My Bridgeport garage shelf: 8 bourbons that never let you down

Mike Kaczmarek

@kaczmarek_bridgeport

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Alright man, honestly, people ask me all the time what I got stocked next to the toolbox. Same rules as picking a mechanic or a pizza place — no gimmicks, no BS, just stuff that works every time. This ain't some fancy Gold Coast tasting flight, this is what a Sox fan pours after a doubleheader loss at the Cell. Every one of these has earned its spot on my shelf, and I'll argue any of 'em over deep dish versus tavern-style any day of the week.

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My Bridgeport garage shelf: 8 bourbons that never let you down — 6 items
Name	Comment	Proof	Price Range
1Buffalo Trace	Honestly the Bull Durham of bourbons, man — no flash, just gets the job done every single time. My everyday pour, no question.	90 proof	$25–$30
2Eagle Rare	Ten years in the barrel and it shows, man. Smooth like a rebuilt small-block, no knocks, no hesitation.	90 proof	$35–$45
3Elijah Craig Small Batch	This one's got some spice to it, kinda like arguing tavern-cut with a deep dish guy — gets your attention quick.	94 proof	$28–$35
5Four Roses Single Barrel	Fruity, warm, real balanced — like a well-tuned carburetor. This is the one I bring out when company's over.	100 proof	$40–$50
6Old Forester Signature 100	Old-school Louisville stuff, man, reminds me of working on an old Nova — dependable, a little rough around the edges, and I love it for it.	100 proof	$30–$38
8Knob Creek	Heavy, oaky, no nonsense. This is the closer of my shelf, man — bring it in for the ninth and it gets the save every time.	100 proof	$30–$38