Favorite Current Bourbon Under 90 proof

[p_elliott]

In my state, I cannot get most of the things others have mentioned. So, currently my favorite in this category is Old Grand Dad 86-proof.

A few days ago, my oldest son came home from college with, among other things, a bottle of Jim Beam white label. We did a quick comparison and he agreed that my OGD 86 is much better. I basically found his Jim Beam to be undrinkable.

Tim

Glad you set him straight on that, it's good to let the college boy know that dad still knows a thing or two.

[weller_tex]

I'll shock everyone by agreeing with everything that has been said. The best one is the AAA but only the 10 y/o, NOT the 10 star, which I think is pretty crappy.

86 proof VOB and Old Charter 10 y/o are also pretty good.

EWSB is always at least good, and in good vintages it is interesting too. It didn't immediately come to mind, probably b/c I think of it more as an annual release special edition than something that's around all the time (although it is).

I too enjoy the Four Roses Yellow label. It is subtle, but it has flavors not found in any other bourbon at that shelf level. I remember the days before it was available in Michigan so maybe that former scarcity clouds my judgement.

I had some dusty OC Classic 90 that I loved, but don't like the current OC 8 year. I have not had the OC 10 so I need to try that.

[Josh]

I had some dusty OC Classic 90 that I loved, but don't like the current OC 8 year. I have not had the OC 10 so I need to try that.

I think the OC 10 is pretty good for the price. It's typical of the BT Mashbill #2 but avoids the grassiness of Buffalo Trace. But don't expect to be blown away.


I also dislike the current 8 y/o. Awful stuff. Very similar to Benchmark.

The Classic 90 12 y/o was a very good whiskey for the price. I have an unopened bottle on the bar currently, may have to get into that tonight!

[weller_tex]

I think the OC 10 is pretty good for the price. It's typical of the BT Mashbill #2 but avoids the grassiness of Buffalo Trace. But don't expect to be blown away.


I also dislike the current 8 y/o. Awful stuff. Very similar to Benchmark.

The Classic 90 12 y/o was a very good whiskey for the price. I have an unopened bottle on the bar currently, may have to get into that tonight!

I actually like Benchmark OK, but maybe the 2 bottles I had were especially good..cuz OC 8 was awful. I bought the OC 8 it to take with me on a business trip to the middle of nowhere..I poured it down the drain the first night I tried it. I would have thought that a decent mashbill spending 8 years in the barrel would be at least decent. Just goes to show you that more age definitely does not mean better whiskey.

I have said I was not going to get into dusty hunting, but I may have to search out some OC Classic 90..supposedly still plentiful in these parts. When I had it before, I had no idea it was a dusty!

[bllygthrd]

Cracked open my bottle of OC 8YO tonight for my first taste.

I like the heirloom aspect of the bottle. The beveled shoulder and grain shocks pressed into the glass, as well as the old school label and red-ish gold content make for a very appealing appearance.

The bourbon, from my perspective, is very unpretentious. Nothing jumps out, good or bad. Pleasantly simple and functional.

I will serve this to friends that don't yet appreciate an "in-your-face" spirit. It may be a good choice for someone to cut their bourbon teeth on ...

Back on topic, OC 8YO wouldn't make my list of Current Favorite Under 90 Proof Bourbon [bottle yes! contents no].

[PaulO]

Since no one else has mentioned it, the most recent bourbon under 90 proof that I liked is the new Early Times bourbon. It's not thin and watery like many 80 proofers, and it has some of the nice carmel and butterscotch type flavors, similar in some ways to Old Forester.

[Halifax]

Like others have already posted... I am really enjoying TPS AAA 10.

[Bourbon Boiler]

Until reading this thread and looking at labels, I didn't realize how concentrated my favorite pours were between 90 and 99 proof. I'd have to vote EWSB.

[straightwhiskeyruffneck]

Old crow reserve!

[ratcheer]

The OGD86 is actually quite good and goes well with college football and brats. Check out the combo yourself, if you don't believe me.

I do believe you. I will try to remember that, this Fall.

Tim