Eagle Rare single barrel 10 year - * *

This single-barrel is a perfect "template" for bourbon. With all the elements of the best bourbons, and no bad aftertastes, it is like the "type O blood" of bourbon. It will satisfy any bourbon drinker, but it isn't particularly strong in any one area. So in a sense it is kind of forgettable, but that's better than be remembered for a negative quality. Aged 10 years, 45% alc (90 proof).

Wild Turkey 101 - * * 1/2

Nothing wrong with this one. It just doesn't have that "BAM!" of my favorites. But it has some kick while still being smooth, and a very good primary flavor. Wood, charcoal, beef jerky. No complaints. 50.5% alc (101 proof). NOTE: I can't recommend the 80 proof version.

A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 - * *

91.6 proof; the vodka of bourbons: closest thing to a straight alcohol flavor of any bourbon I've had; hot pepper on a silky smooth slip-n-slide; virtually no other flavor except pepper; no bad aftertaste, ony heat; very interesting story to this one.

Pappy Van Winkle's 20 Yr - * * * 1/2

This is the caramel candy-bar of the bunch. Like an agressive Makers Mark without the odd aftertastes. Medium-strong alcohol bite, and a few prominent flavors which disappear quickly, leaving a long lingering warmth. All good, nothing bad here. I prefer this one's younger brother, the 15 Yr, with its larger & more intense flavors. Read more here. 45.2% alc (90.4 proof).

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Yr - * * * *

Wonderful. Similar to the Weller 19 but with its own slightly less intense (but enjoyable) flavors. I actually chuckled with joy as I was drinking it. No kidding. Read more here. 53.5% alc (107 proof).

Knobb Creek - *

A good bourbon for mixing. Strong, no bad notes, crisp with some interesting earthy darkness that blends amazingly well with sour mixers. Aged 9 years. 50% alc (100 proof).

Baker's - * * * 1/2

Wonderful spice flavors. At 107 proof, this is a slightly less intense and spicier version of Booker's. Really really yummy.

Booker's - * * * *

127 proof but without the stinging alcohol ZAP! you'd expect. Unfiltered, bottled at cask strength like my #1 rated William Larue Weller 19 year. This bourbon is near-perfect if yo like 'em strong and thick.

W. L. Weller 19 Year - * * * * 1/2

Oh... my... god. This is heaven on earth. This William Larue Weller is unfiltered, bottled at a barrel proof of 122, delivering just a sting of alcohol crispness, some sweet caramel and spice, and smokey goodness. Like a Snickers bar dipped in gasoline and set on fire. YUM!