Not having read the whole of this thread, would put a thumb up for Larceny as being a very solid choice for a very consistently good bourbon. I like to call it the Pappy Van Winkle that you can buy. Don't knock it, unless you have both at hand to try... and before you've had a wee dram of anything else that might affect your pallet.

If you Like good bourbon, this is one that's generally available and reasonably priced, for the quality.