![]() ![]() Once you get to 100 proof and above, you’re going to have some amount of noticeable bite. How Much Bite Do You Like?Īnother critical factor is how harsh you like your bourbon. More expensive bourbons are usually older and thus have deeper oak, caramel, and vanilla notes from aging longer in charred new oak barrels. Generally speaking, the main taste difference between a cheap and expensive bourbon is the richness of the flavor profile. So, the first question you should ask is whether you want to shell out $50-$100 for a really nice bottle of bourbon. ![]() ![]() More expensive bourbon is usually “better” because a higher price correlates with higher proof, older age, and uniqueness (both of flavor profile and production). So, when it comes to selecting which of these bourbons is right for you, there are two questions you need to ask: How Much Are You Willing to Spend? While I ranked the bourbons above based on my opinions from taste-testing and research, any of them can make great old fashioneds. How to Pick the Best Bourbon for Your Old Fashioned And if you smoke that thang with a whiskey smoker…oh lawd. But, of course, we’re talking about the best bourbons for old fashioneds here, so that’s why it makes the list.īulleit’s maple and nutmeg compliment the standard old fashioned flavors well–and does even better in maple old fashioneds. People are switching to it simply because they saw it in the show and want to be cowboys.Īnd while there are certainly worse pours to switch to, Bulleit isn’t a standout bourbon. Tasting Notes: Smooth with tones of maple, oak, and nutmegīulleit has been wayyyyy over-hyped over the last 2 years because of its appearance on Yellowstone. ![]()
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