10 bourbons worth arguing about after a Sox loss
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10 bourbons worth arguing about after a Sox loss

Marcus DelaneyMarcus Delaney
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10 bourbons worth arguing about after a Sox loss

Marcus Delaney
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Listen, here's the thing — I didn't grow up rich, I grew up Beverly, so my bourbon opinions come from the liquor store on 95th and a lot of trial and error, not some sommelier class. This is the lineup I actually reach for when the Bears blow a lead and my brother starts up again about the Cubs bullpen. No unicorn bottles you'll never find, no $300 gimmicks — just the stuff that's actually on a real Chicago back bar. Pour one, argue with me about it, I've got time.

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10 bourbons worth arguing about after a Sox loss — 7 items
NameCommentDistilleryProofPrice Range
1Buffalo TraceThe Michael Jordan of everyday bourbons — steady, dependable, never once let you down. This is your house pour, no debate needed.Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY90 proof$25-$30
2Eagle Rare 10 YearTen years in a barrel and it still shows up ready to work. This is the bourbon equivalent of a guy who never misses a shift.Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY90 proof$32-$38
4Four Roses Single BarrelSpicy, a little loud, doesn't apologize for it. Basically drinking a Sox-Cubs argument in glass form.Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY100 proof$40-$48
5Woodford ReserveSmooth, a little fancy, the guy who wears a Cubs jersey to a business meeting. Still, it's good, I'll give it that.Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY90.4 proof$33-$38
6Knob Creek 9 YearBig, oaky, doesn't hide from anything. Drink it after a tough loss and you'll feel better about the standings, briefly.Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, KY100 proof$32-$36
8Elijah Craig Small BatchOld-school, been around forever, quietly excellent. Kind of like Comiskey — sorry, I mean the real park name, before they slapped a bank's name on it.Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY94 proof$28-$33
9Maker's MarkSweet, easy, everybody's uncle's bourbon. It's a classic for a reason, same way deep dish is a classic — don't @ me.Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto, KY90 proof$25-$29