Originally Posted by
javabytes
At that price point… Basil Hayden? Maybe EH Taylor Small Batch too if you can find it at the $39 MSRP, she didn’t like Buffalo Trace but the EHT tends to dial back the sweetness a bit and bring on more of a spice which I think puts it closer to some of the ones she enjoyed like Four Roses and Michter’s Small Batch.
Thanks. I forgot to list Basil Hayden. I think she was indifferent to it, but it's not one of my favorites. I think you're right, I'm starting to figure out her palate. She likes spice over sweet, and likes a smooth finish. I would put Four Roses, Michter's and 1792 all in that profile, or at least close. I haven't tried the EHT, but will look for it in the future.