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I am not sure what your version of "splash" is, but it may be best to be talking about drops instead. Literally add a small drop and see what that does for you. Add 2 drops and see... explore rather than instantly dilute it too far. How much water (if any) to add will be a personal preference and that preference may very well change from whiskey to whiskey.
I believe this is the company that ruined/made an amazing romantic evening for my wife and I in DC.
Did you get a chance to go into the vintage library during your tour? Pretty awesome room.
Their product hasn't actually come of age yet (or at least it hadn't as of a year ago when I was there). They put together and market a couple blends with whiskey sourced from elsewhere. I think the Discovery 6 is fantastic, albeit overpriced. When I was there, I asked the woman who was leading our tasting where they were sourcing their whiskey from. She said "I'm not allowed to tell you." I asked if she would let us know if we guessed it right. She replied "Gobble Gobble".
In this case it was just a few drops. I often mix up my common phrases and what sounds right in my head doesn't always mean the same thing to others. I usually have a glass of water next to me and will add some drops, not very scientific and it will vary from 2-4 drops to more, which I would consider a 'splash' when it's going into what's left of the 50-70ml left in the glass. Been too lazy to check and see if we have an eyedropper in the house. Overall, I've found that only a small amount of the whiskies I've tried improve with any water, but I keep trying, just to be consistent.
While on your tour of Bardstown Distillery, did you get to see the "Man-Cave" conference room on the lower level of one of the rickhouse's? Now THAT would be a perfect place to hold a draft night!!
If you haven't done so already, do yourself a solid and try Four Roses Small Batch Select for a few dollars more. It's usually pretty available, even in some grocery stores etc. I find it to be fantastic and probably enjoy it more than 4RSB.
Any experience with Wild Turkey products? The 101 is fairly common and a good bang for the buck, imo.
Russell's is made by Wild Turkey. I'll give the 101 a shot if it's available here. I've been making picks in pairs, so I'll add that one this week if I can find it.
Won't be surprised if you don't like the WT101 as much as the Russell's, but if money is every an issue, the 101 is a nice alternative.
I was surprised myself, but I didn't hate Longbranch. I typically prefer less rye in the mash bill and higher proof, but it wasn't bad.
Well here...its more than just a few $$s more. Small Batch is around $34...the Small Batch Select hits at $65 at one store...maybe $59 at another. Takes it away from the value bourbon range to me. I don't mind spending for quality though and may check it out...but seems there are other options in that $60-70 price range too.
You're right. WT101 is smooth, but lacks the flavor that Russell's has.
I prefer Blantons, but it’s hard to get. Less so in restaurants however
Maybe some of the VanWinkle magic rubbed off on it? I should’ve saved the bottle from the last bottle of Elmer T. Lee I had and strategically placed it on the shelf to see if it improves everythign around it.
I was in Daytona a week ago. And I visited many liquor stores that were in the area of where I was staying. I was mildly disappointed with the selections. For the most part, I noticed they had Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A123 and Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof that both seem to be unicorns here in SE Michigan.
Very tough for visitors to find Weller and BTAC stuff here. ABC (private not State owned) has the exclusive on those lines and only sells them through their frequent shopper program.
Forgot to clarify I got these in Tennessee near the Ky border. Looks like I probably overpaid a bit but oh well
I almost feel fortunate to have gotten into whiskey during this crazy cycle, in that I was always going to have to stick to brands on the cheaper end anyway, and for the most part, the lower end brands have remained affordable. For example, I've really fallen for WT101, and just replaced my empty 1.75L bottle with a full one for $40 including tax. The downside is that now I'm spending too much time agonizing over cheap brands; on the same trip, I picked up a 1.75L of Very Old Barton for $25 + tax and started to move toward the register a couple of times but kept going back to the shelf because I didn't know enough about to commit to getting that much of something I wasn't sure I was going to like, so I went home and re-read articles and re-watched reviews on channels who's hosts I trust. Just seemed weird to me to act like that over something so cheap.
I know it’s not a Bourbon, but the Angel’s Envy Rye is probably the best Whiskey I’ve tasted so far. Nice caramel/butterscotch flavor to it. Order it neat, no water needed.
It is very easy to use a straw to add your drops of water after a try or two. I have stainless steel reusable straws that are pretty thin and perfect.
It's finished in Rum casks so it is not spicy at all. If anything I find it way too sweet...almost a dessert whiskey.
Some of my favorite "rye's" would include:
Maybe dumb question, but what's the difference between the Whistlepig 12 ($145 at Total Wine) and the Whistlepig 12 "Bespoke Blend Barrel Select" ($170)?
I am by no means an expert. The AE Rye has little to no spice. Like another poster said, it is almost dessert-like.
The WP12 that I have (my only one ever) didn't blow me away at first - at least for the price. But after it had been opened for a while, I really enjoy it. I have been really nursing it too (since I probably will not drop the coin for another).
