Thread: OK what are we all ?

I'm a 'Coffee Snob', won't drink Maxwell House or Folgers, only whole bean coffees, mostly Arabica beans and we try coffees from around the world picked up here-n-there. When I'm away from the house (office) I drink what they have (ugh!). About mid day I switch to tea, Earl Gray preferably. Of an evenin' I'll have a bourbon, most any kind with the exception of one or two, there is almost no 'bad' bourbon. Not every evening mind, just on weekends or when I feel I need to unwind a bit. Do enjoy the flavor. Bourbon, water, no ice.

Originally Posted by Whyemier

I'm a 'Coffee Snob', won't drink Maxwell House or Folgers, only whole bean coffees, mostly Arabica beans and we try coffees from around the world picked up here-n-there. When I'm away from the house (office) I drink what they have (ugh!). About mid day I switch to tea, Earl Gray preferably. Of an evenin' I'll have a bourbon, most any kind with the exception of one or two, there is almost no 'bad' bourbon. Not every evening mind, just on weekends or when I feel I need to unwind a bit. Do enjoy the flavor. Bourbon, water, no ice.

You are not going to believe this Whyemier when you said a bourbon I thought you meant a biscuit !!! lmao over in the UK we have a chocolate biscuit called bourbon !!!! lol Agree about the Arabica bean coffee its lovely and Earl Grey is nice to, so is English Breakfast tea thats my favourite ! So you are a straight Bourbon drinker..........I know lots of straight Whisky drinkers !! lol I am a Scottish person but I have to say I hate Whisky !! So what exactly is Bourbon ?

[QUOTE=Chris;32....So what exactly is Bourbon ?[/QUOTE]

No offense meant by "froo-froo", it's just how I think of them, usually too sweet, too many different liquids in them. Mind my daughters drink whiskey, bourbon that is , but they do like a 'Dirty Martini' and 'froo-froo' drinks too.
Bourbon is from the great state of Kentucky, doesn't have to be but most is. Like cheddar cheese, to be real cheddar it must come from cheddar. Bourbon must by US law be distilled in the US can't legally be sold here as Boubrbon otherwise. It also must be 59%-61% corn then any mix of three other grains. That is why you'll find rye bourbon and wheat bourbon etc. There is no wrong way to drink bourbon as there are around 256 flavors associated with straight bourbon whiskey. I said before there were a couple of bad bourbons but just as one or some of those 256 flavors will attract someone to a particular bourbon so will the flavor, body' pallet feel and the burn or lack thereof. 'Nuff said! Oh yeah! Bourbon must be aged at least three years' mostly four, in charred white oak barrels. This adds to the smokey caramel flavor many associate with this liqour. Now 'Nuff said!

Originally Posted by Whyemier

No offense meant by "froo-froo", it's just how I think of them, usually too sweet, too many different liquids in them. Mind my daughters drink whiskey, bourbon that is , but they do like a 'Dirty Martini' and 'froo-froo' drinks too.
Bourbon is from the great state of Kentucky, doesn't have to be but most is. Like cheddar cheese, to be real cheddar it must come from cheddar. Bourbon must by US law be distilled in the US can't legally be sold here as Boubrbon otherwise. It also must be 59%-61% corn then any mix of three other grains. That is why you'll find rye bourbon and wheat bourbon etc. There is no wrong way to drink bourbon as there are around 256 flavors associated with straight bourbon whiskey. I said before there were a couple of bad bourbons but just as one or some of those 256 flavors will attract someone to a particular bourbon so will the flavor, body' pallet feel and the burn or lack thereof. 'Nuff said! Oh yeah! Bourbon must be aged at least three years' mostly four, in charred white oak barrels. This adds to the smokey caramel flavor many associate with this liqour. Now 'Nuff said!

Oh a wee lesson there in the making of Bourbon, thank you Whyermier, so it is America's substitute for the real thing Scotch !!! lmao Mind you the only really good Scotch is a single blend and left for at least 12 years mostly 25 years, some (the really expensive ones are matured for a lot longer ! I only know that because my father knew and loved his whisky and like you would never have adulterated it with anything, just drank it straight ! lol

I bet you would be good in a pub quiz ! Do you have those over there ?

Yes they do, the quiz that is, might be somewhat different, local pub sort of thing tho' the chains have the monitors with questions. Not my thing really. Huhh! Scotch, is that the drink that tastes like it was distilled from mudd? Just kiddin', most Scotch does not meet my personal standards, but I have tasted one or two that I'd put in the cabinet.

Originally Posted by Whyemier

Yes they do, the quiz that is, might be somewhat different, local pub sort of thing tho' the chains have the monitors with questions. Not my thing really. Huhh! Scotch, is that the drink that tastes like it was distilled from mudd? Just kiddin', most Scotch does not meet my personal standards, but I have tasted one or two that I'd put in the cabinet.

You should try the odd pub quiz, sounds like you would be a good team member. As for not tasting the right Scotch ! There is a little village in the north west of scotland, it is truly picturesque and it is at the start of the Whisky Trail, it hosts hundreds of different kinds of whisky, I kid you not, and the guy who owns it is an expert, red nose and all, I bet you would have a ball in their. Its in the little village of Inverary just beautiful, its worth the trip to see it alone, they even have an Apothocary !! Oh and a Jail !! lol

Originally Posted by Chris

the only really good Scotch is a single blend and left for at least 12 years mostly 25 years, some (the really expensive ones are matured for a lot longer ! I only know that because my father knew and loved his whisky and like you would never have adulterated it with anything, just drank it straight ! lol

I have had 10 and 12 yr old Bourbon, most is smooth and has more flavor. Tho' a good 4 or 8 yr old can be as good.

Story Time: We took time to travel the 'Bourbon Trail' around Louisville (pronounced 'luh-a-vull' by the natives) and Lexington, Kentucky. Among the Distillerys we visited was the "Heaven Hill" Distillery, (never heard of it before but did know some of their products). They told the story of how when they went to computerized inventory they discovered a number of barrels that had been misplaced for 27 years. Since there were not many people brave enough to take the tour that day (only three of us), cold, damp and nasty it was, the guide told us he would give us a taste of it. When we went into the tasting room and had sampled their usual product (not bad) he waited 'til everyone else had left and gave us a sip of the 27 yr old. Excellent, smooth, concentrated flavors, not much burn. I said "I could buy a bottle of that." Then the guide told us, because of the "Angels Share", it was $325.00 US a bottle (750 ml). I had to eat my words, it was good but I couldn't justify the cost for something I would drink away. Tho' I probably would have stretched it over several years. Still too rich for my blood.

ever been to scotland, Whyemier? you'd enjoy a tour of the whisky distilleries... ;-)

Originally Posted by Alekto

ever been to scotland, Whyemier? you'd enjoy a tour of the whisky distilleries... ;-)

No but my wife and daughter (number two daughter) have. That was the year I couldn't take off work.

Originally Posted by Whyemier

I have had 10 and 12 yr old Bourbon, most is smooth and has more flavor. Tho' a good 4 or 8 yr old can be as good.

Story Time: We took time to travel the 'Bourbon Trail' around Louisville (pronounced 'luh-a-vull' by the natives) and Lexington, Kentucky. Among the Distillerys we visited was the "Heaven Hill" Distillery, (never heard of it before but did know some of their products). They told the story of how when they went to computerized inventory they discovered a number of barrels that had been misplaced for 27 years. Since there were not many people brave enough to take the tour that day (only three of us), cold, damp and nasty it was, the guide told us he would give us a taste of it. When we went into the tasting room and had sampled their usual product (not bad) he waited 'til everyone else had left and gave us a sip of the 27 yr old. Excellent, smooth, concentrated flavors, not much burn. I said "I could buy a bottle of that." Then the guide told us, because of the "Angels Share", it was $325.00 US a bottle (750 ml). I had to eat my words, it was good but I couldn't justify the cost for something I would drink away. Tho' I probably would have stretched it over several years. Still too rich for my blood.

Sounds much like the really matured single malt whisky over here. Drop a hint to a loved one is my suggestion, dad did it to me all the time and I fell for it !!! lol