5 Stars

I'll start out with my 5 stars.  In my many tastings, via bottle, sample, or cocktail thus far, only 3 bourbons have stood out above and beyond any other to earn a 5 out of 5 star rating.  

This is based on aroma, taste, and bang for your buck.

Maker's Mark

The bottle with the red wax finish that everyone seems to be able to identify.  The Maker's Mark headquarters in Loretto, Ky is the oldest working distillery remaining on its original site in the US.  Very reasonably priced at just under 30 bucks, this bourbon upon first smell gave off an aroma of vanilla and cocoa.  One of those bourbons that, upon first sip, is smooth as hell, and tasted like spice cake.  

Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2003

Evan Williams, as I have found out amongst friends and bloggers, is a love it or hate it brand.  I fell in love with the black label during the infancy stage of my bourbon tasting and later on, the 1783.  When I shelled out the 22 bucks to buy this single barrel bourbon, I wasn't expecting much, mainly because it was only 22 bucks.  I get it home and upon first sniff, I get a similar smell as I did for the other two (caramel and vanilla).  Upon tasting it, I was blown away by how delicious it was.  Lots of maple, cinnamon and honey going on here.  So incredibly smooth and cheap, it was a no brainer to give this bourbon 5 stars.  

My last 5 star bourbon (and hands down my favorite)

Elmer T. Lee

I learned something early on while I was buying these different bottles...everything Buffalo Trace makes is liquid gold!  Elmer T. Lee was a former Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace, where he created the first single barrel bourbon back in the early 80's.  Everything about this bourbon is phenomenal.  Lots of citrus, vanilla and corn going on, with an aftertaste better than anything I've ever experienced.  I can't explain what makes this my favorite out of the 50 or so I've tried. It just is.  Right around 30 bucks.

A Brief Introduction

 My name is Chris, but most call me Koufax.  I'm a 28 year old handsome devil born in Louisville but raised in Southern Kentucky

 Never touched a drop of alcohol until I went to college at nearby Western Kentucky University, where I spent most of my days gulping down copious amounts of vodka and essentially nothing else.  After graduation, I moved to Indiana, where I lived working in Broadcast News with my lovely fiance Elle and our rabbit Burberry.  We both decided we hated the area and thought it would be in our best interest to move back home to Ky in May 2012, which is when my love affair with Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey started.

 This blog was started as a means for me to jot down my reviews and hopefully educate some of those wanting to try out some of these products.

Enjoy!