Check out the recommended Girl Scout Cookie and Bourbon parings.  Seems to me that you cannot go wrong with this.

Neat and Sweet: Bourbon And Girl Scout Cookies

Bob

Recently I had the pleasure of trying some Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon.

It is light in color like a Canadian Whiskey and its nose smells much like a Canadian Whiskey, nothing particularly outstanding. It smells of the grain with slight oak to it.  It has a watery and light mouth feel, but a good amount of grassy and oaky flavor to its mid.  Its finish diminishes pretty quickly leaving a sweet, but not unpleasant aftertaste.  It is a very smooth drinker, but possesses not the best flavor profile – not enough of the bite that I like in a bourbon.  Overall, however, it’s a pretty decent pour and if you’re looking for something smooth, this could fit the bill.  I rate it at an 80.

Bob

Recently I purchased a bottle of the Booker’s Uncut and Unfiltered Small Batch Bourbon at Costco in Washington State for $75.  Because of the cost, I was waiting for a special occasion to try it.

Then I visited Arizona saw it in a BevMo down there for just $59.  I bought it and immediately busted that sucker open.  This bourbon has huge flavor.  The uncut and unfiltered liquid retains so much character.  The nose smells of caramel and dried fruits.  The flavor is deep with notes of dried dates, cherries and cinnamon.  It finishes hot (129 proof), and the finish lasts as the heat dissipates.  This is good stuff.  I rate this at a high 92.  Get some (Costco carries it) and enjoy.

Bob

I am a purist when it comes to bourbon.  I like my bourbon neat and, generally speaking, I do not believe that good bourbon should be used for mixed drinks.  But, I do like Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey mixed with coke.  Nothing beats an ice cold Jack and Coke on a hot day.  Recently, I tried a dry soda, which means the soda carries with it the flavor it is intended to impart but without the sweetness commonly found in typical soda pop.  The dry soda I tried was Dry’s Sparkling Vanilla Bean.

I liked the dry soda right away.  It has a subtle taste of vanilla and is only slightly sweet.  I decided to  mix it with Jack Daniels and I instantly became hooked.  Three ounces of Jack to twelve ounces of the dry soda made a great mix.  The flavor of the whiskey melds perfectly with the vanilla and slight sweetness.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Bob

I received a bottle of RJ Callaghan Single Malt Whiskey made by Walla Walla Whiskey Company, which is changing its name to 2nd Street Distilling Company in Walla Walla, Washington, as a Christmas gift from good friends.

This whiskey is pretty unique.  It smell a lot like Mezcal with a sweet corn whiskey twist to it.  Its really smooth.  It has a smooth almost watery beginning that evolves into a sweet candy corn flavor.  It finishes with a flavor much like mezcal – in fact, I almost thought that I was drinking mezcal and not whiskey.  Pretty decent and very unique.  I rate it an 84.

Recently got a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Kentucky straight bourbon.

I was surprised by how good it is.  Its barrel proof at 112.8, so its hot; but after the initial heat it develops a brown sugary goodness with a peppery spice finish that is long lasting.  It has a somewhat of a hot nose too, but you can also smell the subtle caramel and brown sugary scents.  This hooch is pretty darn decent worth a try.  I rate it at 88.

I haven’t blogged in a while, but decided to do so today because I ran into this really cool article about Marshawn Lynch, retired Seahawk running back – best know for his “beast mode”.  He is now producing chocolate bars instead of yards.  Check out this article –

http://www.eater.com/2016/9/21/13004760/marshawn-lynch-chocolate-bars-beast-mode

Jim Beam has Mila Kunis and Wild Turkey goes with this?  Am I the only one disappointed?

http://www.eater.com/2016/8/1/12342148/matthew-mcconaughey-wild-turkey

We all know that Jack Daniel’s is a good mixer, but not that great for drinking neat.  Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select, however, is a completely different animal.  Jack Daniel’s hits a home run on this one.

This has a sweet nose – smells like cotton candy.   It demonstrates a spicy clove flavor on the front end which develops into a hotter cinnamony middle.  It has an almost sweet long lasting finish.  At 94 proof, not too hot.  Very well done Jack Daniel’s.  Worth getting a bottle.  I am pleasantly surprised and rate this pretty darn high at 82.

Bob

Popped into Walmart to pick up a bottle of Buffalo Trace and what do I see on the “clearance” rack?

Lagavulin 16 year scotch for 60 bucks and Single Barrel Select Jack Daniels for 30.  Are you kidding me?  This is less than half price for the both.  Needless to say I acquired them both.  Reviews will be forthcoming.