I watched a show, the other night, called "The Best Of." They were talking about the best Bourbons. They also picked the Pappy Van Winkle 23 year. For newbies, they suggested starting with Beam...moving up to Maker's...and then up again to Woodford Reserve.

 

I would disagree wholeheartedly on the suggestions of starting with Jim Beam -- that stuff's flat-out nasty, and you might as well be drinking that cheap, nasty bourbon knock-off they make in Tennessee. And Woodford is quite good, but not better than Maker's.

I suggested that to RTS the other day. Well, you would think I had suggested he put chocolate syrup on caviar!

 

I'd trust RTS on beer suggestions. You had every right to give him a "Donnie, you're out of your element" response.

I'd trust RTS on beer suggestions. You had every right to give him a "Donnie, you're out of your element" response.

Oh, I can't wait 'til he joins this discussion.

 

I think he's just happy that he finally steered me to a beer I didn't hate. I actually really liked it....which, frankly, scares the bajeebers out of me. :eek:

I'd trust RTS on beer suggestions. You had every right to give him a "Donnie, you're out of your element" response.

If you water down any good bourbon it's probably not me that's out of their element, my friend.

Buffalo trace has been good to me lately

Not sure why anyone would want their beer to taste like bourbon, or vice versa.

 

I am, however, enjoying a Yuengling right now ...

Very, very good beer.

What do you consider to be the best?

23 year old Pappy Van Winkle if you're buying.

 

I like to keep at least these bottles on hand.

 

Blanton's Single Barrel - My personal favorite that is affordable for me. If I'm sharing this then I like you.

Basil Hayden - Very easy to drink. Be careful. Something I highly recommend to people trying to get introduced to bourbon. This is probably what I drink the most at home.

Old Forester - Best "cheap" bourbon there is. In fact it's the only bourbon I've found I can drink on the rocks or neat for under $30. I keep some on hand to share.

 

Besides these three I'm constantly trying to add new bottles all the time. But I find myself taking them to gatherings or pulling the cork out too often to assemble a respectable collection. I drink bourbon quite often. In fact, I might just pour a glass now. Luckily I have several friends with great taste and collections too so I've been lucky to have sampled many, many bourbons. I even know where a bottle of 23 yo Pappy constantly resides.

 

I take my bourbon either neat or on the rocks. For some bourbons (especially the higher proofs) a splash is recommended but I don't usually do it. If you are mixing it with coke, sprite, ginger ale, etc. save yourself some money and just buy some Very Old Barton.

I watched a show, the other night, called "The Best Of." They were talking about the best Bourbons. They also picked the Pappy Van Winkle 23 year. For newbies, they suggested starting with Beam...moving up to Maker's...and then up again to Woodford Reserve.

Unless they are trying to weed out people I would definitely not start with Jim Beam White Label. All of the Jim Beam small batch offerings are good and honestly do a good job of hitting the spectrum so you can gather a better idea of what you might like. A really good idea would be to come to Louisville and hit up somewhere that has a bourbon flight where you can really get a better idea of your personal preferences. Check out the Urban Bourbon Trail for places that have these. My personal favorite bourbon list on the trail (haven't hit them all up though) is Bourbons Bistro. I've also recently discovered a place not on the trail but owning a very respectable list of it's own called Coach Lamp Restaurant.

 

With some notice I would gladly meet you and RTS at any of the places.

I would disagree wholeheartedly on the suggestions of starting with Jim Beam -- that stuff's flat-out nasty, and you might as well be drinking that cheap, nasty bourbon knock-off they make in Tennessee. And Woodford is quite good, but not better than Maker's.

I'm in the camp that prefers Woodford to Makers but honestly I don't drink much of either. Usually only at weddings or out-of-state where those are your only "top shelf" options.

If you water down any good bourbon it's probably not me that's out of their element, my friend.

:thumb: :thumb:

New years eve in Mexico was insane where I was. We went to the store for our pre-party and Jim Beam was there. It was the only bourbon that I had found to that point. It was like God mailed it to me. I felt like I was back home except I couldn't understand much of what was being said.

If you water down any good bourbon it's probably not me that's out of their element, my friend.

 

Jeez, you act like I'm going 20-80 bourbon to water.

Will any of the local places in NKY be carrying Yuengling?

 

As for Bourbon, I mix it with Diet Coke, because Im not a big fan of drinking it with just ice. However, the best I have had straight is Blanton's. Old Pogue is not too bad either.

Will any of the local places in NKY be carrying Yuengling?

 

As for Bourbon, I mix it with Diet Coke, because Im not a big fan of drinking it with just ice. However, the best I have had straight is Blanton's. Old Pogue is not too bad either.

Nowhere in KY will be carrying it.

Jeez, you act like I'm going 20-80 bourbon to water.

:lol: Even a splash is a crime when it's good bourbon.