Bourbon for a Bourbon smoker gift

[Mark_Mason]

I am gifting my Son in law a Bourbon smoking kit for Xmas and would like to add a bottle of Bourbon to get him started. I understand that the style should be “Bourbons with notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, and spice”. Any recs in the $50- 60 range?

[MChang]

@Mark_Mason

I am gifting my Son in law a Bourbon smoking kit for Xmas and would like to add a bottle of Bourbon to get him started. I understand that the style should be “Bourbons with notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, and spice”. Any recs in the $50- 60 range?

I’d probably go with something classic like buffalo trace, wild turkey, etc

[Scott_G_r_u_n_e_r]

Eagle Rare would be my choice

[Robert_M_yers]

For a beginning bourbon drinker I’m assuming?

Why not something like Woodford Double Oaked or if looking for something maybe considered cooler (and not as sweet/viscous) Old Forester 1910 which comes from the same line and profile (double barrel).
I’ve never used a smoker but these will give you those vanilla, oak and caramel profiles.

[Mark_Mason]

Thanks, yes a beginner Bourbon drinker.

[Andrew_K]

Get him started right with a 1.75L of Old Crow.

[DougS]

I’m a fan of Angel’s Envy in that price range. Michter’s is solid too.

In my area, Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare are hard to find and overpriced. I don’t think either is worth more than $40.