Any Bourbon drinkers out there?

[The Poz]

I've heard some good things about Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
http://www.buffalotrace.com/

Can't get it up here north of the border but, through a wine distributer I am able to order a case. Would like to hear from someone who knows their stuff and has tried it before I order.

Thanks

[DrunkBassGuitar]

Maybe you guys can recommend me something

I like cocktails (old fashioned, improved whiskey cocktail, whiskey sour, etc, etc) I usually drink Woodford Reserve but I'm not afraid of something funky (like if I make a rum based drink I'll use a heavy hand on the rhum agricole, or I add an extra dash or so of bitters something that calls for bitters)

e: I did get a bottle of Four Roses and I liked it (it's also gone lol)

[RockChalk]

Originally Posted by DrunkBassGuitar

Maybe you guys can recommend me something

I like cocktails (old fashioned, improved whiskey cocktail, whiskey sour, etc, etc) I usually drink Woodford Reserve but I'm not afraid of something funky (like if I make a rum based drink I'll use a heavy hand on the rhum agricole, or I add an extra dash or so of bitters something that calls for bitters)

e: I did get a bottle of Four Roses and I liked it (it's also gone lol)

My current favorite for Old Fashioned's is Chestnut Farms. Just a really smooth flavor, good enough on it's own. Runs around $65-75/bottle.

[Chicago_Bronco]

Did the bourbon thread go quiet for the winter?

[Chicago_Bronco]

Was just gifted this, but haven't opened yet. Anyone have thoughts? I may wait until cigar season, or at least an unusually warm day so that I can do both.

[phisherman]

Originally Posted by Chicago_Bronco

Was just gifted this, but haven't opened yet. Anyone have thoughts? I may wait until cigar season, or at least an unusually warm day so that I can do both.

The 10 year is OK. It's very "smooth" if you're into that kind of thing. I prefer my whiskeys to have a little bit more character or bite.

[phisherman]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

My current favorite for Old Fashioned's is Chestnut Farms. Just a really smooth flavor, good enough on it's own. Runs around $65-75/bottle.

Chestnut Farms juice is garbage. Way overpriced for what it is as are most of the rest of the Spirits Direct shit bottles that Total Wine employees push on all customers. For half the price, get yourself a bottle of Elijah Craig small batch, maybe $32. You'll thank me later, even if it's just for cocktails.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by phisherman

The 10 year is OK. It's very "smooth" if you're into that kind of thing. I prefer my whiskeys to have a little bit more character or bite.

That's my main takeaway from Basil Hayden in general... I did a toasted side-by-side once including their Toast and IMO there was almost nothing to it (especially when going to/from EC, Woodford, etc). Pretty sure I've had their regular bourbon, too, and it was very similar... too watered down and basic for my tastes.

Not sure it would age well for that reason, either.