I very often drink bourbons of my own concoction. And I keep some bourbons on hand, not because they themselves are among my favorites, but because they have a taste component that I like in a sip. I keep Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, which I do like, on hand to give a 'homemade' sip some of the tannins and bit of the metallic taste from the copper pots. I am not particularly enamored of Maker's Mark Cast Strength (finish too short), but it kicks up the mixture (being 111 proof) and adds some nice barrel flavors and sweetness.
At the moment I am sipping something made with Evan Williams Single Barrel (an excellent bourbon on its own) as the base, MMCS to give it a bigger bite from the alcohol and richness from the barrel, and some Sazerac to poke it in the ribs.
Nice.