If my scotch preference is towards speyside, a bourbon I might like would be...
lets keep it under $40 please.
lets keep it under $40 please.
Help me towards a smooth bourbon.
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Maker's Mark maybe. But if by smooth you mean Speyside-y fruity and light, that's a stretch for bourbon.
Speysides tend to be a bit on the lighter side, so Makers 46 might be a good choice too. It has a bit less butterscotch than Mark.
Woodford is gonna be probably the smoothest in the price point you're looking at. Not terribly complex but definitely smooth.
I would definitely agree with woodford. Here in Oregon, another staple that is very smooth is Pendleton.
Sipping on Buffalo Trace as we speak and it's quite smooth. That said Makers 46 and Woodford are two quality offerings as well.
I'm traditionally a Scotch drinker myself, and find all 3 quite good. I've tried far more expensive Bourbons in my newbie journey, but these are always on rotation, and can usually be had for $25 or thereabouts.
I'm traditionally a Scotch drinker myself, and find all 3 quite good. I've tried far more expensive Bourbons in my newbie journey, but these are always on rotation, and can usually be had for $25 or thereabouts.
Try some Jim Beam.
It's the biggest seller.
The Japanese bought this company.
It's the biggest seller.
The Japanese bought this company.
Elijah Craig 12 yr, Woodford Reserve Double Oak
A step up from Buffalo Trace, try Eagle Rare. It's a 10 yr single barrel that's smooth and a great value, in my book. It's under $35.
On a tangent, it lost its single barrel moniker due to the change to automated bottle filling, so technically you could get a bottle between two barrels that would contain juice from both. It doesn't change the quality of what's in the barrel.
On a tangent, it lost its single barrel moniker due to the change to automated bottle filling, so technically you could get a bottle between two barrels that would contain juice from both. It doesn't change the quality of what's in the barrel.
I second the Makers46. Maybe try some Four Roses.
I'm not familiar with Speyside scotch, but there are some good suggestions here. Eagle Rare has been my favorite bourbon to date. George Dickel 12 is a very good Tennessee Whisky.
Also, check out the website/app Distillr. It may help you locate some good bourbon's (and scotches, and other whiskeys) to try.
Also, check out the website/app Distillr. It may help you locate some good bourbon's (and scotches, and other whiskeys) to try.
Elijah Craig 12. Not sure on price. Depends on local taxes, mostly. Under $32 on BevMo.com
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Makers 46 or Basil Hayden's.
If you can step up a few bucks, maybe Angels Envy, it's a little sweeter than some, has hints of fruit, and is very, very smooth.
If you can go up $15, you should absolutely try Blanton's -- the best bourbon <$100, IMHO.
If you can step up a few bucks, maybe Angels Envy, it's a little sweeter than some, has hints of fruit, and is very, very smooth.
If you can go up $15, you should absolutely try Blanton's -- the best bourbon <$100, IMHO.
A staple Speyside is Glenlivet. Very little to no peat or smoke. I also enjoy Speysides.
I really enjoy Buffalo Trace. Eagle Rare (made at the same distillery) not as much.
Elijah Craig, and Woodford Reserve are also good.
Elijah Craig, and Woodford Reserve are also good.
EW Single Barrel would be my choice
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Looks like I have some sampling ahead of me. Thanks to all who have added to the discussion.
Have you tried Rye? I LOVE Speysides and I really like Rye I've found.
Last fall I spent a week in Speyside...ended up being a very expensive trip. 48 distilleries within 60 minutes of each other, but no way to drive after all the tastings!
Last fall I spent a week in Speyside...ended up being a very expensive trip. 48 distilleries within 60 minutes of each other, but no way to drive after all the tastings!
Rye and 7up or ginger ale is great in the summer heat.
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