Favorite Bourbons

[TimmyBoston]

I was wondering what people favorite bourbons are?

Not the Holy Grails, or what they think is the best bourbon but what do they actually enjoy drinking the most. At least for me this is a big difference. I love watching "Dumb and Dumber", but I wouldn't call it one of the greatest films of all time.

I'd say my favorites are in no particular order:

Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B
Wild Turkey Tribute
A.H. Hirsch !6 - Gold Foil (Only one I've had)
George T. Stagg Fall 05 (Again only Stagg I've had)
Sazerac Rye 18 (Not bourbon, but still great)

[jeff]

Some of my casual favorites include:

Weller 12yo
Buffalo Trace
Ancient Ancient Age
Elmer T Lee
Old Forester

On the higher end I really enjoy:

Pappy 20 & 23
Eagle Rare 17yo
Rock Hill Farms
Elijah Craig 18yo
Black Maple Hill 16yo

[Nebraska]

I'm thinking this is the kind of thing that changes with time too.

At the beginning,

Virginia Gentleman 90 (the fox)
ORVW 10/107

Earlier this year,

Old Weller Antique 107
EWSB 1995
Pappy 20

Currently,

Rittenhouse BiB 101
Bulliet
WT Rye

Some of what my favorites to reach for is based on availability as well, if I know I have to stretch my Pappy 20 out because of price and availability, then it becomes not one of the first line grabs because I know I have to savor every drop.

[scopenut]

Top favorites are the usual suspects:

Hirsch 16 gold foil (only one I have)
Pappy's 20
Pappy's 15
VW Lot B
WTRR 101
WTKS
(Looks like I'm a Van Winkle kind of guy)

Everyday pours:

Eagle Rare 10 SB
Old Charter Classic 90


Kevin

[mythrenegade]

My favorite everyday pour is Eagle Rare 10 year old.

I also frequently pour Elmer T. Lee and Maker's Mark, and keep those restocked when they run out.

Joel

[TimmyBoston]

A couple more I'd like to add:

WT Rare Breed
Black Maple Hill 11/16 Depending on my mood

One thing I'm curious about if anyone would also like to add, their least favorite bourbons.

[scopenut]

Oddly, my current least favorite is Black Maple Hill 11 yr. Don't know why, there's a taste of damp leather/chemical. Maybe I got a bad bottle. I think it will be a while before I revisit it.

Kevin

[smokinjoe]

Evan Williams Single Barrel 1994
Elmer T. Lee
AAA 10yr
Ezra Brooks 7yr 101
Old Heaven Hill 10yr BIB
Weller 12yr
George T. Stagg (any year)
Maker's Mark (Simply for it's mind numbing consistency)

JOE

[Whiskey Willie]

Hey gang. Here are my 3 faves...

1. Wild Turkey 101
2. Buffalo Trace
3. Knob Creek

[Ambernecter]

Fave Bourbons due to regularity of consumption/value for money must be:

WT 101
Maker's
BT 90 (These 3 are all around the £18 - 20 mark and wonderful everyday pours.)

A step up in price by around £10 involves:

Lot B
VWFRR 13YO
ETL
VW 10YO 107

Around £40 is RHF, which I love above all else but don't drink that often, due to wanting it to remain a special treat and respecting the value of money.