Sippin' Bourbon

[RJ]

Following this thread with interest. I have minimal exposure to Bourbon being as I’ve enjoyed Single Malts over the years.

Mrs. brought home a bottle of JD Honey, which I gather is not a Bourbon but a TN whiskey. Drinkable though.

I am interested in this thread to pick up a reasonably priced bottle ($30?) at stores we frequent (Costco / Publix).

I saw this web site where a guy was classifying Bourbon by Rye content.

Here were his groups:

“There’s the “traditional bourbon recipe,” which calls for about 70 percent corn and then roughly equal amounts of rye and barley. Knob Creek, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Evan Williams fall into this group.

Then there’s the spicy “high-rye recipe,” which includes a higher percentage of, you guessed it, rye. Basil Hayden’s, Four Roses and Buffalo Trace all follow this formula.

The last group is the “traditional wheat recipe,” which, according to Lubbers, has a “sweeter and softer” taste since it’s made from corn, barley and wheat. Maker’s Mark, Van Winkle and W.L. Weller are examples of this style.”

https://www.liquor.com/articles/cheat-sheet-bourbon/

Question: Do y’all Bourbon aficionados agree with this?

I like a sweeter taste, so might try the last variety he mentions.

[Grey]

Following this thread with interest. I have minimal exposure to Bourbon being as I’ve enjoyed Single Malts over the years.

Mrs. brought home a bottle of JD Honey, which I gather is not a Bourbon but a TN whiskey. Drinkable though.

I am interested in this thread to pick up a reasonably priced bottle ($30?) at stores we frequent (Costco / Publix).

I saw this web site where a guy was classifying Bourbon by Rye content.

Here were his groups:

“There’s the “traditional bourbon recipe,” which calls for about 70 percent corn and then roughly equal amounts of rye and barley. Knob Creek, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Evan Williams fall into this group.

Then there’s the spicy “high-rye recipe,” which includes a higher percentage of, you guessed it, rye. Basil Hayden’s, Four Roses and Buffalo Trace all follow this formula.

The last group is the “traditional wheat recipe,” which, according to Lubbers, has a “sweeter and softer” taste since it’s made from corn, barley and wheat. Maker’s Mark, Van Winkle and W.L. Weller are examples of this style.”

https://www.liquor.com/articles/cheat-sheet-bourbon/

Question: Do y’all Bourbon aficionados agree with this?

I like a sweeter taste, so might try the last variety he mentions.

I might have a different palate... out of What You listed I would go for four Rose's (Great entry bourbon And relatively inexpensive) or buffalo trace (Same people that Make van winkle). The others on your list don't rate very high on mine.

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[Grey]

Perhaps this is just a tad over the OPs price requirement....

This one bottle costs more than my truck.




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Sorry no bottle is worth 36 grand...

I have trouble justifying anything over 50 considering the options available. It all Just gets turned to pee in the end...

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[Robinson]

Following this thread with interest. I have minimal exposure to Bourbon being as I’ve enjoyed Single Malts over the years.

Mrs. brought home a bottle of JD Honey, which I gather is not a Bourbon but a TN whiskey. Drinkable though.

I am interested in this thread to pick up a reasonably priced bottle ($30?) at stores we frequent (Costco / Publix).

I saw this web site where a guy was classifying Bourbon by Rye content.

Here were his groups:

“There’s the “traditional bourbon recipe,” which calls for about 70 percent corn and then roughly equal amounts of rye and barley. Knob Creek, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Evan Williams fall into this group.

Then there’s the spicy “high-rye recipe,” which includes a higher percentage of, you guessed it, rye. Basil Hayden’s, Four Roses and Buffalo Trace all follow this formula.

The last group is the “traditional wheat recipe,” which, according to Lubbers, has a “sweeter and softer” taste since it’s made from corn, barley and wheat. Maker’s Mark, Van Winkle and W.L. Weller are examples of this style.”

https://www.liquor.com/articles/cheat-sheet-bourbon/

Question: Do y’all Bourbon aficionados agree with this?

I like a sweeter taste, so might try the last variety he mentions.

If you want a mild, pleasant bourbon to try as your first foray may I suggest Basil Hayden's? It's going to cost more than $30 but is very smooth and easy to drink. Also note that rye brings along its own type of sweetness along with adding a little spice.

If you can manage to find some Blanton's just buy it. Yes it will be somewhat expensive. Buy it anyway. My favorite way to drink it is over a single large cube of ice, which cools the drink without diluting it much.

[Grey]

I actually found blantons to be disappointing, basil was ok.

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[RoyGBiv]

I actually found blantons to be disappointing,

[Grey]

Haha for the price... Yeah there are other things I'd drink [emoji16]

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[holmes168]

Following this thread with interest. I have minimal exposure to Bourbon being as I’ve enjoyed Single Malts over the years.

Mrs. brought home a bottle of JD Honey, which I gather is not a Bourbon but a TN whiskey. Drinkable though.

I am interested in this thread to pick up a reasonably priced bottle ($30?) at stores we frequent (Costco / Publix).

I saw this web site where a guy was classifying Bourbon by Rye content.

Here were his groups:

“There’s the “traditional bourbon recipe,” which calls for about 70 percent corn and then roughly equal amounts of rye and barley. Knob Creek, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Evan Williams fall into this group.

Then there’s the spicy “high-rye recipe,” which includes a higher percentage of, you guessed it, rye. Basil Hayden’s, Four Roses and Buffalo Trace all follow this formula.

The last group is the “traditional wheat recipe,” which, according to Lubbers, has a “sweeter and softer” taste since it’s made from corn, barley and wheat. Maker’s Mark, Van Winkle and W.L. Weller are examples of this style.”

https://www.liquor.com/articles/cheat-sheet-bourbon/

Question: Do y’all Bourbon aficionados agree with this?

I like a sweeter taste, so might try the last variety he mentions.

My vote is definitely Makers.

[Larry Sellers]

Just snagged Henry McKenna 10 year single barrel and Mitcher's small batch....heard good things about both. Anyone here had either?


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[Robinson]

I actually found blantons to be disappointing, basil was ok.

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I can accept that there are folks who don't care for Blanton's -- taste is personal. However, I don't hesitate to recommend it since I believe most bourbon drinkers -- not all-- like it quite a lot.