Smoothest bourbon/whiskey

[Legends of the Playground]

I have not tried any of the super premium bourbons like Basil Hayden's, Booker's, Baker's. I do like Knob Creek and Maker's Mark. I have a bottle of Woodford Reserve ready to be opened and I'll give that a try.

What do ya'll say?

 

[cvm4]

Speaking French to me :dunno:

 

[AZsteelman]

Maker's Mark...nuff said...

 

[tripp]

I do like the Makers Mark. Even though I prefer clear liquor to red liquor.

 

[caudio51]

Speaking French to me :dunno:

Same here

 

[cvm4]

Oh sure now the beer guy speaks up :hysterica

 

[caudio51]

Well, no one asks about beer!

 

[cvm4]

Because it's beer...LOL!

 

[tedski]

I'm not a huge bourbon drinker, but my favorites are (in increasing price order) :

Elmer T Lee Single Barrel
Van Winkle 12 yr Special Reserve
Pappy Van Winkle 23 yr Family Reserve

Of these I enjoy the Van Winkle 12 yr the most. It's not too strong so I can drink it neat, and the flavors are smooth and complex.

I've also got gift bottles of Blantons Single Barrel and Evan Willams Single Barrel that I have yet to try.

 

[Matthew]

Blantons is wonderful. Clean, delicious finish.

 

[Moglman]

My two favorites are not everyones, but I'm not a connoisseur by any means.

I really like Eagle Rare 10 yr, and Eagle Rare 17 yr. Not everyone likes them, with analogies to syrup. I don't find that accurate, and find both excellent. The other is Forty Creek Barrel Select, with honorable mention for Forty Creek Three Grain. These are Canadian, and don't give the same lovely throat bite a good Kentucky single barrel has, but I like them.

 

[Greg]

Elijah Craig.

 

[geoffrie]

I have not tried any of the super premium bourbons like Basil Hayden's, Booker's, Baker's. I do like Knob Creek and Maker's Mark. I have a bottle of Woodford Reserve ready to be opened and I'll give that a try.

What do ya'll say?

Might want to put a wee dram of water into the Woodford Reserve.

Been enjoying some Eagle Rare 10 lately. Kind of oaky and not too sweet. :thumbsup:

 

[Legends of the Playground]

So the WR is strong? :bouncetau

 

[Mikes]

If it starts with a 'b' I like it lol! Bookers is my go to drink..try to drink it either str8 up w a few cubes of ice or with club soda. Just wish it wasn't so much money, but whatever you only live once.

 

[scottsins]

I second the recommendation of Blanton's. very nice, and it will somewhat remind you of enjoying a great, smooth, single blend scothc, IMO. (different flavors but you'll see what I mean).

Legends, if you make it down to Texas from the tundra for a game this season, just come out to our mother of all tailgates and we'll kill a bottle together on me.

 

[Mikes]

no no no Scott we aren't talking about Yeagermister.... this is the burbon thread lol

 

[geoffrie]

So the WR is strong? :bouncetau

Not so much strong meaning potent but strong with flavor.... full bodied? ... complex??

Needs a bit water to let its flavors out.

 

[Legends of the Playground]

I really doubt we'll make it down this year with The Sequel due in late August. However, I have planted the seeds regarding the Ohio State game.

 

[MadAl]

Ezra B, man that stuff is smooth