In that case you are ready to step up to Basil. You want to graduate from the college level bourbons and on to yuppy standards. Your friends will think you are cool and ultimately they will start buying Basil. By this point you need to be drinking it strictly on the rocks with no awkward grimaces to let them think you are still cool.

 

I would go Basil and keep around the Bookers for "special occasions". In a few more years start investing in some aged Pappy Van Winkle that becomes your "special occasion" bourbon.

 

Beautiful post

Has anyone tried Jim Beam's Devil's Cut. I've been wanting to try it but

have not as of yet. I'd like to hear your thought's if you have.

With that additional info I'd go for a bottle of Blanton's. Also, if you are drinking Beam, ET (not a bourbon btw), or VOB on the rocks then this will taste like paradise.

 

I actually have a bottle of Early Times bourbon. The only reason I bought it is because I had never seen it before.

With that additional info I'd go for a bottle of Blanton's. Also, if you are drinking Beam, ET (not a bourbon btw), or VOB on the rocks then this will taste like paradise.

 

I actually have a bottle of Early Times bourbon. The only reason I bought it is because I had never seen it before.

 

What it looks like.

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What it looks like.

 

Better be careful, it has you posting double.

Has anyone tried Jim Beam's Devil's Cut. I've been wanting to try it but

have not as of yet. I'd like to hear your thought's if you have.

 

It's nothing special. Like most things flying under the Jim Beam label, it's more about the advertising than the quality. The aforementioned Jim Beam brands they don't advertise (Booker's, etc.) are all much better.

It's nothing special. Like most things flying under the Jim Beam label, it's more about the advertising than the quality. The aforementioned Jim Beam brands they don't advertise (Booker's, etc.) are all much better.

 

I agree with what you said about devils cut. And I bought some Basil Hayden about an hour ago. Really smooth. Doesn't even need ice.

I was able to procure some Rip Van Winkle as well as some Pappy Van Winkle over the holidays. I've been sipping on the Rip but I've put the Pappy up for special occasions.

 

I agree with what you said about devils cut. And I bought some Basil Hayden about an hour ago. Really smooth. Doesn't even need ice.

 

Glad you enjoy.

Lower end price, try Buffalo Trace or 1792. Mid range, try Maker's or Woodford. Higher end, Jefferson's or Pogue. Best that's hard to find - Pappy Van Winkle.

 

I forgot about 1792, another really good bourbon. While I like Woodford, I just think there are better bourbons at its price range. The bourbon named after the baptist preacher that some say invented bourbon (I cannot remember his name at the moment) is a good bourbon.

 

For those of you who want your bourbon at lower prices, many people in a thread a few months ago praised Benchmark. I need to give it a try. Another inexpensive but nice bourbon is Old Forrester. I have heard several people say the receipe for Old Forrester and Woodford are very similar but Woodford extended aging gives it a smoother taste. I have no idea if this rumor is true, just throwing it out there.

I forgot about 1792, another really good bourbon. While I like Woodford, I just think there are better bourbons at its price range. The bourbon named after the baptist preacher that some say invented bourbon (I cannot remember his name at the moment) is a good bourbon.

 

For those of you who want your bourbon at lower prices, many people in a thread a few months ago praised Benchmark. I need to give it a try. Another inexpensive but nice bourbon is Old Forrester. I have heard several people say the receipe for Old Forrester and Woodford are very similar but Woodford extended aging gives it a smoother taste. I have no idea if this rumor is true, just throwing it out there.

 

 

Elijah Craig.

Has anyone tried Jim Beam's Devil's Cut. I've been wanting to try it but

have not as of yet. I'd like to hear your thought's if you have.

 

It is awesome. Try it ASAP.

I would suggest the following "graduation" bourbons:

Maker's 46

Basil Hayden

Booker's

Jim Beam Devil's Cut

Blanton's

Some random thoughts:

Considering the price Benchmark is awesome.

I don't care for 1792 at all. It is my least favorite bourbon.

Basil Hyden may be my favorite but it will set you back.

Devil's Cut is really good but also a little pricey.

Bookers is really nice.

Don't care much for Woodford.

I like Wild Turkey 101 too.