Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews

icehog3 · 05-29-2020, 03:22 PM

So Ben (stearns) has a box dropped on my porch today, with samples of my second vice....Bourbon!

But the rub? I don't know what they are, get to try them blind, which is super cool ...maybe I'll find a new fave!

Of course, Ben had to send a couple tasty palate cleansing smokes!

Thank you so much, Ben, looking forward to trying these! And of course, you know what I will do with the empty little bottles, right?

stearns · 05-29-2020, 03:24 PM

I bought one can of Bud Light and one can of Coors Light, shook them up until they lost all carbonation, then filled 3 of the jars with Bud Light and one with Coors Light. Your mission is to tell me which is the Coors

massphatness · 05-29-2020, 03:43 PM

Awesome!

So does it go Kristen, Bourbon, Cigars? Would have thought cigars were second, but I apparently don;t know you as well as I thought.

AdamJoshua · 05-29-2020, 05:09 PM

Nice hit and great idea!!!

icehog3 · 05-29-2020, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Awesome!

So does it go Kristen, Bourbon, Cigars? Would have thought cigars were second, but I apparently don;t know you as well as I thought.

Oh sure, get me in trouble. Nice.

Of course, if you continue to misspell Kristin's name, you could be in the doghouse with me.

I am allergic to Anheuser Busch beers, so this should be a cinch, Ben! I'll give you the answer as soon as I recover.

4WheelVFR · 05-29-2020, 08:39 PM

Oh man, this is a great idea! Can't wait to see some reviews.

Porch Dweller · 05-29-2020, 09:59 PM

What a great idea!!! I will be following this thread closely.

Old Sailor · 05-29-2020, 11:27 PM

longknocker · 05-30-2020, 05:35 AM

Great Hit & Great Idea, Ben!

4WheelVFR · 05-30-2020, 09:49 AM

I can see interest for a Blind Bourbon Pass forming......

Snook · 05-30-2020, 11:42 PM

Nice! Keep us posted on the sampling, Tom.

icehog3 · 05-31-2020, 10:15 AM

Planning on sampling at least one tonight.

icehog3 · 06-01-2020, 10:42 AM

Pour #1

Very subtle nose, hints of dried fruit is the most I’m picking up.

Amber color, lighter mouthfeel. First sip brings on a surprising sweetness, not like a “finished” bourbon, but certainly could be wheated. Very balanced and smooth, but doesn’t give the impression of being a higher proof. The finish is short and doesn’t pack a lot of heat.

My guess: Jefferson’s Ocean.

And it was:

Thank you, Ben, happy to have tried it, and don’t feel like I was too far off.

BigAsh · 06-01-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am allergic to Anheuser Busch beers, so this should be a cinch, Ben! I'll give you the answer as soon as I recover.

So, if I'm reading this right your favorites, are cigars, bourbon then bush (phrasing)???....Cool idea Ben!!

Steve · 06-01-2020, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

So Ben (stearns) has a box dropped on my porch today, with samples of my second vice....Bourbon!

But the rub? I don't know what they are, get to try them blind, which is super cool ...maybe I'll find a new fave!

Of course, Ben had to send a couple tasty palate cleansing smokes!

Thank you so much, Ben, looking forward to trying these! And of course, you know what I will do with the empty little bottles, right?

icehog3 · 06-01-2020, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAsh

So, if I'm reading this right your favorites, are cigars, bourbon then bush (phrasing)???....Cool idea Ben!!

Not particularly in that order though.

Sample #2 on deck for tonight.

Flynnster · 06-01-2020, 07:30 PM

Oh, I love this idea! I'm a big bourbon fan, but no way I could even fathom a guess at what brand something was out of thin air like that! Maybe something about mashbill and proof, but this is impressive.

icehog3 · 06-01-2020, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flynnster

Oh, I love this idea! I'm a big bourbon fan, but no way I could even fathom a guess at what brand something was out of thin air like that! Maybe something about mashbill and proof, but this is impressive.

Albeit an incorrect guess, Flynn!

But I felt fairly good about getting in the right ballpark. Watch me trash my confidence tonight with #2.

RevSmoke · 06-01-2020, 10:00 PM

yourchoice · 06-02-2020, 08:53 AM

Looking forward to the rest of the reviews!

05-29-2020, 03:43 PM	#3
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza Awesome! So does it go Kristen, Bourbon, Cigars? Would have thought cigars were second, but I apparently don;t know you as well as I thought. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

05-29-2020, 05:09 PM	#4
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza Nice hit and great idea!!!

05-29-2020, 08:39 PM	#6
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza Oh man, this is a great idea! Can't wait to see some reviews.

05-29-2020, 09:59 PM	#7
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza What a great idea!!! I will be following this thread closely. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

05-29-2020, 11:27 PM	#8
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05-29-2020, 03:22 PM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,301 Trading: (60)	Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews So Ben (stearns) has a box dropped on my porch today, with samples of my second vice....Bourbon! But the rub? I don't know what they are, get to try them blind, which is super cool ...maybe I'll find a new fave! Of course, Ben had to send a couple tasty palate cleansing smokes! Thank you so much, Ben, looking forward to trying these! And of course, you know what I will do with the empty little bottles, right? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-29-2020, 03:24 PM	#2
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza I bought one can of Bud Light and one can of Coors Light, shook them up until they lost all carbonation, then filled 3 of the jars with Bud Light and one with Coors Light. Your mission is to tell me which is the Coors __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

05-30-2020, 05:35 AM	#9
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza Great Hit & Great Idea, Ben!

05-30-2020, 09:49 AM	#10
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza I can see interest for a Blind Bourbon Pass forming......

05-30-2020, 11:42 PM	#11
Snook Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2020 First Name: Leo Location: South Texas Posts: 179 Trading: (3)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza Nice! Keep us posted on the sampling, Tom.

05-31-2020, 10:15 AM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,301 Trading: (60)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Bonanza Planning on sampling at least one tonight. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-01-2020, 10:42 AM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,301 Trading: (60)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Pour #1 Very subtle nose, hints of dried fruit is the most I’m picking up. Amber color, lighter mouthfeel. First sip brings on a surprising sweetness, not like a “finished” bourbon, but certainly could be wheated. Very balanced and smooth, but doesn’t give the impression of being a higher proof. The finish is short and doesn’t pack a lot of heat. My guess: Jefferson’s Ocean. And it was: Thank you, Ben, happy to have tried it, and don’t feel like I was too far off. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-01-2020, 07:30 PM	#17
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Oh, I love this idea! I'm a big bourbon fan, but no way I could even fathom a guess at what brand something was out of thin air like that! Maybe something about mashbill and proof, but this is impressive.

06-01-2020, 10:00 PM	#19
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-02-2020, 08:53 AM	#20
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Looking forward to the rest of the reviews!