Not from last night but cheers!
Stop in for a drink.
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Ah, Ted (drinking buddy) stopped down to pick up a coupler bottles I bought for him. Of course we had to do some tasting. I didn't take any photos of all the bottles but I can list them off I think. The photos are from my file. We started with Green River Full proof., A Remus Barrel Pick bourbon, 2 different Driftless Glen's, one a Bourbon and one a Rye. Both were finished in wine barrels. We then had a sip of a James E Pepper and finished with a sip of William Larue Weller. All were good. Some were better and a couple were knocking on that "really damn good" rating. Not exceptional but close. There was one Driftless that was close to exceptional followed closely by the Remus.
Better fix another, my glass runnith out and its still early
Cheers all
Cheers all
I'm not a fan of ER but this age might be fun to try. Press Release: BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES EAGLE RARE 12 YEAR
I think that and Buffalo Trace are overrated
Yunick13
3 Time FABO NASCAR champ 2023 FABO NHRA champ
Today I bought some favorites I hate to run out of.
I went on a run to Des Moines yesterday. (4 hour round trip but worth it) I picked up 3 single barrels. All 3 were picks and very delicious. Buddy Ted couldn't make the trip so I did some parking lot tasting and brought back a couple for him too. This was at his house after I got home. Of course we had to taste them! All. LMAO
One of the bottles I scored from Bryan at the Grimes Fairway was Old Scout Rye from Smooth Ambler Spirits. It's a single barrel picked by the State. It is an 8 year, 116.8 proof, MGP Rye. (I am guessing 51/45/4 mashbill by the taste) How many Ooooo's in smooth? It drinks like a 100 proofer. It's sweet, just a little rye and honey oak on the nose. All those flavors carry over to the palate with a medium creamy vanilla mouth feel and quite a long lingering finish. I went out to the truck and opened the bottle to taste it. Of course I went back in to grab another for my buddy Ted. I knew he'd like it as well. Oh, The best part, it was only 35 bucks. One of the best low dollar sips I have ever bought. It looks like only 116 were available and they are almost gone from the warehouse. Thanks Bryan Castellano
I've tried one of the Amblers.... Now trying to recall which one.
Smoooooooooooooth Rye has my name all over it.
Just sayin'
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Off to CVMM (Cedar Valley Malt Manifesto) tonight. It's our Whiskey tasting group. We meet once a month and sample a few bottles that the club buys with the dews we pay. Tonight is American Single Malt night. We have a special Cedar Ridge Quintessential release
(the distillery is 60 miles south of here) and 2 bottles from Westland Distillery in Seattle. I am bringing an Ironton from Colorado and a Corsair from Nashville to share. I'll post some photos later.
(the distillery is 60 miles south of here) and 2 bottles from Westland Distillery in Seattle. I am bringing an Ironton from Colorado and a Corsair from Nashville to share. I'll post some photos later.
Big crowd tonight.
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It was fun.
Not good
I was impressed with the original story but this isn't at all impressive.
Invite a friend and have some fun. And a bonus bottle kill tonight. Frickin' Elmer T Lee is so good!
Nice hot weather bourbon drink
Grumpy Old Man Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
4 ounces ginger ale
Ice cubes
Lime wedge or twist (for garnish)
Directions:
Fill Your Glass:
Fill a lowball or old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
Pour the Bourbon:
Add 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon over the ice.
Add Lime Juice:
Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice. You can adjust to taste if you prefer more tartness.
Top with Ginger Ale:
Add the ginger ale to the glass and gently stir to combine.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with a lime wedge or twist. Serve immediately and enjoy the bold, spicy kick of this no-nonsense cocktail.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Kcal: ~150 kcal per serving
️ Servings: 1 cocktail
Grumpy Old Man Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
4 ounces ginger ale
Ice cubes
Lime wedge or twist (for garnish)
Directions:
Fill Your Glass:
Fill a lowball or old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
Pour the Bourbon:
Add 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon over the ice.
Add Lime Juice:
Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice. You can adjust to taste if you prefer more tartness.
Top with Ginger Ale:
Add the ginger ale to the glass and gently stir to combine.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with a lime wedge or twist. Serve immediately and enjoy the bold, spicy kick of this no-nonsense cocktail.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 3 minutesTotal Time: 3 minutes
Kcal: ~150 kcal per serving
️ Servings: 1 cocktail
127.3 Proof
Tom
Tom
Sacrilegious, I know...
Summertime I'll take my cocktail in a double-walled steel cup so it doesn't sweat all over me when I'm sitting out.
Summertime I'll take my cocktail in a double-walled steel cup so it doesn't sweat all over me when I'm sitting out.
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