431496 Wed Aug 15 07:14:21 -0700 2007 18 36 Spirits 0 2847337 I have a friend who swears by Evan Williams whiskey. I have a stock that usually consists of Knob Creek and Maker's Mark but based on my friend's recommendation, would like to try a bottle of Evan Williams. My pal buys Single Barrel. Comments? Is there a better horse in the Williams stable? Wed Aug 15 07:14:21 -0700 2007 18981 Jimmy Buffet 1 2849693 EWSB is excellent stuff. I've heard great things about Elijah Craig Single Barrel, but have yet to try it. Wed Aug 15 17:40:49 -0700 2007 2847337 62340 Mr Lee Ho 1 2849795 The EW black label definitely gets best in show in the cheaper bourbon category. The single barrel is very, very good. Wed Aug 15 18:17:09 -0700 2007 2847337 76025 mojoeater 1 2850047 Great stuff at a good price. I'll bet in a blind test, you'd like it better than Maker's Mark. Wed Aug 15 20:24:59 -0700 2007 2847337 22801 bkhuna 1 2850426 Evan Williams and Elijah Craig are both top quality. EWSB is up there with the best for that sort of money. Thu Aug 16 02:36:10 -0700 2007 2847337 119394 drinkslover 1 2850650 I'lll make yet another strong recommendation for the single barrel. Thu Aug 16 06:21:39 -0700 2007 2847337 12626 ted 1 2850840 Thanks for the recommendations, chow colleagues. I think this may be a fun quest - I love a good cigar and bourbon and last night I got to thinking that I am going to expand this into trying to find the best tasting bourbon for the bucks. With that in mind, I have had the following suggested to me: Old Forester 86 proof Old Forester 100 proof Old Fitzgerald 1849 Old Grand-Dad ... Jim Beam Black and will consider the alternative brands you guys have made as well. Again, thanks a million. Any others that I can add to my list would be appreciated. Thu Aug 16 07:27:22 -0700 2007 2847337 18981 Jimmy Buffet 2 2852539 If you already stock Knob Creek, I think you'll have a hard time finding better for the money. It's the Padron 2000 maduro of bourbons, if you know what I'm saying. Thu Aug 16 13:58:55 -0700 2007 2850840 86408 healthyscratch 3 2853091 Oh, I don't know about that, I was thinking more along the lines of the Hav-a-Tampa. Thu Aug 16 16:51:22 -0700 2007 2852539 22801 bkhuna 4 2853558 Don't know if it is considered a "true" bourbon, but Bernheim Wheat is excellent stuff. Thu Aug 16 19:50:18 -0700 2007 2853091 62340 Mr Lee Ho 4 2854378 Heh. Not sure what I'd equate Hav-a-Tampas with in the bourbon world. Maybe Rebel Yell...but I'll drink Rebel Yell. Fri Aug 17 07:14:38 -0700 2007 2853091 86408 healthyscratch 2 2853565 If you're willing to expand your palate just a smidge, the Jim Beam Rye Whiskey ( http://www.internetwines.com/mb310114.html ) would be a bargain at twice the price. Thu Aug 16 19:54:37 -0700 2007 2850840 41118 inuksuk 3 2856877 inuksuk I have never tried rye whiskey but a fellow chowhound and good pal - oneweinerhound - and I were just talking the other day about some so that might be on the horizon. Fri Aug 17 19:45:22 -0700 2007 2853565 18981 Jimmy Buffet 2 2855874 Here are the "bang for the buck" entries I would vote for: Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon -> $20 Eagle Rare Single Barrel -> $25 Old Rip Van Windle 10 Year -> $25. A great place to search for spirit reviews is the Beverage Tasting Institute at http://tastings.com. The above were among the well reviewed there that I've tried Fri Aug 17 13:41:39 -0700 2007 2850840 101346 angs9 3 2893277 I like expensive bourbons, but think cheap bourbons are underrated. Old Crow says Bourbon to me and at $8.50 a fifth I've enjoyed it with a lot of cigars. dave Wed Aug 29 11:41:44 -0700 2007 2855874 119739 davebough 4 2914735 I bought some Old Forester the other day and a bottle of Old Crow was really trying to catch my eye. Might go back for it. Ditto some Ancient Age. I think I'll see if I can find some minibottles of the stuff before springing for something bigger. Wed Sep 05 19:47:32 -0700 2007 2893277 18981 Jimmy Buffet 2 2920357 Evan Williams Singe Barrel is really a great deal for the money. It's one of my favorites in that price range, but for bourbon on the rocks I tend to favor Basil Hayden because I love its sweetness. I'd add that to your tasting list. It's especially good with a sweet flavored cigar. Fri Sep 07 12:28:20 -0700 2007 2850840 88180 heWho 3 2944773 I have heard good things about Basil Hayden. I'll give it a try. Sat Sep 15 14:54:10 -0700 2007 2920357 18981 Jimmy Buffet 1 2992152 How's the experiment going? Give us a report. dave Mon Oct 01 07:05:33 -0700 2007 2847337 119739 davebough