Yarbicus Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Brick Bungalow said: So a few of us attend an annual whiskey party. This year there was a test. Five unmarked bottles were tasted in random order and given tasting notes. Three bottles were decent mid shelf bourbons of similar constitution. The fourth was really expensive and unavailable. The fifth one was an experimental mixture created to simulate the fourth and much less expensive than the first three. About ninety percent of the room picked either the fourth or fifth selection on an even split. Has anyone done blind tasting? Do you think you can identify quality using taste alone? Did they tell you the recipe for the mix? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 I enjoy a blind taste test to see which bourbon is preferred. I also like to taste Bourbons when they are straight, chilled, and with an ice cube to see how the flavor changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 58 minutes ago, Yarbicus said: Did they tell you the recipe for the mix? http://bourbonr.com/blog/poor-mans-pappy/ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 When you say expensive and unavailable, are we talking Pappy or going for like the blade and bow 22 yr, or like stuff made in the 1800s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarbicus Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, PumpkinHead said: When you say expensive and unavailable, are we talking Pappy or going for like the blade and bow 22 yr, or like stuff made in the 1800s? Looks like it was Pappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 14 hours ago, PumpkinHead said: I enjoy a blind taste test to see which bourbon is preferred. I also like to taste Bourbons when they are straight, chilled, and with an ice cube to see how the flavor changes. Have you tried just room temp water? Controlled amounts small, like an inch or two from a straw. Just tried this over the last couple evenings and the experience is cool. Surprisingly makes some notes stronger. You don't mix it in so much as just wait for it to push the oils (non water soluble bits) up and nose better. First taste after adding water is stronger then it gets weaker as you separate some of the tasting notes. This is totally an adventure thing as it may not be obvious how oily the whiskey you are using is and cask strengths typically take the proofing down better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckman Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, VonVilkee said: Have you tried just room temp water? Controlled amounts small, like an inch or two from a straw. Just tried this over the last couple evenings and the experience is cool. Surprisingly makes some notes stronger. You don't mix it in so much as just wait for it to push the oils (non water soluble bits) up and nose better. First taste after adding water is stronger then it gets weaker as you separate some of the tasting notes. This is totally an adventure thing as it may not be obvious how oily the whiskey you are using is and cask strengths typically take the proofing down better. Try it with 1-2 drops from the tip of your finger... Should do the same thing without watering your drink down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Remember, just the tip... and only a few drops... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 13 hours ago, PumpkinHead said: When you say expensive and unavailable, are we talking Pappy or going for like the blade and bow 22 yr, or like stuff made in the 1800s? Pappy 25 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Oh, and I will echo the recommendation of a neat bourbon with just a couple drops of water. I like using a round tumbler to swirl it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 https://photos.app.goo.gl/vNh34z2ojkuBHr2QA Evan Williams - Kentucky Straight Bourgon Pretty good in the glencairn, strong bite. Mixes really well with Coke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 https://photos.app.goo.gl/tayv6M3y8oyPFDsK8 Really smooth, felt like I was drinking butter... Makes Coke taste almost like a Vanilla Coke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 https://photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipMiU71NykHEDUvj_bu8vfkbSvulqoBxe5LgNkkP Interesting flavor, we're enjoying, but ok? Nothing interesting with Coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 https://photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipP2_f_CWDAijKFuNiW7c0p4ciIQxw6CC8AAHdAc The fruitiness is interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 The matrix decided to put this in my feed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 I've had that in my feed for a bit yet to watch it. Any good? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 https://photos.app.goo.gl/TnS4FYXLjEy7BqGS6 (Photo album) Idaho was good to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Romans832 said: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TnS4FYXLjEy7BqGS6 (Photo album) Idaho was good to me Yeah it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, VonVilkee said: Yeah it was! I'm shocked at the different between Wild Turkey 101 and Rye 101. The WT 101 is 6 year aged Rye Rye 101 is simply 101 proof Rye... Thought that there was more James Oliver Rye is AMAZING So very enjoying it... well honestly enjoying them all, hehe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, VonVilkee said: I've had that in my feed for a bit yet to watch it. Any good? I don't feel amiss for watching it. She was amusing enough. Learned a few things. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisruptiveConduct Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Romans832 said: I'm shocked at the different between Wild Turkey 101 and Rye 101. The WT 101 is 6 year aged Rye Rye 101 is simply 101 proof Rye... Thought that there was more James Oliver Rye is AMAZING So very enjoying it... well honestly enjoying them all, hehe i second the James Oliver Rye. Great mid grade rye made right here in Oregon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 17 hours ago, DisruptiveConduct said: i second the James Oliver Rye. Great mid grade rye made right here in Oregon! I was told the James Oliver Rye was rated one of the best Ryes out there. What do you like over JOR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisruptiveConduct Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 Tempelton for affordable. Anything Whistle Pig and those are getting into triple digit prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, DisruptiveConduct said: Tempelton for affordable. Anything Whistle Pig and those are getting into triple digit prices. Wow, thanks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisruptiveConduct Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 If you decide to drop the coin, the Whistle Pig Old World 12 year Cask and the Boss Hog are top notch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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