Bourbon

Veritas593 · Post by **Veritas593** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:17 am

I live in the United States in new york. Now the only bourbon I've drunk before is Jim Beam 4yr and, TJD. I'm looking for a decent bourbon (or was that decent i can't tell) to start drinking since i know nothing about the drink.

P.S. preferably easy to find

Mayhem · Post by **Mayhem** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:23 am

Beam or Beam Black.

coqui_chris · Post by **coqui_chris** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:18 am

Knob Creek or Maker's Mark are nice ones.

liquor&poker · Post by **liquor&poker** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:09 am

I think most of us agree Beam Black and Evan Williams are the best of the middle-class Bourbons.

Other than that some of my favorites that you should be able to find pretty much anywhere:

Wild Turkey 101
Knob Creek
Bulliet (probably a little harder to find)

Frankennietzsche · Post by **Frankennietzsche** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:23 pm

TJD is not Bourbon. It is Tennessee whiskey.

Aarkwilde · Post by **Aarkwilde** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:12 pm

Anything from the Van Winkle line. Good lord that stuff is nice.

Mayhem · Post by **Mayhem** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:19 pm

Of course, Old Weller 107 is my favorite, with Old Granddad 114 a distant second.

Post by **Badfellow** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:30 pm

Basil Hayden is an easy sipper, worth the extra money.

Knob Creek is honest, mid-range potency.

Beam Black, mmmmmmmmm.

Old Whiskey River: decently priced. Smooth and sweet.

Makers Mark, widely available standard 80 proof, a good Bourbon but IMHO no better than Jim Beam.

Bookers: wicked barrel proof brain fucker, not for the casual drinker.

BeerMakesMeSmart · Post by **BeerMakesMeSmart** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:36 pm

1 pint of Casino's blood.

Fred O'Lisby · Post by **Fred O'Lisby** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:55 pm

When I want to try some new liqour I just go to the liqour store and go, "What the fuck is this?" and buy it.

Post by **Oggar** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:00 pm

Beam Black is one of the biggest surprises you'll find out there. Pour it over the rock and you'll be amazed how quickly it goes from a sipper's drink to a guzzler's.

My other recomendation is Elijah Craig 12yr. It's smooth and has a lot of subtle flavors just a great Bourbon.

slipperyyoke · Post by **slipperyyoke** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:49 pm

Besides the great suggestions put forth by the Bourbon Gods of the board, I'd add Ezra Brooks and Eagle Rare 10YR Old Single Barrel to the mix as well. Eagle Rare may be harder to find than most of the other suggestions. Also, if Buffalo Trace is available, be sure to grab some of that too. I know it's going to be a living hell trying all of these Bourbons, but someone has to do it, right.

Welcome to the board friend.

whiskeyprick · Post by **whiskeyprick** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:13 pm

BeerMakesMeSmart wrote:1 pint of Casino's blood.

what's a pint go fer these days.
I hear he's engaged.
there goes my retirement.

Bluto · Post by **Bluto** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:26 pm

I'm currently drinking Ancient Age in my manhattan. It's my everyday bourbon and a surpisingly good one for what it costs.

MethFront · Post by **MethFront** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:05 pm

I've become quite fond of Old Grand-Dad 100°, it's great for drinking and i mix it with BBQ sauce when I make ribs...