Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark?

johnnyrockets42 said

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.

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It's all about your taste. I have friends who Bourbon is too sweet for them completely and they drink Scotch. Basil hayden does have a lower alcohol content but I think it is a better tasting Bourbon than a lot in it's price range. I keep a running list in my head and just visit my favorite liquor store every month or two and just go with whats on sale. Here in NY it's all expensive but the BH was on sale last night so I picked up a bottle.

I usually get Buffalo Trace because to me it's the best deal but obviously there wouldn't be so many Bourbon companies if there was a difinitive best Bourbon. Just drink a bunch and you'll find what you like.