Bourbon

[kachingchingpow]

Originally Posted by SF_BHT

Bourbon should be savored and only consumed on the rocks. OK if you have to drive use a little 7up to keep your sugar level high to make it home (Oh that is what I do here in the US I just sit on the porch and drink with the neighbors. Shoot a few animals dumb enough to stray into our sights. Love being able to shoot in any direction and the bullet will fall on my land.
Women Love Wild Turkey 101 with 7up. It really sneaks up on them.

Big WT fan here as well. In fact I'm a little chapped that they've watered down the Russells Reserve from 101 to 90 and repackaged it. For quite a while it was considered a sleeper, and one of the best values on the market as far as a 10yo product goes.

Can't be Sprite either... something about the dryer flavor of 7up. Sometimes we put a waft of sour in with it to cut the sweet even more. Tumbler full of that is our go-to drink around hunting camp.

[jw74]

Usually, I celebrate with Glen Livet Scotch, and commiserate with Jack Daniels. After reading on here about PVW, I went to buy some and after my eyebrows settled from looking at the price, I chose a bottle of Basil Hayden's and really enjoyed it. It's smooth like a good scotch with a little bit of a carmel taste. Now, if I can just add a little to that savings and procure one of those Chris Reeves PS knives...

[Sweetbriar]

Recent posts here make me think I need to try the Wild Turkey. Maker's Mark was the only bourbon I much cared for out of the ones I tried. I didn't want to be a quitter, so I thought I should try sneaking up on whiskey via Scotch hoping my genealogy might help me along, so I tried Glenlivet today. I can see its virtues. Will try some more this evening at bedtime.

Edit: Just saw the Scotch thread. But since I live in bourbon country I feel it's my patriotic duty to learn at least one bourbon that I really like.

[echoes]

Originally Posted by Sweetbriar

Recent posts here make me think I need to try the Wild Turkey.

IMHO, Wild Turkey 101 is very smooth, goes down well either on the rocks or with a mixer, and is best sampled while in the company of a QP.

Definately worth a try Sweetbriar.

Holly

[Roguish Lawyer]

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...ppy-van-winkle

[DIYPatriot]

Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...ppy-van-winkle

From that article:

"You have to prove to me that you know what you're talking about before I will sell you a bottle."

I love that line. I've never had this bourbon or heard of it, but you've raised my interest (as I love a good bourbon).

[BOfH]

Maker’s Mark cutting alcohol volume in its bourbon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The producer of Maker’s Mark bourbon is cutting — likely permanently — the amount of alcohol in each bottle to stretch every drop of the famous Kentucky whiskey. The alcohol volume is being lowered from its historic level of 45 percent to 42 percent — or 90 proof to 84 proof.

The brand known for its square bottles sealed in red wax has struggled to keep up with demand that more than doubled the past seven years. Distribution has been squeezed and the popular premium brand has had to curtail shipments to some overseas markets.

“Over the last 100-plus days, there are many, many instances across lot of different cities where bars, restaurants, package stores have run low, run out,” Rob Samuels, chief operating officer for Maker’s Mark and grandson of the brand’s founder, said Monday.

“Given the surge in demand outstripping supply, what we’ve decided to do very carefully is to slightly reduce the alcohol volume.”

The recipe and production process will stay the same, except “a touch more water” will be added when the whiskey comes out of the barrel for bottling, Samuels said. The brand’s bourbon is made at its distillery near the small town of Loretto, 45 miles south of Louisville.

While I am partial to scotch, when I do drink bourbon, it is usually Makers. I am curious to see how this plays out...

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by BOfH

Maker’s Mark cutting alcohol volume in its bourbon



While I am partial to scotch, when I do drink bourbon, it is usually Makers. I am curious to see how this plays out...

Bet they don't cut the price to match.

TR

[SF_BHT]

I got the same info....

I have heard from the family back home this is not going down well in KY.......

I just set aside a bottle just incase this does happen for my collection.

[BOfH]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

Bet they don't cut the price to match.

TR

The price per bottle has been going up in my area, my last liquor store run had it at $3 more than the last time I bought a bottle(about 6 months ago). Small supply and larger demand. What I have been told is that Makers Mark is a mainstay in most bourbon collections, much like a (IMO) Glenlivet 15 is to a scotch collection.

My .02

Originally Posted by SF_BHT

I am a Kentucky boy and grew up on Bourbon.


Bourbon should be savored and only consumed on the rocks. OK if you have to drive use a little 7up to keep your sugar level high to make it home (Oh that is what I do here in the US I just sit on the porch and drink with the neighbors. Shoot a few animals dumb enough to stray into our sights. Love being able to shoot in any direction and the bullet will fall on my land.
Women Love Wild Turkey 101 with 7up. It really sneaks up on them.

NO! NO! No! Bourbon should only be consumed neat.

I have to laugh at people griping about Maker's cutting it's proof (adding water) when they cut their's by drinking it on the rocks or with water, cola, etc.

Originally Posted by SF_BHT

I got the same info....

I have heard from the family back home this is not going down well in KY.......

I just set aside a bottle just incase this does happen for my collection.

I set aside a few cases.....

[echoes]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

Bet they don't cut the price to match.

TR

TR Sir is spot on as usual!

Must just say though that, well if Your day is Hell, and you really need to unwind, (after saving the world like QP's,) just spend the extra dollar or two and indulge on Bulliet Burbon!

Am still single, but someday when I greet my one and only when He walks thru the door...it willbe with a nice shot of Burbon!

Holly

[ECUPirate09]

You spoke. We listened.

Dear Friends,

Since we announced our decision last week to reduce the alcohol content (ABV) of Maker’s Mark in response to supply constraints, we have heard many concerns and questions from our ambassadors and brand fans. We’re humbled by your overwhelming response and passion for Maker’s Mark. While we thought we were doing what’s right, this is your brand – and you told us in large numbers to change our decision.

You spoke. We listened. And we’re sincerely sorry we let you down.

So effective immediately, we are reversing our decision to lower the ABV of Maker’s Mark, and resuming production at 45% alcohol by volume (90 proof). Just like we’ve made it since the very beginning.

The unanticipated dramatic growth rate of Maker’s Mark is a good problem to have, and we appreciate some of you telling us you’d even put up with occasional shortages. We promise we'll deal with them as best we can, as we work to expand capacity at the distillery.

Your trust, loyalty and passion are what’s most important. We realize we can’t lose sight of that. Thanks for your honesty and for reminding us what makes Maker’s Mark, and its fans, so special.

We’ll set about getting back to bottling the handcrafted bourbon that our father/grandfather, Bill Samuels, Sr. created. Same recipe. Same production process. Same product.

As always, we will continue to let you know first about developments at the distillery. In the meantime please keep telling us what’s on your mind and come down and visit us at the distillery. It means a lot to us.

Sincerely,

Rob Samuels Bill Samuels, Jr
Chief Operating Officer Chairman Emeritus
rob@makersmark.com bill@makersmark.com

The right move, IMO.

[SF_BHT]

I thought they would relook their decision..... Great news....