Just found this thread. After years of being a canadian drinker (CC, VO and CR), my oldest son (29) has finally turned me into a bourbon drinker. His standby is Knob Creek. He also has enjoyed with great admiration Booker's on the higher end and Eagle Rare on the less expensive end. Last Sept we spent two days doing the Bourbon Trail and spent a night in Bardstown KY. Highly recommended. I came away with a very strong appreciation for Very Old Barton. VOB is 6 year old bourbon from Barton's distillery in Bardstown and is bottled in 80,86,90 and 100 proof. Oddly, the 90 proof seems to be my favorite. The best thing is it is very reasonable, $22 for 1.75l, around $16 per liter. The bad news is, it is only available in about half a dozen states or so. I just found it in WI and I am thrilled. You can order it shipped to you from Binney's Beverage Depot in the Chicago area.
Finally, basic Jim Beam get's no respect. As a friend said, it is the anti cable of bourbon. Their JB Black (aged 8 years rather than 4) is a good value IMHO.
My son and I agree, Jack Daniels is nothing special and way over priced.
Regards,
Paul
Finally, basic Jim Beam get's no respect. As a friend said, it is the anti cable of bourbon. Their JB Black (aged 8 years rather than 4) is a good value IMHO.
My son and I agree, Jack Daniels is nothing special and way over priced.
Regards,
Paul