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\t\t\t\tAs the weather gets colder, bourbon becomes only more attractive as a way to finish the day and spend time with friends.\u00a0 We’ve written in the past about the differences between <\/span>all the whiskey types<\/span><\/a>, as well as the <\/span>single-malt rage<\/a>\u00a0of years past<\/span>.\u00a0 In this article, we’re going to talk about a few of the many bourbons that you might choose to treat yourself with (or suggest to loved ones as a gift for you) this season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Golden Age of Bourbon<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ken Albala’s fascinating series of lectures about bourbon<\/span><\/a> tracks the history of the beverage from its origin to where it is today, just on the verge of popping in hype.\u00a0 But the bubble hasn\u2019t popped yet, and what that means is there\u2019s never been more bourbon available of great quality.\u00a0 While whiskeys (and whiskies) are made all around the world, bourbon is uniquely American and it seems to have captured the imagination of an entire generation of distillers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Solid Standbys<\/span><\/h2>\n

Any one of these bottles would do you proud in\u00a0a liquor cabinet.\u00a0 They continue to deliver dependably year after year and are widely available at reasonable prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knob Creek Small Batch 9-Year<\/span><\/h3>\n

The 9-Year statement has only recently been brought back to this small batch variation.\u00a0 Booker Noe started this particular line back in 1992, when bourbon was not nearly the big deal it is now.\u00a0 This bottle is 100 proof and has notes of burnt sugar, peanut butter, cinnamon, and butterscotch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wild Turkey 101<\/span><\/h3>\n

The flagship bourbon of this venerable brand delivers what it says: 101 proof.\u00a0 Since Matthew McConaughey was named creative director for the brand in 2016, global sales have increased by 14.6%.\u00a0 That\u2019s definitely enough to make you say \u201call right\u201d three times slowly.\u00a0 When asked how he preferred to take his brown liquor, <\/span>he responded in trademark style<\/span><\/a> (read the text in his voice for maximum enjoyment):<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not a big cocktail maker. I like a couple big cubes to cool it off. Wet it down, water it a hair. Let it sit there for about four, five minutes before I have my first sip. Let it take the edge off with that ice. Let it liquidate just a hair, cool down just a hair. <\/span>Nice.<\/span> While the sun\u2019s going down, right about then, let those two cubes melt, and sip on that. That\u2019s what I like.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Value<\/span><\/h2>\n

Because there\u2019s so much bourbon being made these days, there are some bottles that are great value for money.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evan Williams Black<\/span><\/h3>\n

This 86 proof bourbon is generally going to be a shade over five years old with notes of brown sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, and caramel.\u00a0 You can usually find it for under $20.<\/span><\/p>\n

Old Forester Signature 100<\/span><\/h3>\n

A favorite well bourbon of bartenders, Old Forester will deliver ripe apple, clove, nutmeg, and toasted oak at right around the $25 range.<\/span><\/p>\n

Something Different<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re not interested in fighting over (or paying for) the latest Pappy Van Winkle that you might have been fortunate enough to come across, there are plenty of excellent brands doing some interesting work.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon<\/span><\/h3>\n

This brand buys from various whiskey producing areas around the world in order to blend unique tastes.\u00a0 This bottle is 105 proof and sources whiskey from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana.\u00a0 There\u2019s definitely some fruit at work in the blend, with prickly pear, cherry, tres leches<\/em>, and chili pepper among the many flavors you can find in this bottle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Widow Jane<\/span><\/h3>\n

This brand, like Barrell, also blends, but they do all their blending in Brooklyn, NY, after buying from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana.\u00a0 They add some hard yet sweet pure limestone water from the famous Rosendale Mines to give it a NY signature.\u00a0 Tastes you\u2019ll find in their 10 year old signature bottle include nutmeg, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup, almond, cherry, and orange.<\/span><\/p>\n

Michter\u2019s US*1<\/span><\/h3>\n

These are made in very small batches, typically 24 barrels or fewer, aged eight years.\u00a0 This one is slightly pricier than some of the other bottles we\u2019ve mentioned here, and in it you\u2019ll find dried fruit, spice, and cinnamon pepper on top of the traditional caramel and vanilla that you\u2019ll find in all bourbons.<\/span><\/p>\n

We know we can\u2019t even begin to cover all the worthy bourbons that could be part of a list.\u00a0 What would you have added?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments below.<\/span><\/i>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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