June 7, 20179 yr The 25 Most Important Bourbons Ever Made | Food & Wine Lots of historical information in this and some pretty big time bourbon names on the "Committee".
June 7, 20179 yr That's a pretty darn solid who's-who in the bourbon world. I personally have 3 of the top 5 in my liquor cabinet at all times (Makers, Blanton's, and Old Forester). Old Fo is my all around go-to.
June 7, 20179 yr My house bourbon came in at 17, OGD Bonded, I prefer high rye. Jim Beam 4 at #12, what a joke, way too young and immature but so popular. After reading this list, I think after reading this I want to try Booker's again.
June 7, 20179 yr Well, the very first bourbon made is probably the MOST important. So, tell us how it tasted @mcpapa.
June 7, 20179 yr I see my "buy as cheap a bottle as possible" choice of Rebel Yell didn't make the list. :lol2:
June 7, 20179 yr Not a bourbon drinker, but am familiar with many of these labels, even if just by posts on here about some of them. I also live about one mile and about 3 1/2 miles from two of the distilleries on this list (Wild Turkey and Four Roses) and am friends with several employees of each. Have also worked closely with Makers Mark in the past through work. With all that said, though not surprised Makers made the list, I am very surprised it made it at #1 and is considered, by this poll, to be the most important bourbon. I definitely would not have guessed that.
June 7, 20179 yr I see my "buy as cheap a bottle as possible" choice of Rebel Yell didn't make the list. :lol2: If you're very brave, Kentucky Gentleman can be found for $1-2 less.:woot:
June 7, 20179 yr Author My house bourbon came in at 17, OGD Bonded, I prefer high rye. Jim Beam 4 at #12, what a joke, way too young and immature but so popular. After reading this list, I think after reading this I want to try Booker's again. I don't think they discuss taste in the survey, just "historical significance" of the 25 listed. And Booker's is special. Very good point about Booker Noe in the text.
June 7, 20179 yr Not a bourbon drinker, but am familiar with many of these labels, even if just by posts on here about some of them. I also live about one mile and about 3 1/2 miles from two of the distilleries on this list (Wild Turkey and Four Roses) and am friends with several employees of each. Have also worked closely with Makers Mark in the past through work. With all that said, though not surprised Makers made the list, I am very surprised it made it at #1 and is considered, by this poll, to be the most important bourbon. I definitely would not have guessed that. I think many would argue that Makers kick started the resurgence of bourbon after the dark days of vodka dominance (never understood the popularity of that stuff) in the late 70's and 80's. Maker's creative and quirky advertising brought interest back to bourbon and more importantly quality bourbon and that lead to where we are today and hopefully long into the future.
June 7, 20179 yr If you're very brave, Kentucky Gentleman can be found for $1-2 less.:woot: Was my college go-to.
June 7, 20179 yr Was my college go-to. Preach! The cornerstone of every college man's food pyramid. Sweets - Peach schnapps. Dairy - Cheese Whiz. / Meat - Finke's goetta Fruit - Grape jelly / Veggies - Wait, wha... Ketchup? Grains - Bourbon, Wiedemann's, and Wonder Bread. I occasionally tend bar for a good caterer. The gentlemen always gravitate towards the Bourbon selection. Many are very curious about what's "hot." Keeps me on my toes. Boss's well is Maker's; a great start. Proud of our native distillers. Edited June 7, 20179 yr by Runcible Owl
June 7, 20179 yr I see my "buy as cheap a bottle as possible" choice of Rebel Yell didn't make the list. :lol2: I love Rebel Yell. I picked up a bottle when browsing through the bourbons at a Publix Liquors a couple of months ago. I saw $16 and thought, "What the hay. Worst case, we could use it for a mixer at our next party." I was pleasantly surprised. When I'm in the mood for a light bourbon, that's my go to, now.
June 8, 20179 yr If you're very brave, Kentucky Gentleman can be found for $1-2 less.:woot: I'll have to look for that. :lol2:. A good friend of mine is in the Bourbon Women. I am so afraid to order a bourbon drink around her. :lol2:
June 8, 20179 yr I love Rebel Yell. I picked up a bottle when browsing through the bourbons at a Publix Liquors a couple of months ago. I saw $16 and thought, "What the hay. Worst case, we could use it for a mixer at our next party." I was pleasantly surprised. When I'm in the mood for a light bourbon, that's my go to, now. Well, now this makes me feel better! I got it for making Irish coffee. It didn't make sense to pay out the nose when I was mixing it. But, what do I know? :lol2:. Maybe you should be worried, though.
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