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

  • jeffw@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    18 hours ago

    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.

    • oceanOPAEnglish
      3·
      18 hours ago

      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.worldEnglish
        2·
        17 hours 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.