I’ve got a mate whos a big fan of Bourbon. He’s tried all the standard brands like Buffalo Trace, JD, Jim Beam and Wild Turkey.
I want to get him a bottle for Xmas of something he might not have tried before, something I can say was recommended by Americans as a good bourbon. Doesn’t need to be some weird flavour like Red Stag, just old fashioned American bourbon that maybe flies under the radar in other countries.
It’s a cheap option and often overlooked, but my go to has been Jim Beam Devil’s Cut for years now.
Smokewagon Uncut and Unfiltered is Very Good pick it up if you can find it.
Why are you asking americans ?
Why not ask people from other countries to expand your options
Could always have something from another country imported as its for a special occasio
Some good recommendations in this thread. You should give the following a try.
- Woodford Reserve Wheated. It’s very smooth and I think it’s the best value for money you can get. This is my personal favorite right now
- Michters Small Batch. Good and robust flavor
- Weller. If you can find it, but you probably won’t.
- Angels Envy is very good and smooth
- Four Roses Small Batch
- Penelope Toasted is alright. I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t wow value for the price. It’s a good bourbon though
- 1792 is good.
- Rabbit Hole is good
- Blade and Bow is good
I’ll second Four Roses, it’s delicious stuff.
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Angel’s Envy is one of my favorites. Runs about $45 here in the states and is relatively easy to find. I’m not sure if they export though.
Oh! Have they fixed their supplying issues? I haven’t had a drink in a while, but for years they were having trouble keeping stock in most stores because they had a distillery fire and had to run with what they had stored. Even after that, any time I’d find a place that would get some, they’d only be able to get a single case in and it would be sold out within a day or 2. I basically had to get lucky and happen to stop by the same day they got it in, but before they stocked the shelves. It was probably solid 5-6 years of never seeing it on a shelf and only getting it if I asked for it and they go it from the back.
I’m not sure. That’s the first I’ve heard of a fire. It’s pretty easy to find in my area, but I can’t speak for the rest of the country. I have noticed the price go up some in recent years, but I assumed it was from popularity and just general inflation.
Basil Hayden, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, Angel’s Envy, Old Grandad, Bulleit are all great choices.
Basil Hayden or Woodford would definitely be my first choice though.
Huge fan of Basil Hayden
These are all my very last choices except the Woodford, knob creek rye or single barrel 120 proof.
The rest of these taste like household cleaner.
Woodford makes a Manhattan bottled that is stellar iirc though.
A +1 for Woodford Reserve and Knob Creek, especially Woodford’s nicer offerings. Those are great choices.
I’m going to disagree on the Basil Hayden and the Bulleit. I wouldn’t recommend them to a bourbon enthusiast (or to anyone really). Bulleit in particular I think doesn’t really offer a lot of the classic bourbon experience that someone who is into bourbon might get excited about. To me, it drinks quite hot and is pretty thin.
Knob creek is my go to as well
I’m going to recommend Old Forester 1910. A lot of people prefer the 1920, which is a bit pricier, and I can see why they might, but I actually prefer the 1910. It’s complex enough to think about but easy enough to just enjoy. It’s got some classic sweet bourbon flavors (people usually describe the flavor as deserty: molasses, vanilla, etc.), and a wonderfully luxurious mouthfeel that’s very bourbon and sticks around for a long time.
Love Old Forester! It has the same mash bill that goes in to the blend of Woodford Reserve, both being made by Brown Forman. I enter every year to win a bottle of their birthday bourbon, haven’t had any luck yet.
It’s not “fancy,” but Old Granddad’s Bottled In Bond is delicious. It’s just a very good, rye heavy bourbon.
That’s my standard, but it can be a bit hard to find
I’ve noticed that; I don’t know why, but recently the stores by me only have it every third time I go.
People are more aware of it as a low cost high quality bourbon. I’m sure they’re increasing production but it’ll take years to hit the market
Stubb’s Hickory Bourbon BBQ Sauce
It’s all high fructose corn syrup
Is there anything more American than that?
Gotta be pendatic here, Stubb’s is sugar free
You’re absolutely right I was thinking of sweet baby rays bbq sauce
BBQ sauce is just smokey ketchup, so go with the brand made with the best ketchup.
Maker’s Mark is pretty popular and they have a few price tiers.
Don’t get the base bottle! Go 96 trust me!
Also a great looking bottle with the red wax.
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