Bourbon

[EnochRoot]

Drinking some now. It's delicious.

I was out with my wife this past weekend in downtown Catonsville, and we had an after dinner drink at Jennings Cafe.

Had a glass of this on the rocks.



Anybody had this? TBH, I find it better than the original.

I'm happy a previous pour of mine was used for a Swamper's return!

Welcome back!

[cerranoredux]

And I missed you all. You all look great!

Holy fucking shit.

[bfj]

Welcome back OCB!

The org I work for just was awarded another gift from Buffalo Trace to auction off. It’s a bourbon flight featuring one 750 ml bottle of each of the following:

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth Grain of the Gods Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

E.H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage

I’ll have more details and a link at some point if anyone is interested or knows anyone who is a collector. All $ goes directly to Pathfinders for Autism.

[Sabo]

Welcome back OCB!

The org I work for just was awarded another gift from Buffalo Trace to auction off. It’s a bourbon flight featuring one 750 ml bottle of each of the following:

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth Grain of the Gods Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

E.H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage

I’ll have more details and a link at some point if anyone is interested or knows anyone who is a collector. All $ goes directly to Pathfinders for Autism.

Please provide a link so I can send this to my bourbon sensei. He might be interested in a couple of these bottles.

[bfj]

Welcome back OCB!

The org I work for just was awarded another gift from Buffalo Trace to auction off. It’s a bourbon flight featuring one 750 ml bottle of each of the following:

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth Grain of the Gods Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

E.H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage

I’ll have more details and a link at some point if anyone is interested or knows anyone who is a collector. All $ goes directly to Pathfinders for Autism.

Please provide a link so I can send this to my bourbon sensei. He might be interested in a couple of these bottles.

Here is the link for one of the bottles (Amanranth Grain of the Gds).
https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/item ... %20Spirits

[bfj]

Two more bottles were added.

https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/item ... %20Spirits

And

https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/item ... %20Spirits

[Pruitt IV]

Oregon Liquor Officials Are Accused of Hoarding Rare Bourbon

[wlu_lax6]

Oregon Liquor Officials Are Accused of Hoarding Rare Bourbon

Virginia had a similar issue. Part of the reason they now lottery them.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va ... ket-crime/

[sancarlos]

Been drinking a fair bit of whisky lately (nice to be retired). Wanted to try some new stuff and I have to say I’m pleased with what I’ve acquired over the last couple months. Mid-priced stuff. Been focused on old fashioneds, sazeracs, manhattans, and vieux carrés. Started making manhattans with 4 parts whisky, 1 part red vermouth, 1 part amaro cio ciaro, some bitters, and a cherry - a recipe a good bartender turned us on to.
Anyway, here are my new whiskies:
Old Forester 1910 93 proof bourbon
Canoctin Creek single barrel 116 proof rye
New Riff single barrel 111 proof rye
(Gifts from my wife!)

[EnochRoot]

Been drinking a fair bit of whisky lately (nice to be retired). Wanted to try some new stuff and I have to say I’m pleased with what I’ve acquired over the last couple months. Mid-priced stuff. Been focused on old fashioneds, sazeracs, manhattans, and vieux carrés. Started making manhattans with 4 parts whisky, 1 part red vermouth, 1 part amaro cio ciaro, some bitters, and a cherry - a recipe a good bartender turned us on to.
Anyway, here are my new whiskies:
Old Forester 1910 93 proof bourbon
Canoctin Creek single barrel 116 proof rye
New Riff single barrel 111 proof rye
(Gifts from my wife!)

Old Forester is usually really good. Even the cheaper ones. Catoctin - I've had the 92 proof Roundstone Rye. That ones tasty. Not familiar with New Riff though.

[A_B]

I had that old forester at a bourbon bar recently. Very very good.

[Square Rob]

One of a few things I don’t love about my new home is the difficulty in finding good bourbon. When I came last summer I found a site that had weller, eh Taylor, Blantons all available for order but when we moved they were all sold out and no more around. They do have four roses and makers at most grocery stores, but I only sip occasionally and when I do I want what I like. Boo.

[Giff]

I cheap with no refined taste for Bourbon, so I'll continue enjoying my $15 bottles of Evan Williams thank you very much.

[A_B]

One of a few things I don’t love about my new home is the difficulty in finding good bourbon. When I came last summer I found a site that had weller, eh Taylor, Blantons all available for order but when we moved they were all sold out and no more around. They do have four roses and makers at most grocery stores, but I only sip occasionally and when I do I want what I like. Boo.

Oh the irony that the spirit named for a county in Kentucky that was named for a French dynasty can't be found in France.





(I know it isn't irony, stfu)

[The Sybian]

One of a few things I don’t love about my new home is the difficulty in finding good bourbon. When I came last summer I found a site that had weller, eh Taylor, Blantons all available for order but when we moved they were all sold out and no more around. They do have four roses and makers at most grocery stores, but I only sip occasionally and when I do I want what I like. Boo.

Oh the irony that the spirit named for a county in Kentucky that was named for a French dynasty can't be found in France.





(I know it isn't irony, stfu)

Only the county is pronounced bohr-bone-AY

[The Sybian]

I haven't tried New Riff Bourbon yet, but it's on my short list. I like to read various review websites and find bottles that sound good. I am currently working on a bottle of New Riff Single Barrel Rye. My new favorite Rye. It has an extra kick of spice to it and is more complex than others I've had. And it's a cool looking bottle.

[wlu_lax6]

Entered the VA ABC lottery, did not win

53,539 entries for 1 bottle of Pappy Family Reserve 23 year
55,259 entries for 74 bottles of Pappy Family Reserve 15 year
54,511 entries for 146 bottles of Pappy Family Reserve 20 year

[wlu_lax6]

Entered the VA ABC lottery, did not win

53,539 entries for 1 bottle of Pappy Family Reserve 23 year
55,259 entries for 74 bottles of Pappy Family Reserve 15 year
54,511 entries for 146 bottles of Pappy Family Reserve 20 year

Incompetent, not corrupt...but who would run this off a spreadsheet?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va ... n=wp_local

[A_B]

Having Old Elk out of Colorado. Pretty dang good.

[Rush2112]

Haven't tried that. I like Leopold Brothers if I'm drinking local.

[GoodKarma]

Having Old Elk out of Colorado. Pretty dang good.

I enjoy it. I have one of their barrels in my garage that I am debating how to use.

[A_B]

I enjoyed it. Had a couple on the rocks after a long day, which helps put you in the right mindset, but it was smooth, I thought. It's wheated and other and Maker's I generally like wheated so that probably made it better to my palate.

[sancarlos]

I enjoyed it. Had a couple on the rocks after a long day, which helps put you in the right mindset, but it was smooth, I thought. It's wheated and other and Maker's I generally like wheated so that probably made it better to my palate.

You’ve sold me. I’ll look for it.

[The Sybian]

Having Old Elk out of Colorado. Pretty dang good.

I enjoy it. I have one of their barrels in my garage that I am debating how to use.

Make a whole bunch of stout and age it!

[Rush2112]

I have a Maker's and a another barrel that escapes me at the moment that I was going to use as the base of an offset smoker. I didn't they're now "tables" on the deck.

[mister d]

Strong “Twitter before it became awful” vibe to that post.

[govmentchedda]

Strong “Twitter before it became awful” vibe to that post.

You can call that bluesky now.

[A_B]

I know it’s probably a bit but I’m going batshit here.

[mister d]

The exact point. Just the thought of it annoys you even if you know better.

[The Sybian]

I know it’s probably a bit but I’m going batshit here.

I’m shocked that almost all the replies are in on the joke. My favorite comment, “a classic Dr. Papper.”

[rass]

You guys shortsighted could taste incredible

[sancarlos]

Criminal, if real.

[The Sybian]

Criminal, if real.

Definitely a joke.

[EnochRoot]

So I thought I'd do something for the environment today, so I stopped off at the liquor store and bought some Lost Monarch, a blended, Redwood Empire Whiskey (it blends I think 60% of their straight rye whiskey, and 40% of their straight bourbon). Oh, and they plant a redwood for every bottle they sell.

[Giff]

AB probably has COVID again after reading about California bourbon.

[The Sybian]

How is it? I've looked at that bottle many times.


I have a new favorite Bourbon. New Riff Single Barrel. I really enjoyed their Rye, too (see upthread). Label says orange peel and black cherry, I get a bit of peach. It'd be great with BBQ.

[EnochRoot]

How is it? I've looked at that bottle many times.


I have a new favorite Bourbon. New Riff Single Barrel. I really enjoyed their Rye, too (see upthread). Label says orange peel and black cherry, I get a bit of peach. It'd be great with BBQ.

Will report back this evening. I've observed it's rude to pour myself a drink when wife is in the kitchen making dinner.

[sancarlos]

I’d like to know about that Redwood Empire, too. We get up to Sonoma County reasonably often. Might be fun to mix in spirit tasting with the wine tasting.

And I think I posted upthread about New Riff rye. Tasty stuff.

[EnochRoot]

It's a good blend. Fruity. Herbal. Subtle pop. At under $40 I'd consider it a steal. Definitely makes me want to try the rye and then the bourbon that made this bourye.