Bourbon

[kyboots]

I like Jefferson, Four Roses (honest, it's not like the old Four Roses), and Double Oaked Woodford. Can anyone from Kentucky tell me if there is an
ywhere to buy Pappy Van Winkle (Lot B, not the 20 year old)? It doesn't seem to exist around here.

You just want to be difficult! I don't think they make it anymore. They went to an extreme old aged bourbon that cost a lot. I am sure you have checked their website but my friends say no. They make a Rip Van Winkle that is 9 or 10 years old, but the vote here is "no longer made". Hope you have better luck and someone finds it! BTW you are correct about Four Roses.---John

[katon]

Jim Beam still makes a bonded bourbon, which mostly seems to end up heading to Australia and New Zealand.

[Auld Edwardian]

I treat myself to some Knob Creek on occasion. A friend gave me some as a birthday present several years ago. I thought I up till then I only cared for a nice single malt Scotch when it came to whiskey.

[ruthcrowder]

I wish to share my favorite Bourbon recipe-"The Whiskey Sour". Here goes the recipe-

Ingredients:

45ml (3 parts) Bourbon whiskey
30ml (2 parts) fresh lemon juice
15ml (1 part) Gomme syrup
dash egg white (optional)

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Preparation:

Combine Bourbon and fresh lime juice in the mixing glass.
Add syrup into the mix.
Shake and strain into the ice-filled old fashioned glass.
Garnish with sugared glass or lemon rind.

All bourbon lovers are invited to try this drink and sharing their experiences.

[gear-guy]

Same here as most, Jim Beam for everyday drink, Makers sometimes and an up and coming bourbon from Colorado, Breckenridge bourbon. If you can order this in your state it will be worth your while. Great straight bourbon. If you are ever in the wiser hatters area, take the bourbon tour, Jim Beam, Four Roses, Evan Williams, Makers Mark, all within a couple hours drive. Worth you time.

[John in Covina]

an up and coming bourbon from Colorado, Breckenridge bourbon. If you can order this in your state it will be worth your while. Great straight bourbon.

While it may be in a Bourbon Style, if it is not from Kentucky - It's Not Bourbon. Dickle and others are listed as Tennesee whiskies.

[gear-guy]

Any state in the United States can make bourbon as long as the.follow the bourbon recipe established by congress in 1964. New american white oak charred barrels 51 percent corn, and not to be cooked over 165 degrees. Also proof must be at least 80 percent. There are other rules but cant remember them off the top of my head. Kentucky sell apporx. 80% of the bourbon in the world, so many think that it must be made in KY> but it can be made anywhere in the United states as long as the manufacture meets the guide lines.

[Auld Edwardian]

Any state in the United States can make bourbon as long as the.follow the bourbon recipe established by congress in 1964. New american white oak charred barrels 51 percent corn, and not to be cooked over 165 degrees. Also proof must be at least 80 percent. There are other rules but cant remember them off the top of my head. Kentucky sell apporx. 80% of the bourbon in the world, so many think that it must be made in KY> but it can be made anywhere in the United states as long as the manufacture meets the guide lines.

That is true, but as far as I am aware, the only other state in the US that makes Bourbon is Virginia, which has one distillery in Richmond. There once was a host of distilleries in western Pennsylvania along the Monongahela River, but they are long gone.

[kyboots]

Any state in the United States can make bourbon as long as the.follow the bourbon recipe established by congress in 1964. New american white oak charred barrels 51 percent corn, and not to be cooked over 165 degrees. Also proof must be at least 80 percent. There are other rules but cant remember them off the top of my head. Kentucky sell apporx. 80% of the bourbon in the world, so many think that it must be made in KY> but it can be made anywhere in the United states as long as the manufacture meets the guide lines.

Other states can make a bourbon receipe whiskey, but Kentucky law requires it to be made in Kentucky if it is marked "Bourbon"; Since it is named after Bourbon County , Kentucky. Bourbon implies a Kentucky product. Obviously this is not really followed. Since 80-90% of the world's boubon is made in Ky. ( over half made in just three counties in central Ky. ) most people always assume a Bourbon is from Ky. and righfully so. Many of these distilleries are open for visitors, and they welcome you to visit. I would encourage you to come see them in action. I noticed the Whiskey Sour receipe which was really popular in the 50's ( must be coming around again ). Most folks still find a bourbon they like, and drink it over ice slowly letting the ice melt some. Never drink a bourbon with Coke, it only ruins the bourbon, is terrible and makes you sick! John

[Buzp]

I usually drink Makers Mark, but recently I have switched to Jim Beam Devil's Cut. I think I like the taste of Devil's Cut and I would recommend that all bourbon drinkers try it.