Whisky, Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon

tragabigzanda · Post by **tragabigzanda** » Sat April 22, 2017 10:00 pm

from the ashes of tonkotsu

patrick · Post by **patrick** » Mon April 24, 2017 2:32 am

I'm really liking this, MIYAGIKYO SINGLE MALT. Tropical fruits, spice, hints of smoke.

tragabigzanda · Post by **tragabigzanda** » Mon April 24, 2017 2:35 am

from the ashes of tonkotsu

patrick · Post by **patrick** » Mon April 24, 2017 2:50 am

In TX, ~$70.

tragabigzanda · Post by **tragabigzanda** » Wed May 17, 2017 2:33 am

from the ashes of tonkotsu

doug rr · Post by **doug rr** » Wed May 17, 2017 2:42 am

send me some

washing machine · Post by **washing machine** » Tue May 30, 2017 9:14 pm

I bought these two for the house. One is very interesting, complex and drinkable. One sucks. A lot. I'll let you guys guess which is which.

doug rr · Post by **doug rr** » Tue May 30, 2017 9:29 pm

i hope that 2nd one sucked..even if it was good i wouldn't buy it with that label

washing machine · Post by **washing machine** » Tue May 30, 2017 9:32 pm

doug rr wrote:i hope that 2nd one sucked..even if it was good i wouldn't buy it with that label

Right you are. Tastes like someone threw a fistful of hop flowers directly into your glass and stirred it all up. Nothing blends together.

washing machine · Post by **washing machine** » Tue May 30, 2017 9:33 pm

I'll probably end up mixing it with mineral water and orange juice until I finish the bottle.

Norah · Post by **Norah** » Tue June 06, 2017 1:31 am

What the hell is Texas Bourbon anyway? That doesn't make any sense.

tragabigzanda · Post by **tragabigzanda** » Tue June 06, 2017 4:42 am

from the ashes of tonkotsu

E.H. Ruddock · Post by **E.H. Ruddock** » Tue June 06, 2017 1:24 pm

tragabigzanda wrote:
cutuphalfdead wrote:What the hell is Texas Bourbon anyway? That doesn't make any sense.
While "Kentucky bourbon" is the standard issue marketing term, there's no rule put forth by any highly respected organization that says bourbon can't come from somewhere else.

washing machine · Post by **washing machine** » Tue June 06, 2017 6:46 pm

I get it, and I agree that "Texas Whiskey" is just as marketable of a term, but here's the legal definition of bourbon. These distillers are just calling their product what it is. To be clear, Kentucky bourbon sits on my home shelf almost always. We sell a lot of Texas bourbon at my bar, though. It would be silly not to carry it.

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Produced in the United States
Made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn
Aged in new, charred oak containers
Distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume)
Entered into the barrel for aging at no more than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume)
Bottled (like other whiskeys) at 80 proof or more (40% alcohol by volume)

washing machine · Post by **washing machine** » Tue June 06, 2017 6:49 pm

Here's something just for fun regarding "Texas whiskey" and a look at why Kentucky bourbon is typically what I reach for at the store. Our staff is doing a tasting/education event with Rebecca Creek later this afternoon, actually. I'm looking forward to it.

http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants ... 40-6427214

E.H. Ruddock · Post by **E.H. Ruddock** » Tue June 06, 2017 11:22 pm

I need to send you guys some good ol Carolina moonshine

bodysnatcher · Post by **bodysnatcher** » Wed June 07, 2017 12:44 am

hey ruddo

E.H. Ruddock · Post by **E.H. Ruddock** » Wed June 07, 2017 2:49 am

Hey snatch

Post by **evenslow** » Wed June 07, 2017 2:56 am

It's almost boring in its greatness but dammit if it ain't great:

knockin' back a few with my friend, the horse and jockey.

Post by **evenslow** » Wed June 07, 2017 2:56 am

evenslow wrote:knockin' back a few with my friend, the horse and jockey.

also, i'm drinking blanton's.

Red Mosquito

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