Bourbon Day 6/14/25

[DuaneMac]

Celebrating a day early. Actually, this day occurs quite frequently for me!

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Well, pull a cork! I’m on that one tomorrow!

 

[Erik Tracy]

Just got a fresh bottle of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon today.

I'll be sure to crack it open for a pour tomorrow!

 

[Joan]

DH is fixing us a bourbon and ginger ale as I am typing. The first booze I have had in a long time

 

[DuaneMac]

Still celebrating the day! We returned home this afternoon from a short trip staying at a really cool treehouse in Western MD and saw that our local distillery had some specials going on so we went. Their smoked Old Fashioneds are our favorites.

 

[JimK]

I didn't know it was bourbon day, but coincidentally did enjoy some Michter's over a large ice cube last night.

 

[LMichaels]

Maybe I'll enjoy some small batch single barrel today over a big ice cube ball

 

[ChuckO]

The heck with Hawaii, my next vacation is at Duane's place. That's awesome that the serve the drink under glass in smoke

 

[DuaneMac]

The heck with Hawaii, my next vacation is at Duane's place. That's awesome that the serve the drink under glass in smoke

They do a great job with their drink presentation. They have the perfect glassware, ice, garnish etc. for all their drinks. They make all their own bitters and other flavorings for the various cocktails. Their food is quite good as well. I bought one of these for home use.

Ashlynn Distillery

Rooted in tradition, history, and community.

ashlynndistillery.com

 

[timothy]

Love that tree house!

 

[Bob Bailey]

Every day is Bourbon Day at our house! A little nip to ease the pains of old age

 

[DuaneMac]

Every day is Bourbon Day at our house! A little nip to ease the pains of old age

Same here!

 

[LMichaels]

In my Skyline glass

 

[Joan]

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE THAT TREE HOUSE!!!!!!!!

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

After a day of fiddling with disgustingly dirty kitchen windows (Mea Culpa…) followed by a top to bottom vacuuming, prep for a biggish party on Saturday, starting framing of art for granddaughter and grandsons birthday, fighting with setting up new equipment for internet/TV/phone connectivity. I’ve earned the two perfect Manhattans I just finished.
More work to follow, completing picture framing, making fresh strawberry ice cream, do some shopping tomorrow, I will just possibly make another batch before hitting the rack! Maybe I shall wait until I finish some stuff tomorrow?

 

[MikeLucky]

A couple of other posters and I accidentally hijacked the Stars and Stripes kettle thread because I use it and my Stealth kettle to hold some of my bourbon collection.

Seems it would be more appropriate here. Lol. And, like someone already said, everyday is bourbon day at my house





And,, I need a couple more kettles, apparently. Ha





Rest of the collection.... I might have a problem. Lol

 

[LMichaels]

What is "Wheated Bourbon?

 

[MikeLucky]

What is "Wheated Bourbon?

Typical bourbon is at least 50% corn, rye is the second most grain, and malted barley is 3rd.

A wheated bourbon substitutes rye as the second grain.

Weller is the most well known of the wheated bourbons. Maker's Mark is the other. Much smoother and sweeter than most other bourbons.

 

[LMichaels]

Typical bourbon is at least 50% corn, rye is the second most grain, and malted barley is 3rd.

A wheated bourbon substitutes rye as the second grain.

Weller is the most well known of the wheated bourbons. Maker's Mark is the other. Much smoother and sweeter than most other bourbons.

Saw it at Costco and had never heard of it. Thanks!

 

[MikeLucky]

Saw it at Costco and had never heard of it. Thanks!

Like you saw Weller at Costco, or their Kirkland brand? If they have Weller, you should buy it. Great elite level bourbon that is also super approachable. It's damn near impossible to find in Florida since only ABC super stores have the exclusive contract for it in the state.