Comments on: What’s your Thanksgiving Day whisk(e)y? http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:07:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Erik H http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-13229 Erik H Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:16:10 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-13229 My dad and I did some great bourbon sampling. For his birthday I bought him a bottle of Van Winkle Reserve 23yo that we had sipped on once and enjoyed. Since then he bought a bottle of the William Larue Weller that was still unopened and over the weekend purchased a bottle of the Jefferson's Presidential Select 17yo. I got a 10% off deal on a bottle of Van Winkle Reserve 20yo. So we lined them all up and sampled them all. In the end we both agreed the Van Winkle 20yo was the clear winner. The 23yo and Jefferson's Presidential were both outstanding as well. I am unsure what my thoughts on the William Larue Weller as I found it to be overly hot 126+ proof. All in all, a great Thanksgiving weekend! My dad and I did some great bourbon sampling. For his birthday I bought him a bottle of Van Winkle Reserve 23yo that we had sipped on once and enjoyed. Since then he bought a bottle of the William Larue Weller that was still unopened and over the weekend purchased a bottle of the Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17yo. I got a 10% off deal on a bottle of Van Winkle Reserve 20yo. So we lined them all up and sampled them all. In the end we both agreed the Van Winkle 20yo was the clear winner. The 23yo and Jefferson’s Presidential were both outstanding as well. I am unsure what my thoughts on the William Larue Weller as I found it to be overly hot 126+ proof.

All in all, a great Thanksgiving weekend!

]]> By: sam k http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12789 sam k Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:48:24 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12789 Good luck with your recovery. I hope it comes sooner than later! Good luck with your recovery. I hope it comes sooner than later!

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12764 John Hansell Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:14:59 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12764 Sam k, yes, sometimes we just have to go with the flow. For me, it was the WRONG KIND of flow. I ended up getting some form of virus or something and, instead of enjoying a nice dram on Thanksgiving Day, I spent the day mostly in bed trying not to puke (like I did the night before). (Don't worry, I plan to make up for the lost time later this weekend. :) ) Sam k, yes, sometimes we just have to go with the flow. For me, it was the WRONG KIND of flow. I ended up getting some form of virus or something and, instead of enjoying a nice dram on Thanksgiving Day, I spent the day mostly in bed trying not to puke (like I did the night before).

(Don’t worry, I plan to make up for the lost time later this weekend. :) )

]]> By: sam k http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12749 sam k Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:51:52 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12749 Well, damn if it wasn't Wild Turkey Rare Breed and some Charter 101 today instead! The High West smorgasbord will wait until tomorrow or later in the weekend. Last night my daughter and I stayed up until 2 a.m. tasting Ancient Age Bottled in Bond, High West Rendezvous, Mellow Corn, a 1940 bottling of Baltimore Pure Rye 4 y.o. 86 proof, pre-Pro Large Monongahela rye 100 proof, and a 1928 bottling of Dillinger 10 year old pot stilled Pennsylvania rye at 100 proof. God bless America! Well, damn if it wasn’t Wild Turkey Rare Breed and some Charter 101 today instead!

The High West smorgasbord will wait until tomorrow or later in the weekend. Last night my daughter and I stayed up until 2 a.m. tasting Ancient Age Bottled in Bond, High West Rendezvous, Mellow Corn, a 1940 bottling of Baltimore Pure Rye 4 y.o. 86 proof, pre-Pro Large Monongahela rye 100 proof, and a 1928 bottling of Dillinger 10 year old pot stilled Pennsylvania rye at 100 proof.

God bless America!

]]> By: DavidG http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12744 DavidG Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:43:15 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12744 To john and all have a happy Thanksgiving. Bottoms up! To john and all have a happy Thanksgiving. Bottoms up!

]]> By: Hitch http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12741 Hitch Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:03:22 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12741 Like others, I think its appropriate to dedicate any tasting this week of Thanksgiving to Wild Turkey. I've got a bottle of WT American Spirit for the All-American Holiday that I'm anxious to try. Might get into a bottle of the WT Kentucky Spirit as well. WT Rare Breed was my choice as a precursor this week to give me a tasting point to start a comparison. Like others, I think its appropriate to dedicate any tasting this week of Thanksgiving to Wild Turkey. I’ve got a bottle of WT American Spirit for the All-American Holiday that I’m anxious to try. Might get into a bottle of the WT Kentucky Spirit as well. WT Rare Breed was my choice as a precursor this week to give me a tasting point to start a comparison.

]]> By: gilberto http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12739 gilberto Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:59:48 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12739 Everyone have a great thanks giving I`m going to enjoy me a YAMAZAKI 12Year and then maybe some William Larue Everyone enjoy! Everyone have a great thanks giving I`m going to enjoy me a YAMAZAKI 12Year and then maybe some William Larue Everyone enjoy!

]]> By: Jason Cretacci http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12736 Jason Cretacci Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:05:27 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12736 Just got 2000 Evan Williams Vintage Single Barrel! Can't wait to try it!! The All-American spirit with the All-American Holiday! Happy Thanksgiving Day to all, and a great Fantasy Football Week to All!! Just got 2000 Evan Williams Vintage Single Barrel! Can’t wait to try it!! The All-American spirit with the All-American Holiday! Happy Thanksgiving Day to all, and a great Fantasy Football Week to All!!

]]> By: RickO http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12716 RickO Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:50:28 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12716 My lineup - 2007 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 16 year old GlenLivet Nadurra 17 year old Old Pulteney All I need now is the snow. Ahh, bliss! My lineup –
2007 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
16 year old GlenLivet Nadurra
17 year old Old Pulteney

All I need now is the snow.

Ahh, bliss!

]]> By: tyler fox http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12676 tyler fox Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:24:15 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12676 John- and others: I am gong to New Orleans the day after Thanksgiving. My wife and I usually go to the Bourbon House, where they have about thirty or so different bourbons. I have been a confirmed bourbon drinker for years, but on occassion have tasted ryes- Rittenhouse for one- and like the Wild Turkey bourbons, which I think have a high Rye %. Anyway, this time I thought I would try a rye at the Bourbon House. The offer either: Sazerac (18 year)- which I understand is a 2009 bottling; the Vintage rye; and Wild Turkey Rye. I know that the Sazerac has changed over the past few years, but what about the others? Oh yeah: I think that they also have a Thomas Handy- I think 2002, but it could be a different bottling vintage Rye. What do you all think? Thanks for your opinions John- and others: I am gong to New Orleans the day after Thanksgiving. My wife and I usually go to the Bourbon House, where they have about thirty or so different bourbons. I have been a confirmed bourbon drinker for years, but on occassion have tasted ryes- Rittenhouse for one- and like the Wild Turkey bourbons, which I think have a high Rye %. Anyway, this time I thought I would try a rye at the Bourbon House. The offer either: Sazerac (18 year)- which I understand is a 2009 bottling; the Vintage rye; and Wild Turkey Rye. I know that the Sazerac has changed over the past few years, but what about the others? Oh yeah: I think that they also have a Thomas Handy- I think 2002, but it could be a different bottling vintage Rye. What do you all think? Thanks for your opinions

]]> By: B.J. Reed http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12675 B.J. Reed Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:02:50 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12675 PC-8 or maybe to Tomatin 30 YO which I have not opened yet - Decisions, decisions.... :) PC-8 or maybe to Tomatin 30 YO which I have not opened yet – Decisions, decisions…. :)

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12657 John Hansell Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:12:01 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12657 Michael, Wild Turkey on Thanksgiving? You're right. If there ever was a time for Wild Turkey, this is it. Great idea! Sam, let us know how the whole High West adventure goes. Michael, Wild Turkey on Thanksgiving? You’re right. If there ever was a time for Wild Turkey, this is it. Great idea!

Sam, let us know how the whole High West adventure goes.

]]> By: Chef! http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12655 Chef! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:02:05 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12655 High West 16yo with my pecan pie. Maybe open a bottle of Rare Breed High West 16yo with my pecan pie. Maybe open a bottle of Rare Breed

]]> By: Michael Shoshani http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12649 Michael Shoshani Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:46:12 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12649 Wild Turkey Rare Breed. I mean, how can I *not* have Turkey on Thanksgiving? :) Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

I mean, how can I *not* have Turkey on Thanksgiving? :)

]]> By: sam k http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/11/19/whats-your-thanksgiving-whiskey/#comment-12646 sam k Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:44:22 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=2699#comment-12646 Received samples of the entire High West selection today, and will definitely end my Thanksgiving with a tasting session. Can't wait! Received samples of the entire High West selection today, and will definitely end my Thanksgiving with a tasting session. Can’t wait!

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