Old Grand Dad 114
Delicious with a capital D. So sweet, you feel a little spice so you know you are drinking bourbon but not too much
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged Limited Edition 2024 Release
Strong deep notes. Sweetness sits in the back of your tongue before finishing w slight spice.
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Sweet & Smooth. Not spicey
Nine Banded Straight
Smooth and light
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Delicious. Complex, light sweet notes with low spicy finish
Sazerac Rye
Light sweetness. Threatens to get spicy but doesn't. Light leathery taste (in a good way). Bought 2nd bottle (1/28/2026) and still love it
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace offers a balanced profile with notes of vanilla, toffee, and a hint of oak, leading to a smooth and slightly spicy finish. It's a reliable and approachable bourbon for many occasions.
Bulleit™ Bourbon
Mildly sweet, not spicey
Wathen's Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A little peaty but smooth finish, mildly sweet
Evan Williams BIB
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond is a robust and flavorful Kentucky straight bourbon with a slightly higher proof. Expect notes of caramel, oak, and a touch of spice.
Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Bushmills Irish Whiskey is a classic example of Irish blended whiskey, offering a smooth and approachable profile with fruity and honeyed notes. It's known for its triple distillation, contributing to its lighter and cleaner character.
Nine Banded Cask Strength
Interesting sweet notes. Doesn't end with spice but not a hard sweet flavor. Taste brown sugar.
Crown Royal
Crown Royal is a blended Canadian whisky known for its smooth, approachable profile with notes of vanilla, caramel, and light fruit. It's a versatile whisky, enjoyable neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
Russell's Reserve 10yr
1876 (Dripping Springs Distillery)
Nutty barn flavor. Cobbler, pecan. Not spicy. Very different profile
Evan Williams Black
Sweet without a big burn
Knob Creek Rye
Not too sweet. A little spicy
Old Forester 100
Old Forester 100 is a robust and flavorful bourbon with a rich caramel sweetness balanced by spicy oak and a hint of leather. It offers a long, warming finish with notes of toffee and dried fruit.
Traveler's
Smooth & Sweet. Not very complex
Tincup
Lighter than others in this category. Smoother however with little to no spice.
Jim Beam Black
A bit spicy but has some nice sweet notes
Maker's Mark Straight
Redemption
Not bad for the price