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Been trying out the Old Forester whiskies.

I like their rye and the 1910.

Old Forester and Four Roses are names from my youth (getting to be quite a while ago). I remember my father having one or the other around the house and they were considered cheap whiskies, not on the level of Seagram's VO or say Cutty Sark (again, quite while ago).

Was bourbon considered a less desirable whiskey back in the day? As kids, All we drank was Seagram's 7 or rum. I don't remember any of us swiping bourbon from any of our fathers' collection. We drank a lot of cheap scotch (Black and White I think it was called) b/c one kid's mother was a lush,, bought it by the case, and she never missed what he snuck out.

Rambling here so back to the point- both OF and 4Roses have marketed some rather upscale bourbons rather recently. The 4Roses Single Barrel is particularly good IMO. Neither brand is considered a "cheap" brand anymore.

Tanqueray and tonic.. splash of grapefruit. Nuff said.

(11-10-2019, 08:58 AM)PF* Wrote: [ -> ]Old Forester and Four Roses are names from my youth (getting to be quite a while ago). I remember my father having one or the other around the house and they were considered cheap whiskies, not on the level of Seagram's VO or say Cutty Sark (again, quite  while ago).

Was bourbon considered a less desirable whiskey back in the day? As kids, All we drank was Seagram's 7 or rum. I don't remember any of us swiping bourbon from any of our fathers' collection. We drank a lot of cheap scotch (Black and White I think it was called) b/c one kid's mother was a lush,, bought it by the case, and she never missed what he snuck out.

Rambling here so back to the point- both OF and 4Roses have marketed some rather upscale bourbons rather recently. The 4Roses Single Barrel is particularly good IMO. Neither brand is considered a "cheap" brand anymore.

Yes, bourbons and ryes have taken on a completely new life since the early 2000's when prohibition era cocktails and mixology found its way into the consciousness of city-dwellers and then eventually to mainstream USA via the various "foodie" media outlets.

The distilleries around Louisville that used to sell cheap hooch now have multiple small batch and single barrel selections selling for upwards of $50 a fifth.  That Forester 1910 is $54 now, but the rye is new for them  - and only $23. 
It's good with two cubes and a tiny splash of water (ginger if you like it sweet.)

NYC- if in your travels you get to Cincinnati, go across the river to Covington, KY (I've written about this place before) and go the Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar. The guy has 600 different bourbons in there.

Better yet, go there, stay at the Radisson and have dinner in the revolving restaurant on top for the best view ever of the Ohio River and Cincinnati.

http://oldkybourbonbar.com/

(11-10-2019, 06:28 PM)PF* Wrote: [ -> ]NYC- if in your travels you get to Cincinnati, go across the river to Covington, KY (I've written about this place before) and go the Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar. The guy has 600 different bourbons in there.

Better yet, go there, stay at the Radisson and have dinner in the revolving restaurant on top for the best view ever of the Ohio River and Cincinnati.

http://oldkybourbonbar.com/

Definitely will do.   Thanks!

I'm enjoying Epcots Food and Wine festival tonight, drinking whiskey and Smithwik's around the World.

(11-08-2019, 07:02 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ]Been trying out the Old Forester whiskies.

I like their rye and the 1910.

You should try the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon  

PS ... Bourbon is made in Kentucky ... Whiskey is made in Tennessee (Whisky is made wherever the hell they want).

I currently have my choice to savor Blantons, Henrey McKenna 10 year, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and Eagle Rare.

I have a great source for the Buffalo Trace Bourbons.

(11-10-2019, 03:12 PM)Talented Kalamari Wrote: [ -> ]Tanqueray and tonic.. splash of grapefruit. Nuff said.

Years ago Tanqueray and tonic with a lime or grapefruit was my fav ....until one night in Winterhaven.
...couldn't remember where I had parked my car.
Haven't touched it since.  

These are my current "go to" brews on gameday's. 

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As far as strong stuff? I like these on Friday's and Saturday's only. 

I’ve been sampling the hard seltzers the last couple of weekends. I like them.

(11-17-2019, 01:30 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]I’ve been sampling the hard seltzers the last couple of weekends. I like them.

Did you go to SeltzerFest?

(11-17-2019, 02:46 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: [ -> ]

(11-17-2019, 01:30 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]I’ve been sampling the hard seltzers the last couple of weekends. I like them.

Did you go to SeltzerFest?

I didn't know there was such a thing.

(11-17-2019, 05:02 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]

(11-17-2019, 02:46 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: [ -> ]Did you go to SeltzerFest?

I didn't know there was such a thing.

https://904tix.com/events/Jax-Hard-Seltz...11-16-2019

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Well, I ended up going to the company function last night. I was introduced to Forty Creek Barrel Select. It was yummy.

(12-06-2019, 08:36 AM)Rico Wrote: [ -> ]Well, I ended up going to the company function last night.  I was introduced to Forty Creek Barrel Select.  It was yummy.

There's always a silver lining!

White claw is by far the best hard seltzer.
I've tried bon and Viv, Henry's, and a few others.
White claw leads them all by a country mile.
Still, most days I would rather have a beer in the 30-80 ibu range.

(12-06-2019, 11:08 AM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ]White claw is by far the best hard seltzer.
I've tried bon and Viv, Henry's, and a few others.
White claw leads them all by a country mile.
Still, most days I would rather have a beer in the 30-80 ibu range.

You've always struck me as the kind of man who would drink "hard seltzer."

(12-08-2019, 12:16 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-06-2019, 11:08 AM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ]White claw is by far the best hard seltzer.
I've tried bon and Viv, Henry's, and a few others.
White claw leads them all by a country mile.
Still, most days I would rather have a beer in the 30-80 ibu range.

You've always struck me as the kind of man who would drink "hard seltzer."

And you strike me as the kind of guy who would say, "but it's not from Kentucky! They're supposed to be from Kentucky!" after I told him about my favorite bourbon.