barturtle Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Okay working on the last of 3 blends I'm trying tonightStarted off with the ORVW 15 / OGD 114 3:1 : this is a BIG combo, leading off with the spice and alcohol from the OGD and finishing with the wood of the ORVW, a nice if not too relaxing blend. It'll make you sit up and notice it, no kicking back and relaxing here.Followed that with a ORVW / WT rye mixed 2:1 : Wow! Smooth, and it makes my mouth water during every sip, seems really juicy. Really makes me wonder what a bourbon with a mashbill closer to the 51% min would be like, or what the Mitchers Sour Mash is like. Wow! I will really revisit this when I open another ORVW.Currently workin on the OGD/ WT mixed 2:1: Here again the bourbon takes the initial palate, but in a much calmer way that when mixed with the ORVW, and the rye takes the finish, not quite as mouth watering, but a smooth honeyed finish with almost a hint of saffron(!?! never seen that in a whiskey before). Very nice. I think I could drink this pretty much everday, use in manahattens, just enjoy, very good.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 All these sound very interesting. Sometimes small changes make a big difference, e.g., perhaps a 4:1 ORVW 15 with OGD 114 would work well. Or maybe the 3:1 but with a dash of water. All the ones you tried would make superb Manhattans or other whiskey cocktails, absolutely.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Okay, how about this: The only mono-grain whiskey made in America that you can find without a microscope is Old Potrero.If I can't buy it at Sam's, it doesn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepcycle Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 OMGTurtlizing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Oh, no. I am but the learner, Gary is the master.(Star Wars reference ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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