Favorite bourbon?

[WC145]

Bourbon can be made in other places than Kentucky and still be called Bourbon because that's based on the recipe and distilling process, but it must be made in Kentucky to be labeled "Kentucky Bourbon".

I'll vote Wild Turkey Rare Breed again, it is number one in my family - a long line of Kentuckians on my father's side. When my son gets home from Afghanistan in January, we'll be celebrating with Rare Breed.

ETA - Another thing about Wild Turkey Rare Breed is that it is "Barrel Proof", bottled directly out of the barrels, no water added to lower the proof. You're getting pure, undiluted bourbon and it's a difference you can definitely taste.

 

[Kirmdog]

Blanton's single barrel
Rebel Yell

The best two I've ever had.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Having participated in the severe liquor shortage that occurred right after Hurricane Katrina hit I now buy a case or two anytime I hear a storm might be forming somewhere, even off the coast of Africa. I received relief from the shortage from my friend and fellow forum member Max and a little brown truck that somehow managed to drive around all the downed trees to make it to my house. Having consumed a bottle of A.H. Hirsch bequeathed to me by friend and sometimes forum moderator Mr. Burg on one of my trips to the great state of Kentucky I can attest to the fact that it is a very fine drink. However, due to the current cost of the stuff I doubt I'll ever have another bottle unless I hit the lottery. I drink Rebel Yell mostly but will consume most anything, especially if it's free. My liquor cabinet currently holds:

Rebel Yell
Jim Beam
Old Charter
Old Bardstown
Don Julio (for the ladies)
Crown Royal
Some stuff I can't talk about.

You haven't really partied until you've thrown up a bottle of Katz & Bestoff (K&B), raw oysters, and boiled crawfish (don't forget the Louisiana hot sauce) in a Bourbon St. gutter.

 

[scottaschultz]

You haven't really partied until you've thrown up a bottle of Katz & Bestoff (K&B), raw oysters, and boiled crawfish (don't forget the Louisiana hot sauce) in a Bourbon St. gutter.

It is just after 10:00am here and I was thinking about what to eat for lunch, but for some reason I am not hungry any more!

Scott

 

[afriqueart]

I was taught at an early age that if you can't buy the best, don't buy anything at all. Seems to work for me!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

You haven't really partied until you've thrown up a bottle of Katz & Bestoff (K&B), raw oysters, and boiled crawfish (don't forget the Louisiana hot sauce) in a Bourbon St. gutter.

Heh heh heh.........
Brings to mind a funny story. Was standing in line at the Katz & Besthoff at Carrolton & Claiborne in New Orleans (which tells you how long ago this was) behind a couple of homies. The conversation went like this:
"Gimme a bottle of your cheapest Gin." whereupon the cashier dutifully placed a bottle of K&B Gin on the counter. After a look of concern and a brief mumbled consultation with his wingman, homie responded " Lookee here, give me a bottle of your next to cheapest Gin." :d I don't know why, but that has stuck with me for all these years. I am sure Charlie can relate as well as any of oue New Orleans natives.

 

[38-44HD45]

Please don't shoot me, but I think Jack Daniel's is just barely drinkable, and I'll drink most anything. I'm a big fan of Henry McKenna, to which I was originally introduced by Skeeter's writings. Not long ago, I discovered Bulleit Bourbon, and I like it a great deal, also. In the last American Handgunner, there's a photo in Roy Huntington's article about Doug Turnbull where the bottom of a bottle of Bulleit is seen in the top of the picture. That picture made me thirsty...

 

[GRIZZLYBEAR]

Makers Mark
Woodford Reserve
Wild Turkey Rare Breed


grizz

 

[rburg]

Got a little story to tell about drinking bourbon.

One of my good buddies retired a while back. He spent 32 years on the Cincinnati PD, then 5 more as a PO, still part time at the Federal courthouse. But his part time gave him some 5 day weekends.

So old Wes and Jim were sitting at the computer one evening. He saw a very nice Escalade pickup truck. So he thought maybe he could steal it because when he got in, it was really cheap. As the evening wore on, more folks became interested and a bidding war was on. When Wes finally went to bed, he was the high bidder! He was feeling good about himself, the truck, and life in general. Along about 0600 he sat bolt upright in bed jumped up and ran back to the computer. He was lucky and someone else outbid him.

And thats why, friends, Wes isn't allowed to sit with Jim (Beam) at the computer ever again.

 

[model10]

Just hand me a canadian blend ,3years old an i an happy, I dont pay for the high price suff just to drink .

 

[Mr Sola]

For bourbon you can't go wrong with Makers Mark. For Tennesee whiskey it's Wild Turkey rare breed.

 

[29aholic]

Intoxicated Bidding

Got a little story to tell about drinking bourbon.

One of my good buddies retired a while back. He spent 32 years on the Cincinnati PD, then 5 more as a PO, still part time at the Federal courthouse. But his part time gave him some 5 day weekends.

So old Wes and Jim were sitting at the computer one evening. He saw a very nice Escalade pickup truck. So he thought maybe he could steal it because when he got in, it was really cheap. As the evening wore on, more folks became interested and a bidding war was on. When Wes finally went to bed, he was the high bidder! He was feeling good about himself, the truck, and life in general. Along about 0600 he sat bolt upright in bed jumped up and ran back to the computer. He was lucky and someone else outbid him.

And thats why, friends, Wes isn't allowed to sit with Jim (Beam) at the computer ever again.

Ive been known to do that myself So far I have been lucky, but Whiskey and the various auction sights is dangerous

 

[deputydon]

knob creek or woodford reserve

(don't mix them)

 

[conn ak]

101, Jack............and.........believe it or not..............Old Crow.

 

[deduke1907]

good old JB black

 

[smitty_bs]

Knob Creek or Maker's Mark.

On a special occasion break out the Woodford Reserve, there's nothing better.

 

[Professor Frink]

Basil Hayden, delicious!

 

[SWAT Lt.]

Of the many I've tried thus far (still experimenting):
Basil Haydens
Hancock
Rockhill Farms
I prefer them over ice.

If I am going to mix it with anything I don't waste the good stuff, I go with Jim Beam based on flavor/cost ratio.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Conn Ak, when there is too much month left at the end of the money, Old Crow is a surprisingly good drink.

 

[jkc]

I, for one, find the apparent intimate acquaintance of forum members with intoxicating adult beverages shocking and disturbing, and wonder whether this is an appropriate discussion on a public forum such as this... Is there no moderation ???