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Welcome, Gus! I'm glad to see another person partial to the wheaters!

Welcome aboard indeed! I suggest you keep an open mind, and try some different bourbons. I happen to like Makers Mark, but I'm partial to wheaters (Pappy Van Winkle 20 year being my benchmark -...

I happen to like BH also, so I guess I'm one of the silent minority. I think it is a rather smooth bourbon. I do agree with some who would rather pay the same for a higher proof bourbon. I rely on...

Welcome to SB.com! I know you'll enjoy it if you enjoy Lot B!

I don't necessarily have a daily pour. I also have a portfolio, albeit small compared to others. I prefer wheaters. My absolute benchmark is Pappy 20.

I don't really have a daily pour. I alternate between Wellers 12 year, ORVW10, and Weller Centennial.

This was a great pick for BOTM. I have a bottle of the '05, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm quite partial to wheated bourbons, and this one is one of my favorites. I don't see wheated bourbons...

I've never tried the Weller 107, but I have tried other Wellers (Special Reserve, 12 Year, Centennial, and W.L. Weller). All of them I liked. For the price, I'd recommend the Weller 12 yr.

As to...

I think you've selected some really good bourbons to start. I would love to have started with this mix!

PVW 20
William Larue Weller
Black Maple Hill 14

Pappy's 20 year is my favorite of all these.

I'm so glad to see this as the BOTM. I never was much of a bourbon fan until May of 2005, when I made my first visit to Louisville. My colleagues introduced me to PVW 20 year at the Maker's Mark...

You can get the "Vintage" brand outside of Kentucky. I've seen it in Louisiana and California.

If by some chance you're closer to northern California than you are to T47, I'll gladly provide the same service!

I find any Van Winkle or Weller not bitter.

Bourbons I would consider must haves:

Pappy 23 (only for myself & VERY dear friends!)
BMH 14
Weller 12
Maker's (to keep on hand for the less-discriminating visitors)

If you are ever in the Concord area, check out Monument Liquor. They have an extensive selection, and reasonable prices. I found their selection much better than the BevMo in PLeasant Hill or...

Oh, it's good alright! As to his tastes, do you know what he orders? That would give you a clue as to his preferences.

Excellent question. The answer is going to be dependent upon your price range and your friend's taste. My personal all-time favorite is Pappy Van Winkle's 20-Year Family Reserve, which will run you...

Also, you might try a wheated bourbon such as Weller 12 - very smooth! By the way, welcome to SB.com!

Hey, Mike - welcome! I'm a relative newbie also, and have thoroughly enjoyed the site so far. Hope you enjoy it also.

Great addition, Jim. Thanks!

I"m with RedVette on this one!

Don't give up yet on bourbon! If you're going to Louisville, go to one of the bourbon bars and try the various flights available. That is a nice way for a novice to get a taste of some very...

Yes, it is indeed a tough standard! It was my first bourbon, and I'm forever spoiled!