sipping a little Russel’s Reserve
me too!
Best wedding gift…bottle of Knob Creek…drank some the night of…more later
really like the Buffalo Trace…great bourbon for the price
drink Makers with the boys
and my favorite thing about flying to Louisville …Woodford Reserve bar and grill right in the terminal
And, speaking of Manhattans, Hubby scored a bottle of the “limited edition” Fee Brother’s Whiskey Cask Aged Bitters (it was like $15 for a 4oz bottle). Perfect for Manhattans. They get used whiskey casks from a distillery in Tennessee (they won’t say which one, but they do say it isn’t JD - so it is probably George Dickle).
It brings the Manhattan to a new level!!
Olive
Okay, bourbon fans, I got the name of the bourbon I mentioned earlier. It was Rock Hills Farms.
I was impressed with the two sips I tried. Of course, a more respresentative sampling is needed to form a proper opinion.
I suppose that makes sense. They’ve got the horsie themed bottle. That’s the other reason I don’t drink my bottle of RHF too much. It’s the best looking bottle in my collection. It would be a shame to throw it away.
One other bourbon tidbit that I don’t think anyone mentioned. While bourbon can be made anywhere in the US, Kentucky is the only state allowed to have its name on the label.
At least the last few years, that’s been Woodford Reserve, and it’s hard to beat.
If you order a mint julep in the cheap seats at Churchill Downs, though, it’s made with bottled mix from Early Times. It’s not bad, but there’s one little problem–Early Times isn’t bourbon. They have to call it a “Kentucky Whisky” because it’s partially aged in used barrels. It isn’t bad stuff for the money, and you shouldn’t use top-shelf stuff in a julep anyway, but if you’re drinking something out of tradition stuff like that matters.
Tonight I found one of the little airplane bottles of Booker’s hiding in the back of the bar. It’s exquisite, but am I a heretic for thinking it needs a little splash of water to open it up?
So far I haven’t been able to bring myself to drink it any way but neat. However no less an authority than silenus once said, IIRC, that Booker Noe himself used a little splash to open it up, and that that was good enough for him.
So if you do add a little water you’ll certainly be in good company.
Uhhh, I guess people can disagree. That’s the worst crap I have ever tasted.
Oh, yes, wonderful stuff and the BBQ sauce is liquid crack! (One taste and you’ll pour it on anything!)
I have to recommend the Whiskycast. It’s a great source of whisky/bourbon/scotch related news as well as non-snooty reviews of drinks. (The host once described a whisky as “Breakfast in a bottle.” :D)
And TN liquor laws are stupid beyond belief. When Jack Daniels introduced a beer, the state seriously considered treating it as a liquor! :smack:
Anyone tried Anchor Steams Old Potero rye whiskey? Thoughts? I love me Anchor Steam but not sure on their rye whiskey.