It Figures Posted August 8, 2014 Report Posted August 8, 2014 Well, lookie here. I had never seen this thread, long though I have lurked. I'm told that I'll be enjoying some "Bullet" bourbon this evening. I am sure I spelled that wrong. I should just open a tab and Google it. Well, anyway ... we saw-heard this bourbon mentioned on an episode of Louie of all things, and now it's on the cocktail menu tonight. Are we supposed to drink it straight - whether neat, with water or a cube - or make a Manhattan out of it? Quote
Weave Posted August 8, 2014 Report Posted August 8, 2014 Well, lookie here. I had never seen this thread, long though I have lurked. I'm told that I'll be enjoying some "Bullet" bourbon this evening. I am sure I spelled that wrong. I should just open a tab and Google it. Well, anyway ... we saw-heard this bourbon mentioned on an episode of Louie of all things, and now it's on the cocktail menu tonight. Are we supposed to drink it straight - whether neat, with water or a cube - or make a Manhattan out of it? All of the above. Bulliet is good enough to drink neat, but noone would look sideways at you for making a Manhattan out of it. If your host has the fixings, try it in an Old fashioned. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted August 8, 2014 Report Posted August 8, 2014 All of the above. Bulliet is good enough to drink neat, but noone would look sideways at you for making a Manhattan out of it. If your host has the fixings, try it in an Old fashioned. If it's their high-rye content bourbon (the one with the green label), it's even better for making Manhattans. Quote
SwampD Posted August 8, 2014 Report Posted August 8, 2014 If it's their high-rye content bourbon (the one with the green label), it's even better for making Manhattans. Yes! Quote
biodork Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Posted August 9, 2014 All of the above. Bulliet is good enough to drink neat, but noone would look sideways at you for making a Manhattan out of it. If your host has the fixings, try it in an Old fashioned. If it's their high-rye content bourbon (the one with the green label), it's even better for making Manhattans. Absolutely -- love a Bulleit Rye Old Fashioned! Quote
It Figures Posted August 9, 2014 Report Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks, all. We had Manhattan fixings. Old Fashioneds next time (what's in them, how made?). Our drinks were delicious. I now understand all the fuss about the return to rye. That grain is funky! Quote
Weave Posted August 9, 2014 Report Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Thanks, all. We had Manhattan fixings. Old Fashioneds next time (what's in them, how made?). Our drinks were delicious. I now understand all the fuss about the return to rye. That grain is funky! Old Fashioneds are easy to make. 1 orange slice 1 Marashino cherry 1.5 oz bourbon or rye ( or a little more ) 2 to 5 dashes of bitters (I like mine with 4 or 5 dashes) 1 tsp simple syrup (you can substitute plain white sugar) ice club soda is optional Simple syrup is easy to make. It is 50/50 water and sugar. Heat the water to dissolve the sugar and then cool it to room temp. You can substitute plain sugar but the simple syrup dissolves more easily in the drink. Sugar tends to leave granules in the bottom of the glass. Place the fruit in the bottom of a whiskey glass, add the simple syrup (or sugar) and the bitters. Muddle the fruit, sugar, and bitters. Muddling is basically squishing/crushing them to get the juices and aromatic oils out of them. The handle end of a wooden spoon works fine in a pinch. Add the ice and bourbon/rye. Some folks like to top off the glass with a couple oz of club soda. I like just a splash of club soda in mine. Edited August 9, 2014 by weave Quote
LastPommerFan Posted August 9, 2014 Report Posted August 9, 2014 Great news!! Putin's food sanctions include Bourbon!! Ladies and gentlemen several million liters of the good stuff has just been abandoned. Prepare for a surplus. Quote
nobody Posted August 9, 2014 Report Posted August 9, 2014 I really wish they didn't have their balls out while making my whiskey. That's special reserve whiskey. Quote
Weave Posted August 9, 2014 Report Posted August 9, 2014 Great news!! Putin's food sanctions include Bourbon!! Ladies and gentlemen several million liters of the good stuff has just been abandoned. Prepare for a surplus. OMG OMG OMG! Quote
LastPommerFan Posted August 9, 2014 Report Posted August 9, 2014 OMG OMG OMG! Combine that with your news that they distillers are balls out making whiskey, we could see some solid price drops. Quote
biodork Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Posted August 19, 2014 Good news for the bourbon drinkers. All of the major distilleries are running at capacity not seen in decades. Granted, we won't see the fruits of this for a few years. http://chuckcowdery....nning-full.html More on the ramp-up in production: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/bourbon-production-reaches-high-point-70s In a business where patience is part of the process, Kentucky bourbon makers are making a big bet by stashing away their largest stockpiles in more than a generation. To put it in bartenders' lingo: Distillers are putting up the tab for millions of rounds of bourbon years before they are even ordered. The production poses an inherent risk, but hitting the moment right — a big supply meshing with big demand — could mean a serious payday for companies big and small. Quote
Weave Posted September 25, 2014 Report Posted September 25, 2014 Coming to a liquor store near you..... My buddies whiskey distillery is starting to put aged Irish style whiskey into distribution. the unaged stuff is in a number of liquor stores around Rochester, and he even has it in a couple high end cocktail bars in NYC. This is the first of the aged stuff. I haven't had it yet, but will soon. I know the unaged whiskey was incredibly smooth and had gorgeous grain notes. can't wait to get my mitts on the barrel aged stuff. Quote
biodork Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Posted September 25, 2014 I'll have to keep an eye out for that, weave. And confirming what many of us already knew: Elijah Craig 12 yr is a fantastic cheap bourbon. http://liquor.com/sl...heap-bourbon/#1 Not into spending upwards of $80 on a bottle of bourbon? We get that. We also know it can be hard to sort through the less expensive bourbon options while being sure you’re buying quality whiskey. That’s why we asked the whiskey aficionados of DrinkWire, our community of the best spirits and cocktail bloggers, to help us sort through the overwhelming—and overpopulated—liquor store whiskey aisle to find the best tasting bourbons that cost less than $30. Quote
biodork Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Posted October 27, 2014 Liquor.com's best scotches under $40: http://liquor.com/slideshows/good-cheap-scotch/#1 I've tried a couple here (Tomatin, Monkey Shoulder) but not most. Need to give Glenmorangie a whirl now that the weather is cooling off. Quote
Weave Posted October 29, 2014 Report Posted October 29, 2014 Something new for me to try at my neighborhood whiskey bar. It seems that with all the attention that whiskey is getting these days, real good value bourbons have almost disappeared. The good value labels like Weller and Elijah Craig are using younger whiskeys and/or ending up priced closer to premium points. From what I have been reading one of the few real nice value labels left is Old Grandad 114. Not bottom shelf Grandad, but near barrel proof, extra aged 114. It still runs under $30/750ml and consistently gets high ranks for complexity and depth of character. After some pleading, the owner of my favorite neighborhood bar ordered a bottle. So, I have a new whiskey to try on Friday. He also got a bottle of Elmer T Lee. We are going to do a side by side of Elmer, Rock Hill, and Blantons. Supposedly they are all the same recipe. *giddy* Quote
IKnowPhysics Posted October 29, 2014 Report Posted October 29, 2014 Ever since the connection was made that Weller 12 ($25-30/bottle) tastes (somewhat) like Pappy Van Winkle, it's been impossible to find out here. Quote
CallawaySabres Posted October 29, 2014 Report Posted October 29, 2014 Just bought my client a bottle of Bookers 25 year. Anyone know about that? Quote
Weave Posted October 30, 2014 Report Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) How does one go about becoming a client of Callaway? Bookers is part of Jim Beam's Small Batch collection. Off hand I am not sure if 25yr is the "regular" Bookers. It might be an upgrade. "Regular" Booker's is really nice stuff IMO. Edited October 30, 2014 by weave Quote
Weave Posted October 30, 2014 Report Posted October 30, 2014 The Google says it isn't a 25 year old bourbon, it is a 25th anniversary bourbon that is 10 yrs old. I'm guessing it is hand selected from Booker's stock. I'm betting its a good one. Quote
z-man Posted October 30, 2014 Report Posted October 30, 2014 To me, Buffalo Trace is one of the best bourbons at almost any price. I think there is a fair amount of "quasi-artisinal" bourbon out there that just doesn't rise to the next level. For Irish, I love Redbreast 12, but Bushmills 10 is good everyday stuff for the money. Scotch, I just love Talisker 10, and like pretty much all but the sweet stuff (which I don't dislike). Quote
CallawaySabres Posted October 30, 2014 Report Posted October 30, 2014 The Google says it isn't a 25 year old bourbon, it is a 25th anniversary bourbon that is 10 yrs old. I'm guessing it is hand selected from Booker's stock. I'm betting its a good one. yup, I just texted him and he said it was the 25th anniversary Quote
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