PumpkinHead Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I know some of you are like me and try and hunt down some limited release Bourbons. I am trying to get my hands on Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. I would be willing to pay a finders fee if someone was able to help me get my hands on a bottle at a reasonable price. https://www.oldforester.com/bourbons/birthday-bourbon/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Let the hunt begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I don’t hunt anymore, but if I stumble across a 2018 OFBB I’ll let you know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Thanks Weav! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarbicus Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I love bourbon. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 You a rye guy? What's your go to sipping and your go to mixer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Me? I love rye, maybe even more than bourbon. I like Mastersons, Sazerac, Pikesville, Knob creek Rye... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarbicus Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Rye is the best! My favorite is Templeton 6 year or Michter's American. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 The wife loves basil Hayden's but I am more of a Blanton's fan. We both can agree on Woodford reserve, stag jr., And knob Creek. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 Not super rare, but I got my hands on some Elijah Craig 18 year. Didn't quite splurge on the 23 year, but I thought about it. Everyone says you don't get it because it is good, but to have the privilege of trying the oldest aged bourbon. The 18 year is strong but smooth. I think I prefer is chilled a bit in the fridge rather then room temp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 My current daily is Old Forester Prohibition. I like rye but haven't yet found one that I plan to buy repeatedly. Lately I favor hotter and drier if someone has a suggestion in that vein. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 Stag jr? I haven't tried it in a while but I remember it being along those lines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/17/2018 at 9:34 PM, Brick Bungalow said: My current daily is Old Forester Prohibition. I like rye but haven't yet found one that I plan to buy repeatedly. Lately I favor hotter and drier if someone has a suggestion in that vein. Truth here...the OF 1920 is worth every cent. The best $30 bottle you’ll get though is Bernheim Wheat. Do yourself a favor and thank me now, before you purchase one. It’s terrific. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 @Weav I can find the whiskey, but not the bourbon. Is there a bourbon version? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 7 hours ago, PumpkinHead said: @Weav I can find the whiskey, but not the bourbon. Is there a bourbon version? No. Being more than 50% wheat it can’t be considered a bourbon. It tastes like one. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Ok, might give it a chance. I missed that it had such a high wheat content. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 23 minutes ago, Weav said: No. Being more than 50% wheat it can’t be considered a bourbon. It tastes like one. At 50% wheat, is it a bread product...? I'm just picturing an oat-meal looking bottle of alcohol. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 33 minutes ago, paxmiles said: At 50% wheat, is it a bread product...? I'm just picturing an oat-meal looking bottle of alcohol. 😛 I can see that you're joking and having fun, but for educational purposes, the federal government says that a producer cannot call their liquor bourbon unless it is at least 51% corn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 That’s not just the federal government sticking its nose where it doesn’t belong, that’s actually the main distinction between bourbon whiskey, rye whiskey, rye malt whiskey, malt whiskey, and wheat whiskey. All of these are made from mashes with different grains. Although why anyone drinks the stuff is beyond me. I’ll stick to whisky, like the lord god intended. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 There are a number of rules that need to be followed to be a bourbon. All Bourbons are whiskey's but not all whiskey's are Bourbons. Only the good ones are .. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 52 minutes ago, Weav said: I can see that you're joking and having fun, but for educational purposes, the federal government says that a producer cannot call their liquor bourbon unless it is at least 51% corn. Huh...By 51%, we mean that the bottle is over half filled with corn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 The mash that is fermented has to contain 51% corn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 A quick and simple definition of a bourbon: The Rules that Bourbon Lives By Whiskey Produced in the United States. Made from a minimum of 51% Corn -- along with a combination of other grains such as Rye, Wheat and Malted Barley. Distilled at no higher than 160 proof. Aged in new, Charred Oak Barrels at no more than 125 proof. Must be a minimum of 80 proof at bottling. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, paxmiles said: Huh...By 51%, we mean that the bottle is over half filled with corn? Are you taking the piss or do you not know anything about how alcoholic beverages are made...?k Mash refers to the materials that brewers use to produce the liquid (the wort) that they then ferment into alcohol. Bourbon uses a mash that is primarily corn, single malt scotch whisky (which is what civilized men drink) uses malted barley, etc. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 36 minutes ago, Ish said: ... Bourbon uses a mash that is primarily corn, single malt scotch whisky (which is what civilized men drink) uses malted barley, etc. If by civilized you mean men that like the taste of boot leather, peat moss, and smoke. Those with a more refined pallet will enjoy the taste of dried fruit, vanilla, and a little oakiness. 😛 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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