What’s the BEST bourbon?

[Maggot]

The 1840 is very good and a bit of a sleeper. It is a throw back to when Cognac was the preferred base for a cocktail hence the higher proof.
Among the PF line up it and the Selection Des Anges are my favorites, but the latter is nearing $200 which is more than I'm willing to pay now.

The Selection des anges is or was my go to. Last I looked it was closer to $250. Fuckers put it in a fancy 'decanter' and jacked the price.

Damn the Remy is up to $300

Looks like I'll be drinking swill.

 

[Maggot]

Give Hine a try. Very underrated cognac.

I had a bottle ot Hine Triumph. As you say, Excellent. Looks like its up to $600. Yep, swill in my future.

 

[Jlknights61]

Looks like local I can get the Pierre 1940 or 10 generations or spring for the remy xo for $210. Thoughts?

 

[Soulezoo]

Looks like local I can get the Pierre 1940 or 10 generations or spring for the remy xo for $210. Thoughts?

Live a little... expand your horizons. Drink Armagnac.

 

[Maggot]

Looks like local I can get the Pierre 1940 or 10 generations or spring for the remy xo for $210. Thoughts?

Live a little... expand your horizons. Drink Armagnac.

I'd go for the XO.

I've heard of Armagnac but never tried it. May be a future thing.

 

[n2ishun]

So now we're onto Cognac and numerous people have gone on about it.
Yet no one mentions a thing is out of the ordinary.

See how that works.

Dripping bung ?

 

[Mike Casselton]

Pics without you in them or it didn’t happen.

The pics and the videos are long ago deleted.
Mid 40s, never had kids, so it was very low mileage in feel, but not in ability.

 

[TC.TURTLECREEK]

I really like Four Roses Single Barrel and Knob Creek 12. I’m not sure what the best is. Certainly something I’ve never had.

try 4 roses small batch select if you like those.

 

[Maggot]

The pics and the videos are long ago deleted.
Mid 40s, never had kids, so it was very low mileage in feel, but not in ability.

"It" ...LOL

 

[Mike Casselton]

Ha! Good catch.

 

[Soulezoo]

So now we're onto Cognac and numerous people have gone on about it.
Yet no one mentions a thing is out of the ordinary.

See how that works.

Dripping bung ?

Shut yur whore bunghole. This is the Pit. A thread is nothing without drift. Spin drift even.

Do you even concrete bro?

 

[Soulezoo]

Best bourbon =

It's...

 

[Soulezoo]

Maggot...

 

[Maggot]

Shut yur whore bunghole. This is the Pit. A thread is nothing without drift. Spin drift even.

Do you even concrete bro?

Dat right. Lez drif on ova to sum

 

[WaltHer]

Basil Hayden is the Diet Coke of the bourbon world. Doesn't taste like shit, same taste from bottle to bottle, and good for introducing bourbon to non-bourbon drinkers or your 12 y.o. daughter.

 

[Twins82]

The non empty bottle

 

[XTREM HTR16]

Sams Club run last night

 

[candyx]

Free Bourbon usually tastes the best .......

 

[pmclaine]

 

[Jlknights61]

I'd go for the XO.

I've heard of Armagnac but never tried it. May be a future thing.

Well I ended up picking up a bottle of the 10 generations and I have to say it is quite good. It’s been my daily for the past few days and it’s definitely a good change of pace. May end of up picking up the remy xo now, but they did up the price to $235.

 

[FWoo45]

Found a bottle of Widow Jane yesterday and remembered the name from this thread, so I picked it up. I was disappointed to see it’s made in Brooklyn, but damn those New Yorkers actually did a good job on it. Very tasty.

I did the same thing. Grabbed the first bottle that I saw after seeing it mentioned here. Blows the doors off a couple bottles costing 4 times as much including a WP15. Will definitely be a repeat customer and will be my go to Christmas gift for the folks that get good booze.

 

[Crgchck]

So, I know there’s a thread about “what are you drinking right now”. But I wanna know, what do you all think is the best bourbon out there?
Blantons is good. But ever since John Wick started drinking the shit, it’s fn rediculous to get. Here in the Peoples Republic of Virginia, the ABC nazis ration the shit out. F dat!
I have since gone to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Smooth with a great finish. Another great one for you SC men is Blue Run. That stuff is righteous!

But hey, what do you all think?

Kinda depends on mood but
Cheap day to day= Henry McKenna
Average D2D Buffalo Trace
Feeling it day Penelope toasted
Feeling a bit feminine rabbit hole PX
Any rye any day

 

[vinniedelpino]

I did the same thing. Grabbed the first bottle that I saw after seeing it mentioned here. Blows the doors off a couple bottles costing 4 times as much including a WP15. Will definitely be a repeat customer and will be my go to Christmas gift for the folks that get good booze.

If you can find it, the WJ15 from their vaults collection is one of the best American whiskeys I’ve ever had.

 

[XTREM HTR16]

Buddy brought over a couple bottles this past Monday to watch some football. I added a couple and we had a nice tasting session. The SFTB is pretty fucking awesome.

 

[nagantguy]

Can’t afford the high priced stuff like Pappy’s…I usually make do with with George Dickel 13yr old bottled in bond. Can be had for $25-$40 and it will surprise most

Agree - George Dickel 8 and 13 burbon is very good at its price point .
My wife is a burbon drinker - me a Tennessee whisky man and for several reasons Dickel is my favorite “everyday” blend . Their burbon is something we can both agree on . That we like it may be an understatement- we toured the distillery on our honeymoon and have again since then .

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

Almost bought some blantons a few weeks ago. They had a few hundred bottles at the duty free in PHI. $145 a bottle, so no thanks. They also had JD single barrel bottled in bond, which was like half the price and a better sip anyway.

 

[Crgchck]

Almost bought some blantons a few weeks ago. They had a few hundred bottles at the duty free in PHI. $145 a bottle, so no thanks. They also had JD single barrel bottled in bond, which was like half the price and a better sip anyway.

Yeah it’s gotten up to $99 lowest around here and it’s 125 at ATL duty free

 

[JM4590]

 

[Lever Action]

FYI …… bang for the buck don’t overlook Maker’s Mark ……… also just personal preference, but the 15 year old Family Reserve stands out

 

[BLKWLFK9]

Just now really getting in to bourbon/whiskey. The collection is slowly growing. Started buying about 3-4 weeks ago.

 

[db2000]

Just now really getting in to bourbon/whiskey. The collection is slowly growing. Started buying about 3-4 weeks ago.

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You’re off to a good start. Enjoy the rabbit hole!

 

[Bigrederic]

Whatever I am pouring for the night... but the best I would have to say William LaRue Weller.. in a pinch Weller 12yr will do for me. Unless Pappy 15 or 23 are a option

 

[WaltHer]

Whatever I am pouring for the night... but the best I would have to say William LaRue Weller.. in a pinch Weller 12yr will do for me. Unless Pappy 15 or 23 are a optionView attachment 8354563

WLW-Check! The 107 or Full Proof are tied for second. Throw in an E.H. Taylor for safety! Great collection.

 

[Bigrederic]

WLW-Check! The 107 or Full Proof are tied for second. Throw in an E.H. Taylor for safety! Great collection.

Bourbon collecting has been my winter hobby for a while now, once the weather gets too funky for shooting regularly.

 

[Surfingsk8r]

I really like whistle pig piggyback aged bourbon.

PiggyBack 100 Proof Bourbon | WhistlePig Bourbon

Born from our signature grain’s other half, it starts with a high Corn mash bill with a dash of Rye. Aged six long years for your enjoyment.

www.whistlepigwhiskey.com

I feel like most know them for their rye whiskeys but I really enjoy this bourbon.

 

[Robert405]

Best Bourbon?

Rye!

Angel's Envy Rye is quite good.

 

[Charger442]

WLW-Check! The 107 or Full Proof are tied for second. Throw in an E.H. Taylor for safety! Great collection.

its HARD to beat EH Taylor Small Batch Bottled in Bond. but i rotate between that and Weller 107. i just obtained an Eagle Rare 10 yr. Havent had time to try that yet.

 

[HPIguy]

Yeah it’s gotten up to $99 lowest around here and it’s 125 at ATL duty free

Weird, it's still about $70 here, and I think that's slightly overpriced.

 

[BLKWLFK9]

@jeffbtripp and I just got back from KY. I got a antique 107, EH taylor small batch, knob creek 12, single barrel pick of Bardstown, Michters 10 year rye, Wild turkey long branch, and maybe something else. Jeff bought half the state of KY's bottles. lol. It was a good haul, all round.

 

[Bigrederic]

its HARD to beat EH Taylor Small Batch Bottled in Bond. but i rotate between that and Weller 107. i just obtained an Eagle Rare 10 yr. Havent had time to try that yet.

Sadly I remember buying all these at retail.

I rember when EH Taylor Full Proof was a shelf item at retail... now I struggle to get one for under $400.

The small batchbis just good... I need to pour me some of that tonight.

 

[TexPatriot]

Agree on the Pappy 15 delicious!! Day to day Rebecca Creek , smooth and drinkable- San Antonio’s local , punches way above its weight (cost)

I wanted to try Rebecca Creek when it came out, one reason it was from right down the road in Bulverde, but it looked watered down and lacked the deep amber color of other whiskeys and bourbons, maybe because of the flat narrow bottle.

So I asked the guy behind the counter if he had tried it and he said yes, he samples all the new stuff when it comes out, and he said it sucked. Weak, watered down swill.

Ive been drinking Makers Mark on the rocks and am quite pleased.

 

[PusherX11]

Brown truck brought me this today! 2022

 

[jpjulian]

Once again you guys are killing me! You all have very good taste in premium spirits for sure. I'm 5 weeks shy of 3 years on the wagon and must admit I am rather envious of your collections. Enjoy and do have a sip for me, por favor.

 

[NovaHunter]

I've enjoyed Elijah Craig, and Angel's Envy. Love Buffalo Trace.

Current bourbon I'm drinking is Blade and Blow which pleasantly surprised me with how smooth it is.

 

[Charger442]

Brown truck brought me this today! 2022
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damn unicorn

 

[whatsupdoc]

This is the unicorn of bourbons.

 

[6.5SH]

This is the unicorn of bourbons.


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Not bourbon but 100% legendary unicorn status.

 

[168BTHPM]

I kind of stopped drinking anything else once I found Smoke Wagon. I have Horse Soldier, Driftless Glenn, Russell's, Jefferson, Basil Hayden, Whistle Pig, and others but always come back to Smoke Wagon.

 

[Crgchck]

Once again you guys are killing me! You all have very good taste in premium spirits for sure. I'm 5 weeks shy of 3 years on the wagon and must admit I am rather envious of your collections. Enjoy and do have a sip for me, por favor.

I’ll drink to that. Congrats!

 

[VVhoisJohnGalt]

This is the unicorn of bourbons.


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Oh man. Congrats if that’s your bottle.
Not many barrel #1s out there still.
Probably worth over 10k!