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Lidl Western Gold Bourbon - any opinions?

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I am a Jim Beam drinker and dislike Jack Daniels. Anyone know if this Lidl one tastes more like JB or JD?
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  • PLRFD
    PLRFD Posts: 1,187 Forumite
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    I think more like JB personaly,also try Aldi's Clarkes bourbon,it's cheaper too.
  • bcl999
    bcl999 Posts: 3,620 Forumite
    Thanks for the advice.
  • Nice cheap alternative to Jim Beam. Most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    edited 14 October 2011 at 10:39AM
    Id be interested in what you think OP,
  • I buy that brand quite regularly though I don't mind either JB or JD :D
  • rachbc
    rachbc Posts: 4,461 Forumite
    Aldi's is a reasonable replacement for JB but not a patch on a decent bourbon
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  • bcl999
    bcl999 Posts: 3,620 Forumite
    edited 13 October 2011 at 6:51PM
    DCFC79 wrote: »
    Iid be interested in what you think OP,
    Right, I went to Lidl today and bought a bottle of the Western Gold, 70cl, £10.99. I had a little of my JB White Label left and have now conducted a comparison. Hic!!

    I tried both neat though I usually take bourbon with ginger ale. I think the JB is less "fiery" than the Lidl version. With my first sip of the Western Gold, I could "feel" it in my nostrils, IYKWIM. Having said that, I think it is a little sweeter than the JB and, for me, that is a plus. I think by the time the mixer is in, I won't notice the difference to JB White Label and it's £4 cheaper than Asda JB price. Still prefer the JB Black Label though but it is too expensive.
  • bcl999
    bcl999 Posts: 3,620 Forumite
    rachbc wrote: »
    Aldi's is a reasonable replacement for JB but not a patch on a decent bourbon
    Will try the Aldi one next.

    What do you consider a "decent" bourbon, rachbc?
  • Aldi's Clarke's Old Kentucky Straight Sour Mash Whiskey Bourbon scores quite high as well. Not sure how much this costs now, it was about £10.49/70cl, and not sure if they still sell it. Competing brands are Makers Mark, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Woodford Reserve, so should be similar.
  • bcl999
    bcl999 Posts: 3,620 Forumite
    Yes, it's already been mentioned, thanks.
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