Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire Woodford Reserve or Makers Mark or Jack?

If you can find it, try some George Dickle, the "other" Tennessee whisky.

Have been a long time fan of Makers Mark. And will have to give Woodford Reserve a try.
Sam, your photo reminded me of this old horse I had who really liked Bud Light. When that top popped he was all ears. That pony could all most hold the can himself. He was a good old horse and I miss him still.

Dickle white label or Knob Creek

Another vote for Knob Creek, one of the few bourbon's I sip straight up. Gentleman Jack is good too. When I do a float hunt I like to take a plastic bottle of Beam along for sipping at the end of the day, helps me sleep at night too.

I like to pour a duplex load. Bottom of the glass is Old Crow and ice, top 1/4 inch is Wild Turkey, small splash of water and you're good to go.

Maker's Mark

Bookers, Bakers, and Knob Creek are my favorites when the cash is good, Jim Beam and/or Makers Mark will do any other time.

I love bourbon, but have not tried Woodford Reserve. So I just went out and bought a 1.75L bottle for $51.99. It was on sale with a reduction of about $7.00. I'd be real surprised if I did not like it.

Thanks for the tip.

Steve

Makers Mark, and Knob Creek!!!

I am astounded that in seven pages there is only one mention of Basil Hayden's! (another member of the Beam family)
Once you've tried it, well, you'll see.
As for reccession bourbon, Ezra Brook's is awfully hard to beat at +/_ $11.00.
There's a good reason I chose "sourmash" for a handle...

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Keep buying the Dickel & Daniels. The employee's/citizens in Moore & Coffee counties appreciate it.

BTW two Repub. state Rep's from Rutherford Co. TN. want to pass a bill that would allow for micro distilleries to be built in the state.

I never could get the hang of bourbon,I prefer scotch or irish whiskey.
as a bartender for 20 years I found that JD usually led to a fist fight or groping,a call to the police anyway.
it was usually over consumed by a young man or men.

we served Makers Mark also and that tended to be consumed by Gentlemen over 30 and at a moderate pace.

if they ordered JD we sent security to stand near the table

if they ordered MM we sent the prettiest waitress over to the table.

Any votes for Old Granddad bottled in Bond.

Never had MAkers MArk, but I like Crown Royal. Was given a bottle of Bookers by a friend. Have not tried it yet. Might save it for the fall antelope hunt to share.

Maker's Mark

Jim Beam does it for me.

I'm happy to have started this thread, now I have a couple more bourbons to select. Life is good.

Woodford and MM are head and shoulders above JD, especially since the price of JD had been climbing. If I am going to do Tennesse, then George Dickel is the way to go.

Like other have said, Knob Creek, Blanton's, Bookers, and Basil Hayden are all worth a try.

Here is my favorite that no one has mentioned:
www.oldripvanwinkle.com
The 10 year old is nothing special. The 15 year old is very good! Never tried the older stuff, too pricey for me, but I hear it is great stuff. Someday I will give it a try.

Woodford Reserve then Makers Mark.

Good whiskey comes from two places Kentucky and Ireland.

I'm partial to Basil Hayden (from the Jim Beam distillery)
http://jimbeam.com/ourbourbon.aspx and Evan Williams single barrel is a wondrous treat.
http://www.evanwilliams.com/about_brands_article.shtml?article=MjM5OXN1cGVyMjM5NnNlY3JldDI0MDM=