Lidl Western Gold Bourbon - any opinions?

bcl999

I am a Jim Beam drinker and dislike Jack Daniels. Anyone know if this Lidl one tastes more like JB or JD?

PLRFD

I think more like JB personaly,also try Aldi's Clarkes bourbon,it's cheaper too.

bcl999

Thanks for the advice.

hippy69

Nice cheap alternative to Jim Beam. Most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

DCFC79

Id be interested in what you think OP,

Raspberry_Swirl

I buy that brand quite regularly though I don't mind either JB or JD

rachbc

Aldi's is a reasonable replacement for JB but not a patch on a decent bourbon

bcl999

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

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?

Lugh_Chronain

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

Yes, it's already been mentioned, thanks.