$65 - $70 would be an improvement here in NJ. I see it regularly for $85, which I don’t think is worth it. I wish Jim Beam would ditch the wooden display box for something cheaper (like Blanton’s or Bulleit now does). That would help lower the price I think.
Here's some Bookers for me. From the inlaws. I haven't purchased Bookers since the price increase. It's delicious but not 65-70 for me.
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Yea I like Maker’s 46 I just forget about it because, like you, I’m not a fan or regular Maker’s. For me the regular Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, & Maker’s Mark are for mixing with coke or something, not drinking straight. Gentlemen Jack, Maker’s 46, Wild Turkey 101, & rare breed are pretty good straight.
My value bourbons include Virgin 101 $13, Elijah Craig Sm Batch $28, Eagle Rare $33, H McKenna 10 $33, Russels Reserve 10 yr $32, 4Roses Sm Batch $28, 4Roses SiB $38, Buffalo Trace $25. Makers 46 is hit and miss for me. Some days it's good, others it's bad...
I’ve had the four roses small batch, Buffalo trace, & Elijah Craig before. I remember liking them but don’t remember details. I’ll have to revisit them soon. The Eagle Rare seems to get mentioned a good bit too. I think I’ll try it next.
I didn't realize something as mainstream as Maker's 46 could possibly be a "hit or miss" bourbon. Doesn't Maker's Mark have a propitiatory system for producing a standard (or close to it, taste profile? This would of course be the opposite end of the spectrum like Evan Williams Single Barrel, which sees different taste profiles from batch to batch, sometimes being pretty sizable.
I’ve had a sample of it a coworker shared with me. It’s good and I would consider picking up a bottle if you like port finished bourbons. However it is pretty sweet. In my opinion (and from what I can remember) it much more sweet than Highwest MWND and more of a pronounced port finish than Angel’s Envy.Has anyone ever tried this one before? The price point ain’t bad either
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It's not variation in the bourbon, it's my palate. I've had numerous pours that have a nice, pronounced oakyness that really hits the spot. I've also had pours that have a musty taste, like driftwood, that's a turn off. All pours were the same bottle. Last time I tasted the musty flavor, I poured the last 1/4 bottle into the Makers handle I keep in the bar for mixing. I'm sure my BIL will dispose of it for me over Christmas.
I've passed a couple times on it. At 80 proof, it just doesn't trip my trigger. And at nearly twice the price for only 2 more years of aging, I can't do it... I'm sure its good, just not sure its $65 good...To me... I wish I bought basil Hayden's for the same price. Oh well, need something to drink while rolling.
Anyone grab the BH 10 year release yet?
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Basil Hayden punches way above its weight class for me, even with all my exposure to Barrel Proof. My best friend gives it to me as a Birthday/Christmas gift for the last 3 years, so I have had quite an exposure to it along my bourbon journey. I'd say it drinks a lot like the average 94 proof and has some pretty nice depth to it. I'm looking forward to trying out their Dark Rye, as it has gotten some pretty good reviews from my #1 Bourbon Reviewer, among others.To me... I wish I bought basil Hayden's for the same price. Oh well, need something to drink while rolling.
Anyone grab the BH 10 year release yet?
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Sure, I hear that and agree with the packaging remark.
