goldfieldshooter Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 A group of avid Action Pistol shooters travel from NZ to Columbia every year. We are also avid bourbon drinkers . I make my own sipping bourbon (legal in NZ) and we would love to try some of your recommendations when we come over in May. You may donate bottles for judging or join us in our quest but we require guidance. goldfieldshooter coatesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 My preferences in order: 1. Russell's Reserve 2. Maker's Mark 3. George Dickel (A bourbon best buy and a local fave) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 The best bourbon is the bourbon sitting in front of me! But seriously folks, I'd go with HERE! Best I've had in some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Bourbon can only be made in the U.S. You can make whiskey, but not bourbon. To be bourbon it has to meet certain requirements one of which is being made in the U.S. most are made in Kentucky, but they do not have to be. Many types of spirits have these sorts of rules. For instance Jack Daniel's is a Tennessee whiskey. It must be made in Tennessee. Cognac must be made in the Cognac region of France. Now with that out of the way, try Blanton's it's a wonderful single barrel bourbon. Definitely my favorite. Booker's is another. The absolute best bourbon is the one someone buys for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Kind Sirs, If it is not made in Kentucky it is not Bourbon. Although gentlemen may vary in their preferences, (God Bless Diversity), tradition has it the best Bourbon is stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I was in Lexington, Kentucky on business when they pushed the warehouse into the river, I think it was Wild Turkey, because it was on fire. If memory serves me right, 17,000 barrels. Well, at least the fish died happy! Personally, I like the small batch Bourbons, but end up drinking Buffalo Trace more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I Keep trying others, and always end up back here. Makers Mark. Wild Turkey Rare Breed will do in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I found that Makers Mark is probably the best, or a least the best you can actually find without a lot of work. Booker's and Rare Breed are good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay870 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Woodford Reserve is my favorite right now. Makers Mark is a safe bet too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsablazin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Some of my favorites they are all really good! 1. Buffalo Trace 2. Elija Craig 3. Knob Creek 4. Jim Beam ( 7 year old) will do in a pinch! The Tennesse sour mash is good too. 1. George Dickel, I prefer the black label. And of course there is always: Jack Daniels If you can find a bottle of the Buffalo Trace I don't think you will regret it. Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 IMO Makers Mark. Best bargain Bourbon = Rebel Yell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Savages! Let me intro you to "Pappy." The prices aren't for the faint of heart, but it's the best in the world... hands down. IMO http://www.oldripvanwinkle.com/newbs/vw/we...me?opendocument Edited December 7, 2007 by JThompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Not a huge bourbon drinker but I do enjoy Makers Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Dickel is a Tennessee, not a bourbon. It is my favorite Tennessee. My favorite rye is Jim Beam in the Yellow label. My favorite bourbon is Labott & Graham Woodford Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashman627 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 The best bourbon is the bourbon sitting in front of me!But seriously folks, I'd go with HERE! Best I've had in some time. A great Whisky but not a Bourbon.Try Bookers Barrel strength, but use ice or Water!!! Runs around 126 proorf depending on the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 The one you are drinking now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsablazin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Savages!Let me intro you to "Pappy." The prices aren't for the faint of heart, but it's the best in the world... hands down. IMO http://www.oldripvanwinkle.com/newbs/vw/we...me?opendocument Thanks for the link, I like to try new stuff and that just sounds good. 23 yr. old bourbon mmmmm. Edited December 7, 2007 by gunsablazin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Another enthusiastic vote for Woodford Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckbradley Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I have always liked Makers Mark. Got a bottle on my mantle with the blue top that was done when Kentucky won the National Championship back in 96'. There have been times I wanted to break it open. Maybe one day that bottle will be opened. Now for the best bargain bourbon. Benchmark- My brother owns a grocery store in Midway which is in Woodford County, Kentucky. He tells me the manager of Woodford Reserve came in one day and told him the Benchmark was Woodford Reserve that the taster didnt pass as good enough for Woodford reserve. Its probably not widely available but a 1.75 liter bottle is only 19.00. Compared to Makers Mark at 35.00 a fifth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Dickel No. 12 no ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfieldshooter Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Well, That certainly is a subject that is dear to peoples hearts. J_Ho i am aware of the differences in the bourbon/whiskey thing but if I said I was making Hikutaia Hooch you wouldn't have had a clue what i was talking about We do get some of the good ones here and i am sipping my way through a bottle of Makers Mark that my wife got duty free at the airport( as a quality control comparison). Woodford Reserve is available now and again but the price is not for the faint hearted. We will certainly have some taste testing to do in May and we will post the results. If you guys come over for the World Action Pistol Champs in Nov 2008 I am sure there will be some of Coatesy's Hikutaia Hooch around the place coatesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 . . . and after 2 or 3, I just don't care what brand it is anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsablazin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Dickel No. 12 no ice Ice? Whats that for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Dickel white label......ice??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmlong Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I vote Makers Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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