http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/ en Wed, 22 May 2013 23:32:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/styles/UndergroundStyle/misc/rss.png http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/ http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20076-Chabot-Armagnac&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 18:16:30 GMT Time to vary things a bit, maybe with a Cognac or Armagnac. I put myself at the mercy of nearby McScrooges, and they suggested Chabot Deluxe VSOP... Time to vary things a bit, maybe with a Cognac or Armagnac. I put myself at the mercy of nearby McScrooges, and they suggested Chabot Deluxe VSOP Armagnac as a good medium priced value at $50. The plan is to open it later tonight, but I thought I might ask around to see how yall think it stacks up. Any suggestions on what I might try next in the sub $100 range? ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol AGarrison http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20076-Chabot-Armagnac http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20021-A-Brain-Teaser&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 21:25:49 GMT Riddle me this, Batman.

When is whiskey not whiskey?

Arguably, when it's sorghum whiskey.

Queen Jennie Sorghum Whiskey is a product of the Old Sugar Distillery in Madison, Wisconsin.

The rules say whiskey is "an alcoholic distillate from a fermented mash of grain." The U.S. Grains Council describes, Sorghum bicolor, the species in question, as the "fifth most important cereal crop grown in the world."

So no problem, right? Sorghum is a cereal, i.e., a grain, so sorghum spirit is whiskey. The TTB obviously agrees, because Old Sugar got its label approved and is selling the product now.

But Old Sugar's product, and other distilled spirits made from sorghum, is not made from the plant's seeds--as is the case with whiskeys made from corn, barley, wheat, rye, etc.--but rather from a sweet liquid derived by squeezing the plant's stalk, much like sugar cane. Sugar cane, it should be noted, is also a grass, like corn and the other cereals, but spirits made from its sugary juice are classified as rum, not whiskey. Phil Prichard, he of the Tennessee distillery that bears his name, has argued that sorghum spirit should be classified as rum.

Unfortunately, the rule for rum is explicit. The source must be sugar cane. But since the sorghum plant's seeds are not used to make sorghum spirit, it's clearly not made from "a fermented mash of grain," and so shouldn't be classified as whiskey either.

Old Sugar follows the rules. Their sorghum whiskey is aged in charred oak barrels. It's not clear if those barrels are single-use, as required for bourbon, et al, but let's assume they are. It certainly is a legitimate distilled spirit product, but is it whiskey?

All spirits made from grain go through a process in which enzymes are used to convert grain starches into sugar, so fermentation can take place. Sorghum juice is sugar already, like cane, and so doesn't go through that process. The resulting liquor is also more rum-like than whiskey-like, so someone expecting whiskey characteristics will be disappointed.

So, what do you think? The Batputer fried its circuits on this one. ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol cowdery http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20021-A-Brain-Teaser http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19941-Shropshire-Gold-for-long-life&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:36:15 GMT http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...0th-round.html

'My secret to a long life is a pint of beer': Oldest pub regular celebrates his century with 10,000th round
Every Friday and Saturday since 1933 at 5pm, Norman Rushworth has ordered the same thing - a glass of Shropshire Gold
RAF veteran is a serious regular at the Golden Cross in Shrewsbury

By James Drummond

PUBLISHED: 10:46 EST, 30 April 2013 | UPDATED: 11:01 EST, 30 April 2013


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I imagine that is a local brew and not exported? ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol Jono http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19941-Shropshire-Gold-for-long-life http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19826-Instead-of-going-to-quot-Oktoberfest-quot-check-this-out&goto=newpost Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:02:28 GMT Nice article. It is not all true, I don't see local breweries closing down (we have 5 just around here), but I guess it is about the whole picture. The brewery he is talking about first, the "Päffgen", is highly recommended. It is really like in the old days.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/travel/20beer.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1& ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol stiffchainey http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19826-Instead-of-going-to-quot-Oktoberfest-quot-check-this-out http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19816-Stout-Recommendations&goto=newpost Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:29:26 GMT I'm a huge fan of stouts and I'm looking to try some new ones. My favorites so far are Founder's Breakfast Stout (as well as the KBS, oh my god it's good..), Pisgah Brewing's Vortex II. These guys are out of Asheville, NC and their Vortex II is a really good Russian Imperial. I also really enjoy the Old Rasputin from North Coast Brewing.

Anyone have any recommendations? ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol Bryan http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19816-Stout-Recommendations http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19787-Tanqueray-Malacca-Gin&goto=newpost Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:54:45 GMT FYI - bit of hype out there on the release of some malacca gin. Never had before so don't take my word for it, but I just bought a few. If any of you are looking TPS still has plenty in stock as well as this place: http://www.shopmerwins.com/tanqueray-malacca-1l.html. K&L just sold out. ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol msong http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19787-Tanqueray-Malacca-Gin http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19757-Barrel-Aged-Beer-Sampling&goto=newpost Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:25:36 GMT Picking up where Winston left off back in the winter with his massive beer tasting I'm going to host one tonight but on a smaller scale. My cousin and
neighbor are huge barrel aged stout fans so we're going to drink some of the ones that I have in the bunker tonight. On the schedule to be sampled
are:
2008 GI BCS
2010 GI BCS
2012 GI BCS
2012 Founders KBS
2013 Founders KBS
2013 Bell's Black Note
2012 FW Parabola

I've never had any of these other then the 2012 GI BCS and the Bell's Black Note so I'm excited to see the difference between the vintages and
the brewery offerings.

Here's to what I hope is a great night of sampling!:toast::drink: ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol hectic1 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19757-Barrel-Aged-Beer-Sampling http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19622-What-beer-are-you-drinking-Spring-2013&goto=newpost Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:51:25 GMT I'm enjoying a Brooklyn Brewery Winter Ale. I know it's not season appropriate, but it is still enjoyable. My daughter's partner does a lot of the Budweiser commercials but they had Brooklyn brewery products in their refrigerator, perhaps it is because thy live within walking distance from the brewery. On our next visit we will have to tour the brewery and enjoy lunch here. ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol Special Reserve http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19622-What-beer-are-you-drinking-Spring-2013 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19611-What-Wine-Are-You-Drinking-Spring-Summer-2013&goto=newpost Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:05:43 GMT It's spring time!

Had a bottle last night of 2008 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Marqués de Casa Concha. Not a bad bottle for $17 and change. But it probably needed to breathe for awhile longer before consuming. ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol Clavius http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19611-What-Wine-Are-You-Drinking-Spring-Summer-2013 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19577-250-000-Scovilles-Vodka&goto=newpost Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:54:38 GMT http://www.masterofmalt.com/vodka/the-hot-enough-vodka-co/250000-scovilles-naga-chilli-vodka/ 250,000 Scovilles? Wow, talk about firewater. This... http://www.masterofmalt.com/vodka/th...-chilli-vodka/

250,000 Scovilles? Wow, talk about firewater. This stuff sounds like a pretty horrible/painful experience. ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol LostBottle http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19577-250-000-Scovilles-Vodka http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19574-Oak-Aged-Vodka-I-mean-really&goto=newpost Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:37:53 GMT It seems the new Absolut Amber (http://www.drinkspirits.com/vodka/review-absolut-amber-oak-aged-vodka/) has pushed the envelope just a bit farther in... It seems the new Absolut Amber has pushed the envelope just a bit farther in the "flavored vodka" category as this blog notes.

Hmm, I think not. ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol tanstaafl2 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19574-Oak-Aged-Vodka-I-mean-really http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19438-Dusty-Liquers&goto=newpost Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:19:47 GMT In my dusty hunts I have come across all varieties of liqueurs I generally leave them on the shelves as I am unsure if they are drinkable like older... In my dusty hunts I have come across all varieties of liqueurs I generally leave them on the shelves as I am unsure if they are drinkable like older straight higher proof alcohols. Does anyone on here buy them and use them? Is there a general guideline for what proofs to look for which would likely have survived better? A few bottle have peaked my curiosity and I have wanted to grab a couple but I keep hesitating given that I dont' want to kill myself sipping on something that may have spoiled.. ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol michaelturtle1 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19438-Dusty-Liquers http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19261-Whisper-Creek-Tennessee-Sipping-Cream&goto=newpost Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:16:42 GMT Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream (http://tennesseesippingcream.com/)has apparently just hit town. Has anybody had a chance to try this yet? ... Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream has apparently just hit town. Has anybody had a chance to try this yet?

It seems to be a stand alone operation and I can't tell if they are in partnership with anyone else. If they are making their own whiskey it must be pretty young stuff and in need of a little sweetening. That said I am a sucker from cream liqueurs and will likey try it at least once! ]]> Non-Whiskey Alcohol tanstaafl2 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19261-Whisper-Creek-Tennessee-Sipping-Cream