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Bourbon
Thank the Scots-Irish settlers in early America for bringing their whiskey traditions to our shores. Barrel-aged bourbon became a Kentucky specialty and is distinguished by being at least 51% corn mash and being held in charred oak barrels. Join the conversation about it, and find more info and recipes here.
Cocktails
Hey Chicago hounds, I think I have a handle on the main cocktail bars recommended by fellow hounds (obviously with a city this size there are hundreds): Proxi Loyalist GreenRiver Berskhir...
Jack Daniel's is not Bourbon.
It seems a little pompous on my part to say so, yes, but Jack Daniel's is not bourbon. We should protest calling it so based on the fact that it is a Tennessee whiskey. They are two different e...
Need a Make-Ahead Bourbon Cocktail - Pitcher Recipe
I'm having a party next weekend and want to make a pitcher of cocktails that my guests can easily pour for themselves. Originally I was going to make a red sangria, but then decided I'd like a bou...
Vanilla beans
If the description says "very dry", is that good? I also just read there's a difference between "extract beans" and "gourmet beans". Which one is preferred for baking? What about making a co...
Ah, Another Fix In Search of a Problem...
A taste of things to come? https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/29/jim-beam-smart-decanter-voice-commands/
Bourbon Whisky Tasting and Ranking Results... also Bourbon & Coke taste ratings
Having a little extra time on my hands over the holidays I conducted an impromptu Bourbon Whisky tasting event this weekend. 12 popular and widely-available American bourbons were sampled. The tast...
Alternative to Buffalo Trace?
The past two trips to a major liquor store, about three weeks ago and today, I've been told that Buffalo Trace is having distribution problems. They've created a priority list and the distributors...
Old fashioned cocktails, bourbon or rye whiskey?
I was originally going to get some bourbon but from reading this it seems like I'd like rye whiskey better. http://www.tastebook.com/blog/rye-vs-bourbon-old-fashioned-cocktails/
Rocca's Market | San Martin
Last week I got out of southbound traffic in San Martin. I took the opportunity to check out Rocca's Market. Inside I found a lot of unique inventory for a small country store. Prime, dry-aged beef...
As Faulkner Lay Drinking
Faulkner's hot toddy and mint julep recipes and more about the man.
The Bourbon Barrel | Sonora Gold Country
After striking out with an uninspired dinner at Emberz, https://www.chowhound.com/post/jamestown-sonora-gold-country-options-1000834?commentId=10007634 I headed down the street to The Bourbon Barre...
Ben Milam bourbon
Try this new bourbon. It is lovely. Double gold in SF. I have tasted the rye which is about to hit the shelves in Texas, and I like it even better.
Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon (Dallas)
Spirits in Deep Ellum used to carry this but not anymore. Does anyone know where I can find it in Dallas......thanks in advance.
Holiday Cocktails at Elixir - San Francisco
Thanks to this tip from "oniontears", a friend joined me last week for a couple rounds of holiday cocktails at Elixir, a heritage saloon in the Mission. http://www.chowhound.com/post/restos-bars-s...
Blanton's Straight from the Barrell
I've heard that Blanton's SFTB is only distributed in international markets and sometimes available domestically at certain duty free shops. Has anyone come across this at duty free? If so, whi...
Booker's Bourbon Price Increase
This is a bummer for Booker's fans, but an interesting look at big company strategy in the face of increasing popularity of specific brands and the general whiskey shortage. "Suggested retail wi...
Whiskey Cocktails
Which type of Whiskey is used more in Cocktails, Bourbon or Blended Whiskey?
The Boulevardier
Can someone explain why this is better with rye vs bourbon? It's a eminently drinkable failure every time I've made it with bourbon, but comes to life with Rittenhouse 100.
Where to buy Bourbon retail
Looking for a gift. Who sells hard to find bourbon, or what liquor stores have the best selection of bourbon, preferably south of Boston (near Canton). Quincy, etc...
JW Blue Label Alternative [insert collective groan here]
Hi All, I know it's an obnoxious request, and I've decided to go ahead with it anyway, so let me begin with a big Thank You! for clicking on the thread. I am hunting for a nice gift for a prett...