Archive for March, 2008
Posted on March 15, 2008 - by Nic
America Best Bourbon Bars | Twisted Spoke
While not 100% reliable, a good rule of thumb is:
Bars with a human skeleton riding a motorcycle on top of their bar are a good place to drink bourbon. (more…)
Posted on March 15, 2008 - by Nic
Old Charter | Rating 87
On a recent trip up to the Texas panhandle to see my parents we decided to have dinner at “the club.” The club is full of wood paneling, 1970’s carpet, club chairs with wheels, and delicious steaks. It is almost like a trip back in time. In its hay day during the oil boom this was the place to be on a weekend. Of course it is still my parents favorite place to eat dinner. Having never had a glass of bourbon at the club I decided to see what unusual selection they might have.
I headed over to the bar to take a look. More of a scotch selection than anything else. Finally I spotted something called Old Charter. That sounded like a bourbon since a good rule of thumb in naming bourbons is to choose any word and add “old” in front. On delivery everyone asked what I had chosen. I said, “something I never heard of called ‘Old Charter.’” That resulted in several of these baby boomers nearly spitting Yellow Tail merlot out their nose. Apparently Old Charter is a classic bourbon they had been drinking all their life, and I was an idiot for not knowing anything about it.
Here is what I found out. These people knew what they were talking about. Literally this is a classically styled bourbon. I found it to be very fruity with significant amounts of caramel and charring. The alcohol is a manageable 90 proof that for me did not require anything but ice to easily enjoy.
Overall I say this is a terrific bourbon. A poor man’s Woodford in some ways. Pick it up for less than $12 a bottle, but make sure you never suggest to someone over 50 years old that you never heard of it. buy lukol
Posted on March 15, 2008 - by Nic
America Best Bourbon Bars | Bourbon – Washington, D.C.
It should be no surprise that a political town like D.C. has a place or two with a decent bourbon selection, but none is better than the aptly named Bourbon. (more…)
Posted on March 11, 2008 - by Nic
Wild Turkey American Spirit
Thanks to Uncrate for the heads up on Wild Turkey’s new “super premium” bourbon. This must be the next logical step in the small batch bizarro arms race. Who knows if this stuff is any good (and full disclosure I am not a big Wild Turkey fan) but the bottle is definitely cool. 
Posted on March 6, 2008 - by Nic
WhiskyCast
Just a heads up to check out Mark Gillespie’s podcast. He does a 15-20 minute podcast that is very informative for anyone interested in either bourbon or whiskey. You can check it out at www.whiskycast.com. порно фото в очках
Posted on March 6, 2008 - by Marcus
Buffalo Trace | Rating 89
I know many of you readers agree with the Boys that good bourbon is best enjoyed with a good story. Most distilleries recognize this and present their whiskeys with a nostalgic label or grand tale. I’ve noticed the real story has to be in the taste. Buffalo Trace combines both of these in the right way. With a great aroma, nearly sugary taste even with water, and a smooth finish, I was highly appreciative of this gift bottle and toasted each glass to fellow connoisseur and gifter, Broseph. No wonder these guys (also responsible for Blanton’s and Weller’s) were named Distiller of the Year for the past three years by several industry publications. I give it a solid 89. But, Marc, what’s so good about that story? I was so distracted by this bourbon’s easy drinking, I didn’t have time to make one before it was gone. Check out a well spun yarn at buffalotrace.com under Adventurer’s Diaries or buy a bottle and send us one of your own.
