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The taste, the strength, the feeling, it’s perfect. My favorite before EC private barrels was Russell’s reserve SiB.

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[–] jeffw@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Aw man, I love RR and the SiB is even better. The EC BP is great and I always grab one when I see it on a shelf.

But, with all that being said, I don’t think there’s a “best” bourbon. Even the EC BP can have a lot of batch variability.

[–] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Thanks for the comment. My current picks are EC VA, Old Grand Dad 114, EC Savannah, EC Rowdy Chapel Hill, RR SiB.

I would love to know some of your favorite picks (factoring price).

I would just like to learn what people think are better. I’m already overly satisfied with EC VA and OGD 114. Btw EC VA is really easy to find.

[–] jeffw@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Haven’t had the OGD 114 in years. I always loved the 100 for mixing but I don’t think they sell it in the 1.75L any more.

If we’re talking price, EW SiB was hands down the best value imo, but I think it’s like a distillery exclusive now?

4 Roses SiB is always a solid grab at the price point. I’d probably have other picks above it, but the availability factor makes it a reliable pick

Eagle Rare, another one that punches above its price point. This was easy to find until around 2020.

If we’re looking over $50, KC 12 is pretty great. As are some of the Old Forester picks, but I can’t keep track of which number is which lol.

Then there are picks I love but aren’t accessible/never on shelves.