Bourbon help

sullivanpm · 03-06-2008, 01:55 PM

I need a bourbon, that is not good enough on its own, to mix with club soda.
But not as bad as Evan Williams.
Any suggestions?

**ratcheer** · 03-06-2008, 02:20 PM

Plenty. Wild Turkey 101 proof. Old Grand Dad 86 Proof. Elijah Craig 12-year old. Old Forester 86 or 100 proof. There are many more good possibilities.

Tim

**bigmo** · 03-06-2008, 02:54 PM

+1 Wild Turkey 101

**rvbert0** · 03-06-2008, 05:21 PM

What about the ~$15 bottle Elijah Craig? or Bulleit Bourbon?

I'm partial to Rebel Yell as a mixing bourbon, it's higher percentage alcohol, and reasonably well tasting. In fact I usually pour it into one of my empty bottles of Maker's (I have 2 on my bar), and offer it to people I like, but don't like enough to give them Makers.

**rvbert0** · 03-06-2008, 05:25 PM

I forgot WL Weller.

**indykramer** · 03-06-2008, 05:32 PM

Maker's Mark

**galpman** · 03-06-2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by bigmo

+1 Wild Turkey 101

+2 This is one great Bourbon for about $20.

**adamjaskie** · 03-06-2008, 08:05 PM

Wild Turkey 101++

It's my go-to bourbon. I nearly always have a bottle of it around, and only buy pricier stuff as a special treat.

On a side note, has anyone tried the Wild Turkey rye? I've seen it on their website, but never in a store.

**Aaron S.** · 03-06-2008, 08:12 PM

Wild Turkey! I keep a half gallon of it around at all times.

**TimmyBoston** · 03-06-2008, 08:24 PM

Don't spend anymore than about $13

Evan Williams 1783
Wild Turkey 101
Old Forrester 100 proof

...is what I'd recommend off the top of my head

**adamjaskie** · 03-06-2008, 09:44 PM

Around here, WT101 is like $19.

**rikrdo** · 03-06-2008, 10:59 PM

Jim Beam Black

**Suzuki** · 03-07-2008, 03:11 AM

I'm a fan of the Jack or Wild Turkey if you're looking for a good everyday/mixing bourbon.

**thirdeye** · 03-07-2008, 03:58 AM

Now we're talking. Me and my ol' pal J.D. No fillers needed. Just past the teeth and over the tongue, look out stomach cause here it comes...

sullivanpm · 03-07-2008, 07:08 AM

Guys,
Jack and George are not Bourbon. They are Tennessee Sour Mash filtered through charcoal brickettes.

I picked up a 750mL bottle of Old Granddad for 9.99.
And a liter bottle of Old Crow for 9.99.
Thanks for all the recommendations.

The Old Grand Dad is actually pretty good on its own.

**boboakalfb** · 03-07-2008, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by adamjaskie

On a side note, has anyone tried the Wild Turkey rye? I've seen it on their website, but never in a store.

Yep...I have the WT 101 Rye as well as a bottle of Russell's Reserve Rye. The 101 I like a bit more...younger, more flavor and spice. The RR is kind of in between...doesn't have the young qualities of a Rye nor the older. Kind of in the middle. Not bad, but kind of like the RR Bourbon, a very smooth, not in your face Whiskey. Rittenhouse BIB Rye is another sub $20 bottle of Rye which is good. For a few bucks more the Sazerac Jr. is a great bottle.

**adamjaskie** · 03-07-2008, 08:52 AM

I've got a bottle of "Sazerac Rye" that I picked up at the grocery in town. It's pretty good. I haven't seen the "Sazerac Jr.", but the only ryes I've seen around here are Sazerac Rye and Jim Beam Rye.

**boboakalfb** · 03-07-2008, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by adamjaskie

I've got a bottle of "Sazerac Rye" that I picked up at the grocery in town. It's pretty good. I haven't seen the "Sazerac Jr.", but the only ryes I've seen around here are Sazerac Rye and Jim Beam Rye.

Same bottle...the other is a Sazerac 18 which is a Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bottling which is a limited annual release. The Saz is much better than the Beam Rye imho.

**thirdeye** · 03-07-2008, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by sullivanpm

Guys,
Jack and George are not Bourbon. They are Tennessee Sour Mash filtered through charcoal brickettes.

I am well aware that Jack is a Whiskey and that it is a sour mash from Tennessee, I've been drinking it for 30 years which is longer than half the fellows here have been alive.

I was simply thinking Bourbon, why not step up to the bar for the real deal...

sullivanpm · 03-07-2008, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by thirdeye

I am well aware that Jack is a Whiskey and that it is a sour mash from Tennessee, I've been drinking it for 30 years which is longer than half the fellows here have been alive.

I was simply thinking Bourbon, why not step up to the bar for the real deal...

So I should have gotten Irish Whiskey?