What Bourbon Should I Drink? Find Your Bourbon Profile

Every bourbon drinker has a style. Some love soft caramel sweetness, some chase spice, and some just want a great bottle at a fair price. These are the six profiles you can fit in to. The answer to what bourbon should you drink depends on what you like. Whether you want caramel, butterscotch, spice, or just want a great bottle at a fair price. Find your profile type below below, or take the Bourbon Matchmaker and we'll do the matching for you.

person pouring bourbon on clear drinking glass
person pouring bourbon on clear drinking glass

The Six Bourbon Profile Types

Sweet & Smooth Sipper

Bold & Spicy Lover

Oak-Forward Traditionalist

Soft, sweet, and easy-drinking. Caramel, vanilla, and honey without the burn. Great for beginners.

Cinnamon, pepper, and rye character. High-rye and rye-forward bourbons with something to say.

Toasted oak, char, and classic barrel character. Traditional bourbon done well.

High Proof Explorer

Budget Friendly Daily Pour

Premium Hunter

Barrel-proof and cask-strength intensity. Big flavor, bigger proof.

Great bourbon under $50. Everyday bottles that deliver real value.

Limited, sought-after bottles, and how to find them without overpaying.

Not Sure Which One You Are?

Most people are a blend of two or more types. That's normal. The Bourbon Matchmaker looks at your preferences for proof, flavor, style, and price, then points you toward your best match. You'll get your bourbon type plus five personalized bottle recommendations that fit your answers. It takes about a minute, and it works whether you're buying your first bottle or hunting for your next favorite.