How about an "infinity bourbon" thread?

Brian D. · 11-04-2020, 01:12 PM

I know this practice is mentioned from time to time in "The Bourbon Thread". Would it be interesting enough to have a separate discussion for those of you who enjoy creating your own combinations from the "spiders" of multiple bottles through the months/years?

Locally I know a few folks who do it, including our forum's own Theo Cincy. Just an idea.

BigAsh · 11-04-2020, 02:43 PM

I like it Brian....interested to see how others have approached this and with what results!

markem · 11-04-2020, 03:13 PM

My advice is to start a thread. If there is interest, they will come.

icehog3 · 11-04-2020, 03:26 PM

I've got one and plan to start a second (Booker's only). I'd be happy to participate.

jledou · 11-04-2020, 03:44 PM

I also have one ... started last fall and it is now reaching critical mass. Need more chances to get people over to share it with.

Started mine with a couple ounces out of the majority of each new bottle I open.

stearns · 11-04-2020, 03:47 PM

I've got one, it's basically equal parts two different BT picks and Kentucky Spirit. I haven't tried it in a while, I wanted to put some effort into it but there are too many bottles to try on their own. Maybe one day when I stop buying I can focus back on this

T.G · 11-04-2020, 03:48 PM

Leftover bourbon... does not compute.

The Poet · 11-04-2020, 05:14 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTxWoEy4MoA

Brian D. · 11-04-2020, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

My advice is to start a thread. If there is interest, they will come.

Well, how about using this thread then? Let's get this party started!

icehog3 · 11-04-2020, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian D.

Well, how about using this thread then? Let's get this party started!

C'mon, clean slate for chrissakes!

Brian D. · 11-04-2020, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

C'mon, clean slate for chrissakes!

Brought this up for the benefit of others, mostly I'm a rum or stout beer drinker. Although one time before going on vacation in some "dry" Kentucky counties, I combined the contents of two different plastic travel bourbon bottles: Jim Beam and Old Crow. Called the result "Jim Crow". (True story, I'm not making that up.) Told people that after drinking a few shots of it, I wasn't allowed to vote.*

With that, time for me to bow out and let the actual bourbon lovers here share their wisdom.

* No offense intended, gang.

icehog3 · 11-05-2020, 11:12 AM

So you want me to start "Brian D's Infinity Bottle Banter"?

Brian D. · 11-05-2020, 12:20 PM

Is there something wrong with just having the discussion right here? If so, go ahead and start a new thread. But don't name it after me, please. It's a topic (one of many) where my knowledge is very limited.

icehog3 · 11-05-2020, 03:01 PM

"Brian's Semi-Educated Infinity Bottle Banter"?

I keed, I keed. Discussion here is fine unless one of the bourbon sluts wants to start a new thread.

BigAsh · 11-06-2020, 12:41 PM

Soooo....what's the process?...I have 2 nice crystal decanters with some "mystery" hootch in each (no idea/recollection!!)...and many bottles with just a few sips left (though less than pre-covid when I started to thin the herd)

jledou · 11-06-2020, 12:57 PM

Step 1 sounds like it is a "mystery" hootch kind of night

should say good luck now and we will send someone next Friday if we don't hear from you Keith.

Brian D. · 11-06-2020, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAsh

Soooo....what's the process?...I have 2 nice crystal decanters with some "mystery" hootch in each (no idea/recollection!!)...and many bottles with just a few sips left (though less than pre-covid when I started to thin the herd)

I'll see about getting Theo Cincy to stop by this thread. The way he explained it to me, he sometimes tries specific combinations, and in other cases just combines bottle remnants of bourbons that he thinks have similar flavor profiles. I don't think there are any "rules" to these experiments. Well heck, some of you know the guy too, ask him.

If I did this, keeping notes along the way would be part of the enjoyment and education. Otherwise, could you imagine putting together something that was incredible, the best bourbon you ever tasted, then being very sad because you don't recall what went into it?

BigAsh · 11-06-2020, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jledou

Step 1 sounds like it is a "mystery" hootch kind of night

should say good luck now and we will send someone next Friday if we don't hear from you Keith.

Winning!!

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Originally Posted by Brian D.

I'll see about getting Theo Cincy to stop by this thread. The way he explained it to me, he sometimes tries specific combinations, and in other cases just combines bottle remnants of bourbons that he thinks have similar flavor profiles. I don't think there are any "rules" to these experiments. Well heck, some of you know the guy too, ask him.

If I did this, keeping notes along the way would be part of the enjoyment and education. Otherwise, could you imagine putting together something that was incredible, the best bourbon you ever tasted, then being very sad because you don't recall what went into it?

Theo!...now I gotta guy....

icehog3 · 11-06-2020, 02:10 PM

I started out with the last 2 oz. of anything I liked. I later switched to higher proof bourbons to bring up the average. Craziest part is how different the mouthfeel (phrasing) is compared to any of its components. Oily, palate coating...crazy. The last pour out of it I had {probably 7-8 weeks ago) was tasty, and I wouldn't hesitate to pour it if it had a label on it. I used an extra large decanter so I could fit more in.

The next one will be a standard sized decanter with just Booker's batches. Just for fun for me.

Brian D. · 11-10-2020, 11:20 AM

Hey all. I did clue Theo into this thread, although I forgot until today, sorry. He's interested.

11-04-2020, 01:12 PM	#1
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,617 Trading: (1)	How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? I know this practice is mentioned from time to time in "The Bourbon Thread". Would it be interesting enough to have a separate discussion for those of you who enjoy creating your own combinations from the "spiders" of multiple bottles through the months/years? Locally I know a few folks who do it, including our forum's own Theo Cincy. Just an idea. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

11-04-2020, 02:43 PM	#2
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? I like it Brian....interested to see how others have approached this and with what results! __________________ Keith

11-04-2020, 03:13 PM	#3
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? My advice is to start a thread. If there is interest, they will come. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-04-2020, 03:26 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? I've got one and plan to start a second (Booker's only). I'd be happy to participate. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-04-2020, 03:44 PM	#5
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? I also have one ... started last fall and it is now reaching critical mass. Need more chances to get people over to share it with. Started mine with a couple ounces out of the majority of each new bottle I open.

11-04-2020, 03:47 PM	#6
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? I've got one, it's basically equal parts two different BT picks and Kentucky Spirit. I haven't tried it in a while, I wanted to put some effort into it but there are too many bottles to try on their own. Maybe one day when I stop buying I can focus back on this __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

11-04-2020, 03:48 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? Leftover bourbon... does not compute.

11-04-2020, 05:14 PM	#8
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTxWoEy4MoA __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

11-05-2020, 11:12 AM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? So you want me to start "Brian D's Infinity Bottle Banter"? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-05-2020, 12:20 PM	#13
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,617 Trading: (1)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? Is there something wrong with just having the discussion right here? If so, go ahead and start a new thread. But don't name it after me, please. It's a topic (one of many) where my knowledge is very limited. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

11-05-2020, 03:01 PM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? "Brian's Semi-Educated Infinity Bottle Banter"? I keed, I keed. Discussion here is fine unless one of the bourbon sluts wants to start a new thread. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-06-2020, 12:41 PM	#15
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? Soooo....what's the process?...I have 2 nice crystal decanters with some "mystery" hootch in each (no idea/recollection!!)...and many bottles with just a few sips left (though less than pre-covid when I started to thin the herd) __________________ Keith

11-06-2020, 12:57 PM	#16
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? Step 1 sounds like it is a "mystery" hootch kind of night should say good luck now and we will send someone next Friday if we don't hear from you Keith.

11-06-2020, 02:10 PM	#19
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? I started out with the last 2 oz. of anything I liked. I later switched to higher proof bourbons to bring up the average. Craziest part is how different the mouthfeel (phrasing) is compared to any of its components. Oily, palate coating...crazy. The last pour out of it I had {probably 7-8 weeks ago) was tasty, and I wouldn't hesitate to pour it if it had a label on it. I used an extra large decanter so I could fit more in. The next one will be a standard sized decanter with just Booker's batches. Just for fun for me. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-10-2020, 11:20 AM	#20
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,617 Trading: (1)	Re: How about an "infinity bourbon" thread? Hey all. I did clue Theo into this thread, although I forgot until today, sorry. He's interested. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.