Topic: Bourbon Thread (Read 7934 times)

anetode · « **on:** April 29, 2013, 10:30:00 PM »

Figured it would be only fair to celebrate what is perhaps America's greatest contribution to the world of spirits. To kick things off, today I had the pleasure of running into a friend who works at a thrift shop where he just stumbled upon an awesomely campy 1979 Circus Wagon Decanter of 100 mo. old Jim Beam. Now usually Jim Beam Black is my lowest acceptable standard for a bourbon, but this stuff was something else. Not the most flavorful, but so smooth and mild and relaxing.

The field of bourbons might not be as varied or celebrated as Scotch, but it's cheaper and occasionally you run across a gem which holds its own against any other type of whiskey.

My personal go-to is usually 9 yr old Knob Creek, how's about you?

CEE TEE · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2013, 08:27:32 AM »

Had to help by re-posting pics of the best Bourbon I have ever had...Jefferson's Presidential 17 yr. old Select. Batch #1, bottle #936.

Will take more time to write about the others!

(Having some Weller with Carpano Antica vermouth, Fee Brothers Orange and Aromatic bitters plus a Luxardo cherry as my nightcap now.)

anetode · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2013, 07:33:25 PM »

A connoisseur in the mists! I'm going to have to remember about Jefferson's for the next special occasion.

As far as mixology goes, I've never been able to stomach the vermouth aspect of a Manhattan. More into the Old Fashioned, especially after finally running across a properly prepared version at the Velvet Tango Room in Cleveland. Make sure to stop by if you ever happen to trek across the midwest, they take their craft seriously and you can often catch a decent jazz show.

dtrewwye · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2013, 04:52:32 AM »

http://www.whisky.sg/medias/220113-retail-012013.pdf

The list of USA Bourbon's is on page 11.. not sure whats good there - definitely keen on some suggestions!

jazzerdave · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:18:08 AM »

I've been a fan of Basil Hayden's personally. I usually just go rocks for Bourbon.

CEE TEE · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:21:02 AM »

I love Noah's Mill for crazy smoke and a good amount of rye in the composition. A good sipping alternative to single malt scotch, IMO.

The Monkey · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2013, 05:32:41 AM »

I just picked up 2 bottles of Single Oak Project.

6 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2013, 02:13:10 PM »

Quote from: The Monkey on May 17, 2013, 05:32:41 AM

I just picked up 2 bottles of Single Oak Project.

From their site...
We believe that this experiment will allow you to directly compare the impact of 7 different critical variables across 192 bottles for a total of 1,396 taste combinations. None of the 192 bottles in the complete set are exactly alike.

Does that mean you could end up finishing off a bottle and never get to taste it again?

The Monkey · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2013, 02:23:23 PM »

I think so, yeah. Unless you manage to locate another bottle from that specific barrel.

CEE TEE · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2013, 03:50:27 PM »

Cool, thanks for that tip...will look into it further.

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