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They had a tasting for that here last year. It was terrible.
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Slipknot also has some godawful corn whiskey. But that one doesn't have a stupid gimmick at least.
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Kevin DuBrow posted:This is old news but I just found out about Blackened, which in collaboration with Metallica is blasted in barrel with curated Metallica playlists. And I thought Jefferson's Ocean was gimmicky. That's funny. I wonder if it's as lovely as Jefferson's Ocean.
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Stultus Maximus posted:That's funny. I wonder if it's as lovely as Jefferson's Ocean. Somehow it isn’t
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From what I've heard the limited release versions of Blackened are actually pretty good
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spankmeister posted:Slipknot also has some godawful corn whiskey. But that one doesn't have a stupid gimmick at least. That reminds me, is there a good nationally available corn whiskey out there? I bought a bottle of George Dickel #1 corn whiskey when I toured the distillery and that poo poo was num-num. I hoarded the last little bit, and I can't get any more of it because it's not on ABC's master purchase list. I guess it was a small run distillery store only thing.
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GD_American posted:That reminds me, is there a good nationally available corn whiskey out there? I bought a bottle of George Dickel #1 corn whiskey when I toured the distillery and that poo poo was num-num. I hoarded the last little bit, and I can't get any more of it because it's not on ABC's master purchase list. I guess it was a small run distillery store only thing. Mellow Corn is the classic standard.
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What's the difference between Bourbon and corn whiskey? Rye? Is that all?
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zmcnulty posted:What's the difference between Bourbon and corn whiskey? Rye? Is that all? Bourbon is minimum of 51% corn and has to be aged in new charred oak barrels. Corn whiskey is minimum of 80% corn and may be aged in oak barrels. Note that it doesn't specify new oak so corn whiskey can be aged in refill barrels (previously used). Note: Mellow corn is bottled in bond so it has to be aged for a minimum of 4 years So, while it has some similarities to bourbon it's a different style of whiskey really. GD_American posted:That reminds me, is there a good nationally available corn whiskey out there? 2nding Mellow Corn, it's actually a really decent example of corn whiskey, especially considering the price. Balcones True Blue should be pretty available I think, and that's a more "craft" presentation of the style, although it being Texas whiskey gives it a unique twist. Balcones Baby Blue is also a thing, and a decent example but it's very young whiskey so you should be aware of that. spankmeister fucked around with this message at 09:29 on Dec 5, 2022 |
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Dec 5, 2022 09:24
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We discussed this a few years ago but the closest things to American corn whiskey you'll find is actually single grain scotch, because the grain they use is usually corn, and it's usually aged in used barrels Heaven Hill does have a high aged cask strength corn whiskey releasing next year (mellowest corn) under the heritage label so you can guarantee the price will be high and it will be even harder to find at any price
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I enjoy Bulleit’s bourbon because of the spiciness of the high-rye mashbill. I especially enjoyed the limited “Blender’s select” that I used to buy, although I can’t find it anywhere anymore. Please recommend other bourbons I may also enjoy, including maybe a few that are a bit fancier than the mass market Diageo product that I am currently buying.
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Ogmius815 posted:I enjoy Bulleit’s bourbon because of the spiciness of the high-rye mashbill. I especially enjoyed the limited “Blender’s select” that I used to buy, although I can’t find it anywhere anymore. Old Grand Dad bonded is great and also has a high rye content. usually it's even cheaper than Bulleit, at least in PA.
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Ogmius815 posted:I enjoy Bulleit’s bourbon because of the spiciness of the high-rye mashbill. I especially enjoyed the limited “Blender’s select” that I used to buy, although I can’t find it anywhere anymore. Four Roses small batch, single barrel, small batch select New Riff
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Dec 5, 2022 16:42
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Mr. Glass posted:Old Grand Dad bonded is great and also has a high rye content. usually it's even cheaper than Bulleit, at least in PA. Shhhhh, don't let the secret out.
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Dec 5, 2022 17:17
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Wild Turkey 101. Also, drink some rye if you haven't, you probably like that too.
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Scythe posted:Wild Turkey 101. I prefer the Rare Breed tbh
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Dec 5, 2022 18:02
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Redemption makes a high-rye Bourbon that I enjoy, and I'd recommend Stellum if you're up for barrel proof bottles. The Stellum blended bourbon and rye are both great (and are focused on medium to high rye blends), and they release a ton of single barrels that are all going to be unique.
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I have a bottle of Howler Head banana bourbon and I'm struggling to use it. I tried it in a cocktail with coffee liqueur but did not like the results. So far the only palatable drink has been a spiked milkshake. I feel like it's a spirit designed to be taken as a shot and not actually enjoyed.
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Dec 6, 2022 00:12
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Sounds like it. I had a thought: egg nog.
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I was buying some airline bottles to sample and asked about that one, guy got real excited about it and said “yeah that’s Dana White’s brand” I reflexively said “well, I’ll try it anyway” and dude’s face fell so hard I still feel bad about it like a year later
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Kevin DuBrow posted:I have a bottle of Howler Head banana bourbon and I'm struggling to use it. I tried it in a cocktail with coffee liqueur but did not like the results. So far the only palatable drink has been a spiked milkshake. I feel like it's a spirit designed to be taken as a shot and not actually enjoyed. Flavored whiskey is an affront
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Infinite Karma posted:Redemption makes a high-rye Bourbon that I enjoy, and I'd recommend Stellum if you're up for barrel proof bottles. The Stellum blended bourbon and rye are both great (and are focused on medium to high rye blends), and they release a ton of single barrels that are all going to be unique. I did not care for redemption. It cost about $10 more than Bulleit, and I thought the taste was very poor. Very “grain alcoholy” taste, if that makes sense. It did work well in cocktails, but it was basically unpalatable neat. I will keep an eye out for Stellum, and will buy old grand dad and wild Turkey 101. Ogmius815 fucked around with this message at 21:06 on Dec 6, 2022 |
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Ogmius815 posted:I will keep an eye out for Stellum, and will buy old grand dad and wild Turkey 101. Just make sure the OGD is bonded or 114. Skip the 80 proof, imo.
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Pseudohog posted:Brandy is pretty much its own thing. Being distilled it can hit some of the same notes, but really it's a whole different beastie to whiskey. This sounds super elitist but I highly recommend using a proper brandy snifter when sampling armagnacs and cognacs. It helps accentuate the sweetness and unique characteristics of brandy. I got so excited I wanted to try using it to see if it'd make my primarily Islay whiskys more intense but it just made everything more bitter, which was an interesting learning point for me. I've stuck to the standard tulip glass since then.
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S.W.O.R.D. Agent posted:Just make sure the OGD is bonded or 114. Skip the This Agent speaks Truth. OGD 80 is garbage…and their more “premium” offerings are so, so good. Not even “by comparison…” they’re good whiskeys standing all on their own!
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What's rye whisky like? Anything notably different?
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They mostly just have green labels is all.
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Lily Catts posted:What's rye whisky like? Anything notably different? It's got a kind of spicy taste compared to bourbon.
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Lily Catts posted:What's rye whisky like? Anything notably different? In addition to being a bit spicier, I've found rye can also have very distinct notes of dill (High West Rendezvous) and mint. I really like high rye bourbon, but it took me some time to come to grips with straight rye in the High West Rendevous because of the dill. By the time I finished the bottle I was on board, but it took me a few glasses. YMMV!
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Herbal, earthy
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S.W.O.R.D. Agent posted:In addition to being a bit spicier, I've found rye can also have very distinct notes of dill (High West Rendezvous) and mint. I really like high rye bourbon, but it took me some time to come to grips with straight rye in the High West Rendevous because of the dill. By the time I finished the bottle I was on board, but it took me a few glasses. YMMV! I've never gotten dill from HW Rendezvous, but I do get super huge herbal dill/thyme/tarragon notes from Willet ryes.
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100% rye has always been my favourite non-scotch whisky for a while now. It's definitely that rye spice that characterizes it. It's kind of interesting how my early taking to rye influenced my taste in bourbon later on though. I've tried various high-rye bourbons like bulleit and woodford reserve, but the tease of rye spice just makes me want 100% rye instead. I've found I've been liking the low-rye and wheatie bourbons, like buffalo trace and maker's mark.
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It's like rye bread vs. wheat bread. Spicy and earthy vs. soft and sweet.
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 Jack Daniels bonded got named whisky advocate whiskey of the year. Can't wait to see a $30 bottle being hoarded and resold at stupid prices just like Henry Mckenna 10.
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Casu Marzu posted:
Nice. I have an unopened one collecting dust. Time to flip it.
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Casu Marzu posted:
It makes me think of Old Grand Dad bonded, which is good for the price but ultimately still a meh $20 bottle.
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JD bonded is good, IMO, but it's one of those whiskies that I never drink because there's always something nicer or more interesting on my shelf.
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Aside from knowing it'll be 100 proof and aged at least four years, how is knowing a whiskey is bottled in bond useful to the consumer? Is it a legacy from an age when the industry was so shady you wanted your whiskey aged in government-supervised warehouses?
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Kevin DuBrow posted:Aside from knowing it'll be 100 proof and aged at least four years, how is knowing a whiskey is bottled in bond useful to the consumer? Is it a legacy from an age when the industry was so shady you wanted your whiskey aged in government-supervised warehouses? yep
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Yeah, you nailed it. Just a law to guarantee you won’t buy methanol with food coloring in it.
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