smokinjoe Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I was just out back doing a little reading about bourbon, when something struck me from what I was reading. Each of the following guys has something in common. Know what it is? Besides being Master Distillers......... Elmer T. Lee, Gary Gayheart, Jerry Dalton, Booker Noe, Ed Foote, Lincoln Henderson, Jim Rutledge, Ova Haney, Parker Beam, Craig Beam, Earl Beam, Bill Samuels, Joe Dangler, Jimmy Russell, Jimmy Bedford, and Ralph Dupps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Boiler Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Illuminati? :shocked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 All from Scottish or German descent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 All Kentucky born? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 No, but when I read this it was very illuminating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Duff Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Millionaires?10char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 They all have an "e" in either their first or last name (well - except Ralph Dupps, but hey - they can't ALL be special, right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 They all withdrew their applications to the GBS once they learned y'all are serious about the goat :eek: :grin:...No clue Joe but you did get me rereading my latest and now collector's edition of Bourbon, Straight last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 They are 16 people who have never been in my kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Boiler Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 They are 16 people who have never been in my kitchen. Winner. ^ , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 They all withdrew their applications to the GBS once they learned y'all are serious about the goat :eek: :grin:...No clue Joe but you did get me rereading my latest and now collector's edition of Bourbon, Straight last night.Well, I do know half of them have restraining orders on me, because they (especially Mr. Beam) tired of me hugging them every time I saw them. You're on the right path, Thad. Different authors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hall Of Famers ???????? :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 No, but when I read this it was very illuminating. All went to school for electrical engineering? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 No, but when I read this it was very illuminating. All are a son of a master distiller, or have a son who is a master distiller? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Louisville grads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 The answer lies in the Regan's book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmckenzie Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Nope, Joe is from New Jersey.All Kentucky born? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Winner. ^ ,Thank you for getting the reference. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Well, I gave y'all the weekend. While reading the Regan's book, "The Book of Bourbon and Other Fine American Whiskeys", I noticed a pattern in certain information contained in Chapter 5. This chapter was "Distilleries: An A to Z Guide to American Whiskey-Makers", where they wrote up a short description of each distillery. It contained info like Address, directions, whiskey brands produced, mashbills, master distiller, and....and... How does each Master Distiller drink his whiskey? Well according to the Regan's book, all of these guys drink their whiskey "on the rocks", and some will add water. Only Jimmy Russell responded that he drink his "neat, OR on the rocks". Considering the lengths that I read some folks here go in preparation of drinking their whiskey, I was mildly amused at the simplistic, and, I guess according to many presumptuous "armchair experts", the non-"connoisseurish" way in which they enjoy the fruits of their own creations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcg9779 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Well, I gave y'all the weekend. While reading the Regan's book, "The Book of Bourbon and Other Fine American Whiskeys", I noticed a pattern in certain information contained in Chapter 5. This chapter was "Distilleries: An A to Z Guide to American Whiskey-Makers", where they wrote up a short description of each distillery. It contained info like Address, directions, whiskey brands produced, mashbills, master distiller, and....and...How does each Master Distiller drink his whiskey? Well according to the Regan's book, all of these guys drink their whiskey "on the rocks", and some will add water. Only Jimmy Russell responded that he drink his "neat, OR on the rocks". Considering the lengths that I read some folks here go in preparation of drinking their whiskey, I was mildly amused at the simplistic, and, I guess according to many presumptuous "armchair experts", the non-"connoisseurish" way in which they enjoy the fruits of their own creations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Joe, it is a practice which is surely strongly influenced by the climates of the distilling States - mainly Kentucky but Ed Foote worked in Indiana for a time and it can be devilish hot there too. Also, these gents are (mostly) of a certain age and in their youth, A/C was not invariable. Apart from all this, all distilleries are hot steamy places. This is why IMO the trait you identified is typical. This is why I believe Randy B drinks his bourbon the same way - Texas is still hot A/C or no A/C, right Randy? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Boiler Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Thank you for getting the reference. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Blacksmith Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Looks like I am in good company, thanks Joe!I usually drink my bourbon on the rock, or rocks. It's just how I prefer it in the heat. Even in winter I drink it on the rocks though, as that is how I have gotten used to it. I will consume neat if trying something new, but the standard, every day pour is cooled by ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfish Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 How does each Master Distiller drink his whiskey? Well according to the Regan's book, all of these guys drink their whiskey "on the rocks", and some will add water. Only Jimmy Russell responded that he drink his "neat, OR on the rocks". Considering the lengths that I read some folks here go in preparation of drinking their whiskey, I was mildly amused at the simplistic, and, I guess according to many presumptuous "armchair experts", the non-"connoisseurish" way in which they enjoy the fruits of their own creations. Thanks, Joe. This is an example why SB is more than worth the price of membership. My practice is to taste bourbon neat, then with just a drop of water to see how it opens up, then to see how it stands up to the rocks. There is a difference between "tasting" and "drinking." I think if I had unlimited access, like these guys, to the best bourbon on the planet, I would be less concerned about "wasting" it by adding ice. Somehow, Stagg on the rocks just seems wrong. And we'll not even talk about Coke and/or ginger ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 For those who didn't ...That never gets old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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