Yes. I used to read everything Stuart Woods wrote.Do you know who Stone Barrington is?
Good going Jeff. I am on my second time around with Stone. I think #43. I would love to see Woods movie "Chiefs", I enjoyed the book.Yes. I used to read everything Stuart Woods wrote.
Heaven Hill is tough to beat in my opinion. I always keep Evan Williams on hand.I drank Jim Beam for decades. Last year I tried Evan Williams. I like it more so its what I drink now.
I think that single barrel 114 proof would likely have a different flavor - I'll keep an eye out for it. Looks like the distillery is only about 15 minutes from my Brother-in-law's house so I might get to see it some time! I've had Blantons at restaurants for special occasions but never bought a bottle. I do enjoy a good scotch every now and then too. Very honorable mention to Red Breast Irish whiskey - it was my best experimental buy of last year. Not sure why Colorado made whiskey is hard to get in Missouri - Colorado made beer is all over the place in St. Louis! Maybe I'll look for Stranahans next time in Kansas.@John K BBQ, hmmm, never heard of it, any good???Mine is the Single Barrel, 114 proof version.....
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My current favorite is the bottle of Blanton's I had stashed from before prices went nuts. Spicy, caramel, with a touch of sweet and well balanced heat. Also have a bottle of Michter's open, though no real impressions yet, other than it's as solid as Michter's usually is. I love a peaty single malt, so when I want that instead, I usually reach for Laphroaig 14 yr.
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Is this movie on Netflix, Amazon, or Disney + ?For all of you Bourbon drinkers out there, look for a movie called Neat. A great documentary and will likely bring a tear to your eye.
I'm pretty lucky - I have a friend that pours a lot of Glenlivet 12 year.... It's funny, his wife says she likes it but I hardly ever see her enjoying it, and then about every 3rd visit, my buddy Sean just pours me a glass when I'm not looking. Maybe he thinks it's gonna go stale??Single Malt Scotch whiskey here...Glenlivet usually.
Jim...Has anyone else tried this? It might be the best whiskey I've had in a while. Not cheap, but very good, I'll try to enjoy on special occasions only. This one is pretty hard to find in the St. Louis MO region. It's 94 proof so it has a little heat, but has some nice vanilla/cinnamon flavor to it. Reminds me a bit of a Wild Turkey 101 but better.
Stranahan's is wildy popular (and widely available) out here in Colorado. But since I'm not a scotch guy, Stranahan's really isn't really in my strike zone. It is sort of in-between scotch and bourbon, right?
For sipping, I usually go with a wheater. I really like Makers 46 with a teaspoon of water or a small piece of ice. Recently had some Angels Envy Rye at a friends house and loved it.
For Manhattans, WT 101 or Rittenhouse Rye BIB.
Makers is my favorite as well. When we toured the distillery my wife and I learned why we love it. They use more corn than most producers. They use about 70% corn in their mash. More corn produces more sugar and a sweetener bourbon! I met the founders son and he said his dad created Makers in the late 50’s when everyone was mixing bourbon so they could drink it. He wanted people to be able to drink it straight. I think he got it right!Makers Mark with an ice cube is my go to glass of bourbon. Can't say exactly why I like it other than it's reasonably priced and goes good with a nice cigar. Jim Beam is good also. New to this bourbon drinking thing so still sampling and limit my purchases to <$100/liter. I couldn't partake while I was still working so I am really enjoying retirement. Cheers.
Have you tried the Makers 101 or Cask Strength? Same mash bill but different proofs. They’re both really good!Makers is my favorite as well. When we toured the distillery my wife and I learned why we love it. They use more corn than most producers. They use about 70% corn in their mash. More corn produces more sugar and a sweetener bourbon! I met the founders son and he said his dad created Makers in the late 50’s when everyone was mixing bourbon so they could drink it. He wanted people to be able to drink it straight. I think he got it right!![]()
Amazon. Looks like there are several bourbon documentaries available there. Even a couple of whisky flicks too.Is this movie on Netflix, Amazon, or Disney + ?![]()