"I'd go with Old Forester 86 Proof. It really checks every box. It has those classic caramel notes with a touch of fruity oak, it holds up beautifully in just about any traditional cocktail, it's easy to find and it's affordable. A big reason why I gravitate toward Old Forester 86 is sentimental. When I first started bartending, it was our go-to bottle."
"In my opinion, the perfect everyday bourbon is Stagg. It's the perfect sipping whiskey with an amazing structure, balanced with robust sweetness and heat. It's super complex but with a mouthfeel that allows you to sip and savour."
"Wathen's is a bourbon that hits a really nice middle ground for everyday drinking. It has enough richness and depth to be interesting, but it stays soft and approachable with notes of honey, toasted oak and gentle baking spice. It's the kind of bottle that works just as well neat as it does in a classic cocktail."
Everyday bourbon serves as an accessible spirit for casual enjoyment, whether consumed neat or in cocktails. Twenty professional bartenders shared their favorite everyday bourbon selections. Old Forester 86 Proof offers classic caramel and fruity oak notes, works well in traditional cocktails, and remains affordable and widely available. Stagg provides complex sipping characteristics with balanced sweetness and heat. Wathen's occupies a middle ground with richness and depth while maintaining approachability, featuring honey, toasted oak, and baking spice notes. These selections work equally well neat or in classic cocktails, making them reliable staples for both professional bars and home collections.
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