[HWB3]

Our daughter gave birth to a little girl this morning. It's our first grandchild and I'll be raising a glass to her later on today.

 

[ThEvil0nE]

Also behind my work monitor for easy access

At my brick and mortar shop of business

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

Also behind my work monitor for easy access




At my brick and mortar shop of business

Damn good pictures!

 

[Whitigir]

So, I got a question…How good is bourbon ? I just read that a lot of different whiskey, but only Bourbon is uniquely made in USA and have to be certified ?

 

[ThEvil0nE]

So, I got a question…How good is bourbon ? I just read that a lot of different whiskey, but only Bourbon is uniquely made in USA and have to be certified ?

Bourbon is a US product that's pretty straightforward. Straightforward in a sense that it strict laws and guidelines or it won't be considered bourbon. Whisky on the other hand, be it Scotch, Indian, Taiwanese, Japanese, English, Irish, you get the drift, are the unique ones as it can be single cask, first fill, second fill, recharged, virgin etc. Matured in different types of wine, bourbon and even ales. Some whiskies are vatted some are not. Single malt, single grain or blended. So in terms of uniqueness, whisky takes it. I love both whisky and whiskey/bourbon but I prefer whiskey, cask strengths mainly.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

So, I got a question…How good is bourbon ? I just read that a lot of different whiskey, but only Bourbon is uniquely made in USA and have to be certified ?

It’s like anything else, there’s good and bad. But because of the federal guidelines for bourbon, it’s almost always going to be sweeter and smoother than regular whiskeys due to the 51% or higher corn mash requirement. Higher rye, peat, and malting can make for a unique taste, but usually at the cost of some smoothness/sweetness.

Personally, I can drink almost any bourbon. I think it’s hard to find bad ones. But there are very few non-bourbon whiskeys that I will pay for. But it’s like anything where opinion comes in to play, good or bad is completely subjective and ymmv.

 

[HWB3]

It's a very nice treat. The better stuff is very smooth and enjoyable. Drink it all of the time? No, but for special occasions, it is rewarding.

 

[Whazzzup]

Cognac, scotch, whisky is enough for me, never got into bourbon. One has to focus to really excel.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

Cognac, scotch, whisky is enough for me, never got into bourbon. One has to focus to really excel.

Scotch and bourbon are both whiskeys.

 

[ThEvil0nE]

Scotch and bourbon are both whiskeys.

One is with an “e” and one without. Bourbon is whiskey and scotch is whisky.

 

[Whazzzup]

point being got enough on my plate before introducing bourbon, not that there anything wrong with bourbon, just had to saw it off. Grappa gets a pass and rum, but that’s another story involving acute taste aversion as youngster with inappropriate consumption

 

[ThEvil0nE]

While I drink almost daily I only drink a dram or or two at the end of the day after dinner.

 

[Unterstuffz]

My part of the livingroom ...

 

[ThEvil0nE]

No Irish whisky in this line up but it’s going to be one heck of a St. Pat’s/bachelor’s party weekend in a cabin somewhere in WI.

 

[wowsuchricky]

I have to say that my favorite whisky of all time is Suntory Hibiki Harmony. Mmm. It tastes just as good to me as some single malts that are triple its price. I hope someday I get the opportunity to try their 18 or 21.