New member that's new to Bourbon.

So I was at a restaurant with a well stocked bar and I noticed a few bottles on the top shelf that I recognized, mostly from this forum. I ordered some Bookers, even though I knew it's probably not recommended for whiskey beginners, but I couldn't resist. I was very surprised at how strong it was, but also how smooth it was despite the high proof. It was definitely one of the most flavorful drinks I've ever tried. And the palate seemed incredible. Awesome stuff, and I'm completely sold on purchasing a bottle as soon as I see one around.

Welcome, and have fun! I must warn you, though - these folks have totally corrupted me to the point that I feel I am the sole support for my favorite liquor store. :)

Welcome aboard. Very glad to have you here. My suggestion would be to give wild turkey rare breed a shot. U can find it in "small bottles" but I never buy em. It's just enough bourbon to piss you off :hot:

It looks like I found a great place to try some new things. A local bar here in town seems to have a great selection.
http://www.centurybourbon.com/p/our-...skeys.html?m=1

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Originally Posted by Ruination

It looks like I found a great place to try some new things. A local bar here in town seems to have a great selection.
http://www.centurybourbon.com/p/our-...skeys.html?m=1

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Nice list and they were doing good until they had about 3 or 4 things listed under bourbon that are not bourbon.

Welcome, always good to see Buckeyes on here, especially Daytonians. Century Bar is about as good as it gets in Ohio. I second the notion of trying a wheater, unfortunately Ohio is pretty desolate beyond Makers & 46. I would suggest Elmer T Lee as well, has only been in Ohio about a year.

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Originally Posted by p_elliott

Nice list and they were doing good until they had about 3 or 4 things listed under bourbon that are not bourbon.

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Just out of curiosity, which ones?

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Originally Posted by clingman71

Welcome, always good to see Buckeyes on here, especially Daytonians. Century Bar is about as good as it gets in Ohio. I second the notion of trying a wheater, unfortunately Ohio is pretty desolate beyond Makers & 46. I would suggest Elmer T Lee as well, has only been in Ohio about a year.

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Would you recommend Bernheim? They have some at Arrow Wine.

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Originally Posted by Ruination

Would you recommend Bernheim? They have some at Arrow Wine.

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Bernheim is a straight wheat whiskey (>50% wheat, the remainder corn and barley.)

"Wheater" refers to a bourbon which uses wheat as the flavor grain (>50% corn, the remainder wheat and barley) as opposed to a more typical rye mash bourbon.

Bernheim doesn't have a lot in common with wheater bourbons. The wheaters you're likely to see around are the ubiquitous Maker's Mark, Weller line, and the Old Fitzgerald line (including Larceny.) If you're lucky maybe you'll also run into some Van Winkle bottles.

And by the way... Welcome!

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Originally Posted by Ruination

Just out of curiosity, which ones?

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Early Times
Jeremiah Weed
Red Stag series