A Beginner's Guide to....Bourbon

BengalMan · 03-25-2009, 07:12 PM

For starters I would recommend 1792, Elmer T Lee, and Woodford Reserve.

WildBlueSooner · 03-25-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

For starters I would recommend 1792, Elmer T Lee, and Woodford Reserve.

Good choices!

TripleF · 03-26-2009, 01:53 PM

Sean- Great topic!!

Like you I've never been into the whole scotch/whisky/bourbon thing until just recently when I purchase a small bottle of Maker's Mark. I shared it with my bro in-law and fellow CA member Paul (CBI_2). We both agreed that it was smooooooooooooooth, especially after the 2nd bottle.

We drank it poured over a few cubes of ice and it has a distinct vanilla taste.

Not that I'm all that experienced in bourbon, but I highly recommend trying a bottle especially when it can be hand for under $15.00

Keep us posted!!

smokin5 · 04-03-2009, 08:02 PM

THE best cigar I've found that goes with Evan Williams Single Barrel
is the Punch Gran Puro Pico Bonito.

Normally, I'm a Makers Mark kind of guy ("Mothers Milk"). Lots of smokes pair very well with it - Padron 2000, Perdomo Reserve Cabinet Series Cameroon, Perdomo Lot 826 Slow-Aged, Maria Mancini Magic Mountain, Gurkha Fuerte, Don Pepin Garcia Black Label (Cuban Classic), the list goes on....

Oh, and while it probably doesn't even need to be said, I'll say it:
The ONLY way to truly enjoy a bourbon is neat or with a couple of ice cubes.

If you have to mix it, it probably isn't worth drinking.

Clampdown · 07-04-2009, 07:21 AM

Pappy Van Winkle, any will do.

AD720 · 07-04-2009, 07:27 AM

Good call on the Woodford.

I'm not a huge bourbon guy (more of a scotch man) but for a nice, smooth and balanced bourbon that is great for beginners I would recommened Basil Haydens. It is a little pricey but man is it smooth.

03-25-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: A Beginner's Guide to....Bourbon For starters I would recommend 1792, Elmer T Lee, and Woodford Reserve.

03-26-2009, 01:53 PM	#3
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: A Beginner's Guide to....Bourbon Sean- Great topic!! Like you I've never been into the whole scotch/whisky/bourbon thing until just recently when I purchase a small bottle of Maker's Mark. I shared it with my bro in-law and fellow CA member Paul (CBI_2). We both agreed that it was smooooooooooooooth, especially after the 2nd bottle. We drank it poured over a few cubes of ice and it has a distinct vanilla taste. Not that I'm all that experienced in bourbon, but I highly recommend trying a bottle especially when it can be hand for under $15.00 Keep us posted!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

04-03-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: A Beginner's Guide to....Bourbon THE best cigar I've found that goes with Evan Williams Single Barrel is the Punch Gran Puro Pico Bonito. Normally, I'm a Makers Mark kind of guy ("Mothers Milk"). Lots of smokes pair very well with it - Padron 2000, Perdomo Reserve Cabinet Series Cameroon, Perdomo Lot 826 Slow-Aged, Maria Mancini Magic Mountain, Gurkha Fuerte, Don Pepin Garcia Black Label (Cuban Classic), the list goes on.... Oh, and while it probably doesn't even need to be said, I'll say it: The ONLY way to truly enjoy a bourbon is neat or with a couple of ice cubes. If you have to mix it, it probably isn't worth drinking. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

07-04-2009, 07:21 AM	#5
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: A Beginner's Guide to....Bourbon Pappy Van Winkle, any will do.

07-04-2009, 07:27 AM	#6
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: A Beginner's Guide to....Bourbon Good call on the Woodford. I'm not a huge bourbon guy (more of a scotch man) but for a nice, smooth and balanced bourbon that is great for beginners I would recommened Basil Haydens. It is a little pricey but man is it smooth. __________________