Best Bourbon or Whiskey

[dirttymaxx]

true it is "burbon whiskey" but not true whiskey there only 2 manfuactors i know of that are true whiskey Jack and George Dickel, very different taste

"All bourbons are whiskey, but not all whiskeys are bourbon...Whisky is an alcoholic distillate from a fermented mash of grain produced at less than 190 proof in such a manner that the distillate possesses the taste, aroma, and characteristics generally attributed to whiskey, stored in oak containers (except that corn whisky need not be so stored), and bottled at not less than 80 proof, and also includes mixtures of such distillates for which no specific standards of identity are prescribed.

For a whiskey to qualify as bourbon, the law--by international agreement--stipulates that it must be made in the USA. It must be made from at least 51% and no more than 79% Indian corn, and aged for at least two years. (Most bourbon is aged for four years or more.) The barrels for aging can be made of any kind of new oak, charred on the inside. Nowadays all distillers use American White Oak, because it is porous enough to help the bourbon age well, but not so porous that it will allow barrels to leak. It must be distilled at no more than 160 proof (80% alcohol by volume). Nothing can be added at bottling to enhance flavor or sweetness or alter color. The other grains used to make bourbon, though not stipulated by law, are malted barley and either rye or wheat. Some Kentucky bourbon makers claim that the same limestone spring water that makes thoroughbred horses' bones strong gives bourbon whiskey its distinctive flavor. Kind of like that "it's the water" thing with Olympia beer.

Bourbon can be made anywhere in the U.S., but all but a couple of brands are made in Kentucky. Only the state of Kentucky can produce bourbon with its name on the label. The name comes from Bourbon county in the central bluegrass region of Kentucky. This county was named in 1785 to honor the French royal family and was once the major transshipment site for shipping distilled spirits down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans. Barrels shipped from there were stamped with the county's name, which then became the name of this kind of whiskey. Interestingly, there are no distillers in Bourbon county, Kentucky right now. "

spot on man you must be a kentucky guy at heart! lol

 

[bigmackmiller]

Check out the Harrison line its pretty tasty

 

[Odyssey25013]

Has no one ever heard of Van Winkles? Greatest on earth

 

[wdino73]

yeah, I live right in the middle of Bourbon country Woodford Reserve which is awesome is made in the County I live in, about 12 miles from me, Wild Turkey is so close to me I can smell the mash, My favorite is woodford reserve put it in the freezer for a few hours, smooth baby...:woott:

 

[Krazykid]

The most recent smooth tasting Bourbon I have had go along with Post #20. Buffalo Trace is made in Kentucky and sells for a reasonable price if you can find it locally.

 

[Rafe19]

Woodford Reserve is my top choice then Knob Creek a close 2nd!!

A wise old man from down in laurel,mississippi told me about woodford reserve and rootbeer. Damn is that ever good tasting, gets you drunk fast. :thumb:

 

[Bryce418]

I'm rather fond of eagle rare which is distilled by buffalo trace.

Nice to pay $30 a bottle that can hold its own against a $50+ bottle.

 

[jraymer]

Fireball Whiskey. Tastes like redhotts. :roflmao:

 

[MadMaxx61]

Fireball Whiskey. Tastes like redhotts. :roflmao:

So bad it is good lol


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[jnieberlein]

I'm rather fond of eagle rare which is distilled by buffalo trace.

Nice to pay $30 a bottle that can hold its own against a $50+ bottle.

Buffalo Trace makes good stuff I actually prefer them over Woodford, the small batch stuff like Booker's and Knob Creek (by Jim Beam) is good stuff. Another one that is pretty good if your into bourbons is, Bulleit :thumb:

 

[taylorbok]

Gibsons, up in canada very readily available.

 

[jmg343]

Wow, not a single vote for Chivas Regal. I don't drink too much but I love that stuff.

 

[gmcgal]

I usually buy 40 creek or Gibsons :thumb:

 

[bigblackdmaxx]

Well boys my brother is coming out with a new bourbon and it will be called TX so look for it and try it out :thumb:

 

[ecc_33]

I know its a scotch type of whiskey but Oban is really good.

 

[Bryce418]

Buffalo Trace makes good stuff I actually prefer them over Woodford, the small batch stuff like Booker's and Knob Creek (by Jim Beam) is good stuff. Another one that is pretty good if your into bourbons is, Bulleit :thumb:

You should give the eagle rare a shot, it is a fantastic smooth with an amazingly complex flavor. First time I bought it I poured some in a glass and was headed for an ice cube till I took a sniff and made a quick u-turn, anything other than drinking it neat is a waste.

 

[ocwelder]

JD Green is the way to go, on the cheap, they still make it and ne way near as sweet, but the best JD in "single barrel"

 

[TexasRedNeck]

DD is Jack Black or Makers. When I want to do it neat, on special occasion, I'm in for Macallan 18

 

[Bonestock]

whiskey

Wyoming Whiskey! The master distiller of Makers Mark Steve Nalley had made a new small batch bourbon whiskey out of Kirby Wyoming. Go to youtube and search wyo whiskey. The Whiskey is smooth but I am certain you can make a pass in a quarter mile car with it!:spit:

 

[Bonestock]

Wyoming Whiskey! The master distiller of Makers Mark Steve Nalley had made a new small batch bourbon whiskey out of Kirby Wyoming. Go to youtube and search wyo whiskey. The Whiskey is smooth but I am certain you can make a pass in a quarter mile car with it!:spit: