OT - Best Bourbon on Ice

[sderek]

I’m sure this post has been done before but what is everyone’s favorite bourbon (on ice)?

Looking to expand my drinking repertoire and I am new to on the rocks. Had a really good $5 drink out last night – name brand was “bourbon ball”, I think, and all the waiter could tell me is his supplier gets it from somewhere.

 

[GoodWord28]

Should really work your way down to 'neat'.

 

[vbranno]

Should really work your way down to 'neat'.

It's 100 degrees outside. Give me a couple ice cubes.

 

[Jokes On You]

starting out at a 3/10, but could definitely reach a 9/10

 

[sderek]

yeah, I wouldn't be able to hold it down at room temperature.

 

[toolucky52384]

four roses, small batch, without the ice.
blantons when i can find it, without the ice.

bulleit rye, with or without ice.

 

[beatnuts]

Agree bulleit rye

 

[Tigercrane]

Start with some good medium priced bourbons: Old Weller Antique, Weller 12, Ezra B 12, Angels Envy, Blantons, Woodford Reserve, Bulleit Bourbon, Bulleit Rye, Elijah Craig 12 SB, Four Roses Small Batch, Four Roses Single Barrel, Calumet.

 

[petegroove]

If you need to cool it, use stainless steel cubes.

If you need to cut high ETOH a bit, which many do to improve nose and flavor, use as little water as necessary by mixing in a teaspoon or less at a time until paint varnish smell is gone.

 

[appalachiatiger]

bourbon

 

[Bloodorange1]

Knob Creek single barrel or Basil Hayden

 

[GunTotnTigr21]

 

[tigerworx]

Easy answer: My favorite Bourbon....









whatever you got.

 

[atowngst]

Not a bourbon, but:

 

[Walhalla Wildman]

I’m sure this post has been done before but what is everyone’s favorite bourbon (on ice)?

Looking to expand my drinking repertoire and I am new to on the rocks. Had a really good $5 drink out last night – name brand was “bourbon ball”, I think, and all the waiter could tell me is his supplier gets it from somewhere.

Over ice you should try rye whiskey as the "spiciest" withstands the melting of the ice better. I recommend Whistlepig.

 

[RdKgTgr]

I’m sure this post has been done before but what is everyone’s favorite bourbon (on ice)?

Looking to expand my drinking repertoire and I am new to on the rocks. Had a really good $5 drink out last night – name brand was “bourbon ball”, I think, and all the waiter could tell me is his supplier gets it from somewhere.

 

[tiger61886]

Start with some good medium priced bourbons: Old Weller Antique, Weller 12, Ezra B 12, Angels Envy, Blantons, Woodford Reserve, Bulleit Bourbon, Bulleit Rye, Elijah Craig 12 SB, Four Roses Small Batch, Four Roses Single Barrel, Calumet.

This guy hit most on the head..

I like basil Hayden, woodford, gentleman Jack, etc...

Whistlepig rye and eh Taylor cured oak are the best I've had and usually have them neat

 

[RdKgTgr]

Blanton's single barrel, four roses single barrel, and something really tasty, Jeffersons reserve very small batch

 

[tgrharley]

Knob Creek single barrel or Basil Hayden

This

 

[dustinw]

four roses, small batch, without the ice.
blantons when i can find it, without the ice.

bulleit rye, with or without ice.

Just got on the four roses train.


Always love Blantons.

Buffalo trace is a nice enexpensive bourbon.

However I work outside so when it's 100 degrees I get home it's vodka time. Titos is the only vodka I drink.

 

[CUShealy]

Best bottle under $40
Old Weller Antique

40-60
Basil Hayden's
Angels Envy

 

[sloanMB]

Maker's, Woodford, Four Roses, Blantons

Recently had Larceny small batch and liked that too

 

[DieHard4Clemson]

Four Roses Small batch, Buffalo Trace, Jeffersons very small batch, 1792

 

[1Clemson2Citadel3uscjr]

Shouldn't the thread read best bourbons served neat?

 

[tiger_penn]

Love this one. I know it's not as high priced as others but it's q great value for the money.

 

[Tiger1425]

Snagged a bottle yesterday. It wasn't on the shelf. Jeez, this stuff is getting harder to find than a chick on Trump's staff that he hasn't shagged.

 

[Atom Bombination]

Some good answers in the thread. My favorite bourbon to sip Very Special Old Fitzgerald 12, followed by wheated Weller 12. Old Fitz Prime bourbon is great. Bottles under $40- Buffalo Trace, Larceny, Old Taylor.
Colonel Taylor Cured Oak and Seasoned Wood are both stellar, but are hundreds of dollars if you can find them. Also, try to get your hands on a bottle of Blanton's Black from Japan. It's outstanding. I have about 200+ bottles that I rotate around, including many of the Pappy's, but they aren't good drinkers. High West also bottles great whiskeys. Their Yippee Ki Yay and Mid Winter Nights Dram are incredible. Also, if you can find Michter's American Whiskey, that is a phenomenal pour.

 

[bakedtater]

Here's my current stash...not a huge fan of the Michters but the rest are delish.

 

[Dhaney]

My wheelhouse!
Good classic ... Elmer T Lee
If you can handle it... Elijah Craig barrel proof! Absolutely most flavorful bourbon you can find!

 

[Tigergrad99]

Not everyone can ride a bike without training wheels......

I kid I kid! Personally I drink neat.

There are a ton of good options here. I'm a blantons/Jefferson/Willet for my more routine sipping.

Might just have to have a splash now...

 

[IcelandTiger]

Haven't seen it mentioned

Old forester is the best bourbon per dollar and it isn't close and I've been in this industry for 9 plus years

 

[OrangeTigerTower]

Ill never understand the 4roses fixation. I hate it.

 

[coopman77]

Woodford, buffalo trace, 10 yr bullet, 1792,

 

[CU1TruTiger4Life]

Call me white trash but makers still does it for me.

 

[ControlledChaos]

Elijah Craig - Amazing flavor

 

[bcs summa]

Rip van winkle , Buffalo Trace, Rebel Yell

 

[BasedCamp]

I'd say Stagg Jr for an affordable barrel proof that opens up well with ice. It's the bottle on the third shelf down to the right of the black bottle (Lock Stock & Barrel).

 

[acwill07]

12 year Pappy is the best. I've never tasted a smoother Bourbon.

After that Blanton's, Elmer t Lee, and Bulleit in that order.

 

[djpowers0530]

I second Blade and Bow on the left.

Here's my current stash...not a huge fan of the Michters but the rest are delish.

 

[Game Well]

Give Wathens a try. It's good too.

Tough to beat Weller 12 - if you can get it.
My go tos for everyday are buffalo trace, four roses small batch and eagle rare.

I like ETL but it ain't good at $60+. It should be 30-40

All the Hardos who act like neat is only way to go are missing out. I'm a rocks guy.