I take it then you'd not take offense to my habit of drinking Makers' and Coke if someone with reasonably deep pockets is paying (my usual, on my own dime, is "[well] bourbon and Coke".)

Not 100% voluntary - case of the messenger getting shot. I saw it coming and turned in my resignation. My boss (who had already given notice) negotiated a layoff so I would get a severance package. I have no idea where I'm going or what I'll do next, but at least I've eaten well all week on someone elses dime and will drink top shelf bourbon for a few days as well. ^

good luck to you!

I went on the Maker's Mark distillery tour in Loretto KY and I guess it has remained one of my favorites.

Seems there are lots of Woodford Reserve fans, FYI in late October there are a few FT'ers who are going to enjoy Keeneland for some horse racing then another activity is to tour the Woodford Reserve distillery. See this thread for info: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...t-23-24-a.html

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Not at all...that's how I drink it, too (well, Diet Coke)!

A couple of my friends took minor offense at my doing so. I've never had any of the better bourbons described in this thread, but would definitely try them neat before dumping coke in. :)

I had a very memorable 21st Birthday involving Wild Turkey, BBQ and the floor...does that qualify as best or worst? :D

Depends, can you still drink Wild Turkey?

A similar night turned me off Miller High Life pretty much forever.

Found BT at Houstons in Century City at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. IMHO Woodford Reserve is much better than BT.

I am currently sipping on a glass of Elijah Craig and I have to say it is quite the bargain. I pay between $32 and $38 for 750 ml of Woodford Reserve or Basil Hayden. This stuff was priced at $20.50. I may be unemployed, but I can still afford good bourbon for a while longer. ^

No love for Evan Williams?
 

Though I usually drink Makers Mark or Knob Creek in my Manhattans, I have a deep love in my heart for Evan Williams Single Barrel. I haven't found it very often in local liquor stores, but it was easy to find up in New Hampshire when I was in college. And cheap too - used to run 20 bucks for a 750, looks like it goes for a bit more now.

Maker's Mark undoubtedly ranks as the best, IMNSHO. It's interesting to me that they are the smallest Bourbon distillery in operation.

I would choose Wild Turkey as the worst.

Makers Mark, Woodford,Blantons,Hirsh, Pappy are all great

1 not mentioned is Old Weller (Red Label) smooth as a babys tush

I cant drink any of these but straight up, Ice or water or club soda only dilutes it IMO

Please don't confuse Jack Daniels with Bourbon. JD is Tennessee Whiskey.

Tell that to the FA's on American Airlines. :D

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Although not from Tennessee I put Jim Beam along side JD, and if if thats all there is Id rather have a Single Malt Scotch