Forgeries and Other Mysteries

[telescopes]

I have an easy solution for you @JOHN72 - go lowbrow. Of course I do enjoy finer whiskies and bourbons, but I’ll NEVER buy them. Why, the cost of diminishing returns. Woodford Reserve is about as highbrow as I’ll go in turns of bourbon. The other reason I don’t buy expensive bourbons is because with a little exploration I can find less expensive bourbons that have a very pleasant taste and are only a notch down from the more expensive bourbons. I say all this because as I’ve gotten older I do appreciate quality, but I resent being ripped off.

 

[JOHN72]

While I smoke a little, I take a few drams, and continue testing.

 

[JOHN72]

I have an easy solution for you @JOHN72 - go lowbrow. Of course I do enjoy finer whiskies and bourbons, but I’ll NEVER buy them. Why, the cost of diminishing returns. Woodford Reserve is about as highbrow as I’ll go in turns of bourbon. The other reason I don’t buy expensive bourbons is because with a little exploration I can find less expensive bourbons that have a very pleasant taste and are only a notch down from the more expensive bourbons. I say all this because as I’ve gotten older I do appreciate quality, but I resent being ripped off.

Dear friend telescopes. I like your approach. This is an affordable "cheap" bourbon. I would kill for an Old Forester, but at the moment it is not available here in Spain. I'm not a connoisseur of it, but what the hell, my damn tongue loves it. I agree with you.

 

[telescopes]

@JOHN72

Robert Frost wrote a poem about two roads diverging in the forest and taking the one less traveled. Most people view life as being a choice between two options for almost every decision. For example, you can buy expensive tobacco and bourbon or you can buy less expensive bourbon and tobacco. But I suggest something different. Make your own road. Buy what YOU think tastes great, even if it is looked down as being cheap. Dress the way YOU WANT and live in a way that expresses your own inner joy. Make your own road and no matter where it leads, you will never be lost.

 

[woodsroad]

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What's up with the "No Fat Chicks" logo? I find that to be very offensive and alarmingly inappropriate.

 

[brian64]

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What's up with the "No Fat Chicks" logo? I find that to be very offensive and alarmingly inappropriate.

Gender assumption, fat shaming and use of the prohibited term "chicks" all in one short post.

This three strike social credit violation earns you a taxpayer-funded 12 month stay at Reeducation Acres.

The People's Bus will arrive at 5am tomorrow morning...please be ready and waiting at the curb...do not bring any luggage.

 

[shanez]

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What's up with the "No Fat Chicks" logo? I find that to be very offensive and alarmingly inappropriate.

Took me a second...

 

[woodsroad]

Gender assumption, fat shaming and use of the prohibited term "chicks" all in one short post.

This three strike social credit violation earns you a taxpayer-funded 12 month stay at Reeducation Acres.

The People's Bus will arrive at 5am tomorrow morning...please be ready and waiting at the curb...do not bring any luggage.

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[blackpowderpiper]

While I smoke a little, I take a few drams, and continue testing. View attachment 239809

Stay strong and of good courage friend John as you continue forth with your work. Spirit testing is a tough and demanding job but someone has to do it.

 

[autumnfog]

Gender assumption, fat shaming and use of the prohibited term "chicks" all in one short post.

This three strike social credit violation earns you a taxpayer-funded 12 month stay at Reeducation Acres.

The People's Bus will arrive at 5am tomorrow morning...please be ready and waiting at the curb...do not bring any luggage.

 

[JOHN72]

Stay strong and of good courage friend John as you continue forth with your work. Spirit testing is a tough and demanding job but someone has to do it.

I am open to the offer of employment in Kentucky and Tennessee, I have an exquisite palate. I think I could handle those barrels with a lot of love. I got the hint.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Bulleit Bourbon… You’re welcome

 

[JOHN72]

Bulleit Bourbon… You’re welcome

I was thinking the same thing, that you would say the same thing. Hey, Cosmic. That other bourbon that tastes like candy, barbecued figs and bacon blueberry pie?

 

[Briar Lee]

I have an easy solution for you @JOHN72 - go lowbrow. Of course I do enjoy finer whiskies and bourbons, but I’ll NEVER buy them. Why, the cost of diminishing returns. Woodford Reserve is about as highbrow as I’ll go in turns of bourbon. The other reason I don’t buy expensive bourbons is because with a little exploration I can find less expensive bourbons that have a very pleasant taste and are only a notch down from the more expensive bourbons. I say all this because as I’ve gotten older I do appreciate quality, but I resent being ripped off.

Bourbon whiskey is really a generic commodity. If there’s bourbon on the label it must meet government specs.

Not one trace of coloring or favorings can be added.

It must be over 50% corn in the mash bill.

It must be aged at lest two years in new white oak barrels made with staves from the only trusted source in the world, Independent Stave in Lebanon Missouri.

Independent Stave Company

www.independentstavecompany.com

If it says straight bourbon it’s all bourbon, no other whiskeys added.

And all you ever need to know about bourbon is buy the bottle that says

BOTTLED IN BOND



At the bonded level, it’s at least four years old and 100 proof.

Above that you’ll pay a frightful amount more for fractionally better bourbon.

The better stuff has a better taster at the distillery

 

[telescopes]

Apparently the recommended age for responsible drinking is much lower than we thought, lol.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

This year, I’ve been exploring bourbons, Scotch, and the various whiskeys I joined a club here to explore and taste them. And, after trying +$100 bottles, down to cheap Jack Daniels… I’ve found that the more expensive it is, the more it tries to burn my esophagus out. Funny, when I got around to Evan Williams and Jack Daniels, I found that the cheaper it is, the easier it is on my throat. Funny how that works.
But, Bulleit Bourbon has some nuances that I don’t find in cheaper bottles and is also smooth enough to not burn. Their Rye Whiskey is also one worthy if trying.

 

[username]

But, Bulleit Bourbon has some nuances that I don’t find in cheaper bottles and is also smooth enough to not burn. Their Rye Whiskey is also one worthy if trying.

I really enjoy their rye whiskey never tried their bourbon I should remedy that next payday.

 

[bullet08]

Problem with brown goodies is, after that first shot, rest of 'em goes down like water. So, as long as that first shot is good enough, rest might as well be MD 20/20.

 

[OzPiper]

I had severe sinus problems some years ago which resulted in a loss of senses of smell and taste and ended with sinus surgery
I went to a tasting of Suntory whisky and could not distinguish between a cheap blended whisky at AUD$30 and an uber rare sherry cask Yamazaki at AUD$1000 plus, IF you could find a bottle for sale.
My very unsympathetic friend (seated next to me) said "Ray, think of all the money you can save drinking $30 whisky"

PS my taste buds and smell apparatus are firing on all cylinders now, following the surgery

 

[Briar Lee]

I really enjoy their rye whiskey never tried their bourbon I should remedy that next payday.

Enjoy

Rye Whiskey