What is the best Bourbon ? And why is it the best.?

Question

Does it get better with age like Scotch ?

Answer 1

I like Gentleman Jack because it is smooth, tastes better than anything else in its price range, and it is the only alcohol that I love the smell (I know that's weird). It usually costs just under $30, which makes it possible to buy a great bourbon without breaking the bank!

Answer 2

Whiskies tend to get smoother and more complex with age, the wood aging helps add flavor and cuts the harsh flavors of the alcohol.

In my personal experience, Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year Old and Eagle Rare are the best bourbons out of the 42 that I've tasted.

Answer 3

Woodford Reserve has an excellent Bourbon.  It's tasty, easy to drink, and it's the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.  And yes, it does get better with age!

Answer 4

A full Bourbon is the best, because i CAN DRINK IT LOTS

Answer 5

Bookers!!! 126 proof. Enough said!

Answer 6

only drink quality bourbon because cheap and nasty bourbon will leave a bitter taste in your mouth

Answer 7

Pappy Van Winkle 25 year old...smooth as a pair of silk panties, and incredibly complex (although it will set one back about $125/bottle).

And I don't exactly get the connection between a bourbon having a wax seal and being good...are bourbons sans wax no good, by that logic?

And btw: once bourbon is in the bottle, it no longer ages (ergo it no longer "gets better")...the aging only takes place in the charred new oak barrels.

Answer 8

In my opinion - Makers Mark.  

Why? Because its expensive and has a red "wax" seal on the top.

Not sure about getting better with age - mine doesn't last long enough to find out !