Your Top 3 Bourbon Pours and Repeat Purchases

[steven s]

over the last year or so, it's probably been-

WT101

WSR

4 roses single 

RRSiB shelf and store picks

OF100

ER

[PaulO]

I'd call it along these lines, for three.

WT 101

OF 100 or the rye (love that OF 100 Rye)

HH brands - EW 1783 or any of the bonded stuff

 

I'll give honorable mention to: MM, FR, and VOB 100.  I like them too, just don't buy/drink as often as the others above.  I'm probably leaving out a lot of other good ones.

[Kyjd75]

Ok, this sounds like fun.  Let's see . . .

 

Old Forester 1920

MM cask strength

Baker's/KC12

[Bret Bret]

Like mbroo5880i, just because I can buy anytime I want and I do buy over and over again…

 

Woodford double oaked

Russells SB

Dickel 13yo 

 

[smokinjoe]

My pour of Cooper’s Craft 100 reminded me of this thread.  I’m still solid on the three I listed, but VOB 90 is right there, as I recently pick up yet another family sized.  

[Anwalt]

I do not drink much, though I'd like to. But vanity. With health a distant 2nd. That influences what I buy and drink, a lot.

 

1) SFTB

2) ECBP

3) Larceny BP

 

Sheer volume of buying? OWA. And I do like it and drink it. But most of it is used for nefarious purposes. And WSR. But I do not like it enough to drink it much. Way prefer OWA.

[Richnimrod]

I've thought about this question for a long time... now; Here goes.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Buffalo Trace and Early Times BIB are my 'most-often-poured' and/or 'never-without-one-open' Bourbons.

There have been others over the years.   Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage was one for sure, until HH ruined it by losing the 10-year mandate, and using lower and lower quality barrels (IMO) until my usual expectations were almost never met.

But, the three I named have stood the test of time for me.

[kcgumbohead]

I don't think I've yet replied to this but if I did, this supersedes any earlier postings LOL.

1) WTRB

2) 4R SBBS

3) Tied between OGD, various New Riff, various WTr, Chattanooga experimental distillery single cask releases.

[StarSurfer55]

Weller SR

Blade and Bow

BT

 

 

[Phil T]

My most consistent buys over the last couple years:

 

MM

WT 101

T. W. Samuels 

 

Prost!!  Phil 

[dcbt]

I have a spreadsheet that covers my 744 bourbons since Sept 2013, and my top three in that span are:

 

BT - 34

W12 - 27

Blantons - 26

 

Given how hard it is to come by any of those now (esp the last two), it really speaks to how prevalent they were a decade ago.

 

Interestingly, there were 62 bourbons that I bought one time and one time only.  I can't be accused of not giving something a whirl!

[FacePlant]

I may have the most boring list of all: WT101 ER EC all from the big jug 1.75.

At least I keep my favorite 3 houses rotating. 

[Grady330]

On 8/15/2023 at 7:51 PM, Anwalt said:

I do not drink much, though I'd like to. But vanity. With health a distant 2nd. That influences what I buy and drink, a lot.

 

1) SFTB

2) ECBP

3) Larceny BP

 

Sheer volume of buying? OWA. And I do like it and drink it. But most of it is used for nefarious purposes. And WSR. But I do not like it enough to drink it much. Way prefer OWA.

What does the SFTB taste like?? 

[Richnimrod]

1 hour ago, Grady330 said:

What does the SFTB taste like?? 

Having sampled from the bottles of others a few times (never owned a bottle), I'd say it tastes like . . . BOURBON!   (Pretty good Bourbon!)

[MJWP]

Sagamore Cask Strength Rye , Blackened Cask Strength , OWA 107. 

[Grady330]

It looks to me that a common answer is WT 101. Pretty remarkable as it is a well priced, commonly found bourbon!!!  

[smokinjoe]

2 hours ago, Grady330 said:

It looks to me that a common answer is WT 101. Pretty remarkable as it is a well priced, commonly found bourbon!!!  

Yessir, Grady.  I just reloaded with a family sized WT101 at lunch!

[firerat]

I can't remember a time in the last 20 years that I didn't have a WT101 handle in my stash.

 

So....

Wt101

Old Forester (no particular one) has been a staple at my bar as well for years

4 roses of varying types is my latest obsession. 

[PhantomLamb]

Just realized I didn’t comment on this:

1. KC 9yr

2. OWA (when I can find it)

3. HH BiB

[mal00768]

RR sib

RR sib rye

OF 1920

[Grain Belt]

Varsity

EW BIB

WT 101

OGD BIB

 

JV Squad

 

EW 1783

VOB 100

JW Dant BIB

 

[Jazzhead]

Right now the home run hitter is Statesman.   For two weekends straight at the beach, it's been mostly what hit the glass.    Also Bowman single barrel and Dickel 9 y.o.,   which is surprisingly compatible for sipping on a hot day.

[CUfan99]

I mostly buy barrel proof bourbon, but I don't drink it at BP nearly as much as I used to. The cheap bastard in me feels like I'm getting a deal that way. Up till a couple years ago turkey would have 2 products on my list but Campari's woke bullshit offended my sensibilities. Then my second favorite, Wilderness Trail was bought by Campari. Shane Baker, Pat Heist and the Russell's were a big part of why I loved those brands. My wife doesn't know to this day why our dog is named Russell. Too much good bourbon being made to support that bullshit!!! It's a damn shame, but I digress.

 

Old Scout local pick - 5 yr BP MGP that's a hitter for $40

VOB 100

Old Dominick local pick - 8 yr MGP

 

[mbroo5880i]

On 9/4/2023 at 7:33 PM, Jazzhead said:

Right now the home run hitter is Statesman.   For two weekends straight at the beach, it's been mostly what hit the glass.    Also Bowman single barrel and Dickel 9 y.o.,   which is surprisingly compatible for sipping on a hot day.

 

Go in and out on Statesman due to price.  But, blind, it would be one of my top picks in the 95 to 105 range.

[elmossle]

This is an easy one for me.

 

1. ECBP- This one will start falling down the list because of price increases, but I have purchased at least a case of each batch as far back as I can remember. Always have a bottle of this open.

2. ECSB- I grab a handle or two when the state has them on sale to fill the decanter.

3. FR SB Select- More expensive up here in New England than back home in KY. Hoping to grab a case of it the next time we head back home to see family.