2015 Summer Bourbon/Scotch/whiskey thread

Whistlepig, Willets are my top list Ryes, Bulleit rye if you are on a budget. Prefer the spice of rye to the sweet of bourbon. Jefferson's 10 year rye is the best of both worlds, but they are out, I bootlegged a case back from up north, down to 3 bottles. I have a Jefferson's 21, but I'm too scared to uncork it at almost 3 bills.

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Originally Posted by Zeebart21

Im in, but am slammed till July 11th. Make the call after that. I will be there. I might even be able to drag Hammer along? We are able to smoke outside, correct??

Z

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Cough, cough....I can host outside, with a Big ___ fan, which is perfect for cigar smoking!

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Originally Posted by SlickRick

Cough, cough....I can host outside, with a Big ___ fan, which is perfect for cigar smoking!

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I am in for that, I really like your place and need to get some ideas as I remodel. Also it could be BYOB and sample each different bourbons without having to buy it first. I am willing to share.

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Originally Posted by MelRock

I am in for that, I really like your place and need to get some ideas as I remodel. Also it could be BYOB and sample each different bourbons without having to buy it first. I am willing to share.

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Solid idea! Rick does have a great place. BYOB is an excellent idea as well!

Z

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Originally Posted by MelRock

Z and Butthead, I mean Beavis ;), lets plan an evening before football picks up again. The next two months are the only time I am not traveling with the Cajuns. The last 3 weeks have been great and I wish I was in Omaha but it does feel good to be home. I was really luck in the fact that I was able to see the S-BC baseball tournament and the girls play in Auburn in the same trip.

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We can do a rage page get together at pogies maybe in august / I'll even spring for pizzas and live music for the crew !!
Yall set a date !!

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Originally Posted by Zeebart21

Solid idea! Rick does have a great place. BYOB is an excellent idea as well!

Z

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OK Z...we can revisit once you are not slammed....and ready to get hammered! Not Tony!

I opened a bottle of Jefferson's Ocean last night and I must say it is by far the smoothest bourbon that I have ever had.

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Originally Posted by MelRock

I opened a bottle of Jefferson's Ocean last night and I must say it is by far the smoothest bourbon that I have ever had.

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Is that the one that is aged on a ship? Kelt Tour du Monde VSOP Cognac is aged the same way. They send it on an "Ocean Maturation Voyage" around the world to age in oak casks. Very nice and smooth.

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Originally Posted by HelmutVII

Is that the one that is aged on a ship? Kelt Tour du Monde VSOP Cognac is aged the same way. They send it on an "Ocean Maturation Voyage" around the world to age in oak casks. Very nice and smooth.

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Yes it is, I was surprised how smooth it was. "Jefferson’s Ocean: Aged at Sea - Inspired by the original Jefferson’s Ocean, which was new-filled bourbon barrels, the Jefferson’s Ocean: Aged at Sea takes older bourbon barrels and brings it around the world. Stopping in 5 different continents and crossing the equator 4 times, this bourbon truly is a world beater."

I have had a sample of the Jefferson Groth Cask, good but not as smooth, much bolder taste.
From a review "In a twin wood aging process, Jefferson’s Reserve bourbon was aged in new charred white oak barrels and was, then, further matured for nine months in recently dumped French Oak casks kept in “hot boxes” that once held Cabernet Sauvignon from Groth. This new finish added a lush fruit flavor, soft, supple texture and sweet vanilla character to the bourbon. Flavors of black cherry and blackberry blend with the spice of the rye and the toffee notes of the bourbon."

There's a new distillery in Thibodeaux called Donner-Peltier distillers. They have the first whiskey legally distilled in Louisiana since prohibition. Its called LA1...pretty smooth to drink