SexualChocolate said:
Haha, yea I don't get out a lot but was picking up takeout in the same parking lot. I cringe every time I buy a pour knowing my open bottles are at home.
wilmwolf80 said:
I can pick out a lot of things if I'm really sitting down to do that. I do think a lot of the tasting notes from some of the so called experts are BS. I've drank as much bourbon as anyone, and I just laugh at some of it. I pretty much break stuff into two categories, things I would drink again and things I wouldn't. Outside of that, I'm not looking for notes of creme brulee or baking spice or whatever.
Civilized said:wilmwolf80 said:
I can pick out a lot of things if I'm really sitting down to do that. I do think a lot of the tasting notes from some of the so called experts are BS. I've drank as much bourbon as anyone, and I just laugh at some of it. I pretty much break stuff into two categories, things I would drink again and things I wouldn't. Outside of that, I'm not looking for notes of creme brulee or baking spice or whatever.
LOL, I like that sorting system.
I'm sipping off my infinity bottle tonight. Thats definitely in the "would drink again" pile.
Happ Friday y'all!
wilmwolf80 said:Civilized said:wilmwolf80 said:
I can pick out a lot of things if I'm really sitting down to do that. I do think a lot of the tasting notes from some of the so called experts are BS. I've drank as much bourbon as anyone, and I just laugh at some of it. I pretty much break stuff into two categories, things I would drink again and things I wouldn't. Outside of that, I'm not looking for notes of creme brulee or baking spice or whatever.
LOL, I like that sorting system.
I'm sipping off my infinity bottle tonight. Thats definitely in the "would drink again" pile.
Happ Friday y'all!
I try to keep it simple. I definitely have levels in my head, but to sit down and say it's a 7.5 has never interested me. Tastes are so subjective, and my own tastes change so much from day to day even. I try to see the value in most things, even if it isn't for my own personal tastes, if it's put together well, I'm not going to say something is bad just because I don't like it. The infinity bottle is so much fun and mine at least always tastes pretty good, which seems weird since I do it pretty haphazardly. Keep on sipping and have a good weekend!
Thanks Wilmwolf. This is very helpful information and I do plan to try a couple of the ones you recommend. I found several articles that said Maker's Mark is a good place to start and the Elijah Craig also seems like it might appeal to my taste, based on some information I found on the web. Will definitely get them in the mini bottle format first, since it is a good, inexpensive way to try several out before investing more.wilmwolf80 said:
Well, the highest corn you can get would be George Dickel, which though they call themselves Tennessee whiskey they meet all the legal definitions of bourbon. But I'm not sure that's where I would have you start as it can be polarizing. I would probably say start with the classics. I would recommend starting the middle to bottom shelf and pretty low on proof. Woodford, Four Roses yellow label, Elijah Craig, Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, Wild turkey. Go with stuff that comes in airplane bottle size so there isn't much investment. I don't think you have to start out trying them neat unless you really want to. Mix it with Coke, add ice, add water, whatever makes it most approachable to you. There's no wrong way. For me, most of those classic expressions, though all different, will get you in the sweet spot of quintessential bourbon flavors, your brown sugar, caramel, cinnamon, citrus, cherry, a little bit of oak. To me those flavors are where the appeal of bourbon starts.
Also, while you may not like rye as a stand alone, which I understand as I typically don't either, as an ingredient in bourbon it can be a little different. For example, Wild Turkey advertises their product as "High Rye", but it only makes up 13% of the mash bill, with 12% malted barley and the rest corn. So in that context, you're still dealing with mostly corn. I'm the context of most bourbon mash bills, rye is merely a secondary flavoring, and can really balance the finished product if done correctly.
SexualChocolate said:
Really good advice by Wilm here. I like to try every bourbon I get neat to try to get the true flavors. I adjust with a cube if necessary based on the proof.
SexualChocolate said:
Yea, I love experimenting with an OF. I really like Ryes and prefer a Rye OF. Some of my favorite Ryes that are must buys.
Old Forester Rye(#1 Rye for my basic OF, if see in ABC buy)
Knob Creek 115 Proof Store Pick from Anywhere(Neat is still great)
Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye(If see in ABC buy)
Willet Any Year(Not in ABC but in travel, buy)
Some to get in Easier at ABC
Michters Rye
Pikesville
Old Overholt
Love Whistle Pig since I get that pickle juice taste but not for an OF but I do like piggyback for a OF.
Hahaha. My wife almost got me that same shirt. Edit... she got herself one similar, but replace "bourbon and my smoker" with "dog".Mormad said:
TraCha4 said:
What's your thoughts on Buffalo Trace? Had some last night for the first time in many years. I had forgotten how smooth it was.
