Best bourbon under $50?

[Sailor]

Ok the only better than Beam bourbon I have had is Buffalo Trace.

Bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve tonight, to mellow out homebrew IPA's I will be drinking.

 

[melensdad]

Finally found something FOUR ROSES Single Barrel (100 proof) does well. Its nasty hot when you drink it neat. There is no outstanding flavor that makes it stand out in flavor.

But it does make a fine OLD FASHIONED.

 

[Fenway]

Bought Wild Turkey 101. This I do not like.

 

[mbills2223]

Will I get laughed out of this thread if I talk about the beauty and perfection of Maker's Mark...?

 

[Knight Rider]

Just finished my first Buffalo Trace. It will definitely not be my last.

 

[bradmedic04]

Will I get laughed out of this thread if I talk about the beauty and perfection of Maker's Mark...?

I mean, if you say it like Liberace would....

 

[melensdad]

Will I get laughed out of this thread if I talk about the beauty and perfection of Maker's Mark...?

Clearly you have not spent much time in this thread. Makers Mark is consistenly complimented.

 

[Brandon]

Will I get laughed out of this thread if I talk about the beauty and perfection of Maker's Mark...?

Read my sig line. 'Nuff said. If you like Makers Mark you may want to try Eagle Rare.

Clearly you have not spent much time in this thread. Makers Mark is consistenly complimented.

Agreed.

 

[jsharmon7]

I found an interesting website that lists distilleries by state. It also shows which bourbons each distilleries make. With so many different labels out there today, it's interesting to see all the ones made by the big groups like Kentucky Distillers Group, MGP, Heaven Hill, etc.

Sku's Recent Eats: The Complete List of American Whiskey Distilleries & Brands

 

[nickf2005]

Will I get laughed out of this thread if I talk about the beauty and perfection of Maker's Mark...?

Maker's, Maker's 46, Maker's Cask Strength are all up there in my eyes Bills. Your brother gave me a bottle of Beam single barrel. He has one as well and we agreed to open it in 2030 (both of our's 20 year anniversary year). Will be interesting to see what it is like.

Gentlemen Jack isn't too shabby either. I keep it simple.

 

[Brandon]

Picked up a bottle of Bookers @ 130.8 proof tonight. I'm starting to run out of space for my collection.

 

[MadMan66]

Just finished my first Buffalo Trace. It will definitely not be my last.

I haven't quite finished it yet, but I'm a fan! I had to give it a try after all the compliments it has received in this thread.

 

[rjstew317]

Recently finished a bottle of buffalo trace and woodford reserve, both were pretty good bourbons. Working on a some elijah craig 12 now and I have to say it is definitely the best of the 3.

 

[Fenway]

I would agree with that. Elijah Craig 12 is one of my favorites at this time. Didn't like the Buffalo Trace fwiw.

I added some water to the Wild Turkey 101 and am enjoying it more but it is not a favorite.

Right now I like the Elijah Crag and Russels Reserve.

Recently finished a bottle of buffalo trace and woodford reserve, both were pretty good bourbons. Working on a some elijah craig 12 now and I have to say it is definitely the best of the 3.

 

[melensdad]

Recently finished a bottle of buffalo trace and woodford reserve, both were pretty good bourbons. Working on a some elijah craig 12 now and I have to say it is definitely the best of the 3.

My tastes are a bit different. Of the 3, I'd say I'd pick the Elijah Craig 12 as a very easy to drink, but unfortunately very simple bourbon. Nothing bad, but its just not an interesting bourbon to sip on. The Buffalo Trace is different than the EC12, but no better, no worse. Both can be sipped neat, but neither offers much to challenge you or to interest you. Both make a decent mixed drink.

Then there is the Woodford Reserve, try as I might, I just do not like this one. I'm probably in the minority as its very popular.

 

[Brandon]

I didn't care for woodford reserve either.

 

[Fenway]

Anyone tried these below. Saw them at Kroger today

 

[Clay]

I've had basil hayden before. Not bad at all, but its been a while since I had it.

 

[Brandon]

Basil was OK. Not horribly harsh but it didn't do much for me.

 

[melensdad]

I had some Basil Hayden at Harry Caray's restaurant up in Chicago on Friday evening. It was good, not great. Didn't seem to stand out in any way. It was certainly NOT harsh, NOR was it hot. It was easy to drink. Can't say anything bad about it, but at $10+ more than Makers Mark I'm not sure that it justifies the added cost.

As for the TOWN BRANCH, search this thread, I am pretty sure I did a review of that one a few months back.