Whiskey Roulette Anyone?

Ok here's how it could work.

We would sample three different American whiskeys (not bourbon), three different bourbons, three different Irish Whiskeys, and three different Scotch Whiskeys.

Sample size would be .5oz in a suitable glass (not shot glass)

Example:

1st round American Whiskey -Jack Daniels, Bulleit Rye, Bernheim Wheat.

2nd round Bourbon – Angles Envy, Knob Creek, Eliza Craig (Blended, Small Batch, Single Barrel)

3rd round Irish – Jameson, Bushmills, Tullamore, Redbreast (Blended, Single Malt, Pot Still)

4th round Scotch – MacCallan, Glen Morangie, Caledonian (Blended,/Single Malt, Single Grain)

These samples would be provided by a knowledgeable person who could tell us a bit about each type of spirit and how they're different in make up and what we can discern while tasting. The important thing would be that they taste different enough that we can distinguish them.

Event would be hosted by one of the many fine local establishments with an extensive spirit stock, a nice bar, and a knowledgeable dispenser.

Possible venues would be the NA Exchange, Village Anchor Pub, Coach Lamp. Feel free to chime in if you can think of others or if you want to volunteer.

Event would be held during an otherwise slow business hour or even when normally closed. This would be a commitment event. Participants would sign up and pay up prior to event.

Cost would be $30ish. This would cover the 4 full shots of high grain spirits. Perhaps a limited amount of snacks would be available. Host could partner with a local package store (Keg Liquors, Liquor Barn, Highland Liquors?) and participants could get a small discount with their admission (10%) to purchase a bottle of their new favorite spirit.

Ok, are there any whiskey drinkers in the house? Anyone interested in attending such a thing? Anyone want to host it if we come? Suggestions?

[Robin Garr]

I like the premise. A lot. I don't think I'd drink all the booze, though. Even half-ounce shots start to mount up when you're having 10!

But Mary might join me, and we might leave some in the glasses. I do think it's a very interesting idea, Shane, fun and educational.

Glad to hear you say that Robin. That would be the point. To learn a bit more about these different spirits that have such a following around the world and have fun doing it.

I have spoken to a couple of restauranteurs who expressed interest but were not sure there would be enough interest. So if the HBer's could weigh-in we could make this happen. And the exact format (ie serving size, number of shots etc) could certainly be fine tuned to make sense.

Kevin Grainger is already doing a more limited bourbon tasting at the Anchor on Thursday nights in combination with Heaven Hills. I already own several bottles of HH products so that has limited appeal for me expecially since I live 25 miles on the north side of the river.

So Kevin, want to kick it up a notch?

I'd be interested. I suggest Baxter Station as a potential venue - we be worth checking with the proprietor.

Love that place Brad. If you know them, bring it up and see if they would be interested. Thanks!

Ramsi's is on the urban Bourbon trail and has quite a selection. Might be another good venue.

I'd be happy to host this event at Majid's...

We've upwards of 70 whisky's and I may just bring in some rare selections for argument's sake. Pre-prohibition bottling? Japanese? Craft?

We would do some pairings with each course and I could tailor my talking points based upon distilling techniques, mixology (pick a style- any style,) historical signifigance, flavor profile, etc...

If anybody has been there, the bar proper is HUGE. I have 15 seats down one side.

Sounds like fun. It would be my pleasure!

Great Stephen!
We would be hugely lucky to get someone of your expertise to put this on! Judging by your past posts you would add an element of entertainment that exceeds my hopes. I was just looking for a bit of an education on the differences between these very popular whiskey styles to help me define my own personal tastes.

Speaking of tastes, having this put on by a chef to boot would add another bonus that would truly appeal to this group. Let's face it the post entitled "Fluffy Omelet" has received more views here.

Hey maybe you could incorporate a fluffy omelet in this event.

I've never been to Majids. It looks like an amazing restaurant but maybe a bit upscale for this? Maybe it's the perfect place however, especially if the booze is already there. Were you thinking to keep the pairings on the simple side to avoid confusing my novice palate. Perhaps the whiskey first with a meal after. I'm sure driving away from this event would be much safer with a meal if not an actual DD.

The hours listed on Majids indicates that dinner starts at five. Perhaps we begin the tasting in the bar at 3:00 and that could lead us into a nice dinner?

Or even the Sunday brunch followed by the tasting. Hard to save room for much after the typical Sunday brunch though. Of course if we just had a fluffy omelet.....

Baxter Station would be happy to host. Send me an email and we can work out the details. laciemonno@gmail.com For those who would enjoy sampling some pappy we have 10yr, 10 summers, 12yr lot B, 13 Rye, 15yr, 20yr, and 23yr. Thanks for thinking of us!

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Ok, so this is a bit overwhelming. We have two terrific offers for our whiskey tasting but as Robin says the seitan is in the details.

The details:

Stephen you stop by Baxter Station on Wednesday and help Lacie load up the booze. Drive directly to Westport General Store. Don’t use GPS! I think its in a secret location that satellites can’t see northwest of garage logic. I hear they have to cook on a wood stove cause electricity doesn’t work there either.

Now listen up people. We’re going to need a cat, a wood chuck, and a turducken.

Gayle you and Bev bring a cat. Not one of your good ones. (you probably won’t want it back)

Annemarie you and Jackie go to Trader Joe’s and get a wood chuck (free range if they got it) Annemarie you can use a coupon if you have one. Jackie keep her from freeing all the wood chucks from their cages.

Christina you bring that bad girl attitude cause Heather’s bringing cool aid and I want to see what happens when those two mix! Robin says “What happens in Westport….”

Bill, you’re bringing Vito. What did you think we were going to do with the cat and the wood chuck?

I got the pesky preacher covered. I’ll stop by and pick up the daddio on the way. Becky could you have him dressed? Just tell him Kiefer will there and he wants to hear some more about low and slow.

Ok, now this is important. Jerry you must take lots of pictures so when Will calls the police they don’t arrest him for use of hallucinogenic mushrooms. I’d leave the watermarks off the photos if I were you.

Questions?
Oh I got one. Dave can you stuff a turducken with bull testicles? Stephen what’s the proper pairing here?

Disclaimer: posting after drinking usually gets me in trouble (cleaver).

P.S.
I love you guys. And to think I didn't know this forum existed a few months ago.
Here's hoping I'm not banned. Cheers!

[Robin Garr]

Here's hoping I'm not banned.

Not yet ...

"WARNING " Posted after 10:00 PM Grownups only: if you’ve lost your sense of humor don’t read any further: I’ve deliberately left out last initials so before you get all offended by this post it’s probably not about you anyway. If you’re not offended there will be other chances. …unless I’m banned.

Ok, so this is a bit overwhelming. We have two terrific offers for our whiskey tasting but as Robin says the seitan is in the details.

The details:

Stephen you stop by Baxter Station on Wednesday and help Lacie load up the booze. Drive directly to Westport General Store. Don’t use GPS! I think its in a secret location that satellites can’t see northwest of garage logic. I hear they have to cook on a wood stove cause electricity doesn’t work there either.

Now listen up people. We’re going to need a cat, a wood chuck, and a turducken.

Gayle you and Bev bring a cat. Not one of your good ones. (you probably won’t want it back)

Annemarie you and Jackie go to Trader Joe’s and get a wood chuck (free range if they got it) Annemarie you can use a coupon if you have one. Jackie keep her from freeing all the wood chucks from their cages.

Christina you bring that bad girl attitude cause Heather’s bringing cool aid and I want to see what happens when those two mix! Robin says “What happens in Westport….”

Bill, you’re bringing Vito. What did you think we were going to do with the cat and the wood chuck?

I got the pesky preacher covered. I’ll stop by and pick up the daddio on the way. Becky could you have him dressed? Just tell him Kiefer will there and he wants to hear some more about low and slow.

Ok, now this is important. Jerry you must take lots of pictures so when Will calls the police they don’t arrest him for use of hallucinogenic mushrooms. I’d leave the watermarks off the photos if I were you.

Questions?
Oh I got one. Dave can you stuff a turducken with bull testicles? Stephen what’s the proper pairing here?

Disclaimer: posting after drinking usually gets me in trouble (cleaver).

Love it.

Bravo!

Annemarie you and Jackie go to Trader Joe’s and get a wood chuck (free range if they got it) Annemarie you can use a coupon if you have one. Jackie keep her from freeing all the wood chucks from their cages.

Fun read, Shane!

I can't speak for AM, but I've been known to liberate many woodchucks (cider). As much as I share your affinity for bitter beer, I do love a woodchuck from time to time ("an apple a day...") .