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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:06:33 PM EDT
OK On the advice of Arfcom I decided to shell out some cash for a nice bottle of Makers Mark. I am sorry but Gentleman Jack takes the win on this comparison.
I think GJ is smoother... Anyone have any other selections they think is better? discuss. 
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:10:08 PM EDT
[#1]
Maker's Mark is my standard, but if you want premium, try this.
www.bevmo.com/productinfo.asp?sku=00000001605 |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:10:47 PM EDT
[#2]
MM beats GJ anytime. GJ isn't bourbon either, so it doesn't really compare.
But there is better out there. MM is my standard though, my go-to whisky. |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:10:49 PM EDT
[#3]
wild turkey 101
very good bourbon also gentleman jack is sour mash, not bourbon, which makers mark is TXL |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:11:28 PM EDT
[#4]
I love MM, but I think that Jack old no. 7 is smoother. I like the taste of MM over Jack though. Woodford Reserve is great too, but it has a little more bite to it than MM, IMO.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:13:46 PM EDT
[#5]
First in with Knob Creek.
I have Wild Turkey 101 and Woodford's Reserve in addition. Rounding out the whisky I have on hand is a bottle of Talisker 10. |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:14:26 PM EDT
[#6]
Crown Reserve, MM, JD, Bushmills....in that order......unless you have Captain Morgans and a diet Pepsi.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:16:14 PM EDT
[#7]
Knob Creek (easy to find in California), followed closely by Woodford Reserve. I actually alternate between the two depending on mood.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:18:29 PM EDT
[#8]
+1. There's Bourbon and everything else . . . GJ is "Tennessee Whiskey" and NOT Bourbon, no matter what some people may think. MM has been and remains my favorite. I just bought a bottle of Knob Creek, based on a recommendation here on ARFCOM. I must say that I am a disappointed. 
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:20:45 PM EDT
[#9]
I asked for bourbon opinions a few months back, and someone suggested Basil Hayden. Not gentle on the wallet, but it is damned fine whiskey.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:21:58 PM EDT
[#10]
MM got kicked to the curb after Woodford Reserve.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:23:43 PM EDT
[#11]
I really like Woodford Reserve, but I've been drinking MM since I was 16, and I think my palate has adapted to the point that I can't get as hooked on anything else. The two I keep on hand are MM and Woodford, the Woodford probably comes out 1/5 of the time. |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:25:06 PM EDT
[#12]
Crown in any form (Special Reserve or regular) wins out every time.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:25:55 PM EDT
[#13]
Have got to weigh in...........
start off with Canadian Mist ( canadian piss) Start day 2 with Pendelton! |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:27:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:27:22 PM EDT
[#15]
I am sorry, but you are way wrong. Give MM a chance. JD
 is so high school...
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:31:57 PM EDT
[#16]
Very good choices. |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:34:47 PM EDT
[#17]
MM's my standard. If I feel like shelling out a couple more bucks I go with Woodford Reserve. If I'm feeling daring I go with Booker's!!!
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:39:47 PM EDT
[#18]
Reminds me I have a bottle of MM at home, I may have to have a bit when I get home tomorrow morning.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:40:52 PM EDT
[#19]
Some of my fave's:
Blanton's Evan Williams Single Barrel The older style Woodford Reserve I still need to try some Knob Creek one of these days. |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:42:21 PM EDT
[#20]
... hands down, the American standard for bourgeoisie-class fantastic bourbon: Bookers
 ... ETA - a close second is Knob Creek, Makers Mark & Wild Turkey 101 (in that order) |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:45:25 PM EDT
[#21]
I hear Pendleton is real smooth, goes good with a couple ice cubes and a Monte #2
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:47:12 PM EDT
[#22]
Apple Pie FTW!
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:47:40 PM EDT
[#23]
That stuff is dangerous. |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:48:08 PM EDT
[#24]
As far as I'm concerned Bookers True Barrel is the definition of what bourbon should be. edited for spelling |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:48:09 PM EDT
[#25]
Maker's Mark is an excellent whiskey, but I like to drink Gentleman Jack and old No. 7 as well. Is all a matter of what's a vailable to me.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:53:48 PM EDT
[#26]
MM makes me tired and depressed, dont know why.
Give me good ole shine, thats my whiskey of choice.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 10:55:13 PM EDT
[#27]
MM all the way......
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Posted: 9/25/2007 11:05:28 PM EDT
[#28]
"Bookers" = NONE better!  "Lip-numbing/128-proof pure sipping bourbon!" However, I hear "Woodford's Reserve" is close? |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 11:11:25 PM EDT
[#29]
Woodfords Reserve is tasty delicious, but Bookers is in a league of it's own. |
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Posted: 9/25/2007 11:49:35 PM EDT
[#30]
Now I NEVER said JD... I said Gentlemen's Jack... Jack Daniels Old #7 may be High School (thanks for triggering old memories... No really Thanks... all those are good ) But it still is my "go to"
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Posted: 9/25/2007 11:52:26 PM EDT
[#31]
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel. Now THAT is a treat. Have a glass of that with a great cigar and you are set. |
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Posted: 9/26/2007 12:01:07 AM EDT
[#32]
Gentleman Jack is where it's at.
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:00:23 AM EDT
[#33]
After Booker's, everything else has the kick of water...
I like all of the brands mentioned so far - I would say that the Woodford Reserve is the smoothest I've come across. |
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:06:06 AM EDT
[#34]
Basil Hayden Bourbon is the best bourbon I have ever tasted. Ever.
I have drank Jack, all three, Makers Mark, Bulliet, Knob Creek, and many others. None compare to this wonder drink. Read about it here. |
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:08:12 AM EDT
[#35]
I drink Maker's Mark, but if I can't get it, I'll drink Jim Beam Black. I think it's almost as good.
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:12:30 AM EDT
[#36]
Bookers is my favorite. Knob Creek or Maker's Mark for a cheaper alternative.
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:13:41 AM EDT
[#37]
Old Forrester's Birthday Bourbon
Nothing I have had comes close. 23 years old. www.oldforester.com/better/birthday.asp ETA 
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:14:28 AM EDT
[#38]
Evan Williams Single Barrel is my standard go to bourbon. Blanton's is great but I've only had it by the shot. If you want a Canadian Whisky, go for 40 Creek.
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:15:22 AM EDT
[#39]
Bookers?! If the OP is looking for smooth, this is definetly not it. It's, what, 126 proof? That'll blow your sack off. Edit: +1 though, damn good, don't get me wrong. |
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:15:25 AM EDT
[#40]
Agreed. This is right up there with the best of them. Someday, i'll buy a whole barrel........ Securing your own personal stock of Jack Daniel's whiskey is a rare investment. The total price will depend on your barrel's yield and local taxes. However, you can expect to pay between $35 and $40 per bottle. The barrel price will range from $8400 to $9600. |
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:15:26 AM EDT
[#41]
I'll take GJ over MM everytime
MM gives me the worst hang overs and I don't think its as smooth as GJ.
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:16:07 AM EDT
[#42]
Everyone needs to send me a bottle of your particular favorite so I can take a sip from each and provide and AAR. Perhaps a new "Whiskey Drinkers" Forum?
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:17:49 AM EDT
[#43]
Anything made in Lynchburg, TN. I usually like the single barrel, but GJ is good also. You can never go wrong with Old No. 7.
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:18:05 AM EDT
[#44]
Beam's 8 Star.
Oh yeah... |
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:19:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:19:15 AM EDT
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You outta see what the rare bottles of MM go for on ebay...... thanks for the biz,folks!! Lots more rare,small batches sold around here,we can get MM Gold all day. Now Woodford Reserve,we used to do pick-ups there(4-5 pallets of Reserve)the little road is tree lined,and known for taking the roofs off of trailers.
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:22:14 AM EDT
[#47]
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve bourbon 20 year old
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:23:17 AM EDT
[#48]
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH....
Bourbon is for peasants.... |
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:24:01 AM EDT
[#49]
http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/forum/DBvd.php?id=57&task=displaybottling |
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Posted: 9/26/2007 10:24:37 AM EDT
[#50]
But if I were to drink bourbon, Bookers wins by far. |
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