Pick A Beam

[Joeluka]

Of all the Beam products out there, Which is your favorite pour? I tend to always go for Bakers. Bookers has a place in my heart but Bakers in the Beam for me.

So tell us then what your favorite Beam product is then.

Joe

[Hedmans Brorsa]

Generally I also tend to favour Baker´s. Not only it is always of high quality but also quite individual in style.

The best specific bottle that I´ve had, though, was my last Booker´s (126, 7 proof, Batch B95-C-31), which was sensationally good.

[BobA]

I'm partial to the OGDs, but you may not have meant that in your question. In which case, I too am in the Baker's camp. I seem to recall a rumour that it is the same grain recipe as the other "true Beams," but that they use a different yeast for Baker's. Anyone know?

Bob

[Joeluka]

I'm partial to the OGDs, but you may not have meant that in your question.

As long as the OGD's are current bottles from Beam and not ND you can of course count them as your favorite Beam product. Which expression do you lean towards? BIB,114,or86.6 proof?

Joe

[1holegrouper]

At present it would be Knob Creek. I haven't tried a Booker's yet though.

[BobA]

Joe,

I most often have the 114. Never felt it overpowering and has a lot going on. But it is such a good bargain, it's really in the category of "everyday pour." Fortunately, that doesn't mean it can't be a favorite as well. But Baker's is more of a treat.

I guess this means that BH and Old Crow are on the ballot too, huh? I actually know a lady who enjoys Old Crow as "her drink." But it is not mine.

Bob

[camduncan]

I probably drink Jim Beam White label (*gasp* with coke and ice *gasp*) the most.

Drinking neat, Bookers or Jim Beam Rye are my everyday choices.

[wskybnt]

I like Bookers a lot, but It would have to be Bakers for me. But I never run out of White Label around my house.

[elkdoggydog]

Gotta go with Baker's. Knob Creek and Booker's are great, and I really like Basil Hayden's as well, but in the words of Goldilocks, Baker's is "just right."

[reg]

Jacob's Well was very tasty. Also, i enjoyed the two hundred year 1795-1995, top notch! Jim Beam Black at 90 proof, those where the good days.

[tsangster]

Booker's with a little spring water - followed closely by Baker's straight up.

[SBOmarc]

Knob Creek for now, still on my first bottle of Booker's.

[Forbes]

By far Knob Creek is the Beam product I reach for the most. I’m also a fan of the basic Jim Beam Black. Baker’s, however, is one of the bourbons I just have once in awhile when I want something a little more special.

Todd

[barturtle]

Hmm, Fav Beam product? I really like Bakers. But for my money I usually go with OGD 114.

[T47]

Knob Creek was it until I had OGD 114, a flavor that hits me just right.

[tachyonshuggy]

I think OGD 114 has the "house record" at my place for fastest emptying. Something on the order of about four weeks.

[kbuzbee]

Booker's straight up. Only enjoy this once or twice a month but those times, it really hits the spot.

Ken

[kbuzbee]

I think OGD 114 has the "house record" at my place for fastest emptying. Something on the order of about four weeks.

Really? There's a poor, dead Kentucky Spirit bottle here every week. Added to any change of pace things....

Ken

[ProofPositive]

Though my recent Beam experience is rather limited, I'll have to join some others here and cast my vote for Knob Creek with Baker's running a close second.

[TNbourbon]

Black, for its quality/price combo. I always have a bottle in the house (not always open, but never on the 'reserved' list either). And, I think, of all the Beam products I'd like to find a deal on -- either price or availability -- I think I'd snap up any of the old 7yo/90 proof black labels in an instant.

[Chaz7]

Well, I really enjoy OGD 114 and Baker's. I seem to be seeing a trend here. Chaz

[NorCalBoozer]

well I will have to go with Bookers. It was my first jump from JD to a true bourbon and set me forth on my bourbon quest. I like Bookers and Knob Creek b/c they are not sweet bourbons and more robust when I want something less sweet.

[ratcheer]

Now that I know OGD is included, I will also give my kudos to OGD 114. It is not only my favorite "Beam" bourbon, but one of my top favorites of all bourbons.

Tim

[AVB]

I'll have to go with Black or OGD 114 for the everyday pour and Booker's for something a bit more special. Don't like Basil Hayden's at all.

[Virus_Of_Life]

It'd have to be Knob Creek just for the simple fact that I have drank so much of this and I have always loved it. There was a time years ago when I would work 50+ hour weeks every week and I'd buy a bottle every Friday afternoon (hey, I had to have something to spend the OT money on!) and by bedtime Saturday night (Sunday morning) it was either empty or very close to it! I have only tried Bakers once or twice and will have to get a bottle soon and have yet to try the OGD 114 so I guess that is on the shopping list now too! I do like the Bookers, but for the money I'd buy GTS over it for a much better barrel proof IMO; however in a bar if bookers is the best option that's what I typically order.