The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 229

icehog3 · 06-27-2025, 08:49 AM

Manager recommendation: I have 2 reasons to absolutely hate it. First, it's a rye. Second, it's finished. In French Barrique barrels even.

100% Michigan grown rye and Great Lakes water. Is that something to brag about?

Two James is Detroit's first distillery since prohibition.

Why did I buy it? The manager said it was his second favorite whiskey of 2024. and this is the guy who pulls me aside or even calls when something allocated comes in. So yes, I will humor him. I'll report back...assuming it doesn't kill me.

Chainsaw13 · 06-27-2025, 09:56 AM

You’re a braver man than me, but sometimes you have to take one for the team.

shark · 06-27-2025, 02:01 PM

How bad could it be, Tom?

icehog3 · 06-27-2025, 03:10 PM

Keep being funny, Boys, and I'll bring the bottle to Shack.

jledou · 07-02-2025, 08:21 AM

Just catching up after vacation here ... it must have killed poor Tom

icehog3 · 07-02-2025, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jledou

Just catching up after vacation here ... it must have killed poor Tom

Jay, I still haven't opened it!

icehog3 · 07-03-2025, 08:19 AM

I opened a new single barrel pick from Journeyman, a distillery in Three Oaks, MI. This one has a 100% Michigan wheat mash bill. Very grain forward with only 4 years of age, not complex and drinks higher than its proof.

Hoping for better taste with the new Booker's batch that hit Chicago yesterday, By The Pond batch.

Porch Dweller · 07-08-2025, 09:53 AM

I'm flying home for my mother's bday. The mid-60ish woman across the aisle from me ordered two Buffalo Trace and ginger ales. I didn't know whether to be impressed by Gangsta Grannie hitting double Bourbons at 0920 or appalled that she mixed Buffalo Trace with ginger ale.

...and that's how I found that Buffalo Trace with a nice splash of water makes for a tasty breakfast Bourbon! Don't judge, I'm on vacation.

stearns · 07-09-2025, 07:21 AM

I heard Tom is giving up KY bourbon and sticking to strictly Michigan made stuff

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

...and that's how I found that Buffalo Trace with a nice splash of water makes for a tasty breakfast Bourbon! Don't judge, I'm on vacation.

A great way to start the day. I always enjoy a nice Wild Turkey 101 when I'm flying but that's one of the last perks of Southwest, BT is a solid option. Flight attendants are always confused by my order of Wild Turkey neat even when I specify "in a cup with no ice." A third of the time it comes in a cup with ice, a third it's just the plastic nip with no cup for mini bottle pulls, and occasionally I actually get it the way I asked for

icehog3 · 07-09-2025, 08:14 AM

Woodford is what's offered on American Airlines, Ben and James. I need to switch airlines.

I opened the French Connection (finished) last night.

I need to stop.....

Brian D. · 07-09-2025, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I'm flying home for my mother's bday. The mid-60ish woman across the aisle from me ordered two Buffalo Trace and ginger ales. I didn't know whether to be impressed by Gangsta Grannie hitting double Bourbons at 0920 or appalled that she mixed Buffalo Trace with ginger ale.

...and that's how I found that Buffalo Trace with a nice splash of water makes for a tasty breakfast Bourbon! Don't judge, I'm on vacation.

"Smoke what you like, like what you smoke." To me it's about the same with alcohol. During COVID when bars were shut down, I experimented with several different mixers for my rum or bourbon drinks. No snobs to judge, was out by myself or hanging with friends who cared more about maintaining a semblance of a social life, than what any of us brought to sip on. We did break some laws about WHERE we gathered, and how many of us were there.

icehog3 · 07-10-2025, 12:05 PM

Finished whiskey. I know I just said I had to stop.

I paid for this before I said that.

I actually tried this one before buying. Probably my favorite finished pour since the early days of Midwinter Night's Dram.

You wouldn't think this would appeal to me. Double cask finish with the first being maple syrup barrels. Yup.

Second finish in Cuban rum barrels. This might have intrigued the old me (read: 2 days ago).

I had it at a retirement party seeing a lot of old friends, so the situation may have been part of the reason I liked it. I hope it wasn't the only reason.

Beagleone · 07-10-2025, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Finished whiskey. I know I just said I had to stop.

I paid for this before I said that.

I actually tried this one before buying. Probably my favorite finished pour since the early days of Midwinter Night's Dram.

You wouldn't think this would appeal to me. Double cask finish with the first being maple syrup barrels. Yup.

Second finish in Cuban rum barrels. This might have intrigued the old me (read: 2 days ago).

I had it at a retirement party seeing a lot of old friends, so the situation may have been part of the reason I liked it. I hope it wasn't the only reason.

I've had this before and liked it. I am not big on finished bourbons myself, but it was delicious.

icehog3 · 07-10-2025, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I've had this before and liked it. I am not big on finished bourbons myself, but it was delicious.

Great minds and great palates?

Batshit crazy minds and palates of goats?

I was shocked how much I liked the small pour I had, Tony. I am thinking this will be my dessert whiskey when I want something sweet.

icehog3 · 07-12-2025, 08:29 AM

Just hit the market last week, figured I'd give it a try at $39.

06-27-2025, 08:49 AM	#4561
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,998 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Manager recommendation: I have 2 reasons to absolutely hate it. First, it's a rye. Second, it's finished. In French Barrique barrels even. 100% Michigan grown rye and Great Lakes water. Is that something to brag about? Two James is Detroit's first distillery since prohibition. Why did I buy it? The manager said it was his second favorite whiskey of 2024. and this is the guy who pulls me aside or even calls when something allocated comes in. So yes, I will humor him. I'll report back...assuming it doesn't kill me. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-27-2025, 09:56 AM	#4562
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,252 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! You’re a braver man than me, but sometimes you have to take one for the team. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-27-2025, 02:01 PM	#4563
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,632 Trading: (0)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! How bad could it be, Tom? __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

06-27-2025, 03:10 PM	#4564
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,998 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Keep being funny, Boys, and I'll bring the bottle to Shack. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-02-2025, 08:21 AM	#4565
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,248 Trading: (27)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just catching up after vacation here ... it must have killed poor Tom

07-03-2025, 08:19 AM	#4567
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,998 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I opened a new single barrel pick from Journeyman, a distillery in Three Oaks, MI. This one has a 100% Michigan wheat mash bill. Very grain forward with only 4 years of age, not complex and drinks higher than its proof. Hoping for better taste with the new Booker's batch that hit Chicago yesterday, By The Pond batch. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-08-2025, 09:53 AM	#4568
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,717 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I'm flying home for my mother's bday. The mid-60ish woman across the aisle from me ordered two Buffalo Trace and ginger ales. I didn't know whether to be impressed by Gangsta Grannie hitting double Bourbons at 0920 or appalled that she mixed Buffalo Trace with ginger ale. ...and that's how I found that Buffalo Trace with a nice splash of water makes for a tasty breakfast Bourbon! Don't judge, I'm on vacation. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

07-09-2025, 08:14 AM	#4570
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,998 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Woodford is what's offered on American Airlines, Ben and James. I need to switch airlines. I opened the French Connection (finished) last night. I need to stop..... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-10-2025, 12:05 PM	#4572
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,998 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Finished whiskey. I know I just said I had to stop. I paid for this before I said that. I actually tried this one before buying. Probably my favorite finished pour since the early days of Midwinter Night's Dram. You wouldn't think this would appeal to me. Double cask finish with the first being maple syrup barrels. Yup. Second finish in Cuban rum barrels. This might have intrigued the old me (read: 2 days ago). I had it at a retirement party seeing a lot of old friends, so the situation may have been part of the reason I liked it. I hope it wasn't the only reason. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-12-2025, 08:29 AM	#4575
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,998 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just hit the market last week, figured I'd give it a try at $39. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!