OT: Bourbon/Whiskey
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That's not a legal label.
The part that calls it "whiskey".
TTB regulations state that "whisky", in general (notwithstanding specific types such as bourbon, rye, single malt, etc.) is a spirit distilled from a mash of grain.
If the mash bill contains anything other than grain (in this case, "cane sugar") then it is not, legally, whisky.
I'm willing to bet there's no COLA for this label.
KENTUCKY Mash - Henry McKenna - haven't seen it too much in NJ. Also Basil Hayden and 4 Roses.
SCOTLAND - Glenlivet 12 and JW Black
IRELAND - Not distinctive about my Irish Whiskey.....a Jameson guy.
SCOTLAND - Glenlivet 12 and JW Black
IRELAND - Not distinctive about my Irish Whiskey.....a Jameson guy.
I don't know why, but this thread just reminded me of the first line of the chorus of this song:
Good catch, I didn't see that first time around.
You need an upgrade!
Why do people with bad taste call people with good taste snobs?
McKenna single barrel (green label) is widely available in NJ, i always keep a bottle in stock.
How about reverse snobbery? In the bourbon world, there is just as much of that (I'm guilty here)
As soon as we win the B1G. I’ll bring it to a tailgate for the following season opener.
Great range. If you get an opportunity to do so add a Macallans 17. Very smooth and may be a better value than the 18 and 25 ( both of which are great too).
I've come to grips with non-producer distillers. Whiskey like Orphan Barrel, who think the public is dumb enough to believe they just stumbled upon unused barrels of whiskey, used to annoy me but if it's good it's good.
Speaking of, I really like the Barrell Whiskey series. They make a line of barrel strength whiskies sourced from different distilleries and blend them. I have the 002 and 004 and they are some of my favorites that I have. They are coming in hot around 120 proof but are very drinkable.
I also just picked up my first ever Weller Antique 107, which is a wheated bourbon. Can't wait to try it.
Speaking of, I really like the Barrell Whiskey series. They make a line of barrel strength whiskies sourced from different distilleries and blend them. I have the 002 and 004 and they are some of my favorites that I have. They are coming in hot around 120 proof but are very drinkable.
I also just picked up my first ever Weller Antique 107, which is a wheated bourbon. Can't wait to try it.
Sourcing & blending has become simply part of the business plan. If you dedicate yourself 100% to selling whiskey that you produce in-house, then you have two choices - you either try and capture some market share with "baby bourbon", aged less than two years, or you resign yourself to the fact that you'll have zero cash flow for at least that long.
Just set up a tasting at St. Augustine Distillary. Getting private label bottles as a member guest gift.
Here are a couple of my recent pickups. The Balvenie 12 Doublewood is great. This is my second bottle. I got the JW Island Green and Glenmorangie as gifts. The Ardbeg is a limited release Twenty Something 23 year old. This follows 2016 release of the 21 year old. I still have not tasted this one yet. Not sure if Ill be opening it any time soon either.
I picked up these recently. Only one I opened is the GOT Lagavulin so far. Having it right now. It tastes similar to the 8yo. If you like Islay stuff you should like it. The Glenmorangie and Craigellachie I picked up duty free and the Suntory a buddy got in Japan for me.
Had an opportunity to tour the Buffalo Trace Distillery a couple of years ago. Of course I spent a lot of time in the tasting room. Always been partial to them ever since.
Basil Hayden is quality stuff. As per the previous poster, Buffalo Trace is an excellent daily drink.
Here are a couple of my recent pickups. The Balvenie 12 Doublewood is great. This is my second bottle. I got the JW Island Green and Glenmorangie as gifts. The Ardbeg is a limited release Twenty Something 23 year old. This follows 2016 release of the 21 year old. I still have not tasted this one yet. Not sure if Ill be opening it any time soon either.
Ardbeg is my favorite.
Reassessing the business model. Unfortunately, the early market entrants are starting to fail at a substantial rate. Fortunately, the "why" is well-defined. If you're really interested in the details, we can take the conversation offline.
Thanks. I hope it works out. After looking at the logo on your posts for several years, I've been looking forward to tasting the product.