Makers Mark.....or Woodford Reserve. I prefer the Woodford myself.......Since my dear friend from Kentucky introduced me to the fine beverage....in my experience, it is made with bourbon.
I've been told, by this same dear friend, a son of Kentucky, that "the mint must be picked by a virgin philly while the morning dew is yet upon it." He swears that makes the best libation.
If I bring the mint to the Kentucky Derby party....he has to settle for mint picked by an old brood mare, washed in tap water. He swears that the mint loses something in the process.....;-)
I enjoy them with bourbon as well, but my taste buds prefer the Woodford taken straight. :)
"the mint must be picked by a virgin philly while the morning dew is yet upon it."
A virgin from Philadelphia, or do you mean filly, as in a young female horse?