What is the most important factor in a World Class Bourbon

[gr8erdane]

I was compelled to vote "other". To me the most important factor in whether a bourbon is world class is whether or not it's in my glass.

[hollywood]

I believe Gillman's post (#2) of this thread was well put. I think the question initially posted was a good/fun one to think about, however to many important variables to single out the most critical or vital.

[bobbyc]

Welcome back!

[tgriff]

I voted "other" -I was thinking that the master distiller is the one who makes the call and picks a barrel to go into a particular bottling. I may be over simplifying the process, but from looking at other posts in this forum, there are plenty of folks who hold certain master distillers in high regard and they are the ultimate reason that a particular bourbon is World Class.