Can You Even Call Yourself A Bourbon Lover If You Haven't Tried These Bourbons
Can You Even Call Yourself A Bourbon Lover If You Haven't Tried These Bourbons
This list is the most basic list of bourbons that anyone wanting to get into to bourbon should start with and anyone who is an expert should certainly have tried. Did I miss any?
Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
The best corn, rye, and barley are combined to create Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey. The multifaceted flavor and rich golden color, which have been aged twice as long as necessary, blend wonderful aromas of spice, oak, and vanilla. The best of Kentucky's bourbon selection, this smooth and silky bourbon is ideal for drinking or blending. Buy it now!
Maker's Mark Handmade Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Red winter wheat, malted barley, and corn are used to make this iconic Maker's Mark handcrafted bourbon. Buy it now!
Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
One of Four Roses' original bourbons is made using ten different bourbon formulas and unique yeast cultures, and it is aged in their one-story warehouses for at least five years. Buy it now!
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The flagship product of America's longest continually running distillery, this bourbon is matured for at least eight years. Buy it now!
Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey
"Composed of more than 200 detectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood, to sweet aromatics, spice, and fruit & floral notes," this flagship Distiller's Select bottling is a rich, mellow bourbon. winner of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition's Gold and Double Gold Medals. Buy it now!
Evan Williams Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This bourbon, which has been aged for at least four years and is bottled at 100 proof, is warm and smooth, with flavors of citrus, vanilla, caramel, and wood. At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021, it took home the prestigious Double Gold Medal. Buy it now!
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Whiskey
Wild Turkey 101 received 92 points from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge after being aged for at least five years. Buy it now!
Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A whiskey that epitomizes the craft and tradition of whiskey production is Bulleit Bourbon. Kentucky limestone-filtered water, special yeast strains, and an outstanding balance of rye, corn, and barley malt combine to provide a rich and alluring flavor profile that is ideal for drinking on its own or blending into cocktails. This award-winning Bourbon has a lengthy, dry, satiny finish that accentuates its clean, robust, and peppery characteristics. Buy it now!
Old Grand Dad 114 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottled at an impressive 114 percent, this barrel-proof bourbon has an extremely high rye concentration, which results in lighter, spicier flavors. Buy it now!
Old Forester Classic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
At the 2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, this bourbon—the first bottled bourbon ever—scored 95 points. Buy it now!
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The only vintage-dated single-barrel Bourbon available is Evan Williams Single Barrel. Our distillers hand-pick individual barrels that fit their predetermined criteria, much like they do with vintage wines. Each bottle is then labeled with the year it was bottled, the exact barrel number of the single barrel from which the Bourbon was extracted, and the vintage date it was placed in wood. Buy it now!
Knob Creek 9 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
The renowned best-seller from Knob Creek has returned with an age statement. The father of small-batch bourbon, Booker Noe, created this full-bodied, sweet, and rich whiskey. Buy it now!
Michter's US1 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey received a score of 90-95 points from Wine Enthusiast and four stars from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal. Buy it now!
1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
At the 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, this bourbon tied Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Bourbon with a score of 95 points. Buy it now!
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This Kentucky straight bourbon, which has been aged for at least ten years, was awarded the title of "Best Bourbon" at the 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition and took home a gold medal from the 2017 World Whisky Masters. Buy it now!
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