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My dad wants to get his boss a decent middle of the road bourbon.

I am hopeful I can get a recommendation as I don't make or drink.

what kind of money are ya lookin to spend? You can get a good bottle of buffalo trace for around $20, that is a good value. If you want to go for something really good, Blanton's single barrel will run you around $50, but it is the best commercial bourbon i have had yet. If you want something with more kick, baker's 107 is pretty good, at 107 proof, about $40

MuleKicker wrote:what kind of money are ya lookin to spend?

My dad shrugg'd when I asked the same question.

I figger he wants to make a good impression from a presentation stand point......
But as always,,,,the proof will be in the pudding,,,,,at least for me it would be.

Right on. I like the buffalo trace alot better than makers mark, and its also about 5-6$ cheaper. I guess the more you spend doesnt always mean yer gettin a better product. I tried Woodford Reserve the other night for the first time. I didnt like it. It tasted more like scotch than bourbon to me. Im not much for scotch. That stuff was $35. Luckily it didnt come out of my pocket.

He saw the pricing and seems like Buffalo Trace it is.

Recon he don't like the new boss that much to burn a 50.

Cant say I blame the man. If im gonna burn a $50 on a .750 of booze, by god im gonna drink the shit myself.
Im greedy.

Buffalo Trace is good. Another in that price range is Corner Creek...which I find well balanced.

Corner creek is a good choice, black maple hill is good also but a little more expensive, knob creek is or woodford reserve are both pretty good for the price.

BT is good for the price, but Four Roses Single Barrel is a cut better, and they give out the mash bill for all their products. The new Makers 46 barrel stave infused is another cut higher, also very good @ $30. Moving up to Van Winkle 13yo Family Reserve Rye is a bargain still, under $40.

I wish I would have seen this earlier.. Here is some of the best I have ever drank

LWTCS wrote:My dad wants to get his boss a decent middle of the road bourbon.

I am hopeful I can get a recommendation as I don't make or drink.

Get him a middle of the road bourbon and that's where you'll be, stuck in the middle of the road. Life is too short to drink bad whiskey.

You guys speak of woodford reserve? I had some of that last weekend for the first time. Is it just me, but It had a hint of a peat like taste.... Kinda tasted like scotch to me. Anyone else get that?

Kentucky shinner wrote:I wish I would have seen this earlier.. Here is some of the best I have ever drank

I bet the selection of bourbon in yer neck of the woods would make the average guy's head spin KS. I have to say im jealous

Whats the ballpark $$ on that Rock?

Pappy Van Winkle, I believe it is the 15 year, usually goes for around $60.00. It only comes out once a year and goes pretty quick, tasty stuff at 107 proof.
My every day go to though is Elijah Craig 12 year, cheesy bottle, good bourbon, for around $25.00. You know, the kind you don't cringe with when
somebody asks to have it mixed with Coke.

I really like Woodford reserve and I have bought a 750ml for about 28 dollars

Woodford reserve and Knob creek are my 2 favorite storebought bottles, Makers mark is 3rd.

1792 Ridgemont Reserve Bourbon ~$25 In my option it is just fantastic on the rocks.

I'm with Woodford Reserve but I need to taste Buffalo Trace as it seems to get a good rap from a lot of people.

Woodford is the best ive tried... Little steep in Kentucky tho.. I paid 45$ for a 750ml bottom.
Nice glass with a cork..

I tried Knob Creek for the first time last night and was surprised how hot on the tongue and nose it was. I thought it was good but it surprised me. Is this the heads or rye in the mash bill?

Picked up a bottle of Four Roses. 30 bucks...


Perty dern good. Specially cuz I never drink this stuff....
But I like it....

Went to a lounge last night and had me a Woodford, neat. It was served in a great big wide snifter glass which I think the mixologist warmed up a bit I thought it was good, but there was a certain smell and taste that was a little soapy, antiseptic, medicinal or fuel like. Couldn't put my finger on it, but it was definitely present. Not bad, just interesting. I'll have to have a couple more just to figure it out

blind drunk wrote:Went to a lounge last night and had me a Woodford, neat. It was served in a great big wide snifter glass which I think the mixologist warmed up a bit I thought it was good, but there was a certain smell and taste that was a little soapy, antiseptic, medicinal or fuel like. Couldn't put my finger on it, but it was definitely present. Not bad, just interesting. I'll have to have a couple more just to figure it out

I know exactly what you are talking about. I had me a drink of the woodford at christmas time. It is a bourbon, but I thought it had a bit of a scotch taste, possibly a bit peaty. Deffinately the most odd tasting bourbon i have had.

wildrover wrote:I tried Knob Creek for the first time last night and was surprised how hot on the tongue and nose it was. I thought it was good but it surprised me. Is this the heads or rye in the mash bill?

Can anyone comment on this please?

How'd that smell Rover?

Come on over and we will share a bottle.

Sounds like a plan. Gotta figure out what that mysterious flavor is

Hey rc22, do you notice that "peaty" or "fuel-y" smell Mule and me pick up with Woodford?

wildrover wrote:

wildrover wrote:I tried Knob Creek for the first time last night and was surprised how hot on the tongue and nose it was. I thought it was good but it surprised me. Is this the heads or rye in the mash bill?

Can anyone comment on this please?

Ya...it's on the spicy side. Not sure if its the rye or heads. Probably a little bit of both . I had some new Knob creek barrel strength (about 120 proof). It was hotter than hell and felt like swallowing a hot coal.
Bookers is much smoother and less hot at 127 proof.

Ok, thanks for letting me know. It smelled "hot" and the taste on the tongue had a fire to it. I was just curious, since I haven't used any rye to date, if that was always from making wide cuts into the heads or if the mash bill affected that.

Yes, rc...and they are very different.