View Full Version : Another Bourbon: Sam Houston
Roguish Lawyer
02-07-2005, 21:36
Got a bottle of this tonight and tried it. Relatively expensive; comparable to JD Single Barrel in price (in fact, a little cheaper at the store I visited tonight). "Small batch" rather than "single barrel." Aged 10 years. Very light and smooth. Almost scotch-like in its lightness, but without the Scotch "twang"/aftertaste I hate so much (I am a dedicated bourbon man).
I like it, but it is not my favorite. Worth the price, IMO, but I would rather have something with more flavor. Of course, this is just one batch.
Has anyone else tried it?
Roguish Lawyer
03-01-2005, 13:30
Had some more last night. I do not think this stuff is worth the price. It is light and smooth, but it just doesn't have the bourbon flavor I'm looking for. I'd rather drink plain old Jack Daniel's.
Sorry, Texas, but this distiller did your boy wrong. :boohoo
Had some more last night.
what changed your opinion? :confused:
Roguish Lawyer
03-01-2005, 13:33
what changed your opinion? :confused:
Dunno, maybe I'm bipolar or something. LMAO
Hey, it's not like I'm throwing out the bottle! Actually, I got home very late last night after working all day while sick, so I probably was not in the greatest tasting condition. I just may have to flip-flop again! :eek:
The Reaper
03-01-2005, 15:23
Had some more last night. I do not think this stuff is worth the price. It is light and smooth, but it just doesn't have the bourbon flavor I'm looking for. I'd rather drink plain old Jack Daniel's.
Sorry, Texas, but this distiller did your boy wrong. :boohoo
Counsel:
Jack is a sour mash whiskey, NOT a bourbon.
You should know that.
TR
Almost scotch-like in its lightness, but without the Scotch "twang"/aftertaste I hate so much (I am a dedicated bourbon man).
damn...philistine...!!!!
how can anyone hate Scotch?
Roguish Lawyer
03-01-2005, 16:11
Counsel:
Jack is a sour mash whiskey, NOT a bourbon.
You should know that.
TR
Yes, technically it is "Tennessee whiskey" because it is charcoal filtered. I still call it "bourbon" because that distinguishes it from scotch and I don't know how else to make that distinction. "American whiskey"?
boat guy
03-11-2005, 12:44
RL Sir,
Forgive my presumptuousness in answering your question, as I know that you know a great deal about Bourbon and American Whiskeys. I myself once asked this question, and many others regarding the subtle differences. I attended college in Nashville TN in close proximity to the origin of both Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey and spent many a night in the comfortable grip of one, the other, or both. (I now prefer JD to JB, and Bookers is my favorite) As it was explained to me by a class mate and relative of the family from Lynchburg... Tennessee Whiskey is simply called Tennessee Whiskey. The term American Whiskey is thrown around lightly encompasses American Rye, Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskeys. Really each should be simply called what they are. I have enclosed some links with interesting history and explanantions for those that care to venture. When it comes down to it, a good Tennesse Whiskey or Bourbon, both have the same wonderful effects.
http://www.straightbourbon.com/articles/ccname.html http://www.mindspring.com/~mccarthys/whiskey/corn.htm http://ellenjaye.com/lg-academy2003.htm
Roguish Lawyer
03-11-2005, 12:58
RL Sir,
Forgive my presumptuousness in answering your question, as I know that you know a great deal about Bourbon and American Whiskeys. I myself once asked this question, and many others regarding the subtle differences. I attended college in Nashville TN in close proximity to the origin of both Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey and spent many a night in the comfortable grip of one, the other, or both. (I now prefer JD to JB, and Bookers is my favorite) As it was explained to me by a class mate and relative of the family from Lynchburg... Tennessee Whiskey is simply called Tennessee Whiskey. The term American Whiskey is thrown around lightly encompasses American Rye, Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskeys. Really each should be simply called what they are. I have enclosed some links with interesting history and explanantions for those that care to venture. When it comes down to it, a good Tennesse Whiskey or Bourbon, both have the same wonderful effects.
http://www.straightbourbon.com/articles/ccname.html http://www.mindspring.com/~mccarthys/whiskey/corn.htm http://ellenjaye.com/lg-academy2003.htm
I will endeavor to use the term "American Whiskey" in the future. Thanks.
The Reaper
03-11-2005, 13:04
I now prefer JD to JB, and Bookers is my favorite
Curious, since Booker's is a bourbon from JB.
TR
Roguish Lawyer
03-11-2005, 13:07
Curious, since Booker's is a bourbon from JB.
TR
Not really. I prefer JD to JB, but I like Booker's too. Also like JD single barrel, but I don't find it to be as good generally speaking.
Weazle23
03-12-2005, 07:40
I can't wait to get back to a non-dry area where drinking is accepted!
BTW, Iv'e heard it shouldn't be called whiskey unless it was made in Tennessee. Can anyone else shed some light. I could be ass-back-up-side-down...knocking them out.
AngelsSix
03-30-2005, 21:20
http://www.whisky.com/whiskey/bourbon_brands.html#Top5Bourbon
This is an interesting link. Too bad I have no one to do some trails with....we could spend a week trying whisky and then writing about it.
jasonglh
03-30-2005, 21:34
Wow what an informative website! First all the great medical data and then I find this forum with so many thread about my favorite topic: Bourbon!
I'm a Kentucky man so I favor Makers Mark myself but have branched out to give Knob Creek a try.
....we could spend a week trying whisky and then writing about it.
damn, i'm impressed...if i spent a week trying whisky, it'd be another month or so before i could hold a pencil...
Roguish Lawyer
03-31-2005, 11:39
http://www.whisky.com/whiskey/bourbon_brands.html#Top5Bourbon
This is an interesting link. Too bad I have no one to do some trails with....we could spend a week trying whisky and then writing about it.
Did you click that link, TR? ;)
I need to try that Elijah Craig. Can't fathom how Maker's Mark gets into the top 5. Good stuff, but it does not compete with the single barrels IMO.
The Reaper
03-31-2005, 12:53
Did you click that link, TR? ;)
I need to try that Elijah Craig. Can't fathom how Maker's Mark gets into the top 5. Good stuff, but it does not compete with the single barrels IMO.
Yep, I clicked it and looked around.
I like MM, but can't say that I would rank it with the super premiums. I definitely prefer the Knob Creek to the MM.
Will have to get the Elijan Craig and try it as well.
TR