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<blockquote data-quote="forensicbuzz" data-source="post: 668416" data-attributes="member: 198"><p>Alright, I've looked through what I have in my collection and have some decent recommendations for you. None of these bottles should cost you over $60 after tax, and most should be a fair bit less. Many are in the $20-$30 range. These classifications are not codified, so they're somewhat subjective. These bottles will give you a different taste within each category and should be tasty too.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>High Rye Bourbon</u> (generally less sweet and a little more spicy):</strong> Four Roses Single Barrel; Old Grand Dad Bottled-in-Bond; Bulleit Bourbon</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Standard Rye Bourbon</u> (wide range of flavor profiles from spicy to sweet): </strong>Old Forester 1910; Old Forester 1920; Knob Creek Single Barrel; 1792 Full Proof; Russell Reserve Single Barrel; Rare Breed</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Low Rye Bourbon</u> (more on the sweeter side): </strong>Evan Williams Single Barrel; Col. E. H. Taylor Small Batch; Eagle Rare 10; Henry McKenna 10 BiB; Elijah Craig Barrel Proof</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Wheated Whiskey</u> (more sweet, less spice than rye based bourbon): </strong>Maker's 46; Rebel Yell 10 yr; Larceny; any of the Weller's</p><p></p><p>In addition, the younger it is the more grain-forward it tends to be. Older bourbons tend to be a little more tanic from time in the barrel. What you have to remember is that all bourbon goes into virgin oak barrrels. Scotch goes into used bourbon barrels, so the bourbon is pulling flavor from the barrel much more quickly because there's more there in beginning. Also, the temperature fluctuations in Scotland are no where near what Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and all the other producers in the US see in their rickhouses. That means more of the alcohol is moving into and out of the wood, thus picking up more flavor. Most old time master distillers think the sweet spot is between 9 and 12 years in the barrel, depending...</p><p></p><p>This is just the tip of the iceberg, so there's a god-awful amount left out. Also, there are many great selections in a reasonable price range I haven't included. My favorite everyday sipper is Early Times Bottled-in-Bond. It's about $25/bottle and tastes better than many $80-$100 bottles I've had. I prefer higher proof, but find the versions you like. Price does not connote better bourbon. Don't be fooled by the sticker.</p><p></p><p>Right now, the best bourbons on this list for me are Old Forester 1910 (chocolate bomb), Old Forester 1920 (115 proof and a very complex bourbon), Russell Reserve Single Barrel. But I have over 150 bottles of bourbon and every night I have a different favorite.</p><p></p><p>Best bargain bourbons: Very Old Barton's ($15/750), Larceny ($22/750), Elijah Craig ($25/750), Knob Creek 100 ($25-$28/750), Early Times Bottled-in-Bond ($25/1L), and Old Grand Dad ($22/750). Also, Wild Turkey 101 is fantastic about $20/bottle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="forensicbuzz, post: 668416, member: 198"] Alright, I've looked through what I have in my collection and have some decent recommendations for you. None of these bottles should cost you over $60 after tax, and most should be a fair bit less. Many are in the $20-$30 range. These classifications are not codified, so they're somewhat subjective. These bottles will give you a different taste within each category and should be tasty too. [B][U]High Rye Bourbon[/U] (generally less sweet and a little more spicy):[/B] Four Roses Single Barrel; Old Grand Dad Bottled-in-Bond; Bulleit Bourbon [B][U]Standard Rye Bourbon[/U] (wide range of flavor profiles from spicy to sweet): [/B]Old Forester 1910; Old Forester 1920; Knob Creek Single Barrel; 1792 Full Proof; Russell Reserve Single Barrel; Rare Breed [B][U]Low Rye Bourbon[/U] (more on the sweeter side): [/B]Evan Williams Single Barrel; Col. E. H. Taylor Small Batch; Eagle Rare 10; Henry McKenna 10 BiB; Elijah Craig Barrel Proof [B][U]Wheated Whiskey[/U] (more sweet, less spice than rye based bourbon): [/B]Maker's 46; Rebel Yell 10 yr; Larceny; any of the Weller's In addition, the younger it is the more grain-forward it tends to be. Older bourbons tend to be a little more tanic from time in the barrel. What you have to remember is that all bourbon goes into virgin oak barrrels. Scotch goes into used bourbon barrels, so the bourbon is pulling flavor from the barrel much more quickly because there's more there in beginning. Also, the temperature fluctuations in Scotland are no where near what Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and all the other producers in the US see in their rickhouses. That means more of the alcohol is moving into and out of the wood, thus picking up more flavor. Most old time master distillers think the sweet spot is between 9 and 12 years in the barrel, depending... This is just the tip of the iceberg, so there's a god-awful amount left out. Also, there are many great selections in a reasonable price range I haven't included. My favorite everyday sipper is Early Times Bottled-in-Bond. It's about $25/bottle and tastes better than many $80-$100 bottles I've had. I prefer higher proof, but find the versions you like. Price does not connote better bourbon. Don't be fooled by the sticker. Right now, the best bourbons on this list for me are Old Forester 1910 (chocolate bomb), Old Forester 1920 (115 proof and a very complex bourbon), Russell Reserve Single Barrel. But I have over 150 bottles of bourbon and every night I have a different favorite. Best bargain bourbons: Very Old Barton's ($15/750), Larceny ($22/750), Elijah Craig ($25/750), Knob Creek 100 ($25-$28/750), Early Times Bottled-in-Bond ($25/1L), and Old Grand Dad ($22/750). Also, Wild Turkey 101 is fantastic about $20/bottle. [/QUOTE]
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