Most over-rated Bourbon?

[BigNate]

I've noticed that I don't care as much for some of the highly sought after bourbons as I used to. Some have dropped in quality, IMHO, so much that I don't even buy them when I get the chance anymore.

For me Blantons and Wellers top my list. Local store had several Blanton bottles up front, the clerk pointed them out all proud of himself. I passed.

Another that keeps getting recommended is Buffalo Trace. I really don't care for it much. It's ok, but again it's over priced swill compared to several others in the same price range.

What are your most over-rated?
What are you not buying?

 

[HoneyDew]

Hands down Buffalo trace. I honestly don’t get the appeal.

 

[hiker270]

Hands down Buffalo trace. I honestly don’t get the appeal.

Buffalo Trace, couldn't agree more.

 

[Yooper]

Blanton's for me. Buffalo Trace gets a light of hype, but honestly for $30/bottle I still think it's a good deal. It's not worth more than that, though.

 

[Tater86]

Personally I think Eagle Rare is overhyped, it has no real flavor to it at all. Based off the names I'm seeing, it's funny how they are all made by the Buffalo Trace brand, coincidence?

 

[Slick8]

I agree with the Blanton's, it must be an acquired taste. I agree with above, Buff Trace doesn't do it for me but is modestly priced.

I am a fan of Wellers myself.

I've tried some of the high end 18-21 year old Scotches in bars and again, it must be an acquired taste as I'd just assume a good 12 year single malt.

A bar tender in DC gave my wife and I a taste of this one earlier this year. It was great but not $600 per bottle retail good.

 

[Poser]

Any whiskey not from Kentucky calling itself "bourbon"

 

[Cannonball]

Eagle Rare - its just bland

 

[robtattoo]

Pappy. I know it's 'rare' (you know retail is only $80, right?) But it's honestly just a middle of the road whiskey.
I don't drink anymore, but when I did I actually got hold of a bottle & almost had an 'opening ceremony' with some good friends. None of us had ever tried it before & we were all like "meh"
Massive hype over nothing if you ask me.

 

[sierracharlie338]

I’m not a Blantons fan either. Found much better tasting options out there. I’m surprised by the people not liking Buffalo trace cause I used to really enjoy it. Could leave or take Wellers if nothing else was available.