What is the best bourbon?

Answer 1

Maker's Mark is a big favorite.
"Best" is always subjective, as everyone likes something a little different.
Here's the best place for everything you could want to know about Bourbon (including why JD is *NOT* Bourbon):
http://www.straightbourbon.com/

Answer 2

i'm partial to Beam, and Knob Creek, though i'd have to say the best bourbon is whatever the bartender at my restaurant puts in my cup towards the end of the shift. AHHHH Dr Pepper and bourbon... they call it a "chef D special"

Answer 3

Jim Beam is my fav. Also there is a bourbon called Rebel Yell that is fairly smooth.

Answer 4

Hey Now...

There are many types of Bourbons...

BONDED BOURBON WHISKEY- bourbon whiskey that has been aged and bottled according to the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. It is straight bourbon whiskey, made at one time and in one location, that has been aged in govenment-supervised warehouses for at least 4 yrs and bottled at 100 proof.

SMALL BATCH BOURBON WHISKEY- marrying together bourbon whiskey from a small number of specially selected barrels. Because bourbon ages differently at different locations in the rack house, the marrying together of whiskey from selected barrels assures the consistency of their unique flavor and character.

SINGLE BARREL BOURBON - a bottling of bourbon whiskey from a single barrel (unblended and unmarried with other whiskies).


By The Way...
Jack Daniels is a Sour Mash Whiskey NOT a Bourbon...
"Sour Mash" is not a special type of whiskey; rather it is a process used in making all whiskeys."
Quoted off the Jack Daniels Web Site...

The Bookers, Haydens, Hirschs, Knob Creek are examples
of Small Batch or Single Barrel Bourbons...

My Favorite is...
Blantons Single Barrel Bourbon!!!
OMG is it smooth!!!
"a super-premium single barrel bourbon. Hearty, rich, smoky, and very complex."

My second Favorite is...
Labrot & Graham's "Woodford Reserve"
Kentucky Straight Bourbon

BTW...
To clear up what is bourbon...
All bourbon is whiskey, but not, all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon is the predominant example of a straight or unblended American Whiskey. In order for a product to be labeled bourbon, it must: 1) be made in the United States 2) contain at least 51% corn & 3) be aged in new American charred oak. Additionally, all bourbon must be distilled at 160 degrees or lower, stored between 80 and 125 degrees for a minimum of 2 yrs. Most bourbons, however, are aged for at least 4 yrs; some are aged 6-12 yrs. To have the name "Kentucky" on its label, a bourbon must be made and aged atleast one year in Kentucky. Nothing may be added to bourbon after distillation except pure distilled water to lower its alcohol content. Most bourbons are distilled in continuous stills and most are made by the sour mash process, a method by which the distiller uses part of the previous day's mash, instead of fresh water, to start the next fermentation process.

FYI...
Fun Facts...

"How Bourbon Got Its Name":

"When American pioneers pushed west of the Allegheny Mountains following the Revolution, the first counties they founded covered vast regions. One of these original, huge counties was Bourbon, established in 1785 and named after the French royal family. While this vast county was being carved into many smaller ones, early in the 19th century, many people continued to call the region 'Old Bourbon.'

"Located within 'Old Bourbon' was the principal Ohio River port from which whiskey and other products were shipped to market. 'Old Bourbon' was stenciled on the barrels to indicate their port of origin. 'Old Bourbon' whiskey was different because it was the first corn whiskey most people had ever tasted, and they liked it. In time, 'bourbon' became the name for any corn-based whiskey."

Enjoy

Smiles

Answer 5

I am partial to Knob Creek, it is made by the people who make Jim Bean and is dry and fabulous. Baker's would be my second choice and I guess Maker's Mark if I am going to mix it with something.

Answer 6

Jim Beam is my favourite followed by Jack Daniels

Answer 7

I like the spicy taste of Jack Daniel's. I drink it with plain or with apple soda.

Answer 8

Basil Heyden...

Answer 9

- A.H. Hirsch 16-year (hard to find now)
- A.H. Hirsch 20-year (almost as good, pricey)
- Basil Haydens (so smooth)
- Black Maple Hill (dark and strong)
- Bookers (cask strength!)

Answer 10

JIM BEAM white label