What do you guys think of Hooker's House Bourbon?

[Stormeh]

What do you guy's think of the Hooker's Pinot Noir finished Bourbon? I tried the 2 year Big Bottom finished in port casks and was quite underwhelmed for the price. Thoughts? Paying $35 for 2 year old Bourbon seems like a crime, although from what I've read, Hooker's is older than 2 years, I'm still not convinced.

[jtexaslonestar]

What do you guy's think of the Hooker's Pinot Noir finished Bourbon? I tried the 2 year Big Bottom finished in port casks and was quite underwhelmed for the price. Thoughts? Paying $35 for 2 year old Bourbon seems like a crime, although from what I've read, Hooker's is older than 2 years, I'm still not convinced.

I have not seen this one in my neck of the woods in ATL. Very interesting, my wife and I love Pinot Noirs. Could make for an interesting tasting.

[dridge11]

I saw piles of it yesterday, didn't know anything about it. Curious to see what folks have to say.

[ncmussell]

Great review in SourMashManifesto today I believe. Maybe that is what spurred this question in the first place.

Id be interested in trying one for the price but looks like its only available in the Sonoma area.

[Shuboy]

Please pay no attention to the label stating the bourbon came from a Kentucky distillery. According to a phone query from K&L, the bottler, Prohibition Spirits, thought LDI was in Kentucky or something. This might explain why the mashbill seems so odd (54% corn and 46% rye).

[sku]

Please pay no attention to the label stating the bourbon came from a Kentucky distillery. According to a phone query from K&L, the bottler, Prohibition Spirits, thought LDI was in Kentucky or something. This might explain why the mashbill seems so odd (54% corn and 46% rye). The label will be changed in the next batch.

[Shuboy]

I've seen this rumor around so I asked about it and I'm convinced that it is not true. I talked directly to the label owner of Hooker's House who explained the situation to me. He says they got the bourbon directly from a Kentucky distillery. Apparently, it was an experimental distillation that didn't work out for the distillery so they sold it off.

http://recenteats.blogspot.com/2012/01/sonoma-whiskey-part-ii-hookers-house.html

[dridge11]

Apparently, it was an experimental distillation that didn't work out for the distillery so they sold it off.

mmmmm, that sounds delicious:skep:

[yountvillewjs]

mmmmm, that sounds delicious:skep:

hmmm.... this sounds like joint Dridge-Yount project right here..

[dridge11]

True...it's an easy amount to split and if it's not good alone, it's got enough rye we could Manhattan it.

[sku]

I actually really like Hooker's House. It's a high-rye recipe with some nice sweetness, probably from the wine finishing and it comes in at a decent price.

[Kalessin]

I wonder if I can get a case shipped to the Hooker Entrance at the Massachusetts State House...

[PaulO]

If that entrance is for the general hookers, is there a separate entrance for the high priced hookers?

[Kalessin]

If that entrance is for the general hookers, is there a separate entrance for the high priced hookers?

Yep... they call it "Inauguration Day"... :slappin:

[Gillman]

It's good, with a full reasonably aged flavor, and a clear winy/aromatic quality - the something different is not just the rye - although not overbearing. I find it a little harsh to drink neat - not the taste but texture and short finish - but a little water reduces that or rocks would work well too. Good effort.

Gary