Bourbon failures

[rbbrock]

Is Maker's Mark the best for the price point? I have to admit, that is the best bourbon I have tried.

I am a Macallan man though, still haven't found that special bourbon to compare with a good scotch.

My personal opinion: at the ~$25 price point, Evan Williams Single Barrell Vintage is the way to go. I also like the high-proof and the uplevel Wild Turkeys.

You should check out AVB's bourbon reviews for more ideas, as I'm not a huge bourbon fan (I tend to prefer scotch as well, unless I'm in the mood for bourbon), so I usually just get what's available to me locally, which ain't much.

 

[DePasta]

Is Maker's Mark the best for the price point? I have to admit, that is the best bourbon I have tried.

I am a Macallan man though, still haven't found that special bourbon to compare with a good scotch.

No, there are many.....even some for less. Four Roses Single Barrel is at the top of that list, Van Winkles 12 yr.,Basil Hayden is a few bucks more, black Maple Hill, some of the Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Vintage lines are in this range, Corner Creek, and a few others.