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Being fairly new to bourbon, I thought I could express some thoughts. I have tried Maker's Mark, JB Black, Knob Creek, and yesterday picked up Elijah Craig 12.

Getting through most of the Knob Creek (I had a 50ml bottle of Maker's, never went back and lost half bottle of a good JB Black at a party) I think I am finally getting it. Knob Creek is damn tasty and I am noticing the flavors now. Things are clicking. I am particularly noticing the finish, or what I believe to be the finish.

Now starting the EC12, I noticed already on first pour over ice (can't get to neat yet) that I know my next pour will be only one ice cube and smaller. Halfway through the drink the ice just took it over. That is progress lol!

I am finding that one drink about every other night about 2-3 fingers is enough. Just dipping my toe in the ocean here.

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Being fairly new to bourbon, I thought I could express some thoughts. I have tried Maker's Mark, JB Black, Knob Creek, and yesterday picked up Elijah Craig 12.

Getting through most of the Knob Creek (I had a 50ml bottle of Maker's, never went back and lost half bottle of a good JB Black at a party) I think I am finally getting it. Knob Creek is damn tasty and I am noticing the flavors now. Things are clicking. I am particularly noticing the finish, or what I believe to be the finish.

Now starting the EC12, I noticed already on first pour over ice (can't get to neat yet) that I know my next pour will be only one ice cube and smaller. Halfway through the drink the ice just took it over. That is progress lol!

I am finding that one drink about every other night about 2-3 fingers is enough. Just dipping my toe in the ocean here.

Ahhhh, and such a large, varied and mostly-delicious ocean you shall find it to be, my friend. Dive right in and swim toward enlightenment!

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Being fairly new to bourbon, I thought I could express some thoughts. I have tried Maker's Mark, JB Black, Knob Creek, and yesterday picked up Elijah Craig 12.

Getting through most of the Knob Creek (I had a 50ml bottle of Maker's, never went back and lost half bottle of a good JB Black at a party) I think I am finally getting it. Knob Creek is damn tasty and I am noticing the flavors now. Things are clicking. I am particularly noticing the finish, or what I believe to be the finish.

Now starting the EC12, I noticed already on first pour over ice (can't get to neat yet) that I know my next pour will be only one ice cube and smaller. Halfway through the drink the ice just took it over. That is progress lol!

I am finding that one drink about every other night about 2-3 fingers is enough. Just dipping my toe in the ocean here.

Here's a few more to get started..Evan Williams, Rebel Yell. Also Elmer T Lee and Weller 12. (If you can find the last two). Enjoy and have fun.

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Welcome to the forum! Everyone starts somewhere. Those bourbons you have tried are a great start. Explore this forum and you will learn a lot!

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dont forget the bottom shelf. its a great place to start, and even a great place to stay, once you find which profiles and proofs you like

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The Maker's experience has me leery of wheated bourbons. JB Black was so much better. Not that I will never revisit Maker's again, or wheated, in the future, but for now I think I will stick to the traditional.

Before I got the EC12, I was considering the Evan Williams SB instead but will likely be my next choice though I am seriously considering Bulliet too. Thanks for all the kind words and advice. I am finding tons of information here. I know it's just bourbon, but half the time as I am sipping, I keep thinking "where has this been all my adult life?" :)

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Don't let your experience with MM keep you from trying other wheaters. The ones from HH and BT are quite a bit different and well worth a taste.

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Agreed, Try the Evan Williams Black (1783) This is a dangerous beast. This will be my staple bourbon while on a budget. I gotta pick up a couple more bottles of this bad boy.

I to am developing a taste. I have to dive in to wheated Bourbons I have a WSR in the bunker. Im thinkin I might just crack that.

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Agreed, Try the Evan Williams Black (1783) This is a dangerous beast. This will be my staple bourbon while on a budget. I gotta pick up a couple more bottles of this bad boy.

I to am developing a taste. I have to dive in to wheated Bourbons I have a WSR in the bunker. Im thinkin I might just crack that.

I haven't had the 1783 yet. I have one that I need to open but the EWB and the EWBIB are pretty good for the money.

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