskey/ Jd sb BP and standard are NOTHING alike.  |
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