jbutler Posted November 24, 1999 Share Posted November 24, 1999 I've been too busy to think much about bourbon in the last few weeks, but with Turkey day coming up ... and that means people to drink with ... I've gone out and picked up a few nice bottles to sample and evaluate. One bottle of A.H. Hirsch 16, and a bottle of Old Fitzgerald "very special" 12 YO.My brother and I are going to run the gamut with my collection, including these new additions. I'll post our highly scientific findings afterwards ... provided I remember anything of course!Happy Holidays!Regards,Jim ButlerStraightbourbon.com Staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewBryson Posted November 24, 1999 Share Posted November 24, 1999 Jim lives! Good to see you back, boss.I too just got a bottle of the Old Fitz 12 YO. Guess I'll have to cue it up and see how she runs. See you on the other side of the turkey!Lew BrysonHirsch Reserve 16 YO: Real Pennsylvania Bourbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbutler Posted November 30, 1999 Author Share Posted November 30, 1999 Ok Lew,I would have to say tha the A.H Hirsch 16 may be the best bourbon I've ever tasted. Smooth as glass, spreads out over your tongue like liquid velvet. I think I never really paid much attention to the flavor characteristics, as I was so taken by the nose and the texture; but I've still got about 7/8 of the bottle left ... there's plenty of time. The Old Fitz 12 is also quite excellent, and I'm sorry that I've not purchased some before this. Compared to the Hirsch, we detected an after note of harshness in the Old Fitz, but it has this beautiful floral note that I've never really tasted in a bourbon before.Both of these are "keepers" ... big time.Last night, my wife brought home some Godiva chocolate, which I consumed greedily with a snifter of the Hirsch. This is a combination I highly recommend! Stimulates the same part of your brain that sex does, without the associated social complexities. Think I'll do it again tonight ...Regards,Jim ButlerStraightbourbon.com Staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewBryson Posted December 3, 1999 Share Posted December 3, 1999 "I would have to say tha the A.H Hirsch 16 may be the best bourbon I've ever tasted."MWAAAHAHAHAHAHA!!!You know, the Old Fitz 12 YO rocks. You just didn't appreciate it cuz you were 'whelmed by the Hirsch! <g>I'll proudly sign this one:Lew BrysonHirsch Reserve 16 YO: Real Pennsylvania Bourbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrbriggs Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 I'm bumping this because I was wondering if anyone can recommend a bourbon that would go well with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner (well, traditional in the northeast - not sure about the rest of the country). Turkey, cranberry jelly, biscuits, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Applejack? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Well, I plan on finishing the little bit of Wild Turkey 12 year that's left in a bottle I opened almost a year ago. Wild Turkey would seem to be consistent with a traditional thanksgiving dinner.Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Not sure why I'm saying this, but my first thought was a rye or high rye bourbon. Now that I think about it, I think you want the spice and sharpness of rye, rather than the sweeter notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Not sure why I'm saying this, but my first thought was a rye or high rye bourbon.Me, too, Chuck. Bulleit popped into my head as I was reading the original post, and I don't even particularly care for it -- but it seemed the perfect match for pumpkin pie, which has a close association to traditional Thanksgiving for me. Van Winkle rye sounds tasty, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcap Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Well, I plan on finishing the little bit of Wild Turkey 12 year that's left in a bottle I opened almost a year ago. Wild Turkey would seem to be consistent with a traditional thanksgiving dinner.Craig Agreed. What could be more traditional than Wild Turkey? Surely it's what the Pilgrims were drinking. Think my wife will mind if make my WT101 bottle the centerpiece of the table? "But honey, look at the label! It's a turkey! Look at the lovely autumnal color of the liquor! And besides, it's made with CORN!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrbriggs Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sounds like it'll be Rare Breed that I bring over to my father's house, then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 I've got to agree with Tim, Van Winkle Rye.Regards,Squire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 "But honey, look at the label! It's a turkey! Look at the lovely autumnal color of the liquor! And besides, it's made with CORN!" "Really, it's not so much a beverage as it is a side dish." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbassdad Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Chuck, When your book, The Best of Chuck Cowdery comes out, this line deserves a special place of honor. Yours truly, Dave Morefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 When your book, The Best of Chuck Cowdery comes out, this line deserves a special place of honor. That was the 5th line in the book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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