What bourbon should I try tonight at dinner?

[thetieguy]

I am going to Slows BBQ for dinner tonight. It is supposed to be a real good place to eat. What bourbon should I try? I appreciate all your help and tasting notes!!

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BASIL HAYDEN'S Small Batch, 8 Years, 80 proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Tastes of pepper and spice with a rich rye and caramel finish

BLANTON'S Single Barrel, 93 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
The first single barrel, deep amber color with honey and vanilla flavors

BOOKER'S Small Batch, 6-8 Year, 121-127 proof. Jim Bean Brands Co.
Uncut and unfiltered with fruit, tannin and tobacco on the palate

BUFFALO TRACE 80 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Traces of mint and molasses balanced with brown sugar and toffee

BULLIET BOURBON Small Batch, 6 Year, 90 proof. Four Roses Distilleries.
Dry and smooth with hints of honey along with a long smokey finish

ELIJAH CRAIG Small batch, 12 years, 94 proof. Heaven Hill Distilleries.
An oak and honey sweetness that floats in the glass. Caramel Finish

ELIJAH CRAIG Single Barrel, 90 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Starts with distinct citrus and corn notes that lead to toffee and spice

EZRA B. Single Barrel, 15 Years, 99 proof. Davis Sherman Corp.
A thick amber-walnut color with molasses, mint and dark fruit flavors

GEORGE T. STAGG Single Barrel, proof (see server). Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
A wonderful rye, buttery corn and fruit start with a caramel, oak finish

HANCOCK'S RESERVE Single Barrel, 88.9 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Wonderful honey and clove flavors leaving a long impression

HENRY McKENNA Single Barrel, 10 years, 100 proof. Heaven Hill Distilleries.
Mint and marmalade give way to coffee with an enormous oak presence
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JACK DANIELS 80 proof. Woodford Reserve Distillery.
Thick, smokey and oily with dense corn syrup flavor

JIM BEAM 4 YEAR 80 Proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Aging in oak barrel an additional 4 years gives these deep, rich flavors

JIM BEAM BLACK 8 Year, 86 proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Aging in oak barrel an additional 4 years gives these deep rich flavors

KNOB CREEK Small Batch, 9 Year, 100 proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Scents of marmalade, toast and pear finish in chocolate and toffee

MAKER"S MARK Small Scale, 90 proof. Makers Mark Distilleries.
Exotic Fruits and honey with a mellow finish from wheat instead of rye

OLD GEORGE DICKEL #12 Small Batch, 90 proof. United Distilleries & Vintners.
A smooth charocal mellowed Tennessee whiskey with sweet oak flavor

OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 year, 107 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Mellow and smooth with a prevalent wheat flavor and a touch of caramel

RIDGEMONT RESERVE 1792 Small Batch, 8 Year, 93.7 Proof. Barton Brands LTD.
Subtle and well balanced vanilla and spice with gentle oak finish

ROCK HILL FARMS Single Barrel, 100 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Slightly hot at first developing into strong fruits and a malt finish

VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 Year, 90 Proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
A subdued nose with a molasses explosion with a long, sweet oaky finish

WILD TURKEY 80 proof. Wild Turkey.
Vanilla caramel and peach flavors finish in a balance of oak and fruits

WILD TURKEY RARE BREED I Single Barrel, 108.2 Proof. Wild Turkey.
Toffee and nuts quickly turn to peppermint, citrus and tobacco at the end

WOODFORD RESERVE I Small Batch, 90.4 proof Woodford Reserve Distilleries.
A spicy bourbon with smokey maple and vanilla aromas that ends sweet

*prices and menu can be subject to change

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by thetieguy

BASIL HAYDEN'S Small Batch, 8 Years, 80 proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Tastes of pepper and spice with a rich rye and caramel finish

BLANTON'S Single Barrel, 93 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
The first single barrel, deep amber color with honey and vanilla flavors

BOOKER'S Small Batch, 6-8 Year, 121-127 proof. Jim Bean Brands Co.
Uncut and unfiltered with fruit, tannin and tobacco on the palate
OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 year, 107 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Mellow and smooth with a prevalent wheat flavor and a touch of caramel

RIDGEMONT RESERVE 1792 Small Batch, 8 Year, 93.7 Proof. Barton Brands LTD.
Subtle and well balanced vanilla and spice with gentle oak finish

VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 Year, 90 Proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
A subdued nose with a molasses explosion with a long, sweet oaky finish

WILD TURKEY RARE BREED I Single Barrel, 108.2 Proof. Wild Turkey.
Toffee and nuts quickly turn to peppermint, citrus and tobacco at the end

*prices and menu can be subject to change

Any of these ones.
Are you a bourbon drinker now?
If you are, I'd try to go for one of the more hard to find bottles, since they'd be harder to buy on your own or find in a regular bar.
I took off Buff Trace, Bulleit, Knob Creek, and Woodford Reserve b/c y ou could find them easily on your own.

 

[thetieguy]

I am starting to turn into a bourbon drinker.

 

[bc78]

booker's and basil hayden's are my two favorites.

 

[Huntsman]

I'd go for the Van Winkle 12, just because I haven't had one yet. My suggestion to you would be anyone you haven't had yet that is not easily available in your area.

~ H

 

[unpainted huffheinz]

Van Winkle 12! For sure. The Berghoff in Chicago used to sell that under their own name, and it was great for the money. It is strong stuff, although they also made a 120 proof for the bar that was like drinking gasoline.

Basil Hayden's always put me to sleep.

 

[DeCaloFashion1]

Basil is my favorite 'everyday' bourbon. The Van Winkle 12 is a bit of a let-down compared to their 15 and 20 yr olds.

Based upon your list (and depending on what I was eating) I would recommend starting the evening with:

EZRA B. Single Barrel, 15 Years, 99 proof. Davis Sherman Corp.
A thick amber-walnut color with molasses, mint and dark fruit flavors

Godspeed!

 

[Connemara]

I am told the Van Winkle 15 is phenomenal. I had the 12 once and it was solid.

 

[js4design]

basil's has recently become my new go to bourbon. that would be my recommendation.

 

[whodini]

BULLIET BOURBON Small Batch, 6 Year, 90 proof. Four Roses Distilleries.
Dry and smooth with hints of honey along with a long smokey finish
A favorite. Smooth with a tiny bit of dirt and a touch sweet.

ELIJAH CRAIG Small batch, 12 years, 94 proof. Heaven Hill Distilleries.
An oak and honey sweetness that floats in the glass. Caramel Finish
The original small-batch mass-produced bourbon. Good and cheap.

WOODFORD RESERVE I Small Batch, 90.4 proof Woodford Reserve Distilleries.
A spicy bourbon with smokey maple and vanilla aromas that ends sweet
Another favorite. Very smooth/refined to my palate and extremely drinkable.

KNOB CREEK Small Batch, 9 Year, 100 proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Scents of marmalade, toast and pear finish in chocolate and toffee
Spicier of the bourbons I drink. Decent straight but I tend to mix this one more often with Coke even though I drink most bourbons straight.

BOOKER'S Small Batch, 6-8 Year, 121-127 proof. Jim Bean Brands Co.
Uncut and unfiltered with fruit, tannin and tobacco on the palate
A bit over the top for my taste but enjoyable on occasion.

VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 Year, 90 Proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
A subdued nose with a molasses explosion with a long, sweet oaky finish
Have heard nothing but great things about this brand but have yet to try it.

 

[pjw123]

As a Kentucky man (thats where all bourbon is made), I can't say much other than Woodford Reserve. Its my go to. Makers...eh.

 

[Roikins]

Definitely the Van Winkle. I've had the 12 and 15 and they're both amazing.