This bourbon is affordable, strong, and flavorful.

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Ive always been a fan of the classics.

Since then,Old-Fashionedcocktails have been my jam.

old-fashioned cocktail

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Yet, Im curious which brand of the spirit compliments the recipe perfectly.

To my surprise, theres a clear winner.

Mid-shelf bourbons are typically the best, and Seymour recommendsBulleit.

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Bourbon drinkers agree with him.

In my opinion, there is no best bourbon.

It all depends on the guest preferences, LeBlanche said.

Yet, the bourbon that gets ordered most atBlu on the Hudsonis Bulleit.

LeBlanche named it ahead of brands at its price point, like Angel Envy and Makers Mark.

And across the East River in Brooklyn, Arzu quickly named Bulleit among his favorites flavor and smoothness.

Bulliet is definitely a big call item for us at Elixir.

We helped pioneer the brand in its earliest days and continue to love it, says Ehrmann.

It’s a great bourbon, with all of the flavor and strength needed to make a great Old-Fashioned.

The result is a bold bourbon with a spicy kick delivered in a clean, smooth sip.

An Old-Fashioned needs a bourbon like this that marries well with its sugar and bitters, say the experts.