Bourbon was invented by a Baptist preacher, Elijah Craig. Also you CAN’T have Scotch unless it is distilled in Scotland. They have tried but there is something about the air and water of Scotland that can’t be replicated anywhere else.
And that is still my favorite brand. In fact I'm picking up another bottle tomorrow.
I picked up my first bottle of Russell's Reserve (a Wild Turkey offering at 90 proof) a couple weeks ago. 4 fingers gone at this point, and I'm impressed. More spicy than other fine Bourbons. Not as 'woodsy' as Elijah Craig, but a pretty darned good sip. I also like their 101. That and Elijah at 94 proof are about as volatile as I want. Woodford Reserve, Elmer T. Lee, or Basil Hayden are my favorites for the smoother Bourbons.
When in a restaurant I'll usually pick Makers Mark because they don't carry the others. If they don't even carry that (out here in the boonies that's possible) I'll settle for Jack.