The final notes let you know it’s bourbon — with more spice, vanilla, bitterness, and oak resting on your senses. We’ll see you at the bar. There are clear bourbon notes of oak char, vanilla, and a slight, wheat-y spice that all give way to a rich butterscotch. Average Price: $79.99. Caramel shines brightly on the opening. “In my opinion, one of the best sipping whiskies is Evan Williams Single Barrel bourbon. #PappyVanWinkle #Bourbon #Whiskey, A post shared by Central Bar + Restaurant (@centralbarbellevue) on Jan 16, 2019 at 4:27pm PST, Entry Bottle: Pappy Van Winkle’s 15 Year Family Reserve The master blenders look for well-known bourbon flavors in each barrel in the rickhouse so that they can dial those notes into one of the tastiest bottles of bourbon available today. Everything is balanced as the warm embrace of the finish adds wisps of tobacco smoke and a hint of worn leather to the mix. Carefully crafted and perfectly aged for the bourbon lover. Caramel and vanilla mingle with echoes of sharp spice, toasted oak, wild florals, and orchard fruit. We’re not complaining. A post shared by The Kingston Hotel, Richmond (@thekingstonhotel) on Jan 17, 2019 at 5:47pm PST, Entry Bottle: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Blanton’s bourbon is taken from the best cuts from the stills. The end tends to linger without overpowering on the warmth. All we’re saying is that it’s a good time to be a whiskey drinker. It’s matured … There are so many bottles on the shelves these days from big-name producers to small-time local craft distillers that it’s hard to know where to start. Jim Beam’s Knob Creek is a blend of bourbons from the Beam rickhouses that have aged up to nine years. But, let’s be honest, there are very good bourbons on this list you could buy ten or more bottles of for that same price. William Larue Weller (2017 release) was crowned the 2019 World Whisky of the Year as part of Buffalo Trace’s Antique Collection. You can get this bourbon for about $25, which is pretty affordable. Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY (Sazerac Company) Pappy Van Winkle is the mountaintop of “great” bourbon. Everything in this bottle just works as the finish sits on your senses and reminds you why you love bourbon in the first place. There’s a very distant tartness on the back end that hints at very big red fruits. This is a good bourbon to use as a base for any cocktail application from an old fashioned to a Manhattan to a mint julep. Must have. Still, in my experience, this bourbon is dialed into damn near perfection. Distillery: Jim Beam, Clermont, KY (Beam Suntory) Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY (Sazerac Company) There’s a burst of spice, botanicals, fruit, and honey sweetness that lean towards sweet vermouth. If you’re trying to share something special without breaking the bank, choose from one of these fantastic selections. The end result is a whiskey that’s as drinkable as it’s affordable. There’s a rush of a cedar forest just after a rain shower alongside echoes of honeycomb. The wheat replaces rye in the mash bill and creates a subtly softer bourbon that’ll entice your senses. This expression from Buffalo Trace’s distillery is billed as the “Original” wheated bourbon. Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY (Sazerac Company) A go to. If you know… you KNOW. Distillery: Brown Forman Distillery, Shively, KY Still, the dearth of choices can lead to a lot of head-scratching. The Whiskey: Jim Beam’s Knob Creek is a blend of bourbons from the Beam rickhouses that have aged up to nine years. This is one unique bottle of booze. The hot juice then goes into barrels and is stored in Buffalo Trace’s famed warehouse H. Singel barrels are hand-selected to represent the deep virtues or a great bourbon. #iamblantons, A post shared by Blantons Bourbon (@blantons_bourbon) on Aug 2, 2018 at 8:14pm PDT, Entry Bottle: Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon On Her Slow-Burning Sixth Album ‘Positions,’ Ariana Grande Is Explicitly In Love, Looking Back At Jay-Z’s ‘The Dynasty’ Album, 20 Years Later, Dorian Electra’s ‘My Agenda’ Takes A Deep Dive Into The Darkest Corners Of The Internet, The Rundown: A Good Faith Attempt To Explain How And Why ‘How To With John Wilson’ Is So Good, Desi Lydic On The Fitting ‘The Daily Show’ Tribute To Ruth Bader Ginsburg And How She Changed America, In ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,’ The ‘Victims’ Have Become The Performers, Iraqi-Canadian MC Narcy Explains The Danger Of Internet Deep Fakes, The Best Ways To Research Down Ballot Candidates And State Measures, Talking With NBA Veteran Al Harrington About Black Representation In Cannabis, Master Brewer Jaega Wise On Getting More Women Into The Beer Industry And Brewing During A Pandemic. ABV: 45% Take me out to the… liquor store. The sip draws to a close rather quickly with a nice return of the spice, fruit, and warmth. ABV: 46.5% The result? After a long day I always turn to any bottle of Booker’s, in this case 2017-04 @jimbeamdistillery @jimbeamofficial #jimbeam #bookers #bookersbourbon #whiskey #whiskyporn #whisky, A post shared by Trent (@makewhiskeygreatagain) on Jan 17, 2019 at 4:49pm PST, Entry Bottle: Booker’s Bourbon The bottles are only released twice a year and will set you back — checks notes — over $1,000 since they’re bought up quickly by retailers and collectors who hold on to them, increasing their “value.” Look, if you have an extra $1,300 laying around for this, more power to you. William Larue Weller annual releases come with a hefty price tag and there’s a reason for that: it’s only a slight exaggeration to call the bottles one-of-a-kind. Best Bourbon for the money: Widow Jane 10 year Straight Bourbon (91 proof) 13. That’s why we write about bourbons so damn much. Having had the pleasure of tasting this expression, there’s a richness from the present-yet-subtle oak next to a nutty toffee essence. The price point also makes this a very accessible bottle to have on hand for pretty much any application — from a neat nip at the end of the day or a longer cocktail-making-session over the weekend. The oak, spice, and fruit bring about a long finish with plenty of warmth. Hopefully, this list will help you the next time you find yourself perusing whiskey pages from your local delivery service. 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