Wow, how did I miss this thread? I've been drinking Bourbon for decades. I started with Wild Turkey 101 and use to buy it by the case. For a period of time I switched to Bookers which was great. Hand made by Jim Beam's grandson and around 114 proof if I recall correctly? I didn't know many people who could match me drinking it and got lots of guys sick trying.

One great story was from my local bar which was owned and operated by a Vietnam Marine. He would take any dare and I got him hooked on Bookers til one day someone pissed him off and he pulled a .45 from behind the bar and pumped a few rounds into the ceiling to show how he felt. He never drank Bookers again.

As I got older I had to drop back down to 101 and ultimately 80 proof. Outside of America I usually have to settle for Jim Beam or in Europe they usually have Four Roses. But now in the BA F lounge at LHR they have Woodford Reserve which is nice.

And P.S., I agree. Jack is NOT bourbon. I try my best to educate bartenders and stewardesses around the world on this fact.