Your favourite sub-100 proof bourbon?

[BadDayBlack]

What is your all-time favourite pour at less than 100 proof? It can be discontinued, limited, or readily available on the shelf... anything goes.

 

I'll start it off:

 

Bourbon - PHC 7 POH

 

Rye - 2013 Saz 18

[fosmith]

Don't drink much under 100 proof but had a pour of WSR last night and really enjoyed it.  Smooth and sweet with subtle spice.  Also have an open bottle of JB Black 8yr age stated that's really good.  Wish I could get more of that one. 

[Jazzhead]

That's easy - Old Forester Statesman.    The perfect mashbill at the perfect proof.    

[0895]

Eagle Rare probably. 

I think it’s 90?

[Adam777]

Blantons for me. It was always a bottle I would break open for special occasions. It used to be easy to find at $46.99, but now a little more and tougher to find. It’s worth it for me and the flavors just work perfect to my palate.   Creamy vanilla, caramel, baking spices and hints of orange. Still fresh on the brain from last night!

[BadDayBlack]

18 minutes ago, fosmith said:

Don't drink much under 100 proof but had a pour of WSR last night and really enjoyed it.  Smooth and sweet with subtle spice.  Also have an open bottle of JB Black 8yr age stated that's really good.  Wish I could get more of that one. 

 

Age stated JB Black is the reason I fell in love with bourbon many years ago...

 

14 minutes ago, Jazzhead said:

That's easy - Old Forester Statesman.    The perfect mashbill at the perfect proof.    

 

I only had 1 bottle so far. Bought it on Friday, and finished it off by Sunday night. That's some praise...  

[Marekv8]

Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye

[mbroo5880i]

I don't know if I have a favorite but there are several I like.

 

ER10

ER17

Blanton's

Woodford Reserve

Old Charter 10

EC12

EC NAS

older EWSB

AAA 10 year

1792 SB

[kevinbrink]

VWFRR or the old tanked Saz 18 probably, on the bourbon side I'm not a buyer at today's prices but Old Pogue Master's Select has actually at times been pretty fantastic and for my tastes WT MK17 is up there. I've probably had a SAOS single barrel or a FR SB BS that would be in the conversation.

[BadDayBlack]

13 minutes ago, kevinbrink said:

VWFRR or the old tanked Saz 18 probably, on the bourbon side I'm not a buyer at today's prices but Old Pogue Master's Select has actually at times been pretty fantastic and for my tastes WT MK17 is up there. I've probably had a SAOS single barrel or a FR SB BS that would be in the conversation.

Good one, I totally forgot FRSB PS can be lower than 100 proof...

[0895]

3 hours ago, Marekv8 said:

Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye

That’s not bourbon.

 

But it is darn tasty. 

Edited February 13, 2019 by 0895

[Clueby]

ER10, W12, Barterhouse, EC12

[JoeTerp]

Whistle Pig Old World

 

honorable mentions:

Barterhouse

Elmer T Lee

Smooth Ambler 11 year single barrel

Midwinter Nights Dram

[jodytek]

Taylor’s are pretty nice

[Clueby]

5 minutes ago, jodytek said:

Taylor’s are pretty nice

Col EH Taylor? None of the current stuff is sub 100 proof.

[Harry in WashDC]

Blanton's (93) for newbies asking for a step up; I love sharing it and watching their eyes light up.  EW Straight (86) for basic cocktails for newbies NOT asking about bourbon; currently, my usual bourbon for cocktails is JB BIB, but the EWB works for large crowds and for persons not paying attention to the brand at hand.  Plus, I LIKE EWB.  Basic BT (90) whenever I am out and drinking+eating and then driving home - I have one good pour neat then switch to ginger ale.

Edited February 14, 2019 by Harry in WashDC
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[EarthQuake]

Oooh this is tough. Coin toss between Blade & Bow 22, Orphan Barrel Lost Prophet, and Eagle Rare 17. So I'll need to find a 3-sided coin I guess.

[Marekv8]

16 hours ago, kevinbrink said:

VWFRR or the old tanked Saz 18 probably, on the bourbon side I'm not a buyer at today's prices but Old Pogue Master's Select has actually at times been pretty fantastic and for my tastes WT MK17 is up there. I've probably had a SAOS single barrel or a FR SB BS that would be in the conversation.

 

I saw this OPMS reference and dug out an unopened bottle from the back and made a TSA friendly sample (along with its rye brethren)— enjoying it on the plane now. Thanks.

 

[Old Hippie]

[Mako254]

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 yr 99 proof. 

 

As others have mentioned sometimes you’ll get a sub 100 Four Roses or MGP pick however always variance w/ single barrels so I’ll stick w/ saos 7 as it was consistently offered at 7/99. 

[Bob_Loblaw]

Blanton’s or ER10.

 

Have not had enough to say definitively, but OF1910 was very enjoyable as well. 

 

Currently drinking a bottle of Mitcher’s Toasted Bourbon at right around 90pf. Pretty tasty.

Edited February 14, 2019 by Bob_Loblaw

[kcgumbohead]

While not technically bourbon, GD12 gets the nod from me.

[SJ Shiner]

Van Winkle Lot B

[Radioyada]

Elijah Craig 18

[marshall9779]

Probably Eagle Rare for me.