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Stranahans or Tincup

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For “hint” of sweetness, Basil Hayden or Bakers.
For 120 proof go blind whiskey Booker’s.

MY go too is Wild Turkey

Have you tried Canadian Club?

My favorite is Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch.

I’d recommend Paddys for a beginner in the Irish realm. 20 bucks and smooth.

Speryburn 10yr is a tasty not complex speyside that runs about 30 bucks in the Scotch world.

Absolutely agree. For the price, about as good as you can get.

Forgot about Eagle Rare. Pretty good too , friend of mine doesn't drink anything but beer and he loved the Eagle rare . Liked it a little too much one year at fishing camp in Wva.

Don't waste your money if it's not produced in Kentucky. You won't find the truth in good whiskey. Stick with trying those.

I've settled on the various Knob Creek products for value/taste. It satisfies many people's taste buds.


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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

American Honey. Your welcome

Pendletons, and never look back.

I like these two....both are 80 proof and go down easy.

Bourbon.....Basil Hayden.

Scotch.....Dalmore 12.

Sounds like the OP is where I was several years ago. I used to chase whiskies that are allocated in my area, like Weller green label, Eagle Rare, and now even Buffalo Trace. I now sip whiskies that are readily available for a reasonable (by today's standards) price. My standard rotation inclues:

Wild Turkey 101 - hard to believe 101 proof bourbon can have a sweet tinge to it. Tastes great.
Elijah Craig
Larceny - Also can have a hint of sweetness.
Dickel No. 12 - Tennessee Whiskey does taste different than most bourbons. I have also found it very consistent bottle to bottle.

I also include the ocasional bottle of Four Roses Small Batch, Glenmorangie Original Scotch, Glenlivet 12 yr Scotch, and Jameson Irish. Most whiskies taste better to me with a drip or two of bottled water that can reduce the burn and improve the flavor. I drink it too slow to use ice; mine gets watered down too much with ice. Part of the enjoyment of whiskey (Whisky to the Scots and Dickel) is trying occasionally trying something different. Find two or three favorites and go from there.

For a bourbon beginner, I'd try High West American Prairie Bourbon. It's smooth and light.

Be careful how much you pay, I've seen it range from $25-$70.

For something that won't break the bank try
Jim Beam
or
Jim Beam Devil's Cut

I think that technology has made this^^^ idea obsolete.
YMMV

If you don't already like whiskey why not just leave it alone? For some folks there is a serious hook hidden in alcohol.

I drink 2 or 3 12 ounce PBR or Miller some days or Champagne with my wife occasionally so I'm not against alcohol but it is the biggest drug problem in this country.

Makers Mark would be a good one to start with. Some of the store picks can be sweeter, but are cask strength. You can always dilute with a bit of water.

Might also try Angels Envy Bourbon and Rye as they are finished in other barrels. The Rye in particular is sweet. You might check your local liquor stores for other finished bottles (i.e., bourbon or rye finished in other barrels such as sherry, Cabernet, etc.).

As an aside, once bourbon placed in other barrels, the liquor technically becomes Whiskey Speciality (or Distilled Spirits Specialty) and not just bourbon per TTB

Just pick a bourbon in which the name starts with “E” or “B” and you’ll be fine

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