Best bourbon?

It means MM uses red winter wheat in the mash bill, of course all bourbons by law must be made from 51percent corn MM is no exception. Some other bourbons like Basil Hayden for example use a higher mix of rye, giving it a lighter, spicier character. That's what makes bourbons special, strict standards but leeway to make each unique.

Larry, actually that is not true. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the U.S.

Larry - I shouldn't have called you on that as most every bourbon is make in KY - You are right! But is one of the stringent laws to define a bourbon whiskey.

Enjoy your bourbon and music! I just hope your not a KY Wildcat!

Jerry

Larry - awesome story! I am a Vol - so we are rivals but SEC brothers!

Cheers

Jim Beam is introducing a bourbon called Devil's Cut - it is a play on the "Angels Share" which is the roughly 30% that evaporates while aging in the barrel. There is bourbon left in the wood after dumping, Beam has found a way to extract that and marry it with 6 year old Jim Beam and bottled at 90 proof. I just tried some - it is spectacular! The wood and tannins from the barrel give it full-bodied flavor with a nice long finish - yummy!

Knob Creek just introduced a Rye - a must if you like manhattans especially while spinning wax or vinyl!

Hi Roscoe,

Yes and it is fabulous - it isn't a single barrel though, it is a small batch meaning made in small batches from a select few barrels. Knob Creek does make a single barrel bourbon which is also excellent!

Bulliet is 95 percent blend of rye - very nice but a little on the spicey side for me and it is not aged as long as KC. I like them both!

Whiskey doesn't age in the bottle, what exactly is it? Plus the regular CR brand has no age designation on the bottle ...it is commonly believed to be 3 yr old whiskey just an FYI. Good and smooth but not very complex.

Right brubin and aged for no less than 2 years