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The Fred Minnick Show

5 Must Have Bourbons for Beginners

April 30, 2026·16 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Longtime Whiskey Writer offers his Top 5 list for beginner bourbons and explains why. Check out Fred's new book https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bottom-shelf-fred-minnick/1147295501 Chapters 00:00 Introduction & The "Starter" Label 00:46 A Special Gift: Mike’s Old Crow Art 01:58 What Makes a Great Starter Bourbon? 03:12 #5: Michter’s US1 Bourbon 04:00 #4: Four Roses Small Batch 05:14 #3: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 07:40 #2: Woodford Reserve 10:13 #1: Maker’s Mark 11:47 Honorable Mentions & Why They Missed the Cut 12:26 The Wild Turkey 101 "Second Base" Rule 13:14 The Buffalo Trace "Third Base" Frustration 14:45 Green River & Final Thoughts Join Fred's Whiskey Club: https://www.patreon.com/FredMinnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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