Thread: OK what are we all ?

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

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

Oh you dont know what you missed !!!! lmao Never mind there is always another year !!! lol

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