Originally Posted by
Jalinth
Any recommendations as to a good "starter" Bourbon for someone liking Oban, Macallan, Old Pultney, type of Scotches (Highland and Speyside), plus JW Green whenever I can find it at the duty free. Tried JD's a long time ago but doesn't sound like that was the best choice.
Someone who appreciates JW Green (quite fine and good value, just in short supply). I drink Early Times but the export version -- the US version is completely different and crap. While the export one is superb, easily twice as good as JD. Otherwise the widely available Woodford Reserve is made in the same distillery as Early Times (but a more expensive product, a bit better than Early Times but not as cost effective).