Bourbon

I came to Bourbon late — not until I was in my 10s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it on the rocks and the complexity on the palate was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly part…

I drink Bourbon roughly once a week and have done for 7 years. Not a connoisseur, just someone who enjoys it consistently. Served on the rocks after work it provides a reliable wind-down that nothing else quite replicates. The finish is comforting in its familiarity. I'm not here to persuade anyone…

I resisted Bourbon for a long time based on a bad early experience. Then a friend insisted I try a properly made version served on the rocks and everything changed. The nose I'd missed the first time was suddenly the point. Been drinking it regularly for about six months now and find myself activel…

Over the past year I've tried 4 different expressions of Bourbon, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the nose is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served in a proper glass at room temperature, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best value …

My first serious Bourbon was a gift and it genuinely opened a new chapter in how I think about drinking. The complexity — especially the complexity on the palate — was unlike anything I'd experienced. Served on the rocks by the person who gave it, with an explanation of what I was tasting. That exp…

I spent years not getting Bourbon. Tried it a few times, found it fine, moved on. Then I had it served on the rocks by someone who knew what they were doing and the complexity on the palate landed differently. Something clicked. Since then I've been actively exploring the category and find it more …

I use Bourbon primarily in cocktails and it excels in that role — the smooth aftertaste comes through in a mixed drink in ways that complement rather than dominate. Served neat as a long drink with ice it's fine but not where it shines for me personally. If you're building a home bar, having a qual…

I've been a Bourbon drinker for years and this category never gets old. The depth of flavour you get from a well-made Bourbon is genuinely hard to explain to someone who hasn't tried it. I tend to drink it as a long drink with ice and find that's when it shows its best character. The nose is what s…

Bourbon has become my slow-evening ritual. Served in a proper glass at room temperature, no distractions, and you start to notice things — the balance between sweetness and bite, the way it develops in the glass. It's a drink that rewards attention in a way most don't. I've introduced a few friends…

Took a bottle of Bourbon to a dinner party where nobody had thought much about it before. Served it in a proper glass at room temperature after the meal and it sparked a genuine conversation. The character did the work — once people noticed it they couldn't stop asking questions. There's something …