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Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:17 am to Gradual_Stroke
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:17 am to Gradual_Stroke
What is a "Texas Whiskey"? Is it similar to a Bourbon?
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Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:18 am to tduecen
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Well this thread turned gay faster than an aggie
we can discuss wine coolers and appletinis if you like
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:18 am to Crimson Legend
It is a bourbon, technically. Just made in Texas.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:20 am to Gradual_Stroke
My order of preference is Scotch, Irish Whiskey, then Bourbon. (Of course, sometimes you just want a change of taste).
Have you tried Four Roses small batch? For the money, I haven't tasted a better Bourbon. Then again, I'm not an expert - if I am paying more than $30 for a Bourbon, I'm moving to the single malt Scotch.
Have you tried Four Roses small batch? For the money, I haven't tasted a better Bourbon. Then again, I'm not an expert - if I am paying more than $30 for a Bourbon, I'm moving to the single malt Scotch.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:22 am to Crimson Legend
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Have you tried Four Roses small batch?
never heard of it. if i come across it i'll have to give it a try
This post was edited on 2/3/14 at 8:27 am
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:23 am to Crimson Legend
I'll check that one out. My favorite small batch bourbon is Sam Houston small batch
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:24 am to Choctaw
Well, this thread developed nicely. Gentlemen drink whiskey and show mutual respect. Children drink whatever alcohol is available and measure their peckers by their football team.
I'm off to work.
I'm off to work.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:25 am to Crimson Legend
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:58 am to Gradual_Stroke
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It is a bourbon, technically. Just made in Texas.
There is no "technically" about it. It's bourbon.
Criteria to be bourbon:
1. Produced in the United States (arguable whether Texas is in the United States, and certainly not for long)
2. made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn
3. aged in new, charred-oak barrels
4. distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume)
5. entered into the barrel for aging at no more than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume)and
6. be bottled (like other whiskeys) at 80 proof or more (40% alcohol by volume)
It's bourbon. The only reason it will not continue to be bourbon is Texas' inevitable second secession from the United States.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 10:25 am to KaiserSoze99
How does it stack up to Blanton's? That's my new favorite. (Even though I drank a whole bottle leading up to and during the Iron Bowl I still love it)
Posted on 2/3/14 at 10:27 am to SoFla Tideroller
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How does it stack up to Blanton's? That's my new favorite. (Even though I drank a whole bottle leading up to and during the Iron Bowl I still love it)
I have never had either. I just like to argue, and stuff.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:40 am to KaiserSoze99
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I just like to argue, and stuff.
It's going to be a loooong off season.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:47 am to arrakis
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:51 am to Gradual_Stroke
Rebecca Creek and Deep Eddy's are both great.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 12:07 pm to SoFla Tideroller
If RC is the one that I had at the LSU/aTm game in 2012, and I think it is based on the bottle, its sweet almost on the level of Crown.
It's also only very loosely "made in Texas" anyway. It's decent enough though.
It's also only very loosely "made in Texas" anyway. It's decent enough though.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 12:08 pm to Choctaw
Seattle could have won that game with 10.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 12:24 pm to KaiserSoze99
quote:Take Oklahoma with you, please.
Texas' inevitable second secession from the United States.
RC is good whiskey. Had several my last trip to the Mexiplex.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 12:46 pm to Gradual_Stroke
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Excellent choice. RC is awesome (and owned/created by an Aggie)
Will have to check out.
My old man moved to the SA metro recently so I'll have to visit their distillery on my next trip to the Alamo City.
He often sends me Hill Country wine (I forget which vineyard) but I live less than an hour from world class vineyards so I'm a little bit of a snob in that regard. Lately I've been savoring $50+ bottles of Scotch or Irish whiskey as it's rare we can escape the house with a 3 year old and I don't feel much like getting shitcanned anymore.
Had some fantastic brandy made from Oregon pinot noir a couple of weeks ago.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 12:52 pm to KaiserSoze99
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It's bourbon.
Such a sad position to take. You can argue technical issues all day but unless they start importing KY spring water to make it, it is not bourbon. The water is a key issue.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 1:00 pm to Cheese Grits
Bourbon Requirements
If that's the case, Jack Daniels (most popular bourbon whiskey in the world) does not meet the regulatory standards of "bourbon."
Just sayin'....
If that's the case, Jack Daniels (most popular bourbon whiskey in the world) does not meet the regulatory standards of "bourbon."
Just sayin'....
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