Evan Williams Black Label

Sweet slightly rough with a bit of a smokey taste after the swallow. Not super smooth but I find myself buying a bottle now and then just to get that smokey flavor when the mood strikes.

Been my go-to for 10 years now, so I have a bias, but I think it's well founded. EW black is the cream of the crop regarding bang for your buck. A fantastic mixing bourbon that is good enough to drink on its own. Light years better flavor profile than Jack, but that may be a bourbon preference. This is the only one you need, all the rest should be special for the adventure of it all.