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Bourbon Untrueisms
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JACK DANIELS IS BOURBON.
The spirit is a Tennessee whiskey, not a bourbon. Whats the difference? Jack Daniels goes through a special charcoal-filtering process before its put into barrels.
ALL BOURBON IS MADE IN KENTUCKY. While most bourbon comes from the Bluegrass State (according to the Kentucky Distillers Association, 95 percent of the planets supply is born there), by law the alcohol can be distilled anywhere in the United States.
OLDER BOURBON IS BETTER. Nearly every week, were asked about super-premium and super-old bourbons such as Pappy Van Winkles Family Reserve 23 Years Old. Older bourbon isnt necessarily better: If the spirit spends too long in a barrel, all youll taste is the wood.
YOU CANT ADD ICE AND MIXERS. If you want to add ice, use a jumbo cube that chills thoroughly but melts slowly. Bourbon is also, of course, delicious in cocktails. We particularly like it in a simple and refreshing Presbyterian and the classic mint julep.
BOURBON IS MADE FROM A SECRET RECIPE. While there are many bourbons on store shelves, there are just three basic formulas for making the liquor. Knowing which ones your favorites employ will help you discover new brands that youll also like.
Of course we already new this because us cigar smokers are a sophisticated lot.
ALL BOURBON IS MADE IN KENTUCKY. While most bourbon comes from the Bluegrass State (according to the Kentucky Distillers Association, 95 percent of the planets supply is born there), by law the alcohol can be distilled anywhere in the United States.
OLDER BOURBON IS BETTER. Nearly every week, were asked about super-premium and super-old bourbons such as Pappy Van Winkles Family Reserve 23 Years Old. Older bourbon isnt necessarily better: If the spirit spends too long in a barrel, all youll taste is the wood.
YOU CANT ADD ICE AND MIXERS. If you want to add ice, use a jumbo cube that chills thoroughly but melts slowly. Bourbon is also, of course, delicious in cocktails. We particularly like it in a simple and refreshing Presbyterian and the classic mint julep.
BOURBON IS MADE FROM A SECRET RECIPE. While there are many bourbons on store shelves, there are just three basic formulas for making the liquor. Knowing which ones your favorites employ will help you discover new brands that youll also like.
Of course we already new this because us cigar smokers are a sophisticated lot.
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....but not all whiskey is bourbon.
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And this is exactly why I no longer buy JD. When I started drinking it (back in the day..) it was bottled at 90 proof. Later, they watered it down to 86 proof but didn't lower the price and didn't mention the weakening to their customers. Later still, they again watered it down to its present level of 80 proof - again without telling us or lowering the price. I know this is America and we're a capitalist nation but I still feel deceived by the way it was handled. Just my $.02 worth..... ??
It's kinda like if Bud Light suddenly started showing up on store shelves in 5-packs but for the same old price....