Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark? (2 Viewers)

[antipop]

you need more money

you need more shoes

but yeah....i like other bourbons but for $13 a bottle, Beam works for me

no need to spend any more than that

 

[melman]

you need more shoes

but yeah....i like other bourbons but for $13 a bottle, Beam works for me

no need to spend any more than that

Same here....if the $50 bottle had zero calories and was good for my liver, I'd make it my brand...at home it's Evan or Turkey...at a bar, it's Beam...

 

[Semper]

watch out for that Booker's. It's incredibly smooth so you don't realize it's 125 proof

Bought a bottle of Bookers last night. I have to say it was as good as I heard from everyone. Potent though.

 

[TriPolarTroy]

you need more shoes

but yeah....i like other bourbons but for $13 a bottle, Beam works for me

no need to spend any more than that

LMAO...evidently

 

[NotOnHerb]

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.

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.

 

[Brennan77]

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.

Basil Hayden is in a bit higher price category and is also 80 proof, rather than 90 proof. It's the whiskey I use to introduce women to whiskey. Justi kidding of course. If you continue to develop your taste for bourbon, I think you'll come to appreciate the great value that is Buffalo Trace.

 

[NotOnHerb]

Basil Hayden is in a bit higher price category and is also 80 proof, rather than 90 proof. It's the whiskey I use to introduce women to whiskey. Justi kidding of course. If you continue to develop your taste for bourbon, I think you'll come to appreciate the great value that is Buffalo Trace.

No offense taken. This thread has given me quite an extensive list to try. I am being quite a nerd about it and keeping a list in my phone with what I want to try and what I have tried with a rating associated with it. Have to keep track of it all somehow.

 

[TriPolarTroy]

you need more shoes

but yeah....i like other bourbons but for $13 a bottle, Beam works for me

no need to spend any more than that

Yeah I was just being a smart ***** ...for the money Jim or Jack are fine in most cases.

 

[saintfan-n-alex]

i have been a crown man for several years but the $30 per is too much these days

how does Makers etc compare ?

i optioned for old charter last time but did consider makers and knobb

i would just sample but i tried seagrams 7 again (was my high school choice) and even the aroma was distasteful
im an on the rock sometimes a splash of water drinke

 

[antipop]

i have been a crown man for several years but the $30 per is too much these days

how does Makers etc compare ?

they don't compare.....crown is not a bourbon

 

[seandroog]

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.

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.

 

[seandroog]

they don't compare.....crown is not a bourbon

Yeah Crown is canadian I believe? Jack isn't even a bourbon, though a lot of people put it on lists as such.

To be a Bourbon it has to be (Wikipedia):

• Only whiskey produced in the United States can be called bourbon.<SUP id=cite_ref-cfrl1_4-0 class=reference>[5]
  (though I think it should only be from Kentucky, USA)</SUP>
• Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.<SUP id=cite_ref-cfrb1i_5-0 class=reference>[6]</SUP>
• Bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak barrels.<SUP id=cite_ref-cfrb1i_5-1 class=reference>[6]</SUP>
• Bourbon must be distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume).<SUP id=cite_ref-cfrb1i_5-2 class=reference>[6]</SUP>
• Bourbon must be entered into the barrel for aging at no more than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume).<SUP id=cite_ref-cfrb1i_5-3 class=reference>[6]</SUP>
• Bourbon, like other whiskeys, must be bottled at 80 proof or more (40% alcohol by volume).<SUP id=cite_ref-cfrb_6-0 class=reference>[7]</SUP>
• Bourbon has no minimum specified duration for its aging period, although it must be aged at least briefly.<SUP id=cite_ref-CowderyMyths_7-0 class=reference>[8]</SUP> However, the following definitions and requirements apply that relate to aging periods:
  • Bourbon that meets the above requirements, has been aged for a minimum of two years, and has no added coloring, flavoring, or other spirits may (but is not required to) be called Straight bourbon.<SUP id=cite_ref-cfrb1iii_8-0 class=reference>[9]</SUP>
  • Bourbon that is labeled as Straight that has been aged for a period less than four years must be labeled with the duration of its aging.<SUP id=cite_ref-cfr540a_9-0 class=reference>[10]</SUP>
  • Bourbon that has an age stated on its label must be labeled with the age of the youngest whiskey in the bottle (not counting the age of any added neutral grain spirits in a Bourbon that is labeled as Blended, as neutral grain spirits are not considered whiskey under the regulations and are not required to be aged at all).<SUP id=cite_ref-cfr540_10-0 class=reference>[11]</SUP>
• Bourbon that is labeled as Blended (or as ‘a blend’) may contain added coloring, flavoring, and other spirits (such as un-aged neutral grain spirits); however, at least 51% of such a product must be Straight Bourbon.<SUP id=cite_ref-cfrb4_11-0 class=reference>[12]</SUP><SUP id=cite_ref-cfr523_12-0 class=reference>[13]</SUP>

 

[buzd]

Crown is a blended Canadian whiskey.

Jack is a sour mash, which is the same style as bourbon, but, as you noted, not technically a bourbon.

 

[saintfan-n-alex]

So then is makers a step above charter or the same ?

 

[Optimus Prime]

what is the differnce between bourbon and whiskey?