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Old 11-04-2014, 13:38   #16
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WCH, you have good taste in bourbon.

Sorry, Holly, not a fan of rye in my whiskey.

Thanks for the offer though.

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No problem Sir,

You and Streck would also like JD: We also made a very good batch of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey whipped cream for our Holiday deserts. It also went great with our stuffed pies as well as topped beverages.

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Old 11-04-2014, 16:25   #17
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Here are a few of my bourbons, and a fifty year old powderhorn of Dickel (far left) after a recent tasting.
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Old 11-04-2014, 16:27   #18
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Sorry, Holly, not a fan of rye in my whiskey.

Thanks for the offer though.

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I suspect that you have not tried enough ryes . . .
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Old 11-04-2014, 17:18   #19
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I suspect that you have not tried enough ryes . . .
Amigo, I am still working my way through the non-rye selection.

After sterling 2013 reviews, I was lusting after the 2014 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch and two of the whiskeys in the blend turned out to be rye heavy. The reviewers killed it, along with my desire. Too peppery.

Moving on.

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Old 11-05-2014, 10:26   #20
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There is going to be a radical transformation in the industry as the new boutique distillery enter the market. A market that has been more than comfortable, not competing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/24/bu...lers.html?_r=0
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Old 11-05-2014, 11:01   #21
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There is going to be a radical transformation in the industry as the new boutique distillery enter the market. A market that has been more than comfortable, not competing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/24/bu...lers.html?_r=0
If this boutique distillery movement does for Whiskey/Spirits what craft breweries did for beer (specifically in the US) then this is welcome evolution.

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Old 07-31-2015, 10:41   #22
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Suntory Plans Space-Aged Whisky

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Not content with having the best whisky in the world, Suntory Holdings Ltd. plans to take its whisky out of this world and into space.

The Japanese brewing and distilling company said this week it would send a total of six samples of its whiskies and other alcoholic beverages to the International Space Station, where they will be kept for at least a year to study the effect zero gravity has on aging.

http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2...e-aged-whisky/
Do they honestly expect to get those samples back?

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Old 08-03-2015, 09:25   #23
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Whisky

As with anything, personal preference is in order, but I've got a few whisky recommendations if you haven't committed to Yamazaki as the best.

If you're looking for a mixer or a shooter, Pendleton is par excellence. It's not overly expensive, has great flavor, and goes well with Ginger Ale or other soda. It's smooth neat or on rocks as well. If you're into Canadian Whisky, this is a can't miss, and you won't break the bank trying it.

Another good Canadian is Collingwood. It's got the very traditional oak flavor, and a little more burn than Pendleton. Makes a good neat or on the rocks sippin' whisky.

If you're into Bourbon, I'll second Bulleit, especially as a mixer. A Bulleit Old Fashion or Hot Toddy are pretty fine when the weather turns cold.

Another nice mid-grade Bourbon that's worth trying is "Old Forester". It's got a really smooth flavor for a bourbon, and goes down easy neat, or in coffee.

If you're into Scotch, this is probably already a cliche, but Glenfiddich in any vintage, is a solid choice.

I spent the last year or so just trying different whiskies with some friends, to determine what would be the best choices to keep on hand, since I'm not one to drink in public. These are the once that offered the best "bang for the buck".

Hope it helps.
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Old 06-30-2017, 10:49   #24
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Anyone tried this yet?

Did a through search, but saw nothing posted yet about this product, Leadslingers Whisky.

Took a couple of photos today when this patriotic label caught my eye, (and I rarely drink whisky...)

The back label was so interesting mentioning Army Ranger, Green Berets, etc...truly have not seen anything like it before! ( The cashier held it up for my camera...lol.)


Has anyone tried it?


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Old 06-30-2017, 11:26   #25
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Looks like it would make a good defoliant.....but I'll try some for the teams sake.
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Old 06-30-2017, 11:41   #26
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Just a bunch of good ole boys..

https://www.leadslingerswhiskey.com/home
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Old 06-30-2017, 11:53   #27
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Just a bunch of good ole boys..

https://www.leadslingerswhiskey.com/home
JJ,

Read that first page on their site...ball to the wall, no sh*t for sure!

Okay PRB, cannot wait for the AAR!


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Old 06-30-2017, 11:56   #28
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Uh, oh. Moore, OK. They are guaranteed to get hit with by F5 tornado.

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Uh, oh. Moore, OK. They are guaranteed to get hit with by F5 tornado.

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From the looks of the vids they won't notice
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Old 07-01-2017, 17:01   #30
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I am highly biased...

...being a native Kentuckian, so I will go with a good bourbon. Of said bourbon, that's a tough choice. Maker's is at the top along with Woodford, though sometimes I can go a little "redneck" with a Wild Turkey 101
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