+1 - yep, very nice.  I bought a bottle duty free a few years ago and really enjoyed it.

 

And thanks to this thread, I just shot a message to a mate in Japan to pick me up a bottle duty-free on his return trip!

And thanks to this thread, I just shot a message to a mate in Japan to pick me up a bottle duty-free on his return trip!

We are here to help.........cheers!!!!

woodford reserve is the best bourbon i have ever tasted....

Call me uncouth but I prefer the plain, dirty, Old No 7.

In saying that, here's some of my Wild Turkey collection.

If I ever have to go a pre-mix drink, then I choose Wild Turkey because they put a caramel syrup through it, which is quite nice.

 

I used to be a Turkey nut, never drank anything else.

Call me uncouth but I prefer the plain, dirty, Old No 7.

In saying that, here's some of my Wild Turkey collection.

Mmmmm...American Honey

+1 for the Turkey here. Spent the day with Jimmy Russell when they launched 101 in Australia back in 1999 or 2000 at Hotel LA in Brisbane. Also love Bookers but have to go easy. Rare Breed or Russell Reserve does me now as I don't drink much anymore. Could never go Makers Mark as it tastes too much like a Tennessee Whiskey to me. Too sweet. But horses for courses and there are some great drops here. @@Yamaha Man looks to be a man of impeccable taste.. although I'll cop grief from @@evil c for saying so haha

Edited January 8, 201610 yr by jakeyb77

+1 for the Turkey here. Spent the day with Jimmy Russell when they launched 101 in Australia back in 1999 or 2000 at Hotel LA in Brisbane. Also love Bookers but have to go easy. Rare Breed or Russell Reserve does me now as I don't drink much anymore. Could never go Makers Mark as it tastes too much like a Tennessee Whiskey to me. Too sweet. But horses for courses and there are some great drops here. @@Yamaha Man looks to be a man of impeccable taste.. although I'll cop grief from @@evil c for saying so haha

 

His inclusion in the term "impeccable taste" proves the incongruous relationship at play when discussing American Whiskey as if it were elevated above Turkey "gobblers"  ! 

Quite enjoy the new Wild Turkey "Sting" made with ghost chilli. Very smooth with a nice little kick at the end to round things out.

 

http://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/wild-turkey-american-honey-sting/

Edited January 9, 201610 yr by Tubularbells

@@evil c I have you covered too mate it's alright!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@evil c I have you covered too mate it's alright!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Now you're just showing off - will cost you one of your finest one's there next visit to evil Springs ! [emoji4]

Makers mark is good for cooking with, great for marinading bacon in. 

 

I wouldn't waste good bacon using gobble gobble.

 

Dickel is acceptable.

 

Hard to go past a good home made drop though. No headache is a good feature and its good to be able to adjust the flavour profile to what you like. Rye has a nice spice to it, wheat adds smoothness, but all good american bourbon whiskeys have corny goodness at 51% or more.

 

Aged on some american oak, its like home made jam, but whiskey

 

Hard to go past a good home made drop though. No headache is a good feature and its good to be able to adjust the flavour profile to what you like. Rye has a nice spice to it, wheat adds smoothness, but all good american bourbon whiskeys have corny goodness at 51% or more.

 

Aged on some american oak, its like home made jam, but whiskey

Any pictures?

 

Crazy Uncle by Whipper Snapper Distillery. Made in Perth. Seriously. They're getting their American 2 year aged bottles next June. Can't wait! Really enjoyable with caramel notes on the smell and smooth going in. Worth a try.

 

In other cases, go for Maker's Mark, another one of my favs.

 

Nice drop.

They are about the only distillery making traditional moonshine style bourbon in Aus.

The use the proper ingredients, distilled in the traditional way (tradition is a pretty wide description)

 

They make the only white dog moonshine in Aus too.

 

I only know as I made their boiler and a lot of other equipment for them. Good folk they are

Any pictures?

 

 

 

 

That's seriously awesome man. I bet the end product is fantastic too!

Buy some scones from Bakers Delight, or have some freshly made by nana.

Swipe some cottees jam on, or put some of her fresh strawberry jam on.

Squirt some whipped cream from a can, or use her home made whipped stuff.

 

Thats the difference.

 

This is some thats at 160proof/ 80%. Shame you cant taste it, sorry you have to drink that stuff you bought. 

 

 

 

For what its worth, bourbon must be aged for 4 years minimum to be called bourbon, and it must be 51% corn.

Less than 4 years is saleable, but it must state the age if less than 4 years.

Thats why you see Jim Beam white label has "aged 3 years" on the label. Stuff thats aged longer may state its age as a sales point.

It must be aged in new american oak barrels and be distilled at no more than 160 proof.

 

American whiskey is different. Tennessee whiskey has similar labelling laws to Kentucky bourbon.

 

Kentucky bourbon is like Scotch, it must be distilled according to the laws governing the region. Like Champagne can only be made in France, if its made here its called Australian sparkling wine. Bourbon can only be made in Kentucky and Tennessee, Scotch can only be made in Scotland.

But a rose by another name is still a rose

I'm a fan of "Honey Whisky" by the Band Nothing But Theives, but that's as far as my whisky experience goes.

American whiskey is different. Tennessee whiskey has similar labelling laws to Kentucky bourbon.

 

Kentucky bourbon is like Scotch, it must be distilled according to the laws governing the region. Like Champagne can only be made in France, if its made here its called Australian sparkling wine. Bourbon can only be made in Kentucky and Tennessee, Scotch can only be made in Scotland.

But a rose by another name is still a rose

Not entirely true....

Some of the Laws are appropriate for consumption and import to the US only. They do not apply to export.

The Federal Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits state that bourbon made for U.S. consumption must be:

Produced in the United States

Made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn

Aged in new, charred oak barrels

Distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume)

Entered into the barrel for aging at no more than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume)

Bottled (like other whiskeys) at 80 proof or more (40% alcohol by volume)

"Bourbon" made for export or not consumed in the US does not need to conform to these standards unless a trade agreement states so.

Also in regard to ageing:

Bourbon has no minimum specified duration for its aging period. Products aged for as little as three months are sold as bourbon. The exception is straight bourbon, which has a minimum aging requirement of two years. Any bourbon aged less than four years must include an age statement on its label.

Bourbon that meets the above requirements, has been aged for a minimum of two years, and does not have added colouring, flavouring, or other spirits may (but is not required to) be called straight Bourbon.

Bourbon that is labelled as straight that has been aged under four years must be labelled with the duration of its aging.

Bourbon that has an age stated on its label must be labelled with the age of the youngest whiskey in the bottle (not counting the age of any added neutral grain spirits in a bourbon that is labelled as blended, as neutral-grain spirits are not considered whiskey under the regulations and are not required to be aged at all).

Bourbon that is labelled blended (or as a blend) may contain added colouring, flavouring, and other spirits (such as un-aged neutral grain spirits); but at least 51% of the product must be straight bourbon.

Whiskey may be made everywhere from Brooklyn to Scotland but in 1964, Congress declared bourbon "America's Native Spirit." That means to be called bourbon, it must be made in the U.S. not restricted to Region BUT 95% of Bourbon is made in Kentucky

Happy Bourbon Trails.... :-)

Edited January 13, 201610 yr by jakeyb77

...Shame you cant taste it, sorry you have to drink that stuff you bought. 

 

Don't be sorry, my blissful ignorance actually makes me very happy! 

Despite starting the Single Malt thread I have to confess to never crossing over to American Whiskey. The last bourbon I ever had would be about 30 years ago with Coke.

Not drinking this year so might look into it next.

Despite starting the Single Malt thread I have to confess to never crossing over to American Whiskey. The last bourbon I ever had would be about 30 years ago with Coke.

Not drinking this year so might look into it next.

 

If you're going to try bourbon neat or on the rocks, don't start with swill (Jack, Jim, Turkey, Makers, etc). Start with something half-way decent like Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace or Elijah Craig 12yo and then work your way up. Even Bulleit Rye 95 is a very drinkable bourbon straight or with a small shot of soda.

Reminded me of my potbelly stove while under construction and before I added a second stack

Finally snapped some pics of some fav's, as you can see a big fan of rye

Tried a few 'high end bourbons' at DMs a while back $80-100, drinkable (without coke) but a bit one dimensional, no match for an equivalent priced scotch imho..even if the bottle is in esteemed company he he..^