It's time for my first bourbon : Buffalo Trace or Knob Creek ?

[KLF]

So, I never tried bourbon before and after reading this forum I decided to give it a shot
Visited some stores to check local availability and came down to these 2 : Buffalo Trace or Knob Creek
What will be a better choice for a first-timer ?

 

[Xavier Dredo]

Can't go wrong with either, but I prefer BT

 

[Sirspanksalot]

BT!

 

[juggy4805]

I say Buffalo Trace. They are both good however.

 

[mwlabel]

Both good. Buffalo Trace is my go-to, "I know this won't suck" bourbon.

 

[RacFocus]

I really like the basic Buffalo Trace. Good price point too.

 

[KLF]

Then I'll go with BT. Priced at around 50$ over here. Thank you for the help

 

[MoJo]

My vote is for elmer t lee if it's available for you

 

[Xavier Dredo]

Makers Mark is also an easy drinking and affordable intro to Bourbons

 

[Hoshneer]

Buffalo Trace but also a huge fan of Rock Hill Farms or Bulleit.

 

[dscl]

Buffalo Trace hands down over Knob Creek.

 

[KyleWiley]

Buffalo Trace...good price point, better overall taste, and great quality bourbon. Careful, though; once you start enjoying bourbon you start looking for new ones to try and then you're budget is blown. Be sure to grab your cigars first!

 

[rdomfoto]

Some solid choices there and I am going to firmly plant myself in the "Buffalo Trace camp".

However, I think that all of the answers are based on the assumption that you will be drinking the bourbon straight. Are you? I actually like Knob Hill for an Old Fashioned but definitely the Buffalo Trace for drinking straight (and neat)

 

[jrhertel]

Sounds like I may have to try Buffalo Trace since everyone stands by it. I typically get Bulleit

 

[MattyMatt]

Buffalo Trace over Knob Creek if you are just starting out. Makers Mark is a good place to start as the finish is a little sweeter.

I would also recommend Angels Envy. It is finished in port wine barrels and has a really smooth finish. It goes great with cigars and is my go to when smoking.

 

[Jfire]

For 24.99 I'd go with BT. For 32.99 on sale at Binnys I'd go with a new found favorite. Russell's Reserve 10yr. I'm going back this week to buy a case.....

 

[mistaforty]

BT

 

[Rexinator989]

Then I'll go with BT. Priced at around 50$ over here. Thank you for the help

So what did you think?
Im a big fan of Buffalo, Makers, and Woodford.

 

[KLF]

I'll go with Buffalo Trace. I'm in the middle of dental implants treatment and cannot smoke. However I can drink and I'll spend my few next months budget with the intent to educate myself on some good alcohol options to pair my cigars with, when I'll start smoking again

 

[hdroadglide]

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