Not sure what to do. I have always beer a beer drinker with the exception of a moderate collection of tequila that was how I started long nights. For 15 years the thought of any type of whiskey made me feel a bit queazy. To many rough liquor nights in college I guess. Well my world changed this Christmas Eve when my brother-n-law talked me into trying some Michters American Whiskey. WOW! What have I been missing? Since then I have been to every local liquor store repeatedly. It's a little ridiculous actually. My first bottle was the Michters AW and then Jeffersons Reserve and then and then……up to eight now. I'm still developing my buds so I haven't decided on a favorite yet and Ive only tried them neat so far. I must say the Bookers caught me off guard, wow I could have burnt my house down had there been an open flame in the room. I was defineatley digging the lower proofs until Stagg Jr. which I enjoyed immensely. Anyway, my local stores are pretty limited on bourbon stock at least I think they are, so I'm putting together a list for my friends and family to be looking for. My questions for you all is -What easy to find bourbons should I be looking for locally and what should I add to my list to send out to my friends and family.
In the cabinet now
Michters AW
Jeffersons Reserve
Buffalo Trace Straight
Bookers
Elijah Craig 12
Blantons single barrel
Basil Haydens
Stagg Jr