Bourbon

[peanut butter puddin surprise]

As a Kentucky transplant, it took me almost twenty years to develop a taste for the brownest of the liquors.  Now that the "bourbon and water" bug has bit me, I can't even drink a beer without getting somewhat queasy.

Here's some of my favorite brands...what's yours?  :)

Elijah Craig 12 yr old Single Barrel, 94 proof
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark
Bulleit's
Buffalo Trace

[JacketGal]

Add Old Grandad to your rather sweet list of bourbons! I particulary like Knob Creek, for the name as much as for the taste!  

[Billy_Pilgrim]

Have to agree with you on MM and Knob Creek. I have an unopened bottle of finest Knob Creek sitting on my shelf, just waiting for the moment to present itself for me to dive in...

[EC]

I finally found a bar that served Knob Creek a couple of weeks ago, and was SO pleased.  MMmmmm.  Maker's Mark is great.  I've also enjoyed Elmer T. Lee.  

Not crazy about Jim Beam, really don't like Jack Daniels.  (I mean, if there's nothing else it'll do, but if there's a choice...)

And if it's a bit of a wild night, I'll take some turkey.  (Generally regret it, though.)

I'm looking forward to learning more...  :)

[DD]

woodford reserve
old rip van winkle 10 year
pappy van winkle 20 year

it is rare that there is not a bottle of woodford reserve around the house.  its what i drink when im playing shows or recording vocals.  keeps the vocal chords nice a primed for action.

[EC]

keeps the vocal chords nice a primed for action.                          

agreed.

[peanut butter puddin surprise]

"What's that?  You want me to drink you?!  But I'm in the middle of a trial!!"

[ironchefbenjata]

I have a fondness for Old Crow. Gentleman Jack on ice isn't bad either. But Makers Mark is probably my favorite.

[primushead]

The expensive stuff is good...but for all around value and taste, I'd have to vote for Jim Beam Black.  I mean, come on.  It's made in Kentucky!!

[EC]

The expensive stuff is good...but for all around value and taste, I'd have to vote for Jim Beam Black. ÊI mean, come on. ÊIt's made in Kentucky!!

(isn't 90% of the world's bourbon made in KC?  I think I remember reading that in the Lonely Planet US a couple of days ago... :))

[MickeyReds]

Old crowe or jim beam
but really,I like them all.

[peanut butter puddin surprise]

(isn't 90% of the world's bourbon made in KC?  I think I remember reading that in the Lonely Planet US a couple of days ago... :))

Ah, the mystery...

if it ain't made in Kentucky, in an oak charred barrel, it is NOT bourbon, but rather "whiskey".  99% of bourbon is made in kentucky...

http://www.oldripvanwinkle.com/newbs/vw/website3.nsf/PagesByName/History?opendocument&t=History

[marktwain]

The expensive stuff is good...but for all around value and taste, I'd have to vote for Jim Beam Black.  I mean, come on.  It's made in Kentucky!!

Jim Beam black IS surprisingly good.  

Buffalo Trace is the bes I've ever tasted.  But I don't turn up my nose to any bourbons.

[Chills]

Damn, we don't have all that bourbon over here, I wanna try them! All we have is Jack Daniels  :(

[aMillionDreams]

Jack Daniels isn't bourbon, it's tennesse whiskey.  The best buy for those of us from the 'ville is W.H. Weller.  It is as good as Makers and Woodford and a lot cheaper.

[Chills]

So Jack Daniel's isn't bourbon, why not? What makes a bourbon a bourbon? Explain you specialists!

[aMillionDreams]

In order for it too be considered bourbon at least 51% of it must have been originated from corn.  It must be aged in Oak barrels and it must be at least 4 years old.  It is not necessary that it be produced in Kentucky, however, most bourbon comes from Kentucky because the whole state sits atop a layer of limestone.  For some reason, the "limestone" water of Kentucky makes the best bourbon.  I've only seen two bourbons that weren't made in Kentucky, one from Tennesse and one from South Carolina, I don't remember their names and I didn't try any of them because Kentucky bourbon is where it's at.

[EC]

Y'all.  I drank a knob creek in Louisville last night and toasted all of you KY's.  :)

It was beautiful.  I got to smoke, too.

[SmoothOprtr]

Gosh I can't believe I missed this topic earlier!  I love Knob Creek bourbon and Early Times whisky.... found Makers too stiff for my Yankee tastes....

[TheMadHatter]

Jack Daniels is THE best whiskey,bourbon,it,s even the best vodka,thats how good it is.