Schembourbon Tasting Notes:
Will be busy at work tomorrow, sorry to disappoint Booker, so here tis.
Overall just a really fun time and great event. Thanks to our lovely hosts, I think Sloot enjoyed the job of playing Vanna White and revealing the winners after each round.
Format-Blind tasting, three bourbons/flight with similar proof (1/2oz pours). Notecards provided, the group would discuss features and ultimately pick their favorite and identity of each bourbon. Medicine dropper of water provided, as well as coffee beans to cleanse the nasal palate, although a certain self titled "bourbon connoisseur" chose to eat them.
First round:Evan Williams 12 red label, Michter's toasted barrel, Knob Creek quarter oak.
Winner-Unanimous decision EW12.
Second round: Four Roses Barrel strength OBSQ, 1792 Full Proof, Willet Family Estate
Winner-1792 FP
Third Round: Four Gate black label, WB Saffell, Horse soldier barrel proof
Winner-Unanimous decision, Four Gate Black Label
Fourth Round: Old Carter rye, Michter's 10 rye, Sazerac rye
Winner-Unanimous decision, Michter's 10 rye
Best in Show: EW 12, Michter's 10 rye, Four Gate Black label.
Note should be made that through the first 3 rounds, yours truly, TEAM BOAT, was a perfect 9/9, as well as having smacked down a very loud Geesefeeder and a very confused Bonzo. Dinner was served between rounds 3 and four. It was a nice spread of sous vides ny strip, grilled mushrooms, and asparagus. It was a very nice offering, however, Adrian and I were both served very well done steaks in an effort to throw off our palates. Sad to say this dirty trick worked, and while I picked the winner in the last round, I was incorrect on its identity...Sad, a real Nancy Kerrigan move. WHY???
Praise to Geese for bringing the very tasty chess and pecan pies for dessert. That Japanese whiskey was also delcious.
Anth's meat and cheese board was also quite spectacular.
Again, just a blast and I look forward to more in the future, where I will personally cook the steaks.
