Top Shelf Bourbon

[cigarsarge]

Knob Creek is what I usually buy if I buy bourbon. It's probably the best buy for the money. Buffalo Trace is pretty good.

If you ever go on a spiritual quest for rum...I can help more.

[Cale]

If you ever go on a spiritual quest for rum...I can help more.

Lets hear it sarge! I've been a bourbon drinker my entire life (well, since I started drinking ) but recently started drinking a lot more rum.

[cigarsarge]

Lets hear it sarge! I've been a bourbon drinker my entire life (well, since I started drinking ) but recently started drinking a lot more rum.

Good top shelf rum has a flavor that kicks bourbon's ass every time. A dram of Ron Z or Zaya neat goes very well with a cigar. The sweetness brings the flavor of a cigar to it's max.

[hex1848]

I'll second that Zaya recommendation. It's great stuff. I keep a bottle on the counter and a bottle tucked away at all times.

Make sure you sip it straight. If you add anything to this rum make sure it's just ice.

[SideWinder]

I'll second that Zaya recommendation. It's great stuff. I keep a bottle on the counter and a bottle tucked away at all times.

Make sure you sip it straight. If you add anything to this rum make sure it's just ice.

I will appreciate it for it's own merits. Is there a particular cigar that it compliments very well?

[cigarsarge]

I will appreciate it for it's own merits. Is there a particular cigar that it compliments very well?

Maybe a Padron 64 or 26. An Anejo would go well with it too.

[slcraiders]

My favorite drink is bourbon even though I have not had any in months (on the wagon). Steve, try the Evan Williams Single Barrel- if you have not already...

[Kayakinboy]

I've not tried Buffalo Trace (I don't think my local shop has it) but if they do I'll grab a bottle. I like the usual suspects myself too, maker's, knob creek, etc.

Usually when I'm smoking cigars I'll have a jack and coke. I personally like Ridgemont Reserve also, and I don't think anyone has mentioned it during the thread:

http://www.bartonbrands.com/1792.html

I'm wanting to try the Havana Club Rum, but it's a little hard to find here in America and all.

[SideWinder]

I tried the Evan Williams Single Barrel, as SLC suggested a few posts back and it is very smooth. It went well with the J.L. Salazar Reserva Espesial Toro. This bourbon is now in second place in my book, right behind Blanton's.

[stjohnroe]

I'm wanting to try the Havana Club Rum, but it's a little hard to find here in America and all.

Had a quick sip of the 7yo a moment ago (strictly for celebrations and always neat) I picked up a few years ago just now, and my word, tis damn good.

[SideWinder]

We've take quite a few distillery tours since I started this thread. Blanton's is made at Buffalo Trace and still my favorite. Four Roses single barrel is a close second to Blanton's. Just a few more stamps to fill up the Bourbon Trail passport!

[TheWarHound]

1792 reserve, and Elijah Craig are great bourbons, too . . . Maker's is my go-to daily bourbon, but I like to try them all.

http://www.kybourbonfestival.com/ Y'all come to KY in September, and have a drink or nine at the Bourbon Festival!

[SideWinder]

Good top shelf rum has a flavor that kicks bourbon's ass every time. A dram of Ron Z or Zaya neat goes very well with a cigar. The sweetness brings the flavor of a cigar to it's max.

With an endorsement like that, I can't help but want to try a glass or two! I'll keep both those brands in mind for my next trip to the cigar bar. Thanks for the recommendation.

I'm not a big fan of Knob Creek though. Blanton's is a much smoother drink.