BobA Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I usually take middle shelf or cheap bottles on camping trips; too much chance of Coke in the glass to justify expensive stuff, but usually its decent stuff and a couple of fishing buddies are now Bulleitt fans. Last week, a couple of bottles I wanted to move along toward empty were Mellow Corn corn whiskey and Beam rye. I always thought the Beam had nice spice upfront but an unpleasant harshness after, and Mellow Corn always seemed sweet and smooth enough, just lacking in much real character. I don't usually mix whiskey because I'm still trying to fix on the "straight" tastes, but decided to try the corn and rye together. Definitely seemed to be a sum greater than the parts; the oiliness that's just there a little in the Mellow Corn really came out, the rye brought some good taste into the mix, and the corn smoothed out the harshness I get from the Beam rye. I was aiming for a 50/50 mix, but my candle light pouring was imperfect; probably had a variety of mixes, but I'd guess what seemed best to me was more like 60/40 corn to rye. I'd actually bought the the Mellow Corn for a campout in the fall largely as an homage to departed friend who would show up with moonshine. It has been interesting to sample corn whiskey, and it is cheap enough ($9) that I may get some again to try some other mixing; it does go well with apple cider too. And yes, I saw someone pour my Old Charter 12 into Coke. But that's why I bring a $17 bourbon.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffRenner Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 BobA reports on a vatting ofMellow Corn corn whiskey and Beam rye.Bob, you've rediscovered a vatting that I reported on in this post a couple of months ago.And it probably wasn't original with me. It seems a natural.It is a really nice combination, isn't it?I'll have to make up another soon.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobA Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 I had probably read that post and had it in my subconscious when I put them together. Thanks.Yes, it is a nice combination, but one I'll probably not do again after this last bit of JB rye is gone; I just can't seem to find any (other) particular use for the stuff. I may give the mixture a try with Old Overholt, which I'm far likelier to buy again.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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