Bourbon Talk

[NullNomad]

great choice!

I’m not normally a whistle pig fan, but this one is much more “rustic” if that makes sense. So for my pallet it really fits in with what I love.

 

[AXE]

I like Bulliet rye, but mostly I like rye in my Manhattan!

 

[jruck]

I’m not normally a whistle pig fan, but this one is much more “rustic” if that makes sense. So for my pallet it really fits in with what I love.

A couple of years ago I stumbled into a bottle of whistle pig 15yr. By far my favorite of that line up. The boss hog was a special treat once at a tasting but not willing to pay $800 for the bottle.

 

[jruck]

I like Bulliet rye, but mostly I like rye in my Manhattan!

I don’t think I’ve ever had a manhattan. I can get into an Old Fashioned every once in a while. May have to give that a try. Better with a rye than a bourbon you think?

 

[AXE]

I don’t think I’ve ever had a manhattan. I can get into an Old Fashioned every once in a while. May have to give that a try. Better with a rye than a bourbon you think?

I think rye makes the best Manhattan. The brand of sweet vermouth also makes a difference in taste. I like the Manhattan best cause it doesn't taste too sweet and has some bit.

My recipe is:

2 shots of Bulliet rye
1 shot of Rossi sweet vermouth
1 Dash of Scrappys Angustra bitters
1 shot of Scrappys orange bitters (you can use a fresh orange peel twist instead)
1 cherry
Pour over ice, stir, strain into chilled highball glass

 

[jruck]

I’ll have to give that a try. Thanks Axe!

 

[NullNomad]

I’m not much of a mixed drink guy, but I’ll give that a shot. When I do have a mixed, this is what it is:

1 heavy handed pour, whiskey of choice
1 assortment of ice

 

[AXE]

I’m not much of a mixed drink guy, but I’ll give that a shot. When I do have a mixed, this is what it is:

1 heavy handed pour, whiskey of choice
1 assortment of ice

I dont drink too many mixed drinks either. Mostly cause I can't drink a lot of sweet stuff. If I do, I like something with little sour or tartness. There's a couple whisky drinks with citrus I like, like whisky sour or whisky smash. I usually only get those type of things at a restaurant.

 

[NullNomad]

Went with the Grain to Glass Bourbon tonight. Have to say, I give it just a smidge more love than the rye.

 

[AXE]

Whisky Bumper

https://twitter.com/x/status/1923751611232551017

 

[DNZR2]

That should come standard for when you are stranded on the side of the road.

 

[jruck]

Whisky Bumper

https://twitter.com/x/status/1923751611232551017

Hey not a terrible selection either. I would have a garage full of foam inserts that fit all different bottles.

 

[NullNomad]

Whisky Bumper

https://twitter.com/x/status/1923751611232551017

 

[JAB]

Daily: Four Roses Small Batch
Shelf: Blantons

 

[jruck]

Daily: Four Roses Small Batch
Shelf: Blantons

I like the 4 roses single barrel; not sure I've had the small batch. I like Blantons too especially when my local winn dixie gets it for $80/bottle. I hate paying 3rd party prices.

 

[NullNomad]

I like the 4 roses single barrel; not sure I've had the small batch. I like Blantons too especially when my local winn dixie gets it for $80/bottle. I hate paying 3rd party prices.

the only reason I'm still on the hunt for blantons is the toppers. much better juice on the market for that price.

 

[AXE]

I like the 4 roses single barrel; not sure I've had the small batch. I like Blantons too especially when my local winn dixie gets it for $80/bottle. I hate paying 3rd party prices.

Four Roses small batch has a little more bite. I feel like it hits like Knob Creek 100. Good stuff!

 

[jruck]

It's been quite sometime since I've picked up a bottle of Knob Creek. Going to look for one of those soon.

 

[NullNomad]

It's been quite sometime since I've picked up a bottle of Knob Creek. Going to look for one of those soon.

Hehehehe you said knob

 

[jruck]

Last night we finished the bottle of Fiddler Toasted Barrel. Next purchase I think will be the whole lineup of Fiddler to put together a tasting.