My Top 5 Whiskeys

Okay, it's time for me to get back to the roots of this site. I will be listing my "Top 5 Whiskeys". By "Whiskey" I mean it without prejudice; Bourbon, Irish, Scotch, Tennessee. All of which have a place in my top 5.

Starting with number 5...

5. Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year
To my palate the Doublewood is a very unique Scotch. It's not as "peaty" as a traditional Scotch. I really like the combination of flavors it picks up from both of the oaks.

4. Bushmills Original
A classic. I have had their 16 year and it's excellent, but I have to give props to the original recipe. If you've been in business for almost 4 centuries, I think you are doing something right. All Irish Whiskeys are triple distilled, giving them a very smooth flavor. It's almost a refreshing flavor to me.

3. Booker's
Booker's is named after the late Booker Noe, Master Distiller at Jim Beam. It is the highest grade Bourbon out of the Beam stock. It is bottled at a natural proof between 121 and 127; straight from the barrel. I know it sounds a little harsh, but it's incredibly smooth. (Ask Ten Fingers 6 Strings about his first experience with this lovely amber) In my opinion, this is the best bottle Bourbon County has to offer.

2. Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
Kentuckians back their Bourbons. Tennesseans have to back their Whiskey. If you haven't experienced this liquid gold out of Lynchburg, finish reading this post and go get a bottle. You won't regret it.

1. A.H. Hirsch
I've raved about this bourbon before. I can honestly say it is the best spirit that has touched my lips. If you are a whiskey drinker, there is NO EXCUSE to not have a bottle. It is the blue print for all Bourbons.