Bourbon, yum.
Too many good ones to list. Neat, never watered down or chilled. I drink my whiskey clear!
GT win: (1 drink)
- Blanton's
- Blum Bros. Knotter Bourbon
- Barrell Bourbon New Year
- Old Forester 1920
GT Loss: (2+ drinks)
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
- Weller Antique 107
- Four Roses Single Barrel Cask Strength
- Knob Creek 120
I do not like any of the sherry-finished bourbons like Angel's Envy or Belle Meade, too soft and a little cloying. Maker's Mark and Elijah Craig are too easy to drink too much because they're too smooth. Need the bite in the mouth-feel and generally prefer a little more spice (i.e. high rye). Ironically, several of my choices are wheaters, which tend to be more sweet than spicy, but if the proof is right, even these are awesome.
@Techster As for Pappy, they're overrated as far as being the end-all for bourbon. I prefer Pappy 15, while some say Pappy 20 is the ideal age. Pappy 23 spent too much time in the barrel and it's hard to get past the woody taste. Although it's the most expensive and rarest of the Pappy line, the 23-year is the least appealing of the three, in my opinion. Given the choice, I would probably take the William Larue Weller (Antique Collection) over any of the Van Winkle offerings.
