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Horse left the barn, as I'm back from the store. I picked up Bookers and a sampler of Woodford. Haven't tried them yet. For scotch, I was spoiled by a customer, who had me try Macallan 18. I really liked it and the next month it jump $40 in price. The 15 and the 12 I don't care for. Glenlivet 18 is ok. I don't like a real smokey taste. Smooth is probably most important. So what bourbons do you recommend? Or scotch for that matter.
Some that have been recommended:
Blantons
Basil Hayden
Stagg
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Blantons for sure.
Bang for the Buck is in Buffalo Trace.
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Thanks. They were out of Blantons, so I grabbed Bookers.
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I like Knob Creek too....very much like Buffalo Trace but more Oakey and Smokey...
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Right now I have Booker's, Buffalo Trace, Garrison Bros Texas Straight Bourbon, and Bulleit on my shelf. Nothing wrong with Woodford and you have already have bottle to try. I really like Bookers but at 128 proof you don't get to enjoy very much at a sitting! Bulleit is my personal favorite. The Garrison Bros and Buffalo Trace have more flavor (spice? smoke? I'm no expert) but I just don't enjoy that aspect as much.
YMMV, drink what you enjoy.
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I am partial to Basil Hayden, smooth and not as what I term peppery as some others. Really like Blantons too. Have a hard time getting Buffalo Trace, supply seems hit or miss. Taos Lightening is also good, but hard to locate. Their Rye seems available.
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I get one from texas that is my fave...but they don't apparently feel right calling it bourbon.
Rebecca creek.
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Try some Tennessee whisky.I like George Dickel #8 or #12.Both real smooth.
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Blanton's can be outstanding, and in my experience it mostly has been. However, being a single barrel bottling it can vary, and I have come across bottles that were a bit of a let down. I haven't sampled new bottles in a while, so I can't say how it's holding up in the face of today's increased demand.
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A delicious whiskey and an outstanding value is 12 year old W.L. Weller.
If you like something bigger bodied try Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Top level stuff at a mid level price.
Scotch wise you should give Glenfarclas a try. Not real easy to find though.
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Basil Hayden when I drink bourbon.
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FJB & FJT
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I like the flavor of Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve best of all. I do not like the flavor of Buffalo Trace. I've been drinkin' Breckinridge Bourbon for a little while and it's exceptionally good. Can't go wrong with Blanton's, Booker's, Bakers, or Basil Hayden's. I'll take Bulleit anytime though...it's the Zebco 33 of bourbon; it just 'works' anytime.
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Old Granddad Bonded 101
and Single Barrel Jack Daniels.
My favorite scotch was Wilsons from New Zealand, but Seagrams shut them down.
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The Balvenie 12 Double Wood is my latest favorite for a reasonably priced scotch.
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OK. Now confirmed. I'm a light weight. The Bookers is too "hot" for me. I should have looked at the proof before grabbing it. The friend who recommended it is a more experienced whiskey drinker.
I just grabbed some Basil Hayden's and will try this weekend
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have a buddy that swears by Pendleton..... but everytime he goes to a Cosco...thats sell spirits... he gets this stuff....... ![[Linked Image]](http://images.costco-static.com/image/media/350-888863-847__1.jpg)
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have a buddy that swears by Pendleton.....
Crown Royal tastes much better to me.
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Blanton's for the higher end; Makers for the everyday use; Makers 43 for the mid-range.
Nothing beats Pappy Van Winkle when you can get it & are willing to pay for it................
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