Drink of Choice
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GWG8541 Went to store today and they were sold out. I was so disappointed that I bought a basil Hayden toast and Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon. Reviewing them right now. Well, I’m also liking the “Toast” like another countryman PapaSop. It has a nice thick liquid feel on the palate with a long after taste that’s pleasant neat. It was the last one on the shelf. They started with a case earlier in the day. The Noble Oak was aged in American oak and finished in Sherry Oak. It’s decent. But, Woodford Reserve double Oak still beats it.
GWG8541 PapaSop When I tasted the Basil Hayden Toast, I knew “something” was different. But, couldn’t put my tongue on it. Before we started retasting it on Saturday, we looked up the “character/explanation” behind the new boy on the block and here it is: In lieu of traditional rye grain, Basil Hayden Toast is made using American-grown brown rice which, according to the brand, imparts a hint of sweetness and a touch less spice, while a secondary toasted barrel finish draws out notes of caramelized sugar and toasted wood.
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While crews were fixing a gas leak in the complex, I thought on day 4 (today) would be a good time to open up something that was full in the arsenal. Yellowstone bourbon was a decent pour and could be easily be consumed neat. But, I decided on a ice cube. Lo and behold after 1.5 hours of sipping this afternoon, the gas was turned on and are now able to cook on the stove and get hot water. Must’ve been a good luck charm (prob: not really. Just good timing).
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While crews were fixing a gas leak in the complex, I thought on day 4 (today) would be a good time to open up something that was full in the arsenal. Yellowstone bourbon was a decent pour and could be easily be consumed neat. But, I decided on a ice cube. Lo and behold after 1.5 hours of sipping this afternoon, the gas was turned on and are now able to cook on the stove and get hot water. Must’ve been a good luck charm (prob: not really. Just good timing).
zbigjeff
Good to hear you have your “gas” figured out.
We’ve had the Yellowstone for awhile. Not yet tried.“Sipping” for an hour and a half??? We need to talk.
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zbigjeff
Good to hear you have your “gas” figured out.
We’ve had the Yellowstone for awhile. Not yet tried.“Sipping” for an hour and a half??? We need to talk.
PapaSop Was that tooooo short of a time??? It was a circus just watching all of the organizations going in circles and how not to run a project (Fire inspectors, Gas Company reps, 3 party vendors).
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While crews were fixing a gas leak in the complex, I thought on day 4 (today) would be a good time to open up something that was full in the arsenal. Yellowstone bourbon was a decent pour and could be easily be consumed neat. But, I decided on a ice cube. Lo and behold after 1.5 hours of sipping this afternoon, the gas was turned on and are now able to cook on the stove and get hot water. Must’ve been a good luck charm (prob: not really. Just good timing).
zbigjeff I agree on the Yellowstone that it’s decent bourbon, on the sweet/spicy side. I preferred it with an ice cube. We had it last Thanksgiving and I believe that’s what the wife used in her Pecan Pie & Bourbon Sweet Potatoes.
A bud of mine came up from the Canon City area last week and brought me this bourbon. SIXTY MEN, out of Texas. It’s smooth on the tongue with a little bit of late burn in the throat. It’s not available in the Denver area but he found it down in Pueblo. Speaking of Pueblo, Co has anyone heard from Fat_Bob lately? I hope he’s still tuned in.
Fat_Bob – you out there??
Improvise, Adapt and Overcome! Semper Fi
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zbigjeff I agree on the Yellowstone that it’s decent bourbon, on the sweet/spicy side. I preferred it with an ice cube. We had it last Thanksgiving and I believe that’s what the wife used in her Pecan Pie & Bourbon Sweet Potatoes.
A bud of mine came up from the Canon City area last week and brought me this bourbon. SIXTY MEN, out of Texas. It’s smooth on the tongue with a little bit of late burn in the throat. It’s not available in the Denver area but he found it down in Pueblo. Speaking of Pueblo, Co has anyone heard from Fat_Bob lately? I hope he’s still tuned in.
Fat_Bob – you out there??Bob Stehlik First of all, have not heard from “fatbob” for awhile. Re: 60 men pour. Not here yet. Will add it to the “ok to taste” list. Glad you enjoyed it.
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PapaSop Was that tooooo short of a time??? It was a circus just watching all of the organizations going in circles and how not to run a project (Fire inspectors, Gas Company reps, 3 party vendors).
zbigjeff said in Drink of Choice:
PapaSop Was that tooooo short of a time??? It was a circus just watching all of the organizations going in circles and how not to run a project (Fire inspectors, Gas Company reps, 3 party vendors).
LOL. No. Being a beer drinker all my life, I tend to slam these… Doesn’t always end up well.
My one son got me going on bourbon about four years ago. Still adjusting. Perhaps one day I’ll sip… But then again. Hmm. -
Lots a bourbon on display lately. How about a Whisky tonight?
Paul
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Lots a bourbon on display lately. How about a Whisky tonight?
processhead well, I am not a big Scotch drinker, but its hard to argue with that one. Its about as good a bourbon or a Tennessee sour mash.
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Rum and root beer earlier. Now that the fires catching time for a real drink. In light of that last post I’m thinking whiskey.
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Went the scotch route
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”
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Lots a bourbon on display lately. How about a Whisky tonight?
processhead HAIL YES! We did Homemade beer and double Oak jim beam. But, then, the Glen would also work for sure.
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Surg I have that brand in my arsenal. It’s a good brand. Enjoy!
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PapaSop Old Grand Dad Bottled in Bond!
Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks
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Tex_77 yeah buddy. Good stuff right there.
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Surg said in Drink of Choice:
Went the scotch route
The Balvenie DoubleWood.
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Tex_77 HAIL YES. Fyi: that brand is the barrel they have at the Cleveland bourbon society as their STANDARD. Love it!!!
zbigjeff it was $22 did I get a deal?
Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks
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Tex_77 any bottled in bond for that price is good, but especially Old Grand Dad.
“You never really die until you end up on the wall at a Cracker Barrel”
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I went to my Tennessee roots tonight. I needed something stiff to cut through all the fried food I did tonight. This Dickel 15 year single barrel definitely does the trick a 104.6 proof. For the strength i’d say it’s fairly mellow and like most good Tennessee sour mashes, it has that sweet aroma when poured. Its a solid poor and gets the job done post haste.
“You never really die until you end up on the wall at a Cracker Barrel”
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