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Originally Posted by Hawkeye
The only one I would possibly put in that category would be OGD114.
Plus, I must say your price ranges seem odd on the Makers too. I can get the Makers for $22 and the Makers 46 for $37, which I would put the 46 above just about everything on your list. Talking in the $40 price range, I also get Wild Turkey Rare Breed, which for me tops the 46 also.
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Once again, prices vary widely by region... Maker's is $35 around my area in most places. I can get it cheaper on base, but again, why would I want to when I prefer so many other bourbons over it.
I haven't tried OGD114 but I'll look for it.
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Originally Posted by hooligan_COLD
Well, when you're allowing for a 30% price variance, I'm not sure that really qualifies for "the same" money. But to your list:
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I went with the price you quoted "sub-$30". In my area Maker's is ~$35 to begin with so not a big price variance.
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Originally Posted by hooligan_COLD
I'd argue that most of those bourbons listed aren't objectively "better" than Maker's. Some are, most are not. I prefer Eagle Rare to Maker's, but I'd take Maker's over BT all day. I'd put Four Roses yellow label below Maker's, same with Larceny, IMO.
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So now we are trying to quantify "better."
IMO Jim Beam and Jack Daniels are the Coors and Budweiser of bourbons, and Maker's is the Michelob. Cheap, mass-produced, and bland/sweet without any real character. That means it is repeatably well-produced, but definitely not "better" than any of the products I listed.
I'd even take Bulleit over Maker's, as a mixer it's a much better flavor profile.
Guess we'll all have to agree to disagree. As long as you have a good every-day bourbon you like to drink, I'll just say "cheers"
