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I haven't been a bourbon aficionado since that one night of over indulgence in my early 20's...and that was on some rot gut crap that ruined me for 25 years. Within the last couple of years I have begun to appreciate a nice bourbon, and I thought I would share some of my favorites from this last year.
The best money is no object Bourbon of 2014 - Blantons
Since this is expensive, there are other Bourbons that I will buy before this one, but for a special occasion, at my house you are going to get a couple fingers of this to enjoy.
The best dollar for dollar quality Bourbon I have found - Elmer T. Lee.
This compares with Blantons, and at half the price, it is hands down my favorite find for 2014. I have given away half a dozen bottles of this to close friends and people that deserved my generosity. This can be tough to find, so I buy several at a time when they are in stock on the store shelves. Here is a good review of this fine elixer... and since Elmer T lee developed the single barrel process for Blantons, the dude knew what he was doing LINK
My favorite "Cheap" bottle of bourbon - Elijah Craig 12 year
This was really inexpensive but came to me highly recommended, and now I'm recommending it to you. Even if you don't drink bourbon neet, this has a lot of depth and whatever you are mixing it with will take a back seat to a bold bourbon. This bottle is really cool and a keeper too. it will be filled with homemade BBQ sauce in the near future.
I picked this Woodford Reserve up after a member on here spoke about it frequently (JWBTulsa??) At first this didn't strike a chord with me, but after I had the bottle open a few times, its flavor and depth really blossomed and opened up for me...maybe I need to get a little air in the bottle?? I dunno, but I ended up liking this quite a bit. I hold this slightly below Elmer T lee, but it is in the same price range. I'll keep some of this on hand for those times when me or my buddies want to sample some different amber colored beverages. This ended up being a very good bourbon.
This Eagle Rare was recommended to me and I picked up a bottle. I don't like it as much as Elmer T, but I do like it as much as the Woodford Reserve. Again, a nice sipping bourbon, and a treat for my friends and neighbors.
the one that I just don't understand the mass appeal of...Crown Royal. This has absolutely no taste compared to the fine bourbons above. This was given to me as a gift, but I can't even force myself to use it as a mixer.
That's my burbon year in review...how about posting a tour of your cabinet.
The best money is no object Bourbon of 2014 - Blantons
Since this is expensive, there are other Bourbons that I will buy before this one, but for a special occasion, at my house you are going to get a couple fingers of this to enjoy.
The best dollar for dollar quality Bourbon I have found - Elmer T. Lee.
This compares with Blantons, and at half the price, it is hands down my favorite find for 2014. I have given away half a dozen bottles of this to close friends and people that deserved my generosity. This can be tough to find, so I buy several at a time when they are in stock on the store shelves. Here is a good review of this fine elixer... and since Elmer T lee developed the single barrel process for Blantons, the dude knew what he was doing LINK
My favorite "Cheap" bottle of bourbon - Elijah Craig 12 year
This was really inexpensive but came to me highly recommended, and now I'm recommending it to you. Even if you don't drink bourbon neet, this has a lot of depth and whatever you are mixing it with will take a back seat to a bold bourbon. This bottle is really cool and a keeper too. it will be filled with homemade BBQ sauce in the near future.
I picked this Woodford Reserve up after a member on here spoke about it frequently (JWBTulsa??) At first this didn't strike a chord with me, but after I had the bottle open a few times, its flavor and depth really blossomed and opened up for me...maybe I need to get a little air in the bottle?? I dunno, but I ended up liking this quite a bit. I hold this slightly below Elmer T lee, but it is in the same price range. I'll keep some of this on hand for those times when me or my buddies want to sample some different amber colored beverages. This ended up being a very good bourbon.
This Eagle Rare was recommended to me and I picked up a bottle. I don't like it as much as Elmer T, but I do like it as much as the Woodford Reserve. Again, a nice sipping bourbon, and a treat for my friends and neighbors.
the one that I just don't understand the mass appeal of...Crown Royal. This has absolutely no taste compared to the fine bourbons above. This was given to me as a gift, but I can't even force myself to use it as a mixer.
That's my burbon year in review...how about posting a tour of your cabinet.
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