Whiskey Clique

dudeman

Is anyone still drinking bourbon these days?

I've been newly introduced to good bourbon and find myself getting sucked down the rabbit hole. So far, I have found Buffalo Trace, Blanton's, Eagle Rare, a few of the Heaven's Door varieties and a Town Branch store pick from my local shop. All were reasonably priced. 

I have liked everything I tried but for different reasons. The Heaven's Door Refuge rye is very nice after a long day of yard work and the Revival makes excellent Old Fashioneds. 

The Town Branch was recommended by the store clerk and he gave me a trial pour. I immediately liked the smoothness and character of that one so I grabbed a bottle. 

The Buffalo Trace, Blanton's and Eagle Rare were all bought due to the hype surrounding them. I was lucky enough to find them for msrp and got them while I could. I've only tried the BT out of those and I thought it was very good. It isn't as complex and satisfying as the Town Branch, though. Excited to try the others to see if the hype matches my tastes, even though I am still developing that part.

Any other recommendations for ones to try that are considered particularly good in the $50-$100 range are most welcome.