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Question for the bourbon drinkers
May 3, 2024, 5:05 PM
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I found the list below of whiskey brands produced at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont Springs KY. Which of these would y’all say is the best? I have a project I’m working on that is related to that distillery and this would be very helpful. TIA.
Baker's
Basil Hayden
Beam's Eight Star Blended Whiskey
Booker's Bourbon and Rye
Bourbon de Luxe
Jacob's Ghost White Whiskey
Jim Beam Bourbons and Rye
Kessler Blended Whiskey
Kirkland Signature (for Costco)
Knob Creek Bourbon and Rye
Old Bourbon Hollow
Old Crow
Old Grand-Dad
Old Overholt Rye
Old Tub (ri)' (Rye One)
Sunny Brook Blended Whiskey
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:13 PM
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Basel is pretty good. The Kirklands from Costco is actually pretty good. At our Costco they had to limit the number of bottles one could buy because people were buying it by the case. Have not sampled the others. I drink buffalo, eagle rare, blantons and makers. Go Tigers! '82
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:13 PM
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Basel is pretty good. The Kirklands from Costco is actually pretty good. At our Costco they had to limit the number of bottles one could buy because people were buying it by the case. Have not sampled the others. I drink buffalo, eagle rare, blantons and makers. Go Tigers! '82
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:15 PM
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Sorry about the triple reply. Dang phone
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:13 PM
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Basel is pretty good. The Kirklands from Costco is actually pretty good. At our Costco they had to limit the number of bottles one could buy because people were buying it by the case. Have not sampled the others. I drink buffalo, eagle rare, blantons and makers. Go Tigers! '82
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:20 PM
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Jacob’s Ghost White is spooktacular!
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:26 PM
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Out of those I would probably go with Booker's
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:29 PM
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Best is a matter of one's personal taste (what appeals to one's palate). From this list, Booker's, Knob Creek, and Baker's are well-regarded. I like Booker's and Knob Creek, but have not tried Baker's.
Kirkland is a solid bourbon IMO. There are three Old Granddads (80, 100, and 114 proof), which are solid budget bourbons IMO. I like Basil Hayden. I have not tried the others.
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:31 PM
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I like the Basil
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:33 PM
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I drank Bakers for the first time a month or so ago, and it was good. But my everyday and favorite (I was a Woodford drinker) - is Basil Hayden. Honestly haven’t tried the other Beam products listed except for the Kirkland stuff. Was not a fan of the kirkland (Costco?) offerings.
HOWEVER, I tend to drink my bourbon neat, and the 80 proof is mild enough for my ‘palate’.
Honestly, though, listening to others (and from quite a few previous bourbon threads here on tnet), I’ve come to realize bourbon preferences are largely dependent upon the individual’s taste.
hth?
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 5:34 PM
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1 knob creek
2 bookers
3 basil hayden
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
May 3, 2024, 5:55 PM
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Missing from your list are Four Roses,Makers Mark and Old Forresters..
among others… many others..
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 6:24 PM
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Are those also "produced at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont Springs KY"?
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Ive been a bourbon for many, many years. Im not into the Makers, Jack
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May 3, 2024, 6:02 PM
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Black, etc I actually prefer the cheaper ones with a bite to them. Of this list I would pickOld Grand Dad.
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Booker's or Knob Creek Single Barrel Select (bourbon or rye)
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May 3, 2024, 6:05 PM
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Booker's puts out 4 releases per year and they vary a good bit in taste profile. They are about $100. These Knob Creek Single Barrel Selects are about $60 which is a nice bang for the buck. All of these are in the 120-proof range.
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Re: Question for the bourbon drinkers
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May 3, 2024, 6:07 PM
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Basel Hayden is a very smooth bourbon at 80 proof. Higher proof bourbons have too much bite for me. I would take Basel over all those listed, especially the bottom 7 (yes, I know that includes Knob Creek). However, I have never tasted Bakers or Jacob.
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Kessler is by far the best of that group...
May 3, 2024, 6:32 PM
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said nobody ever
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