Weav Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I asked my wife to set up a double-blind tasting of three bourbons (and a rye) tonight. I let her choose three from the following list, but I wouldn't know which three she chose: regular Beam, Blanton's, ORVW 10 '13, VWSR Lot B '13, Sazerac Rye 6, WLW BTAC '13 and PVW '13. I wasn't necessarily trying to identify the three choices, just choose which one I liked the best. There were four pours, with one of the three being poured twice (my idea of a double-blind, I hope that's correct...I'm a little new to this). I used the Carmer method for spirit tasting. Maybe it's my imagination, but I really think I taste more flavors using his method.#1 - tasted great, really familiar, great legs, nice color, not much alcohol burn#2 - light color, not the best taste, better nose than flavor, little burn#3 - started okay, finished wonderful, great legs, hints of fruit and carmel, loved it, rich color#4 - definitely the same as number 1, went back and tasted one again. They are the same pour.To my pleasure, my favorite was...#3, PVW 20 '13! Frankly, I hadn't fallen in love with this bottle yet, so I am pleased that it was my favorite. Best of all, I purchased it in a liquor control state :) This my first bottle of Pappy, and I found it my first year hunting. When I first opened it I liked it, but preferred the 15 I had tried more. I'm please I liked it so much tonight. I want to like it as much as the hype it gets. Maybe I'm on my way to doing so.#2 I picked as regular Beam, and it was. Noting to see here, moving on...the real surprise was was that #1 and #4 was Sazerac 6. I really expected it to be VWSR Lot B '13. After tasting #3, the PVW 20 '13, the Saz lost a lot of character, even after a palette cleansing. I guess my tasting chops are not up to snuff with the real pros yet, maybe some day. Thank for reading. Attached is my limited collection of bourbons and ryes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisruptiveConduct Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I believe all double blind taste tests require three close whisky-loving friends also participate. We'll get it right next time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Double-Blind Whiskey Team Tourny OFCC 2015? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinx Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I would narrow it down to only single malt varieties but being from the homeland i guess I'm a whisky snob! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJP Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Sounds like fun! A blind tasting means that you don't know which sample is which. A double blind tasting means that you don't know, and your wife doesn't know - the intent with double-blind studies (in general) is usually to prevent bias from being introduced by the experimenters knowing whether they are working with the experimental group or the control group. In your case, it'd be to make sure your wife isn't giving you cues by placement or reaction as to which she or you expect will be the 'best' whiskey. Also, Scotch tastes like socks. Bourbon FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 And here I thought "double blind" meant you kept drinking after you were blind drunk. I've been doing it wrong all this time ;) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Sounds like a fun thing to try. My palate is not as refined, but I think it would be a good test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Count me in please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Weav, just for u http://whiskyadvocate.com/whisky/2014/08/12/whisky-advocates-fall-issue-buying-guides-top-ten-reviews/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I've got two bottles of the 2014 Four Roses limited edition single barrel, tasty stuff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Not sure if you care, but mcmenamins has started making whiskey: http://www.mcmenamins.com/879-edgefield-distillery-spirits Personally, I think it tastes terrible, but isn't intoxicating enough to justify it's price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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