The Jefferson's is indeed good stuff.  And as close to Pappy (or better) as you can get without, um, getting Pappy.  Or something like that.

Bulleit got a nod in that Stallone movie, Bullet to the Head.  I wondered if it was actually any good or if it just had an appropriate name.  Any one try it?

Had to help by re-posting pics of the best Bourbon I have ever had...Jefferson's Presidential 17 yr. old Select.  Batch #1, bottle #936.


Will take more time to write about the others!   


(Having some Weller with Carpano Antica vermouth, Fee Brothers Orange and Aromatic bitters plus a Luxardo cherry as my nightcap now.)

Finally got to try Jefferson's 18 yr over at icehouse. You're right, it's the epitome of bourbon. Very balanced, almost polite for a bourbon - not bad at all.

I thought this thread needed a kick-start.  I have been favoring Bourbon over Scotch for the last couple of months.  So far I have had Buffalo Trace, Blanton's, and Dry Fly Washington Wheat (okay not a real bourbon). Buffalo Trace is awesome for the price.  I think of it as the classic Bourbon.  Vanilla, sweetness, and just the right amount of heat to let you know you are drinking Bourbon.  The Blanton's is a slight step up in refinement.  I believe it is just specially selected Buffalo Trace, so it kind of makes sense.  The Dry Fly was kind of boring by comparison.  Very smooth with almost no bite, but also nothing of interest.  I think of it as the Coors light of Whiskey...smooth, and that is about it.  I will mark it down to the wheat whiskey being too bland to attract my attention.


Any suggestion's for the next bottle?  My Buffalo Trace is running dangerously low.

Looks like Eagle Rare isn't available here anymore which is kind of annoying.  There is a real shortage of good Bourbon.  I might need to take a trip down to Buffalo to find some better stuff.  I will definitely have to find the Noah's Mill.

A local craft brewery has started making whiskey in the Bourbon style.  They gave me a tour of the facility when they were installing their pot still a couple months ago.  I hope there is an explosion of craft distiller's like there was for craft brewery's.  We need more variety and character to break up the whiskey conglomerate's.