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[barelfly]

Put these two side by side tonight…and I really couldn’t pick up much of a difference. The proofs are 110, both with 10 oak staves, although the 46 is French Oak. And if anything, I felt as if the 46 had a slightly more noticeable oak flavor. I’ll have to do these side by side again and pour a little more to really see what I pick up on. Either way, both are good and the nice thing, the 46 is always available.

[Skinsfan1311]

Old Grandad Bottled-in-Bond in the glass.
It never disappoints.
Happy Friday Eve!

[barelfly]

I’ve only had the 114 OGD and really liked that bottle! It’s at my daughter’s apartment, so haven’t had any in a bit.

[Skinsfan1311]

Calumet 14 year.

[Starsky]

They must be cutting costs on their labeling

[barelfly]

Happy fryeYAY!!!!!!!!

[Whiskeyman53]

Happy fRYEday

[Skinsfan1311]

How do you like it? I have a bottle that's almost gone...not sure that I'll be replacing it.

[UFLawdog]

Whistlepig 10 year rye in a Black Manhattan with Amaro Montenegro

[barelfly]

Very nice!!!!!!!

[ssandy_561]

Continuing my adventures into Ohio Bourbon, I picked up a bottle of Tom’s Foolery Ohio Straight Bourbon Whiskey yesterday. I’m am happy I did.



This is from a very small distillery in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. They ferment their whiskey in open casks and double distill their spirit. This is only about 1 hour from me.

First off this does not taste like any bourbon I’ve tried up until this point. It’s not as sweet and has a taste I could not put my finger on (in a good way).

After further investigation, I discovered Tom’s Foolery uses around 60% corn, 20% rye and 20% malted barley in their mash bill. I read that 20% malted barley is a high percentage for bourbon. I’m thinking it’s giving this bourbon a bit of an Irish whiskey feel.

Also I noticed this bottle is a single barrel that was aged for 10 1/2 years and after some more research it was their 188th barrel they ever produced. They have numbered each of their barrels from day one.



And at $44.95 for the bottle I believe I’ve gotten a good deal. I’m going to have to look for another bottle that was distilled at a different time from them to compare the tastes.

They also make Applejack. Probably gonna have to give that a try.

[Starsky]

Found this alongside Jefferson's Ocean. Never checked to see if it's affiliated with them. $34 and delicious

[Skinsfan1311]

Time for a refill!

[PackersOwner12]

Moved from Illinois to the panhandle of Florida, no more “connections” to get my good bourbons. Now I have to only drink them only on special occasions🤣🤣

[barelfly]

Very nice collection!!!!!

[Sweaty Paul]

Great collection and even better lamp! Go Pack Go!

[fzxdoc]

Tried something new to me, although I had been reading about it for a while. Pretty smooth.

Uncle Nathan "Nearest" Green is the enslaved man who taught the young Jack Daniel how to distill whiskey, using a charcoal filtration method that he used in Africa (for water) before he was captured. His 5th generation offspring are now making the whiskey.

Kathryn

[Richard Chrz]

Have not tried this yet, but I love that glass!

[fzxdoc]

I've had that set of glasses for years and years, Richard Chrz . They're Dansk. Remember that label?

K.

[Richard Chrz]

fzxdoc I am familiar with the name, I’ll do some searching. Thank you. I’m also remembering this story now as well! Now I need to find some!

Also, they always get better 100 proof and north!

[Skinsfan1311]

Happy Fryeday!

[Oakgrovebacon]

My wife booked a bourbon tour to 3 distilleries for our anniversary this past week. We went to Rabbit Hole 1st. A fairly new, very modern distillery. Very interesting to see the process. Next was Buffalo Trace, a very old, historic distillery. Eagle Rare was the special of the day- limited to 1 bottle per person @$40.00 (about 1/2 of normal retail) of which each customer is restricted to the one bottle per 90 days. A wristband with a chip in it tied to a scan of your driver’s license keeps track of purchases. Then we went to Bulleit, another new modern distillery. For a tour and tasting.
My wife does not care for bourbon at all, but she did try all of the samples from all three stops. (I finished a few of hers after her tiny sips) All in all a great day! Pictures that follow do not depict what I am drinking at the moment, but will be enjoyed in the near future. Cheers!

[Starsky]

I haven't seen Eagle Rare around here for a long time

[Alan Brice]

I have the very good fortune to be married to a wonderful lady whose family has owned a delicatessen since 1950. Great meats, lottery, beer, pop and ohh my goodness, liquor.
Recently my BIL has alerted me to a btl of Stagg. A hot lil number at 130.2 proof and a very first
for me, btl of Colonel E.H. Taylor barrel proof, uncut n unfiltered. That one rings the bell at 131.1 proof and ohh soo smooth. Both distilled in Frankfort. Tis good to know peeps.

[Sweaty Paul]

I enjoyed Rabbit Hole a lot. Will need to try Buffalo Trace sometime!

[ssandy_561]

Last evening took my 4th dive into Ohio bourbon.



This was a delicious pour. So flavorful and smooth. 95 proof with a 4 grain mash bill. Great description of the mash bill, sweet yellow corn, soft red winter wheat, dark pumpernickel rye and two-row barley. It started sweet and finished a bit spicy. Hoping to get together with some friends and tour this distillery and a few others in Columbus Ohio this year.

[barelfly]

Picked up this Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B524 bottle today. At 130 proof, it’s spicy. I added a few ice chips and that opened up the glass so much. Soft and a flavor bomb, which is what I love about these parcel proof bottles! This is one Richard Chrz would like, given his preference for barrel proof bottles as well.