Top Shelf Bourbon

[SideWinder]

I am on a spiritual quest to find high quality bourbons. I have tried many brands and among my favorites are Blanton's, Booker's, Woodford Reserve, and Maker's Mark (in that order). I find few things compliment a fine cigar more than a glass of straight bourbon, neat.

Blanton's is the smoothest bourbon I have tried. It's my current favorite. Booker's is a good, flaborful small batch bourbon, but it's a little hot at 126 proof. Woodford Reserve was my favorite until I discovered Blanton's. The difference is night and day... Maker's Mark is good for mixing.

My question is this: Has anyone tried Blanton's? If you have tried Blanton's, have you found anything you like better?

[Cabaiguan Juan]

I am on a spiritual quest to find high quality bourbons. I have tried many brands and among my favorites are Blanton's, Booker's, Woodford Reserve, and Maker's Mark (in that order). I find few things compliment a fine cigar more than a glass of straight bourbon, neat.

Blanton's is the smoothest bourbon I have tried. It's my current favorite. Booker's is a good, flaborful small batch bourbon, but it's a little hot at 126 proof. Woodford Reserve was my favorite until I discovered Blanton's. The difference is night and day... Maker's Mark is good for mixing.

My question is this: Has anyone tried Blanton's? If you have tried Blanton's, have you found anything you like better?

Have you tried Buffalo Trace?

[TheNakedGun]

Try Wild Turkey Rare Breed

[SideWinder]

Have you tried Buffalo Trace?

No, I haven't. I just read a bit of their website though and think I'm going to have to try to find a bottle! Have you tried it?

[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.

[Cabaiguan Juan]

No, I haven't. I just read a bit of their website though and think I'm going to have to try to find a bottle! Have you tried it?

I had some in college, but not since. However, the bourbon bar in town raves about it.

[SideWinder]

Went to the liquor store by my office. They have about 25 different brands of higher end bourbon, but no Buffalo Trace. I did pick up a bottle of Evan Williams single barrel as SLCRaiders suggested.

[VegasWoody]

I've been hooked on Woodford Reserve for about a year. Before that it was Knob Creek.

Bookers, Bakers and Basil Haydens don't compare to Woodford in my opinion.

I'll have to give Blantons a try.

[WOXOF]

Went to the liquor store by my office. They have about 25 different brands of higher end bourbon, but no Buffalo Trace. I did pick up a bottle of Evan Williams single barrel as SLCRaiders suggested.

Keep looking for the Buffalo Trace. I picked up a handle a couple of weeks ago. I plan on breaking it out on New Year's eve. Blanton's is apparently made by the Buffalo Trace Distillery so you should be able to get it. Here's a link to the website. They have a search function for retail locations. http://www.buffalotrace.com/home2.html