Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark?

seandroog said

I can't drink makers anymore, just too sweet. Woodford is pretty good, Russel's reserve is good too (saw it mentioned).

My favorites bourbons would be:
Basil Hayden (Loooove)
Eagle Rare
The reserves here
Bulleit (coolest bottle)
Buffalo Trace (best deal probably)
1792

Many I haven't tried, but to me there's so many good bourbons out there worth tasting that I'm surprised Makers is still as popular as it is.

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I am currently building my pallet for bourbon and really knew nothing about it. I am a gin drinker. Last night when and hung out with some friends at the bar and decided to give bourbon a go. On a recommendation of my friend who was bar tending, I tried the Basil Hayden first. It was so smooth, I really enjoyed it. After that, I gave the Buffalo Trace a try and though it didn't match the BH I still enjoyed it. Going to enjoy continuing the process of finding my favorite one.